Finished up a job painting Nemesis figures. Human figures were painted "conventionally," black prime, base colors, highlight, detail, finish. The aliens however were done a bit differently. Black prime to start, then a purple ink airbrush. Armor/Bones/Crystals were given a chrome highlight and then I airbrushed a blend of transparent colors over the chrome highlight to get the chromatic turquoise effect. I got the idea from a youtube by "The Grimy Painter." Overall I think it gives a menacing dark glow to the aliens without covering them in shadows.
Your aliens are great. You are a god among us mere mortals. I painted my copy of Nemesis as well. I strive to achieve your level of artistry, and count myself lucky to have you as a friend.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding work.