tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3455770931793481951.post310780895317610936..comments2024-03-11T07:09:35.572-05:00Comments on Monster Lab Miniatures: April's Mad Hobbyist & a New Contributor to the Monster LabAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08033683359542231327noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3455770931793481951.post-26804536531106943102012-04-09T17:13:49.737-05:002012-04-09T17:13:49.737-05:00Pish posh, I don't call that cheating, I call ...Pish posh, I don't call that cheating, I call that a stroke of brilliance. Thanks for the tip - now I think I have a much less obnoxious way to paint eyes under those irritating High Elf helms.<br /><br />Now I am curious how well colored gel pens would work for banners and heraldry, etc. My curiosity has indeed been piqued. I have a huge box of old Bretonnian Knights to experiment on.<br /><br />I need to update that gallery so very badly.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing more of your work, gents!Lady Lyzhttp://ladylyzar.deviantart.com/gallery/25567408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3455770931793481951.post-16918303153653110092012-04-09T13:51:41.383-05:002012-04-09T13:51:41.383-05:00Lady Lyz...I'll let you in on a little secret....Lady Lyz...I'll let you in on a little secret. I cheat.Yes you heard it first from the man himself, I'm a cheater. All's fair in love and war, and painting. I use a 0.5 mm mechanical pen to draw an outline in the example of the banner on my dreadnaught and on Garron Crow's cloak, and I just draw the design on the shoulder pauldrons with the Greyknights. I to suffer from the "shaky" hands and this really helps out. It is very useful when trying to get a consistent line on an inconsistent surface such as we find on items such as banners, cloaks. I also make sure to have my hand firmly placed upon the table when painting, thus eliminating my arm from having to hold the weight of my hand which can make a huge difference! Last thing to remember is if you goof up, it's paint and can be covered up! And believe me,I do a LOT of covering up! I'm so glad you posted and very happy you enjoy the work our artists do here. I look forward to seeing some of your work with "fine" detail! <br /><br /> Happy hobbying!John -Garro- Vashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868150577109413867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3455770931793481951.post-16241657281444851922012-04-09T11:37:57.118-05:002012-04-09T11:37:57.118-05:00Thank you for the kind comments! I'm glad you...Thank you for the kind comments! I'm glad you enjoyed the sculpting tutorial. If you have any questions about how to do a particular sculpting technique, don't hesitate to ask here or shoot me an email in my personal profile.Matthew Ochshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663207243054736532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3455770931793481951.post-1341842957199082182012-04-09T10:28:21.867-05:002012-04-09T10:28:21.867-05:00These models are fantastic. I stumbled across thi...These models are fantastic. I stumbled across this blog when looking at Archaon conversions (love Hades, by the way). Thanks so much for all the details on working with green stuff - I am tempted to try some sculpting of my own.<br /><br />I'm relatively new to the hobby so my skills are nowhere near this yet (maybe someday.) I have a question for Mr. Vas regarding that intricate freehand work.<br /><br />How do you keep your hands still? I have trouble keeping my brush steady for that level of fine detail.Lady Lyzhttp://ladylyzar.deviantart.com/gallery/25567408noreply@blogger.com