This 28mm metal model of an Imp is made by “North Star
Military Figures” and can be bought together with a somewhat larger Minor Demon
as code FGV302 from their “Frostgrave” range. As I wanted this miniature to be
similar in appearance and colour to the “spindly insect creature with vestigial
wings” depicted upon the blister I initially undercoated him with some “Vallejo”
Heavy Bluegrey and painted his legs with Heavy Red. I then washed the grey
areas with “Citadel” Nuln Oil and the red areas with Carroburg Crimson.
As I wanted to make the creature to appear as if he was transforming
from stone to demonic flesh, I dry-brushed the upper part of the model with more
“Vallejo” Heavy Bluegrey, and allowed my work to just slightly encroach upon
the legs and abdomen as well. I then further tried to merge the two dissimilar
coloured areas together by dry-brushed Heavy Red over the adjoining areas as
well. The creature’s toes, head-horn and wing-horns were ‘picked out’ using a
combination of “Vallejo” White and “The Army Painter” Strong Tone
Quickshade. Whilst his eyes were created using “Vallejo” Dark Vermillion and “Citadel”
Carroburg Crimson.
Well I wouldn't want to meet this guy in a dark alley! Well done Simon. I am a big wash and dry brush fan myself and I like the effects that you have achieved here. The three before and after pics are great as they show how a simple wash technique really makes the details pop! Good snow effects too.
Looks great - I like the leg transformation.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat. Much appreciated.
DeleteThat is a great Imp. It will fit in very well for Frostgrave. very nice
ReplyDeleteCheers Clint. Good to get my first "Frostgrave" mini for the AHPC 'in the bag'.
DeleteLovely demonic work Simon :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tamsin :-)
DeleteThat is a very cool mini. Well done Simon!
ReplyDeleteCheers Curt. It was a very much appreciated Secret Santa gift.
DeleteNice work I like what you did idea of stone becoming flesh.
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam. Obviously I borrowed the idea from the packaging.
DeleteAh well I didn't see the package for this one so I give you credit :)
DeleteYour wash and dry really works well on this guy, you can GET the idea of it's morphing from the paint job so well done
ReplyDeleteIan
Cheers Ian. Nice simple technique but it's done the job.
DeleteGreat work on that blending!
ReplyDeleteThanks David. Well worth the extra bit of effort.
DeleteFantastic, nuff said
ReplyDeleteCheers Martin :-)
DeleteYou made that transition from skin to stone look seamless. He's one scary looking bugger!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne. It really was a lovely little model to paint. It's a pity you can't buy him on his own as I'd get a few.
DeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteCheers Bill :-)
DeleteYou've made a simple palette really work for you Simon. He's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael. So glad I didn't just paint him all red.
DeleteSimple and effective!
ReplyDeleteCheers Barks :-)
DeleteGreat transformation effects.
ReplyDeleteThanks Very much JamieM
DeleteVery nice color choice, Simon. Really cool to show the wash stages too!
ReplyDeleteCheers David. I always like to see other people's WIP shots myself.
DeleteI like how the figure turned out and I appreciate your mini tutorial.
ReplyDeleteAlways a pleasure Sean :-)
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