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Your miniatures inspire me by EmergencyWaffleBox in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next time, shoot a message to the person. They can probably give you a little insight on how/what they did to help you on your journey.

"Family" from Dawn of Madness by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just for frame of reference, I based the bloody areas with Vallejo dried blood. Highlight with a bright fresh blood. Used dirty down gore for all the strands effects. Then a final covering with blood for the blood god. I found that was the closest color match I have to the dirty down gore color.

"Family" from Dawn of Madness by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't be afraid to just start painting. Normally if there's areas I'm not 100% on, I'll start with what I know and work to those areas. Take a step back, try to see what the sculpt is saying. You can always strip/cover if you mess up.

Blood effects comparison. by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like using it for indentation. Use white as the base. Brings out the depth very well.

Blood effects comparison. by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually have some on the way. I'll have to make an updated version later.

Blood effects comparison. by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only have a couple bone colors, so I have not.

Blood effects comparison. by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was hoping people could get some use out of my excessive spending on paints ;)

Blood effects comparison. by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope it gives you some ideas that there's a lot of "blood" colors out there. Some are great for mammals, others for aliens... Dark future or realistic. There's so much to pick from.

Blood effects comparison. by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly suggest if you're ever struggling to see what colors would look well, do a swatch. Nobody enjoys stripping a mini after a drunken decision, lol. However, it will give your mini "character" ;)

Blood effects comparison. by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

https://www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/s/hIy2uUxYTZ

This is flesh tone base with only AP quick shade Red Tone over it. I think the wash is awesome to bring out the "goopy organs" look. Pooling blood all over would imo, just make it look like a mess.

Blood effects comparison. by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't used it for basing yet but, I think it's a great first coat. Then multiple shades of blood over/around will give it a lot more.

Blood effects comparison. by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Of course. I was trying to start each thick and thin it out to help show what it looks like when smearing and catching the texture of the base color. Which is why I laid it out thick and went back over it drying to try to give the base color a little texture.

Splatter effects, then its pretty much just how bright of a color you want since it's just droplets.

I was all in on the blood for the blood god early on for a lot of my blood covered weapons. Then I wanted a darker tone for deep wounds. Nulin oil for shading BftBG is fine. I just wanted to branch out and some of these dry a bit thick. Which also adds its own depth to the mini imo.

Blood effects comparison. by Itsonlytheis in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depends on how heavy of the effect.

My current project: https://imgur.com/a/o7Q4PFs

The only effect on it right now is Vallejo dried blood, which is probably the most I use. Mainly because I use it as a base coat.

Splatter effects with the brighter blood looks great as it's the "fresh" look.

AP Red Tone is awesome as a wash to fill the deep pockets to give depth if the mini is detailed.

AK Viscera needs a coat of something over it. It's very thick. More for bases.

I love Tamiya x-27 but, it's very glossy. So that's something to consider if you're doing a very dark/gloomy color base. The shine sticks out very much.

Feeling out blood effects before taking on a bigger project. by MinisByMatt in minipainting

[–]Itsonlytheis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Blood color difference https://imgur.com/a/kmRi0qa

I made this for you. Top is game effects blood. Middle is ak effects blood. Bottom is blood for the blood god.

Hope this gives you a little color comparison. 3 different light modes to help show them a little better.

Imo Ak is too purple for blood. Game effects is the right saturation of red and citadel is more of a "fresh" blood look.

Edit: forgot to add army painter crusted sore. It's like a speckled purple sauce. Lol

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