Thanks guys, really appreciate it!

-Stephen

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.

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".

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

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

 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.