I backed the Tooth & Sword Kickstarter by Meridian Miniatures last year, completely enchanted by the style of the range. After quite some time, I have now finally found some to start tackling the minis with some tickling of the hairy sticks. Consequently, I decided to start down the 'easier' (in my own mind) path of painting a Shambling Zombie, using my usual Zombie skin recipe. The various other characters will follow after painting the first few Shambling Zombies.
Painting wise this was easier than I though, all I had to do was simplify what I do to suit the appropriate raised surfaces. The eyes are a little more complex than my usual zeds (who get flat VMC Silvergrey) - here I worked down from a more grey colour to the Silvergrey to create a slight sense of depth across the flat surface of the eye. The Chibi style will take a little getting used to in terms of technique. I think I will tackle more Shambling Zombies first just to get me in the right mode of thinking for painting for Tooth & Sword!
On a side note, finishing this mini means that in July and August I have matched my painting output for January to March and April to June. :)
What a cute little brain-eater you've painted there PulpCitizen. Absolutely full of... eh, life ;-)
ReplyDeleteCheers Blaxkleric. :)
DeleteI do love the cute-factor of Chibi!. :)
Well that's...eclectic...
ReplyDeleteNicely done, just a bit surprising. :)
Cheers Kieron. :)
DeleteA bit of a departure? Totally agreed! There will likely be more in the next few months. :)
It will be a learning curve (for example I don't like how it looks like there is a fine dark line around the eyes).
Now that's a bit different, in a good way mind.
ReplyDeleteCheers Michael. :)
DeleteLovely work - not my favourite style of miniature but you've done such a good job on him! Looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteCheers Chris. :)
DeleteDefinitely one that doesn't appeal to all tastes, but I hoping that something cool will accompany the paintwork on this one and the rest of the range. :)
Cute mini ... nice blend on the skin tone too. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks FourEyedMonster. :)
DeleteThe skin was painted to match how I do my other non-chibi Zombies.
I have another 4 of these Shambling Zombies to tackle before too long I hope. :)