I'm not feeling the vertical lined "weathering" ... it seems a little too contrived for me. Talent wise, obviously you know how to use the brush... but would all the armor weather and age perfectly in a linear up/down fashion ? the answer is NO.
The highlights up to white are too over the top...
WEIRD. I'm not feeling it.
To me, ratings should be given on the basis of skill and this is extraordinary. If you picture pristine blue armor and then imagine what it looks like after a month underwater. Top shelf.
While I am not denying the painter has skill, I really don't like the scheme or the effect he has acheived.
Don't get me wrong, the blending etc is top notch, but it looks too cluttered IMO and dare I say it the mini looks, well, ugly.
As well as that, although his armour is incredibly tarnished and dirty etc., it appears his weapon and pouches managed to completely avoid getting anything on them!
Good skill, but I don't really like it.
*waits for backlash*
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