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Wow- that banner is just amazing! I envy those who can freehand- I lack the talent- I can paint the models to a decent standard but when it comes to freehanding I am just lost. I dare say practice would aid a lot but with half of GW stock waiting to be painted I haven't the time to spend in that department -not for the time being at least. Again excellent work, maybe one day I'll be able to reproduce something respectable…..you know what I am going to try -start with a simpler design and practice on plasticard- see you have inspired me! lol thanks 🙂
I really like your Dark Angel! I never got say,"Hello and welcome to T.O.P.!" I'm going to start up a small group as well as some of the boxed like Death Storm and Shield of Baal. I think those are great options if you just want to paint and have a little fun with it.
Back to the Standard Bearer. Do you compose the layout before painting? How often do you do that with painting?
Cheers,
StevePhy
Hi Steven. I do a few sketches on paper or photoshop using my tablet prior to getting to work on any freehand work. When I'm happy with the design I mark out the design on the surface lightly with a propelling pencil with 2B lead as it shows up on dark and light surfaces and is soft enough that it doesn't damage the paint. Depending on the design and style I sometimes mark in the line work with a paint/ink mix on a fine brush but, more often than not, I get straight on to base colours. Rendering those up individually before adding general highlight and shade to the whole thing.