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If you go down to the Woods... (now with added Dragon)


Stevewren

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I finished the Wood Elf Dragon today. Painting these older models has definitely been an experience - it makes you realise the difference in quality with the new CAD sculpts. There is definitely a certain charm to the older models, but I also appreciate how the new designs take paint and respond to different techniques in a way these older ones just don't. 

I used a lot of dappling and patterning on the model - firstly this helps to tie it in with the Carmine Dragon I have so they look like they have come from a similar place, but also as a technique it works well to add interest to large flat sections like the wings. The big membranes respond well to smooth blends, but if you don't have the time or haven't mastered the technique then this method is a quick alternative. To get the circles I used an old Size 3 W&N brush that had lost its point - I cut it down slightly so it had a flat tip and then used it almost like a stamp to make the circles. The paint is just watered down. I try to use a darker colour as a lot of the circles go in the recessed parts, then build up an intermediate colour and finally I use a really bright third colour but I try to do about a third less dots as this shouldn't be too dominant. Its a fun technique to try out so if anyone gives it a go let me know how it looks. 

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Nice end result Steve, the spots whilst tying the model in with your other dragon really help to add some 'realism' to the dragons' colour and gives that added contrast to draw the eye.

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1 hour ago, Bishmeister said:

Nice end result Steve, the spots whilst tying the model in with your other dragon really help to add some 'realism' to the dragons' colour and gives that added contrast to draw the eye.

Its also a lot easier than actually properly painting these type of wings too. I find making the blends on these really time consuming and difficult compared to painting patterns. 

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