This is Rhys' second entry. In addition to Dunlendings, he received Thorin's Company for Christmas. This set includes all of the dwarfs, Gandalf and Bilbo.
The first two off the mark are Balin and Gandalf, based on ease of painting more than anything else. In addition to painting, Rhys also took the pictures this time. The Challenge is really expanding his skills in a lot of ways.
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| He went for a cave rubble base. |
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| We worked on his flesh tones with these two. Balin is his first attempt to put into practice what we talked about. |
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| He did the edge design free hand and tried for a dirty and distressed look to the jacket. |
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| Gandalf's flesh had been washed into black obscurity so Rhys brought it back up after our lesson. |
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| Dirty hands but you can still see that he made the top lighter than the bottom. |
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| We also talked about edge highlighting and you can see some of that on Gandalf's had. |
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| Rhys also remembered the advice from last year and painted his base edges. |
This entry is only two models, for 10 points, but it shows Rhys putting in practice on the new techniques that we've been discussing, as well as bringing back classics from this group last year.
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Hello Rhys
I really enjoy seeing the results you have achieved ... you really embody what the Challenge is all about! And your Dad, Aaron is an excellent mentor.
I know Curt gets a bit frustrated with me ... I listen to his advice and tips and then generally do my own thing!
10 points for you and I'm super excited to see your next entry
- Sarah
Very cool, nicely done Rhy
ReplyDeleteGood work, Rhys!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work Rhys. Painting as well as the photography.
ReplyDeleteWow, you are making great progress Rhys, they look cool indeed! Can’t decide which one is my favourite, they’re both so very nice… Well done!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work, Rhys!
ReplyDeleteFine work Rhys! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteGreat work Rhys and nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteWell done Rhys. Nice photos and keep up the good hobby fun.
ReplyDeleteGood stuff! Always great to improve skills and listen lessons. Props to dad, too.
ReplyDeleteRhy's painting is really coming along; it is better and better all the time.
ReplyDeleteWell done Rhys those are excellent
ReplyDeleteWell done Rhys!
ReplyDeleteSome awesome painting Rhys!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! Anything freehand is tough and those edge patterns turned out very well.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking pair of figures!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain