Shield Maiden

[Redfinger]

Here is a little more progress I changed the hair a little, warmed the leather, added a little more contrast to the face and toned down the blue. Still more work to do, but progressing nicely.

A.

 

[franck edet]

this is looking really good !

 

[Osebor]

From best to better...

 

[Redfinger]

So I am stopping on the main body at this point. I am going to move onto the hands and shield, then make any adjustments to color if needed.

 

[franck edet]

She's dangerously lovely

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Really nice work and moving on at a fair speed.
TERRY

 

[Jeff T]

Looking very good Ashton!

Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[Redfinger]

Here is tonight's update. Shield and arms are just about done.

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Its amazing how the addition of the shield has provided a backdrop that enhances the paint job on the face, the whole figure is coming together beautifully and I cant get over the speed that you are working at with no compromise to the quality of the painting, lovely results.
TERRY

 

[Jeff T]

Brilliant!

Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[Borek]

Beautiful progress, this character comes to life under the touch of your brush . Great

Cheers Borek

 

[franck edet]

your wood is absolutely top notch ! and as Terry said : it brings up the face while giving some good background details
congrats !

 

[Redfinger]

Thanks guys! I am currently a grad student, and up until a week or so ago I was between semesters and had quite a bit of free time. I am back in school so things will slow down a little.

As far as the wood, it is almost entirely washes. I used primarily some Scale 75 inks and some Army Painter inks. A few of the grains were picked out in some shadow color or highlight color. The other thing that enhances the look is the primer. I did not thin it down with the water, the thicker solution added more of a texture to the surface that the wash helps pick up.

Not sure why the images loaded sideways, I will see if fincan fix that.

Ashton.

 

[Redfinger]

So I should have been doing homework today, but I finished this instead. I am still trying to figure my camera out, I might post some different pictures later. This is just a teaser shot, the rest are in the "finished" forum

 

[Ashwar]

AHMA her eyes are so beautiful ... this Lagertha bust is amazing.