"Shieldmaiden" - Nutsplanet 1/10

[Paster03]

Hello everybody!

It's been a while since my last personal project here (The Lord of Lion), but finally I've got some time to start new bust. As You can see it's Nutsplanet sculpt again I wanted to paint her since I saw first photos, because I love "Vikings" TV series and it was a "must have" bust for me. I bought her on Black Friday sale, than Painting Buddha released their awesome video tutorial - there's no better time to paint then right now. I've decided to take some photos during work and show You them. Without setting the background, lighting etc. - just fast shots with my smartphone. As You can see it's just the beginning and I still have a long road to go to finsh this project.

Hope You like her!
Let me know what You think, dislike, like etc.

Cheers.

1. Black and white foundation

2. Base colours with first shadows and highlights

3. Eyes, lips and makeup (smokey eye)

 

[megroot]

Beautifull.

marc

 

[NickM]

Looking good already, Patryk. Nice seeing the WIP shots.
I'm a big fan of the series too, so looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[arj]

A very nice face already.
It will look even better when framed by the hair.
Looking forward to your next update.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[paulr3260]

Looks wonderful so far, anxious to see the end results..................

 

[Valentino]

Very nice, smooth and clean painting. Beautiful.

 

[Nap]

Hi Patryk

Very nice painting indeed especially like those eyes ..can we see a close up if possible

Looking forward to seeing more on this great bit of sculpting

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[samson]

Looking forward to seeing more of this . Great start

 

[storm_zh]

Great progress on the face. Looking forward to seeing more.

 

[Paster03]

Thank You for all Your comments guys, I'm glad You like her!

Very nice painting indeed especially like those eyes ..can we see a close up if possible

Here's a little close up, but I'll try to make better photo of her eyes with another camera.

Slowly pushing it forward....

1. Almost finished skin.

2. Some base colours on hair (wet on wet blending).

 

[47AngryRonin]

Fantastic work Patryk!

For the uninitiated, could you just briefly describe the "wet on wet blending" process? The result is excellent.

Thanks much,

Greg

 

[Paster03]

For the uninitiated, could you just briefly describe the "wet on wet blending" process? The result is excellent.

Thanks Greg! Of course, as You can see I've used black and white foundation here - it's better to paint blonde hair on light foundation. Then I've prepared three colours (midtone, highlight, shadow) on my wet palette and mix borders between them to achieve smooth transition right on the palette. I was painting fast all the areas with suitable colours - with little more than usual diluted paint and without cleaning the brush - it helps to achieve smooth blending on the beginning of work. Still wet paints mix together on the miniature creating this nice effect.

 

[47AngryRonin]

Interesting, mixing the transitions right on the palette, I've actually never thought of that. Of course I've only just started using a wet palette, but am fast becoming a convert. Thanks for the response!

 

[Range Rat]

After this there'll be a mad rush for acrylics, fantastic work by the way...

 

[Joe55]

Beautiful smooth brushwork on this shield maiden ! She is looking quite the hottie !

Joe

 

[Paster03]

Border between hair and skin done. I've put first highlights too.

 

[Jeff T]

Absolutetly beautiful work Pastor!

Super smooth painting there.


Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[Paster03]

I don't have much time for painting recently, but I'm slowly pushing it forward.
I've done her hair this week and started painting leather clothes - first layers of ink applied.

 

[samson]

awesome stuff

 

[Bongolo67]

Wow, this is going to become a Masterpiece!
Carry on!
Cheers
Ulf