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Things that make you go.....WHOA!!
parvus_machina:
Thought I'd jump start this thread with an open question to the DC community:
What painting technique or style, have you seen on the net that just blows your mind? (NMM, SE-NMM, Blending a certain color, OSL, skin tones)
For me it is NMM and SE-NMM. (Non-metallic metal and Sky/earth nmm). I have seen some spectacular examples of blending non-metallics that the mini actually looks like a drawing. I personally don't care to try the NMM technique for a few reasons:
1) While this is a great technique for photographed minis, in real life, it doesnt look right as the reflections do not move with the light source.
2) It does not lend itself to a "realistic" look on a mini.
While not a huge fan of this technique, I can respect the level of skill and talent that goes into achieving the affect.
IbsontheGrey:
Wondered what NMM meant. Saw some examples and while they looked interesting, I agree that the shading in real life would look silly.
I've been real impressed with tartan and check patterns that I have seen lately. Also, small readable writing on minis... my hands were NEVER that steady!
parvus_machina:
I'd agree with you on the tartan patterns, some are truly awesome! I have seen some articles in White Dwarf and on the net about lettering and some tips/tricks but I have yet to try it out myself. I am usually on some kind of deadline when I paint minis and try to stick with what I know. Right now I dont have time to learn a new technique.
Highland_Piper:
I've been using prepaints for so long I forgot what paint is. I've always been a horrible painter, no matter how much I practiced.
I've always enjoyed the extra detail to lenses, trims on cloaks, ruins in an open magice book, that kind of thing.
Welcome back parvus_machina
rob:
I think NMM looks good in a diorama but agree, it can look out of place.
I'm not sure what the "official" name is but Point Source Lighting is my Holy Grail.
I can't paint anywhere near your level and I mainly do terrain but here's my lame attempt to paint lighting effects.
<br><br>Post edited by: rob, at: 2007/09/28 01:14
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