I wonder what is your priority when it comes to buying a piece to paint....Is it subject, detail ,or accuracy in anatomy.......I ask myself that question ............

Wayne

subject

unless, of course, a rhetorical question at which: "please disregard"

I notice a small chance in my way of choosing.

When I started I chose rather larger scales and/or something that I realy liked based on the boxart.

Now that I have some experience my focus still lies on miniatures that I like, but I also find that my criteria are geared more towards the continuous development for my skills - thus if I find two equally attractive miniatures of a similar subject I will pick the one that will help me hone a particular skill (i.e. blending, textures, object lighting, composition etc.).

Curious to see what you guys answer to this question.

Slainte,
L.H.

For me there are three reasons...:

First: It must be a Cossack!
Second: It must be a Cossack!
Third: It must be a Cossack!

And if not a Cossack it must be a piece from russian history.

Cheers

Anatomy, sculpting quality/skill , artistic merit as a sculpture, and historical accuracy take top priority above even the subject matter. No matter how dear the subject is to me, if it falls short in the primary criteria I reject it.

Wait a minute Martin........That's way too many Cossacks..........

Absolutely the same things in the same order Mike

Even if I really love the subject if the anatomy or sculpting are a bit dodgy it's a big no, no. Whereas an extra button or other inaccuracy would not stop me buying a figure if I liked it

Cheers
Paul

No priority for me.
I'll paint most figures.

Whatever floats my boat so as to speak.
Cheers
John

No vague answers allowed...............

Wayne

The face!!!

Anatomy first. Accuracy second!

'Does it blow the wind through my hair?' I ask myself.

John put it better than I did.

I look for a subject first, but, sculpting is the most critical aspect. If the face, overall anatomy or the fold/drape of the clothing is off, I'll pass on a figure, even if it's a subject I've always wanted to do. If it's a matter of small details, such as buttons, medals, and such, I have enough sculpting ability to fix them.

There have been times when the sculpting as drawn me to a subject I wouldn't normally do as well.

Hi
The main thing for me is ................Does it look like what it is supposed to be
The most recent example being Young miniatures new Roman ...........Looks really business like
As for sculpting .....from a good producer .......you can usually count on everything being right

Frank

Must make my heart bum bum bum
But no no legs

hi wayne,the first thing I always look for is how well the piece is sculpted and cast,i wont buy anything that's going to take me ages cleaning up and lots of filling,also do your homework on the sculptors,there are some pretty average sculptors out there and not up to the mark in my opinion,youll notice this in anatomy of a piece,having said that theres also a lot of very good sculptors,do your homework mate.

First is it WW 1 or Napoleontic period.
Second: 75 mm or a bust.
Third: Looks it oke, is the sculpt excellent.
Then I buy it.
Lately I do some sidestep for a middle age of fantasy figure

Marc