newbie looking for advise on some firsts

[arcadian110]

hi guys. i just joined and posted my first pics but can only upload one at a time. what i wanted to do was group all the pics of a project together . is there a way to do this? also just some critisim of what ive done below. thanks in advance.

View attachment 26136View attachment 26137my first attempt at fire

View attachment 26138View attachment 26139 been told he needs to be more green
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View attachment 26143View attachment 26144View attachment 26145View attachment 26146View attachment 26147 first attempt at heavy weathering and osl (headlights)

 

[Zab]

You'd have to edit it all into a montage I think. As for critique: That is some strong painting there! The only one lacking IMO, is Garviel. His armour seems bit lacking in contrast (could just be the photo - that is a hard colour to capture right). Your reds and blacks are great and your metals are interesting. They look almost beaten. Lovely work on the tank too, though I don't think the boys in blue would ever let their shiny toys get that dirty

 

[girlvgame]

You are doing a great job for it being your first time - mostly because I can tell you didn't just paint one layer and let it go. Your gradiants are beautiful! I guess in order for me to critique more, I have to ask what your painting process is? Do you base-wash-drybrush or just paint layers? Either way, keep up the great work - you have a fantastic start to a rewarding hobby

 

[arcadian110]

i rarely use washes. i like to layer up. also use an airbrush. been watching a lot of stuff on youtube from girlpainting and buy painted and decided to experiment. the elemental is for a friend and was a challange to work out how to paint the flames and make them look hot. not sure its right tho.

 

[Zab]

The colors are in the right order, if you wanted to push it further you could do some black on the tips of the red areas and some white in the deepest hottest recesses. And then there's OSL from the flames...That way lies madness :messed:

 

[arcadian110]

osl and nmm are my main bug bears. cant find really good tutorials for them. need good clear videos to see what i need to be doing. started experimenting with osl lately tho.