Jhureen Hecatha, Satyxis Raider

[GunjiNoKanrei]

My latest work is Jhureen Hecatha, Satyxis Raider from Privateer Press\' Iron Kingdoms range.

The choice of colors was a bit of an accident. I once saw a miniature using Tanned Skin and Blue Liner for the skin, resulting in a nice blueish grey. Originally I wanted to try something similar but I used Blue Ink instead of the Liner. The result is the greenish-blueish color you can see on her. Not exactly what I had planned but i decided to stick with it and the rest evolved from there. The result is a miniature using a very different pallete compared to what I usually do - I am not entirely sure I like the result but it was definitely an interesting experiment and a good learning experience

Please, take a look and decide for yourself: >> Jhureen Hecatha, Satyxis Raider <<

I really want to improve my painting so any comments, tips or critic are appreciated

-Michael

 

[beowulfthehunter]

Nice limited palet with great color selection. The painting is top notch and the Metallics look sold and if they are NMM even better. What kills it is the lips, they look rushed and sloppy.
Now where did the base come from? I want one.

 

[GunjiNoKanrei]

Thanks for the comment. While I agree with your assessment of the lips (actually they were a bit rushed and not sure if the vibrant blue was a good color choice...) it probably looks worse than it is because of the picture. Her mouth is actually open and her teeth can easily be mistaken as part of the lips.

For the base I used skulls from a variety of manufacturers (Reaper, freebooter and Tin\'s Bits) as a foundation upon which I placed several pieces of slate as rocks. You should give it a try, it is easy to make.

 

[Ogrebane]

Nice stuff. Love the battle damage.

 

[GunjiNoKanrei]

Sorry to bother you again, but I have reposted the mini with what I believe to be a much better picture.

I have edited the link above, but for your convenience here it is again:
>> Jhureen Hecatha, Satyxis Raider <<

So, if anyone has any tips or suggestions I\'d be grateful :flip:

 

[misterjustin]

I think that the model is well done - great, in fact. Got a vote from me.

 

[funnymouth]

i like it, but i think the scratches on the gun case are too thick.

 

[hakoMike]

Very nice overall, especially the palette choices. The lips appear to have been smeared a bit to the lower left (right in the pic) though... it\'s hard to tell if my assessment is accurate though. The base is nice as well.

Are the scratches on the gun case painted on or molded in? I agree with funnymouth... they look rather large and a bit too regular.

 

[hubbabubba]

I really like the face, but it does look like someones given her a split lip, still, for me blue lips was a good choice.
Good colours, and the shoulder armour looks great.