Recent content by benhamtroll

I'm looking for sites that give good, detailed info on mini painting technique. I've found a few good ones, like: http://www.wegotgame.net/jen/tips_index.html What I'd really like is something that gives detailed explanations with pictures of all manner of techniques. Does anyone have any...

Reaper cartoony? I'm curious what you mean by cartoony. I will agree that Games Workshoop is quite goofy looking, but Reaper has always seemed quite good. I've found the features to be finely done and the poses (mostly) realistic. What strikes you as cartoony about them?

Danke! Cool! Thanks!

Micron Eyes I've just bought my micron pen, and the only thing I've done with it are Troglodyte eyes, which are slitted. I will say they work excellently for slitted eyes. I've found that even my finest brush is not easy enough for me to control to get decent eyes. I've tried the method...

The eyes have it The easiest way I've found to do eyes is to simply (yet carefully) paint the eye white. Buy yourself a Micron Pigma 005 black pen and make the pupil/iris. You can also use blue/green/red for different effects. It's amazing how the eyes can totally change the appearance of...

Thinning When you guys are thinning your paints, what kind of consistency are you going for? When they are thinned, how amny coats do you end up with for good coverage?

Future Floor Polish The Future was a trick I learned online. It's acrylic, so when you dilute it in some water, it helps thin paint while providing a good level of adhesion. It also provides a little weight, so that the paint can run into the cracks a little easier. It's great for washes...

Well, I finally broke down and bought myself some 'decent' brushes for painting minis. I got three Princeton synthetic miniature brushes: a 20/0 spotter a 3/0 spotter a 2/0 shader I've been playing with them a LITTLE, although my technique still need a bit of work. I'm curious what kinds of...

More Hobgoblin Here's his backside.

Hobgoblin This a Chainmail Hobgoblin I did.

THANKS! Kip, you're amazing. I love this rendition of Kwan. The goggles make him look like he has a gnome fetish . . .:p Thanks!

Back Here's his back side. He must be a plumber.