Gorshade the Cursed.

I love the feeling of accomplishment when I finish a model. Then the dread of "what's next?" sets in.....

As to this model, I had a great deal of fun. It was a nice change of pace to work in greens. I tried to show off a good range from very dark to almost yellow, and even if red is the primary contrast color for green I really like how it turned out.

Another really good lesson I learned on this one is how well purple works to shade gold. It's weird but striking at the same time.

Well I hope you like it. I'll be in the corner trying to decide what next to work on.

Cryx Update.

So work continues on Gorshade. I am really happy with just about everything on the model so far, except the sword. I think a bit more two brush blending is going to be needed to bring to all the way from a yellow down to a blue. That and the face needs a bit more work as it is blending in with the armor.

Cryx?

I say, sure why not! Like I promised at the beginning of the month, changes are coming to the blog. We are working on a few reviews that will start rolling out in the next few weeks, and I am ridiculously excited to post them (just have to wait a little longer)!

So while I wait (not so patiently) I figured it was time to enter a few painting competitions. I wanted something completely out side of my comfort zone. I have never been attracted to painting ghoulish models so I am forcing myself to stretch and am working on a Privateer Press - Cryx model. 

This is a Cryx Warcaster called Gorshade. It's kinda creepy, but in a good way. 

The model is being painted up for a particular painting contest so there are a few things that have to be done. It will be part of a diorama and there will be another model or two in the mix. 

So here are the first work in progress pictures to wet your appetite.