This week I took a break from the "modern" Swedes and painted up a mounted warlord for my Welsh army. I've had this Gripping Beast miniature for a while and thought I'd paint it up as a quick diversion. I do love me some dark ages!
It's a great, dynamic sculpt – and a one piece casting which was nice for a change. I deliberately kept his clothing very plain, without any patterns or frills as I thought it would only clutter up the model. Instead I spent a little extra time on the base.
Seeing the close-ups you notice all the sloppy mistakes you've made which can be a bit disheartening, but it's also useful as you can identify which parts of your painting you need to improve.
Painting this warlord up made me think about adding some mounted teulus to give the army that extra punch. This will be a project for the future though, as I've got enough on my plate as it is right now.
I'd also like to say a long overdue welcome to all the new followers: Alex Yakaitis, Mateusz Żbikowsk, qazbnm, John Shoemark, Chris, Flo, Mi7, GranTurismo Driver, Itinerant, Rens van Vliet, Black Powder, JP and commissarmoody.
Apparently, if you don't have an avatar you get pushed to the last page in the list of followers – this has unfortunately caused me to fail to notice a couple of you even if you have been a follower for a while. I'm terribly sorry for taking such a long time to welcome you!
Have a great week everyone!
Great paintjob and basing, I do like this one!
ReplyDeleteStunning paintwork and wonderful basing. Great work!
ReplyDelete"Seeing the close-ups you notice all the sloppy mistakes you've made which can be a bit disheartening"
ReplyDeleteYou are always your own own worst critic, in my experience. Rest assured, your paintwork is excellent and the basing is gorgeous! I don't think you have any grounds to be over-critical with this wonderful figure!
Indeed - what mistakes? I can't see any in the pics.
ReplyDeleteLovely painting and basing Jonas :)
great work, cant see any problems myself
ReplyDeletePeace James
That is a great paintjob!
ReplyDeleteLove it, Jonas! Your shading, highlights and basing are all perfect. They perfectly bring to life a beautiful sculpt.
ReplyDeleteNice looking figure. I don't see any mistakes.
ReplyDeleteThat's a superb piece of work, the red and white look a great combo!
ReplyDeleteLovely clean painting and great basing on this dynamic figure!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you all for your kind words!
ReplyDeleteI guess it's true what Johnny Rosbif writes, that you're your own worst critic. If you can't spot the mistakes then let us just say they aren't there ... ;)
Lovely paint job Jonas - especially on the smooth white and red shades of the clothes, and on the crisp contrast on the different skin colors giving the hands and face real life. This will no doubt stand our on the table - like the warlord should:0)
ReplyDeleteThank you Sören! Indeed, a warlord should stand out on the table and I hope this one does. :)
DeleteStunning paint work Jonas !!!
ReplyDeleteIsn´t it time for some dark age games again?
Best regards Michael
Thanks Michael!
DeleteI'm always up for some dark ages gaming!
That's a great looking figure very heroic and very well painted too!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray, much appreciated!
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