Copious washes have been applied to FD's bearded devils. In the shaded basecoat technique this is done to establish and intensify shadows. The trick is to do it without simultaneously obliterating the mids and highlights from previous steps (damage, yes... obliterate, no).
I used two different washes (a GW Violet/Greenshade mix and Vallejo Flesh Wash) on the shield. These were allowed to run together while wet for a grungy, rusty effect.
I quite like the result. Now to see if I can avoid slopping paint on it going forward (fingers crossed, everyone).
Next up: touchups and refinements to the aforementioned mids and highlights.
They are truly stunning, I just love the depth that washes bring - bravo Sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you, sir. Washes do offer endless possibilities.
DeleteYou really do set the highest bar with your painting Finch, and I love the work you've done on the shield to get the "grungy, rusty effect". Cracking WIPs once again :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simon.
DeleteI have a history of going overboard with weathering attempts as there's a fine line between "grungy" and "God-awful" mess. I like this though... stopped messing around with it at the appropriate time it seems.
Agree with the guys above ^^ Finch great work! I've been using flesh wash more and more for effects other than skin tones due to the reddish brown and find it works wonderfully, particularly warm golds etc.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing these excellent minis, now to read about your shaded base coat technique!
Much appreciated. Can't recommend Mr. Wappel's blog highly enough. An absolute treasure trove of information and eye-candy.
DeleteAbsolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Gordon.
DeleteBeautiful work! One of these days, after I read enough of your posts, I will learn to do a proper wash myself. One day...
ReplyDeleteMany thanks. If that day ever comes I'll be watching. Your work is extremely good already.
DeleteCracking bit of paint work, Finch.
ReplyDeleteThese are going to look spiffing once finished.
Thank you, Roy.
DeleteGreat work so far Finch. The amount of contrast you are getting on what is the red skin tone is simply amazing. Most will not realise how hard it is to do what you have done ... moreover on one of the tougher colours to paint i.e. red. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kuan. With practice in terms of which colors to mix in for the highlights, painting red becomes more manageable. Painting red that ends up looking more orange or pink can be frustrating.
DeleteFantastic looking minis!
ReplyDeleteGreetings!