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Elven Prince on Lion

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Greetings, fellow painters!   Finished some time ago for a generous patron, this piece holds a special place in my heart, and today, I'm thrilled to share the story behind it. The journey began when the patron approached me with a desire for a miniature that could capture the magical essence of high elves. Intrigued and eager for a creative challenge, I accepted the task. What made this project even more enchanting was the patron's willingness to grant me almost total freedom in the creative process. Collaborating with someone who not only trusted my skills but also allowed our visions to seamlessly blend was a breath of fresh air. The result? Well, judge for yourself as you continue reading. Some of the Artwork sent by the client as a reference (Artist unknown) When the proposed miniature turned out to be the Elven Prince on Lion by Last Sword Miniatures, my miniature-loving heart skipped a beat.   The resin print from Last Sword Miniatures was excellent Now, let's address...

TUTORIAL: How to paint yellow in 8 Easy Steps

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Greetings! Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a quick tutorial on how to paint yellow.  Now, before we dive into in, let me throw in a quick disclaimer – there are numerous ways to achieve a yellow hue, and what I'm about to reveal is just one of the many chromatic variations out there. But hey, if you're a fan of the yellow on my Warhammer Night Goblin Banner, then buckle up because here comes the methodology!   MATERIALS    Let's start by gathering our artistic arsenal:   - Citadel Chaos Black primer - Liquitex Titanium White acrylic ink - Vallejo Bright Orange 70.851 - Vallejo Deep Yellow 70.915 - Vallejo Ice Yellow 70.858 - Vallejo Gold Brown 70.877 - Citadel Gore-Grunta Contrast - Golden Artist Colours Titanium White   For the application process, you'll need some additional materials (check out my essential materials blog post for more info if you need to), assuming you've already got them handy.   8 EASY STEPS TO PAINTING YELLOW   Step 1...