Warhammer figure by my son.

[Deleted member 7181]

I hope this is okay since I'm kind of posting someone else's work, but it's with my sons permission. A bit like me, Thomas is never happy with anything he does. He only sees the faults and often misses the big picture, so I asked if I could post up his latest figure to get some honest and independent critique.

He's 13, has been doing this for less than a year, and being a teenager his attention wanders between this and computer games so it's not really a full time hobby. Given his limited experience I think his work is fab, but then I'm no figure painter so would like to hear some genuine feedback.

Oh, and apparently it's a Chaos Havoc Aspiring Champion. I had to write that down so I didn't forget!









Thanks,
Andy.

 

[Steve Jones]

Stunning work Thomas. There are sometimes competition sections for Junior modellers at model shows and this would be up there with the best of them. Keep doing what your doing and you will soon be an expert figure painter. Great stuff and thanks for sharing.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

very respectable!

 

[colin m]

He looks a very splendid Mr Chaos. And then you see how small he actually is. Even more impressive.

 

[Si Benson]

Andy,

Having painted War hammer stuff for a couple of yrs in my late teens, I know how tricky it is to get all the details painted up neatly, in all the different colours.
I sincerely think Thomas has made an excellent job of this figure, well done that lad

 

[Jason Crausby]

Wow.... well done Thomas!

 

[Deleted member 7181]

Thanks guys, I'll pass your comments on to Thomas, I'm sure he'll be very pleased!

When Zoe & I praise his work he probably just thinks we're doing the parent thing, but I genuinely think he does some very good work. Glad you chaps think the same.

 

[scottie3158]

Andy,
I am also no figure painter but I recognise talent when I see it. That is a great figure.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Beautiful work Thomas. I could easily see that up with the medal winners at any show. I'm in awe of your talent.

 

[Deleted member 7237]

Hi Tomas absolutely stunning work, 10 out 10 from me, such a talent at 13.
Pete.

 

[Deleted member 7181]

Thanks Paul & Pete. And Peter, a nod from you is like a Paul Hollywood handshake, much appreciated.

Maybe now he'll listen when we say he's pretty good at this

 

[adt70hk]

Tell Thomas very well done indeed.

I did fantasy Warhammer/GW in my youf and like Si know they can be difficult to get right.

My son is 11 and he wanders between video games and modelling although in his case he likes the build stage but doesn't seem fussed by the painting bit unless I've got the AB.

I regularly post his work up and he really appreciates the support.

ATB

Andrew

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Over all a very nicely painted figure .
So here is some honest feedback(not criticism).
While a lot of the parts of the figure are shaded the main green colour is very flat looking.I personally think that if the highlights ars pushed a bit more the figure will be taken to the level and your son will be a lot happier.
After only a year of painting just imagine what he can do in another year.

 

[Deleted member 7181]

Cheers Andrew, I've seen some of your sons work that you've posted here. It's great to have a shared interest like that.

Thanks Ralph, I appreciate the feedback. Like me he's always looking to improve so that will help him on his way.

 

[yak face]

Superb job thomas , it looks perfect to me , far better than i could manage , cheers tony

 

[Peter Gillson]

Lots of fine detail - great job.
Peter

 

[Deleted member 7181]

Thanks guys.

Thomas has read all of your comments and would like to say thank you, they have made him proud as punch. Zoe read them too and shed a tear of pride. We have tried to encourage him to throw one into the ring of competition and after reading your unbiased comments I think he's now tempted, but whatever the outcome of that he believes in his ability a bit more now, which is exactly what I was hoping for

 

[Allen Dewire]

I can only tip my hat and stand in awe of your talent…..Top job Thomas!!!

Watch out Scratchy, you definitely have some very good competition there buddy…...……...

Prost
Allen

 

[Deleted member 7181]

Thanks Allen, at least I won't have to worry about painting my own figures in the future!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Thomas
Nice job on a busy figure bud. Detail and brush control are excellent. One to be proud of.

He is great as it stands, but your dad says you are always looking to improve, so here are some hints from a thirteen year old with about forty six years of practice.....not that you’ll need that long, you have talent and you’ll leave me behind very shortly....
There are some relatively simple tricks that you could learn to make him “pop” just a little more. Ralph’s advice is very good, and if it was me, I would look to bringing out the texture of the piece a little more by using washes. These are thin paint or ink, darker than the main colour coat, which emphasise the shadows around the raised areas. This is similar to a pin wash on model tanks etc. and there is loads on YouTube about them.
There are many ready made acrylic paint ranges that will help with this technique. Personally I like the Vallejo colour wash range, but most paint ranges designed for miniature painting have them.

I would also recommend that you have a look at a couple of web sites to get inspiration.......and to steal techniques

Coolminiornotnot (all one word) has some good tutorials and “lead adventure forum” has a lot of really interesting ideas and some excellent painters and builders.

Best advice though, have fun.......and sometimes do something out of your comfort zone to stretch your techniques....looking forward to seeing more of your work.....
Cheers
Tim