by DaveG | Oct 29, 2015
I say “Composition” because I’m not talking about how to paint metal so much as how to create contrast by balancing painting techniques across a miniature.See, when I began painting Non-Metallic Metals, I found that despite its pleasing tones, metal...
by DaveG | Oct 22, 2015
Sometimes, a single style doesn’t create the best looking effect. If you combine a few of the other Metallic methods to paint Mixed-Metallic Metals, it can make some nice aesthetic creations.For example, on my Elemental King I painted his collar and metal plates...
by DaveG | Oct 15, 2015
“Real” is a term I’ve dubbed in regards to painting Metallic Metals using paint that actually contains metal.This means you can paint something with iron and have it rust or use copper that patinas green. Even if you don’t want to age it,...
by DaveG | Oct 8, 2015
This is a simulated look using colour to fake a metal appearance. As an example, using greys for silver, blues for steel and yellows for gold. You might also hear it referred to as a “European” method of painting due to its wider contrast and softer...
by DaveG | Oct 1, 2015
Over the next while, I’m going to look at different ways to paint metallics. Most people are familiar with “True” and “Non” Metallic Metals, but I use more methods than these two and you’re going to get to read about them all! Sound...
