That looks pretty good. Who makes that figure? I can give you a tip. You should try a dry brush technique to bring out the highlights. Use a lighter shade of the base color, especially on the brown fur and clothing, and use a dry brush technique. You can use it on every part. There are many videos and articles online. It'll really make it pop and its not too difficult to accomplish. I use a shade much lighter than you would think you need. Try it out. Also a dark red could work better for the lowlights or creases in his face. Better than black or brown. The skin tones look good and I love the shield. 

Thanks Griffin, the kit is from sk miniature from the UK. I got it at a model show and it did not have the original box, but this is what I have found out through a internet search.

I am familiar with dry brush and I did use it. Perhaps I need to, like you suggested, try a much lighter color.

I have two other kits that I bought at the same show, so I can try the dark red on the face and hands for a deeper shadow effect.

thank you for the critique and advice, hopefully I will improve on the next kit.

-Stephen

Hello!

Nice work! But where is his horse? They all had those little horses! Those boys looted Poland about 800 years ago.

I also think he could use some more shading, some more contrast.

Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

NucMedTech

Thanks Griffin, the kit is from sk miniature from the UK. I got it at a model show and it did not have the original box, but this is what I have found out through a internet search.

I am familiar with dry brush and I did use it. Perhaps I need to, like you suggested, try a much lighter color.

I have two other kits that I bought at the same show, so I can try the dark red on the face and hands for a deeper shadow effect.

thank you for the critique and advice, hopefully I will improve on the next kit.

-Stephen

 

Sounds like you're on the right track. Yes, use a much lighter color and really do it dry. Like you think there isn't even any paint left on the brush. With a flat shading brush, not pointy. I use Vallejo acrylics also. I think they have face painting articles or videos out there that talk about the dark red thing check them out. They have a face painting set with an instruction pamphlet also. The red in the face set is "black red".

Nice work! As the guys said you might try a little more highlighting but you've got the basics down pat and it's just a matter of adding more detail from this point.

Thanks guys, really appreciate it!

-Stephen