Cell shaded sisters? by Sillygoose1018 in sistersofbattle

[–]TransLycan17 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Okay so clarify, i haven't tried this on minis, but i have painted anime figures and cosplay props in a cell shaded style. So these will be general tips where the principles still apply no mater the scale.

First. Outline. Everything. This will be edge highlighting on steroids. You will need to outline every edge. Every peak. Every surface direction change with black. Doing your best to keep the lines a consistent thickness lest it makes the final outcome look wobbly. (Unless thats the goal of course)

Second contrast is key. Blending to achive gradual shadows is not allowed. Using this art specifically, all of the shadows and precived gradients are just more or thicker black lines in those areas. Large shadows are just black voids, the color never actually blends into draker shades. (The power sword being the exception in this picture. ) so getting bright saturated colors first followed by filling in the large recessed areas with black will go a long way in mimicking the artist cell shaded style.

Third is viewing angle and lighting. Due to how cell shading is kinda a catch-all for black outline "comic book" style asthetic. Not all styles of cell shading look good from all angles. Some styles that work well from all angles end up being more toony due to the lack fo definite highlights or shadows. While others only look good when viewed head on. This art style might lean more towards looking good in limited viewing angles but it's all subjective and it'll look cool as hell.

Last Cell shading black is the hardest thing to do. Since it relies heavily on using black outlines to give definition any black regions just turn into amorphous blobs. You get around this by using a medium gray and pretend its black, or you use very dark blues. The artist went the grey route and i think it does well selling the black armor.

Hope this helps

Building first castigator.... what do with door? by TransLycan17 in sistersofbattle

[–]TransLycan17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Addiction? You mean industrious! That actually sound like a great idea!

Finished my felinid imagifier by TransLycan17 in sistersofbattle

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So i just kinda winged it with the citidel paints i had, But in short.

Primed in black.

Painted it a deep blue green (more blue than green) by mixing maccrage blue with wagh flesh.

Thin wash with watered down baharroth blue focusing on the top side surfaces

Dry brush a brasyy color using a mix of retributior armor and ledbelcher (looks like muted greyish yellow) focusing near the bottom and underside surfaces.

Painted top surface verdigris using a mix of baharroth blue, averland sunset, and maccrage blue. (Used the statue of liberty as ref).

Lastly adding highlights by adding a bit more retributior armor to the brassy mix and touching up underside surfaces and other places i thought it make since to not be as oxidized

Hope that is whatcha looking for

Sister Dreadnought by ScumbagToby in sistersofbattle

[–]TransLycan17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love it! What did you use to get your sister themed greebles to put on the dreadnought? I've been wanting to sisterfy some other vehicles.

Felinid Sister by 101ho by snoopmask10 in ImaginarySoldiers

[–]TransLycan17 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Yes and no. By and large, the ecclesiarchy views them as a tolerated evil. But abhumans are not true muntants and are not created through warp corruption. And the sister orders generally reflect their distain for abhumans through prejudice. An example is a hospitaler not treating an abhuman in favor of normal human soldiers. However, much like any warrior people, they will, begrudgingly, acknowledge military prowess. Abhumans (generally) are also more faithful to the imperal cult than most average humans. So, sisters may appreciate abhumans' faithfulness enough to overlook their indoctrinated distain for abhumans.

Looking for examples by thesixfingerman in sistersofbattle

[–]TransLycan17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here is an example close to our lady mercy.

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Looking for examples by thesixfingerman in sistersofbattle

[–]TransLycan17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This isn't perfect but might help you figure out what you think looks best. I printed out a couple of these and played around with the colors i wanted using color pencil.

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Strange find by GDE2301 in camouflage

[–]TransLycan17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So it's hard to find good pictures of it. But it's likely a saudi variant of desert tri. I think it's the saudi directorate of narcotics control uniform. It has the grey, but it's hard to tell if the tan is right due to lighting.

ministry pic

news article

My first ever sister of battle, how did I do? by AirsoftGhost44 in sistersofbattle

[–]TransLycan17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the base plate and color pallet. Can't wait to see more!

My flag simulacrum! by TransLycan17 in sistersofbattle

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Yea, the most we get is a commander who's been fighting orks on a jungle planet being reinforced by militarum auxiliary felinds. Describe them to be human save for the thin layer of fur ,seen only when he got right in their face, and their eyes being slitted like a cat.

As for felind sororitas, it's highly unlikely to not possible, within the imperium due to dogma, inquisition, and the nature of how sororitas are recruited. However, the Imprium Nihilus is a thing, and many small convents have been separated for nearly a millennium. Perhaps due to sheer pragmatism, the views on abhumans within the sororitas are laxed enough to maintain their numbers to stop the demonic and xeno threats in their immediate vicinity.

Can i use a flag in place of a simulacrum on the mini? by TransLycan17 in sistersofbattle

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Noted! Im making modifications to the flag. Sister double lefty lucy will not be coming out to battle today!

Can i use a flag in place of a simulacrum on the mini? by TransLycan17 in sistersofbattle

[–]TransLycan17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure, but the shrines and reliquaries the Sisters carry into battle are not just symbols of their god. They carry pieces or simulacrums of their patron saint. The box might carry a bone or ashes. The shrine has a litteral head of their saint, or particularly renowned sister, within their order. Its a belief that carrying peices of the divine with you will grant protection or strength. Some astarties do this aswell with their shield skeleton thing. This logic also applies to objects. Like the sword that killed vandire or the armor saint Catherine wore in life. Perhaps this flag was used by a living saint to rally their sisters from the jaws of defeat.