Shield Maiden

[Redfinger]

I recently finished binge watching Vikings. I have had this busy sitting on the shelf for a while. I figured it was time to start it up.

I am pretty excited about this project, I have been in a painting slum for the last year and a half or so. It feels good to be excited about something again.

I am trying to go for a look that Lagertha had when she was in battle. Her eyes were heavy lined. I think it is currently a little strong, my desk lighting doesn't help either.

The skin is not done yet, I am moving on to the other areas to see how the colors al effect one another. I would like to keep her face on the warm side, while going a little cooler elsewhere.

Anyway, I would appreciate feedback, there is still lots that I have yet to learn

Ashton

 

[citrico]

Beautiful colors!, you are doing justice to that gorgeous shield maiden.

Cheers

Andrés

 

[Jeff T]

Looking good Ashton!

The darker battle like look around the eyes is very good, and the first time I've seen it done with this figure.


Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[Redfinger]

Thanks guys! I did not realize I uploaded such large images. Think I will do thumbnails next time.

 

[Wayneb]

Movie star or Viking.....all depends on your taste......keep up the good work........

Wayne

 

[clrsgt]

She is looking good and I like the dark look of the eyes.

 

[phil_h]

Great so far, I really like your take on her

Regards,
Phil

 

[Borek]

Nice start, eyes are amazing ...

Cheers Borek

 

[Black Army]

Usually modellers paint this bust too light and less contrast. I like this face, there is more life and looks really much better.

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Looking really good so your off the a great start, I have this bust but I

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Sorry folks Monday morning blues: finishing off.
I have this bust but I dont feel ready to paint it yet, watching your progress with interest.
TERRY

 

[franck edet]

great painting, and at least someone is painting Lagertha as she looks in the show ... you're off to a great bust !

 

[ShiSo]

Hi, really nice paint! Eyes are amazing . The paint is by acryl or oil?

 

[Redfinger]

Here is another update. I have more of the colors blocked in now. As I have looked at it more I see the following that needs to be addressed

1. The blue is too saturated, I need to go back with a more grayish blue

2. The hair and leather is to close in value. I feel I need to warm one of the two up. As I am happy with the hair I think I will warm the leather up.

3. The face needs more work. I need to put a bit more contrast in and continue to smooth out the blends.

Anyone notice anything else? And to address the medium question, I am using p3 paints up to this point. Once I near completion I may do some final highlights with some oil.

 

[franck edet]

hi Redfinger,
you're right about the blue and yes the leather needs more warmth, i would probably highlight more the hair as seen in the following picture of Katheryn Winnick :

 

[Redfinger]

hi Redfinger,
you're right about the blue and yes the leather needs more warmth, i would probably highlight more the hair as seen in the following picture of Katheryn Winnick :

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Any color suggestions for that? That was what I was going for but it is coming out to dark and to yellow.

 

[franck edet]

from my (very) little experience : you actual tint is perfect to start with, by working more with your highlighted base color you'll definitely obtain that good looking almost white blonde hair

have fun !

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Good progress, blond hair is difficult as you know to much messing about it can turn out yellow, personally if I had got it to where you have it at the minute I would be happy however maybe if you look at how other painters have finished the hair on this it might help.
TERRY

 

[franck edet]

maybe you'll find this link useful :

 

[Osebor]

Nice start, eyes are amazing ...

Cheers Borek

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