From EvanH: Fertility Goddess (and a trip in Lady Sarah's Balloon!) (40 Points)

Well, this is probably a turn-up for the books; two submissions in as many days! I'm currently becalmed at Millsy's Millpond, but have need of transport via the miracle of hot-air balloon technology. So, in accordance with Lady Sarah's wishes, I submit a female figure by way of a fare for travel.

This charming little vignette comes to us courtesy of Reaper Miniatures. It's sold as a 'Fertility Idol', and is a pretty accurate copy of the famous Paleolithic statuette, the Venus of Willendorf. The original limestone Venus is about 100mm tall, but as this is a 28mm figure, her height of 60mm from head to toe translates to over three metres on the tabletop. She's a significant figure!

I painted her starting with a basecoat of the old Citadel Foundation range's Orkhide Shade, a very dense, almost blue-green. I worked this up through successively lighter shades to give the impression of greenstone, a suitable material for an earth goddess' statue.

The plinth for the statue was glued to a Warbases 80mm MDF round base and painted up as red sandstone. The surrounding area was textured with sand, and painted in earth tones. The bowls of offerings were painted in various colours, with simple patterns added for contrast.

Not sure if she's going to see much tabletop action, since My Good Lady Wife is such a fan that she wants to put it on display in the lounge room with the other decorative figurines!

This closer view shows the Tajima1 Tufts which finish off the base (excellent product, highly recommended), as well as the assorted fruit and veggies left for the Goddess. I really like the level of detail on this sculpt. The model was a lot of fun to put together and paint; she could do with a few worshippers though, so I'll see what's lurking in the Garage of Shame.

Now, to the matter of points; she's a big lass, taller than 54mm, but way less detailed than most sculpts of this size, so 10 points seems fair. 30 points for hailing Lady Sarah's Balloon (and I believe a little drinkie is in order...).

Next stop, Awdry's Atoll!

Stay Tuned...

Ev
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Nicely done Evan - the colourful groundwork and offering bowls are such nice accents to this unique piece. I haven't had any caffeine yet, so I'm in no position to argue about points - 40 points sounds right to me, and I've no doubt the Lady Sarah will soon be along to help you escape from Millsy's Millpond. 

GregB