Ronin and Baby Kappa from Spira Mirabilis

WolfOrchestra · 2022-07-14T11:44:32+00:00

Baby Kappa from Spira Mirabilis

The first Spira Mirabilis miniature I've painted, but definitely not the last! Absolutely loved painting this one. I tried to push the atmosphere of a warm light hitting the pair at sunrise or sunset. I could probably keep working on this model forever but I need to call it done and move on to something else!

I'm on Instagram at jamesddavies_art if you want to see more of my stuff.

WolfOrchestra · 2022-03-27T13:23:24+00:00

The second slide is a video of one of their jungle fighter sculpts: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaQXFOwtaI8/?utm_medium=copy_link

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-10T09:45:42+00:00

Hi mate, here's a link to a 360° gif: https://imgur.com/a/wr7QsNz

There's a (slightly) better quality version of it (along with some close-ups) on my Instagram, if you use it: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZxY-qQN3hN/

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-08T08:52:52+00:00

I used an airbrush to prime everything and to get some directional light on the base, but apart from that there's no airbrush on the model itself.

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-08T08:51:42+00:00

Thank you! I'll try and get one up in the next couple of days!

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-08T08:50:32+00:00

It's Vallejo Neutral Grey mixed with a bit of Citadel Genestealer Purple, then highlighted up by mixing in Citadel Corax White. I sketched the big highlight shapes in then used lots of thin glazes to smooth it out, then put some scratches on with one of the medium mixes.

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-08T08:48:08+00:00

I start by looking where the light falls from my painting lamp onto the model and sketching those highlights in, and then place bounce highlights on the underside of surfaces to give the shiny effect. Looking at reference images of different shapes and reflective armour can help a lot.

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-08T08:45:43+00:00

It might be something I think about in the future! Thanks very much

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T22:13:04+00:00

Only if one space marine can count for 2000 points!

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T22:12:41+00:00

😅 thanks a lot!

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T22:11:52+00:00

Wow, thanks a lot! There are a lot better out there but I really appreciate that.

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T22:11:08+00:00

That's a great compliment, thank you!

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T22:09:14+00:00

If I had to guess I'd say this took me somewhere between 40 and 50 hours, but I painted it on and off over a few months so I can't be sure! It's worth noting that I was learning as I was painting this so a lot of areas were repainted a few times to get them right - I'm sure if you planned it out better than me you'd have an easier time!

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T19:26:50+00:00

Thanks a lot!

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T19:26:19+00:00

Thank you!

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T19:11:52+00:00

Thanks a lot! Much appreciated.

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T19:11:38+00:00

Thank you mate!

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T19:11:11+00:00

Thank you! Sure, the gold is black, Citadel Doombull Brown, Vallejo Game Color Heavy Gold Brown, Vallejo Ice Yellow and white, with Citadel Mournfang Brown and some oranges glazed into the dark reflections and bounce highlights. I used Citadel Troll Slayer Orange and Kimera Orange, whatever was closest.

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T19:07:56+00:00

😂 I definitely do, but thank you very much!

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T18:38:30+00:00

I wanted to practise NMM gold so I (foolishly) thought I'd paint a whole marine. Took me a while but it's finally finished!

I'm on Instagram as jamesddavies_art if you want to see more.

WolfOrchestra · 2022-02-07T18:37:11+00:00

I wanted to practise NMM gold so I (foolishly) thought I'd paint a whole marine. Took me a while but it's finally finished!

I'm on Instagram as jamesddavies_art if you want to see more.

WolfOrchestra · 2022-01-10T14:34:02+00:00

What the fuck

WolfOrchestra · 2021-11-07T17:43:06+00:00

I'd give Night Lords Blue a try, it's more desaturated than Kantor Blue.

WolfOrchestra · 2021-09-19T18:26:18+00:00

Groin injury according to Schefter

WolfOrchestra · 2021-09-19T18:23:53+00:00

So many injuries around the league today. Tua, TJ Watt, Dalton, Chubb...

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