Happy Monk

Happy Monk is, at least for the time being, finished. I really enjoyed the model and there's still a lot that I would like to clean up -- but I'm learning that it's important to eventually set a model aside and move on. The things I'd like to improve on this model will be better on the next model. Just as this model is better than the previous.

That said I'm still very happy with this guy.

And now I think it's time to paint a tank.

CMON link....

Adepticon 2012

Just a quick note to let folks know that I will be teaching two hobby seminars on weathering with pigments at Adepticon this year!

Saturday night from 10 PM to midnight
http://cart.adepticon.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=27&products_id=484

Sunday morning from 9 AM to 11 AM
http://cart.adepticon.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28&products_id=538

I will also have my 1,000 point Blood Angels and 35 point Khador armies with me. Just sayin'.

Secret Weapon is also running a promotion -- If you're wearing a Secret Weapon t-shirt and get a photo with me at the event and you'll find a gift voucher waiting for you when you get home. Pretty sweet!

Masterclass Workshop: 18-March, Santa Cruz, CA

I will be at Mythic Games in Santa Cruz for a hands-on weathering workshop. This class will cover pigment basics and the creation of rust, dust, mud, muck and other popular, realistic weathering effects.

There will be a one hour Q&A following the class to allow students time to get 1:1 feedback on their models and projects.

Students should bring paints, brushes, and a lamp but will be provided access to pigments and a model for the workshop.

The cost is only $20 if you pre-register, or $25 at the door, but the class is limited to the first twenty students so sign up early!

Hands-On Weathering Workshop 12-Feb

I will be teaching a half-day hands-on weathering workshop at

Great Escape Games
1250 Howe Avenue, suite 3A
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 927-0810

The class will cover rust, dust, mud, grime, and urban rubble. Pigments and a practice model will be provided. Attendees should bring their own paints, brushes and a lamp. Time will be allotted for 1:1 discussion of attendee models if one is brought.

The cost is $10.00

Happy Monk

More progress on Happy Monk - and lots of time spent on cleaning up his skin.

I'm going to get rid of the white spots on his beads as I don't feel they're necessary.

There's still plenty of shading and highlighting to be done on both the skin and the cloth -- but I feel like it's really starting to come together. I also tried the crosshatch technique for the first time on his stockings and like the texture it created.

And here's a look at him from all sides - as well as the complete composition.

Happy Monk - Base Coat

I took some time tonight to do the initial midtone and shading work with the airbrush. Unfortunately you can see that I was a bit over-judicious with the masking on his sleeve and back. I will touch this up with a brush but it's going to take a good deal of work to get the colours even now. Alas.

This second shot is just here to give you an idea of how it comes together with the composition. At this point I have to say that I am very, very happy.

Happy Monk

I'm still working on my Marauder and will have pics to post soon -- but something I did to the dragon has effected the ability of paint to stick to it. After two layers of matte sealer, and lots of lost detail as a result, paint is MOSTLY sticking now.

And so I decided to move on to composing the base for my next project.

This is the Happy Monk.

The wall is pinned in place but won't be glued until after the model itself is finished. That's why it looks like it's leaning to the right -- because at the moment it is.

I also still need to finish cleaning up the putty to make it look more like rough plaster on the wall.

The floor is a herringbone tile that will be cracked and weathered.

The monk has a branch that goes in his hand, with a butterfly on the end, and I'll add some leaves to it and the floor as a final bit of detailing.

The plinth is 2" square to give you a sense of scale on this one.