Too true I have soentbthe day showing armour and other modellers how to paint faces 'my way', I am so conscious of not ceasing to absorb new techniques.
I love your dot texture process and will be attempting it for
the first time on a project that can 'carry it well' soon.

Paul.

Hi Paul,

Sound interesting this "first time project" experiment.
Too be honest it is strange how our painting styles evolve with little bits gleaned from all over the place then put together in our own interpretation & understanding of what we see/hear.
I wonder when it happens that we've found our niche & stick to an approach if that is when we feel satisfied with our art?

Look forward to learning how your project goes.
Please feel free to shout out if you have any questions.

Stay safe,
Mike

Will do Mike.

I find that I paint each figure differently using different approaches to suit the character of the sculpt, I think of it as 'finding' the figure in the casting.
I often use a fine striping technique to bring out the weave in medieaval figures clothing for example, and using diffrent undercoats affect the topcoat so much too.

Psul

Sounds like my thinking Paul & this sort of practice will hold you in good stead for more experiments

Time for some "Naked Modelling*"

Prompted by some Aussies - gotta love those guys, except when you're playing rugby
Plus comments on finished figure, thought it may be of interest to see my current painting layout.
This where I paint & what I use.
What is of interest for you in this shot?
What would you value knowing more about?

This thread is yours & im keen to learn with you here.
Please ask away...

Mike
"A Naked Modeller"

What questions do you have about my notes here?
This was an intro brochure for demo workshops I tried earlier this year.
Is it of value?

Happy to send free Hi Def PDF version for printing,
if interested just message me with your email.

Final day of 2021 …
And many years on from when this project started.
Final fellow - an officer of the NZ Māori Contingent is completed.
Now on to the custom base Andy Belsey has created for this trio.
More to come…

SO GOOD to see Mike completing this diorama. I used to look at the first two figures in amazement and then couldn’t believe it when he asked me to create a backdrop for them. I’m excited to see this developing.
Fantastic Mike!

Cheers mate, taken far too long & never forgotten though.
Will be interesting to see them final together on base.
Thanks for your kindness & support over the years.
HAPPY 2022 to all - May it be better than ‘21
MikeTheKiwi

Hi Mike

Firstly - a Happy New Year !

I was out of the hobby when this thread started (!) so I've only recently picked up on it. Reading through, it has highlighted a lot about how I personally approach figure painting, and I have found it very useful and informative. I am amazed at the level of detail and the authenticity you manage to bestow on your figures. This last indigenous officer is so good. Thanks mate, your work continues to inspire me

Phil

Wonderful, wonderful work Mike.

Neat to have you ‘back in the game’ Phil.
Thanks for kind comments & feedback today.
Been awhile since this began & pleasing to get small trio done.
Lots of other projects in the meantime, plus fortuitous connection with Andy gave me a conscience to complete.
I’ve reread thread & seems I was trying a bit to hard to share.
This final Officer is an incomplete project in my book so wanted to finish him off finally.
Happy’22 to you & yours.
MikeTheKiwi

Appreciated Peter.
Your projects have really inspired me in ‘21 & glad you joined us here to keep us up to date on your projects.
Trust ‘22 will be a safe & productive year for you too.
MikeTheKiwi

When you see him blown up so large it's hard to realise how small he is! I don't know how you do it, but I know it requires a lot of patience and skill!!!
Andy

Cheers Andy - always wonder how these little guys look to others.
I get very myopic when painting & only have virtual viewers.
So value all perspectives share here.
MikeTheKiwi

Cracking work as always Mike, Inspirational is the word!
I love the controlled chaos work area, thank heavens I'm not alone .
Best Regards
Paul

Ending the year with a masterful vignette. You're up there with the masters of figure painting.

Absolutely beautiful work Mike!

Cheers
Ken

Thanks Paul - have moved to a much more organised layout nowadays to help with my productivity
“Controlled chaos” actually is what I’m aiming for with layout for small vignette. More to come mate…

Ometz & Ken - thank you guys.
Nice seeing post here was found by folks.
‘22 has dawned brightly here - hope it does same for you all wherever you are in the world.
MikeTheKiwi

As my amigos in Blighty would say........'Crickey!'.......er no, that's you guys down under, sorry. Anyway, you the man Mike. Once again you gift us some more eye candy with your beautiful brush work!
Happy New Year to you!
Joe

Cheers Joe & big ‘ole ‘22 to you all there.
Crikey! Is an old word mate & know what you mean.
Thanks as always for your support.
MikeTheKiwi