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Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Tue May 19, 2015 5:43 pm

Very nice job. He's got. Very weather worn look to him, perfect for Strider the Ranger.
How's the commission work treating you ?

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Tue May 19, 2015 7:25 pm

That is a fabulous Strider/Aragorn.

a Hobbit · **Posted:** Wed May 20, 2015 12:37 am

Outstanding Aragon!

Crucium Giger · **Posted:** Wed May 20, 2015 10:08 am

Excellent work (as always)

Elladan & Elrohir · **Posted:** Fri May 22, 2015 6:55 pm

Amazing! Just echoing what has already been said. :yay:

YOrcShire · **Posted:** Sat May 23, 2015 11:37 am

Great work as always. Nice definition between the earthy colours.

Minimal Monkey Saddle · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:55 pm **Posts:** 463

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

Very nice job. He's got. Very weather worn look to him, perfect for Strider the Ranger.
How's the commission work treating you ?

Could be better if I'm honest with this year being mostly setbacks. At one point I did consider giving up and applying for the night shift at the amazon warehouse but I kept going and at least my painting improved if not my business sense

I found another Aragorn and painted him up in the same manner just not spending as much time. This is a method very much enjoy but don't have the confidence to use it beyond my own models just yet.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Wed May 27, 2015 4:59 am

I wish you every success with the painting and hope it picks up for you.
Aragorn looks nice, the two primer I haven't used yet but must give it a go. Looking at him I do think you can push a few extra tiny highlights to really make him stand out more, like his eyebrows, tip of the nose. A couple of spots on the sword.
You have a dark and brooding figure that I like and I think just those tiny adjustments will help.
If you look at this link, AndyG is a previous Slayer Sword winner and is excellent at this type of thing. His work is always worth looking at for inspiration and ideas.

http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/sho ... (pic-heavy)/page123

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Wed May 27, 2015 9:42 am

Don't give up Chris. Your painting is far too good not to share with others. Commission painting can be awesome and it an also be pretty stressful especially when you are relying on it as your only source of income. Stay the course!

Aragorn looks great. This method of painting reminds me so much of another fantastic painter who i've not seen for a while actually, BizarreWarstar.

Minimal Monkey Saddle · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:55 pm **Posts:** 463

Thanks for the link there's lots of good stuff to admire. I think I need to attend some kind of event so I can see what high quality painting looks like in real life.

And yes aragorn could do with more work but this was a quick job early Sunday morning before I did the gardening

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Wed May 27, 2015 10:43 am

America seems to have quiet a few events so worth you checking into this. If you ever go on CMoN chase up
Dave aka Bailey03
Johnny aka bloodasMedium
Ben aka Blood Father of Karnath
All three live on America and Dave and Johnny hit the events, both are multiple prize winners. They are all helpful fellas to give you pointers and upcoming events.

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Wed May 27, 2015 5:02 pm

Even your WIP images are fascinating!

garmenhord · **Posted:** Wed May 27, 2015 5:24 pm

cool thing, to see the evolution in a couple of steps

Erunion · **Posted:** Thu Jun 11, 2015 4:29 am

Amazing work! You're minis always look so realistic. It's a real treat to see that your thread has been updated.

Minimal Monkey Saddle · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:55 pm **Posts:** 463

I made a start on my painting challenge Saruman:

Feanorthenoldor · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:44 pm **Posts:** 879

white is very well done, a "color" not easy to get right by most, but you've given it that good looking isengard theme color.

garmenhord · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:17 am

looks great

i like the robes so far

Minimal Monkey Saddle · **Joined:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:55 pm **Posts:** 463

Almost finished:

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Mon Jul 06, 2015 5:24 am

Lovely smooth transitions Chris. Simple but very effective base, it will be a very strong contender this month.

Crucium Giger · **Posted:** Mon Jul 06, 2015 10:14 am

Fantastic work, this month's going to be a tough one.

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