I also didn't care for how the feathers looked like an afterthought - they were simply outlined in white. So, I used the same wash to essentially ink their borders and darken them a bit. Then, I went back over the white outlines. The contrast is much sharper, and the eye is drawn a bit more towards the feathers. Again, I think the model looks better. Here's the shot:
This was the focus tonight - fixing Lylyth. There are still a few details to pick out - the doodads hanging from her waist, a wash and re-highlight on the armor, and something on the quiver. I'm also debating a bit of grey dusting around the edges of her cloak to weather it a bit since it's so tattered.
What you think about these changes to Lylyth?
What wash you think would look best on the armor: blue, black, brown or red?
Should I weather the cloak?
As added incentive to post a comment, here's a teaser for what's next!
I dont know if it's the primer or camera angle, but the metals on her armor seem a little gritty? Did you drybrush the armor or solid coat?
ReplyDeleteIt's just a wet drybrush. It needs a wash and highlight still. I'm also not sure if I'll leave them filled in, or blackout the interior panels. What do you think about the color?
ReplyDeleteI really like the color, it's not the typical blue-ish hue you normally see, nor a bright metallic silver. Kinda has the burnished battle worn look, i like it. I think maybe with a small wash and highlight, it'll make it pop really good and give it the desired effect.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm debating between black and brown for the wash - I think brown may work better with the brassy / worn feel. I'm afraid black will be just too dark and sooty.
ReplyDeleteI'd have to agree, a brown would do it justice much better than a black wash would.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely need to weather the cloak - look at how tattered the edges are in the model. That's a very well-worn cloak.
ReplyDeleteI very much like the finished product. The "wash" you performed resulted in a much more impressive figurine. Nice Job, nice attention to detail. I like the fact that you are not afraid to try new techniques to achieve a more cosmetic result. Colleen
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