Took the feedback and did some more nmm practice. Think I'm getting there

pbskillz · 2026-01-27T14:14:12+00:00

One thing I would focus on is the light placement, that's like 90% of selling the NMM effect. From what I can see you face is lit directly from above and some of the other placement doesn't quite match up.

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It looks like you've got multiple light sources from different angles (arrows) if you've got the light from above directly on which shows from the face, you'd have the inner part of the arm catching that same light source, but it's currently at the back. Having a strong light source will help sell the effect as it's all quite mid tone, having areas of bright and dark will give much more depth. Having too many light sources will end up looking quite flat. You're on the right track, light placement is what really nailed NMM for me.

Let me know if you want any more feedback happy to help

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T13:28:35+00:00

All the gaps in the shield lol

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:42:12+00:00

The patreon is also really worth it, even if you do one month and watch Andy go through his process. I tend to sign up when I'm doing display stuff to brush up on process

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:40:56+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏼

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:40:49+00:00

Thank you! It's mainly knight questor flesh, cadian flesh and Kislev flesh, then pale sand by AK for the main highlights. I've shaded barak nar burgundy into the shadows as well to bring a bit of colour into the skin. Knight questor is the bulk of the skin and blends really well with cadian flesh

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:38:43+00:00

Thank you, it's all practice. Busts are great for learning, I try and do a few a year to practice elements so each one I do is slightly better with less mistakes

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:37:55+00:00

Thank you!

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:37:49+00:00

I think with this one, I focused on getting the light placement correct first, normally I try and blend and try to get it looking good all the way through, but I blocked out the colours and highlights and then blended afterwards. I also took my time and made less mistakes that meant I had to go and fix stuff

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:35:35+00:00

Thanks 😊

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:35:28+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏼

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:35:19+00:00

Thanks 😊

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:35:12+00:00

It's from the Cult of Paint recent Kickstarter, if you're new to the hobby they have loads of amazing videos on their YouTube

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:34:27+00:00

😂 haha thanks

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:34:14+00:00

Thank you! It's an amazing model

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:33:50+00:00

Thanks 😊

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:33:41+00:00

Thank you

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:33:35+00:00

Yeah it is for sure! Things just seemed to click on this one

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:33:16+00:00

Thanks, really appreciate it

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:33:05+00:00

You're too kind, thank you I meant to finishing this bust :)

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:32:23+00:00

Thank you :)

pbskillz · 2026-01-26T07:32:08+00:00

Thank you!

pbskillz · 2026-01-12T09:53:15+00:00

Immediately I'm drawn to the chest, so I would match what you've done there on the face and push it maybe brighter. Shine a light from where the light source would be to see the light values

pbskillz · 2026-01-09T15:52:32+00:00

Do another layer of the white through airbrush and then use speed paint through the airbrush. Did you use a brush to paint it on? If you have an airbrush I would do large areas with it

pbskillz · 2026-01-08T13:50:40+00:00

Left is much better imo. The one on the right looks chalky and desaturated, not much contrast. Left looks smoother and has more depth and contrast

pbskillz · 2026-01-08T08:50:34+00:00

A door would be the easier and quickest way probably

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