Miniature of the Week – Wood Elf Noble
Go not to the elves for counsel...
This week’s Miniature of the Week is this strikingly shaded wood elf in an intimidating martial stance, courtesy of David Hollingworth.
Here’s what David had to say about his paintwork: “I’ve not done any fantasy painting in years, but after seeing a friend’s Dark Elves the bug bit me again. I’ve always been bit of a panzy wood elf at heart, and this guy was just a joy to paint. I’ve decided to not go with any metal tones on the figure, instead using NMM [non-metallic metal] techniques (my first time, too!). I think it lends a very naturalistic look, which is important for wood elves, I figure. Pretty soon I’m hoping a whole army will follow this guy.”
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Here’s a look at the excellent detail work on the elf’s cloak. Brilliant work, David!
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February 5th, 2009 11:20 AM
I’ve never had the mini-painting gene. I think I’ve managed to do it…on two occasions?
February 5th, 2009 3:48 PM
Go team Aussie!
Love your work Dave!
February 5th, 2009 3:53 PM
mordicai: The thing about painting minis is, you can’t see it as drudgery or some task you just have to get through. In that case, it ends up feeling very tedious. There’s a certain Zen to painting minis. It’s incredibly relaxing. At the end of a hectic day, an hour or two painting drives everything else from your mind and leaves you feeling very content.
February 5th, 2009 5:07 PM
Whenever technology allows me to shrink down to the height of one inch is the day I become a master mini-painter. I’ve given it a shot or two, and I know that skill comes with practice, but damn those things are small!
February 5th, 2009 8:11 PM
Great job David. It has been quite a while since I’ve painted any miniatures. I believe you have inspired me to dust off my old paint set.
February 5th, 2009 9:37 PM
Thanks for the praise, guys
And yeah, Ed, you’re bang on correct. I did a lot of the work on this guy after coming home of an evening. It’s kind of like reading a good book, or getting lost in a good RPG – I kind of lose myself in the character I’m trying to create with the figure.
But it does take a bit of time. I think this guys was completed over, probably, about ten hours all up. That should go down for future figures, as I’ve now got the scheme and style pretty much staked out.