Hey Folks,
here comes another packed video post!
This time we are focussing on bringing the demon Ka Bandha to life.
The last time I asked if you prefer longer or shorter video formats,
the vote was crystal clear- everyone screamed for longer videos.
So here we are with the first part of the Demon Ka´bandha,
In 1,5 h we will walk through the conversion ...
2022-05-26 16:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
here is the long-awaited first WIP/ color guide for our
Sanguinius project!
In this pdf-guide, I am explaining the building and the painting process of the scenic base!
I hope you enjoy it!
Cheers and thanks for your support!
2022-05-16 11:10:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
Here is the video episode of how to paint the scenic base for our Sanguinus-vs.-Ka Bandha-project.
After starting this project with shorter videos, I have decided to have the whole painting process of the base covered in one, evening-filling, almost 2 hours long video.
Hi Folks,
As Alex talos recommended, I have created a discord server for all of us!
I would love to see as many of you there as possible!
I hope its a great way to get us all a little closer together, a place to exchange thoughts, ideas, wip projects and much more!
Alright, see you over there!
Hi Folks,
Sorry that it took so long to post a sign of life after the Adepticon!
Sadly I not only brought home a silver demon for my Sanguinius vs Ka`bandha duell, but also a Covid infection – the new Adepti-cron strain.
I was lucky and it was a relatively mild case...
2022-04-11 08:29:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi, Folks, here is a little turntable video so you can enjoy it in all its beauty!
2022-03-22 15:11:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
Tadaaa! That's it. I am happy to present you the finished Sanguinius vs. Ka'Bandha diorama.
There are still a few details like a little book, with some flying single pages and maybe a little ribbon on our Sanguiniuses spear. That I didn't finish in time! I am really happy to have something finished that I can hand in next weekend at the Golden Demon.
In between, I was really worried about not being able to paint and video record everything.
So yo...
2022-03-22 13:36:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks,
the demon is done and sanguinius is getting some attention. I have started yesterday with him, and I am really happy with the quality/speed ration 😉
2022-03-18 13:04:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
a little update straight from the desk: here is a little sneak peak of Ka'Bandha in all his glory!
I still need to paint some metal details and one wing, but i love how he is coming along . Today is a full day of patreon virtual coachings, but tomorrow the demon needs to be done(this gives me 6 days for saguinius :O ) !
Soon more to come!
Hey Folks,
here is the video on how I have built the base for our Sanguinius vs. Ka´bandha duell.
We are fusing together all the elements that we have prepared before:
the cathedral-window-backdrop, the ruins from the dragonith kit, our self-made steel enforced concrete, some self-made tiles etc.
The PVC pipe allows us to manipulate the edge of the base on the go,
We can refine it until we are happy with the definition of the edge and change it the more we devel...
2022-03-14 15:20:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
Wahoooo.. It is great to see the big influence of an element like the stained glass window.
What color do you like the most?!
I think I will wait until all other elements (the demon and sanguinius) are painted to choose the color of the window design to see which one has the biggest impact.
Talking about the status of the project.. The base is 95% done.
2022-03-04 12:30:48 +0000 UTC
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Hey Folks,
as promised, here is the stained window glass design that I have created for our Sanguinius vs. Ka'Bandha duell.
I first cut some clear plastic sheet into shape so it fits in the window frame from the back, this way I minimize the distance to the window and get a more exact outline. After I have traced the outlines of the gothic window on the translucent sheet of plastic card I have used some red paint to fill the outlines. This way you can check against your desk light...
2022-02-28 13:22:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks,
here is the first picture of the stained glass window sheet in place..Man i love the look against the light backdrop!
I still plan to weather/crash some of glass.
You can also see the cathedral is getting some paint!
2022-02-24 18:20:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
Here is another episode, talking about the "how´s" and the "why´s"... sometimes that leads to a wild mixture, in this video, we will talk about what to keep in mind when you choose a display base/plinth for your contest entry- and also how to make realistic concrete.
We are gathering all the material that we need for our base, next to the premade parts that y...
2022-02-23 09:59:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
here is the first file of the competitions painter´s handbook.
In part one of the handbook, we are getting a little introduction to what it takes to create a stunning contest entry. We will also speak about the motivations of competing in a miniature painting contest, the different contest types, and of course the choice of the model.
The idea of th...
2022-01-31 17:21:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
here is the second video on Sanguinius vs. Ka´Bandha.
While time moves forward, we are focussing on building the base and finishing the conversion of the demon.
This time we will focus on the composition of our diorama base
a little more in detail, and we ...
2022-01-26 17:12:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
ready for something a little different?!
All of the videos here on the channel are more or less projects straight out of the box.
As I want to keep the projects as recreatable as possible for you guys out there, we are talking about the various colors, materials, and the interpretation of a model. But we are rarely working on one-of-a-kind projects. Maybe the rattling tank was already breaching out a bit further...
I think there are always loads of asp...
2022-01-21 12:03:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
I am really happy to finally share the complete color guide of Erynis with you today.
All together we have a beautiful 34-pages in-depth guide on a fantastically intricate model.
I hope you have enjoyed the journey and have fun exploring the videos and the pdf.
and I am looking forward to seeing your personal version of this bust.
Thank you all for your support and I hope you will all have a fantastic and happy New Year!
What a year!! I know 2021 has been a rough year for many of us, with new waves of covid that keep changing our lives and plans. I hope for a better next year.
We already see things starting to open up again slowly, the first few shows popping up again and we can again see our friends smiling together on those first shows via social media.
I can say I truly miss seeing you folks on the shows, the workshops, and also the private coaching.
I miss the sizzling in the air before ...
2021-12-24 06:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
I am happy to be able to finally release the final chapter of Erynis the grief bearer - from Inu Kingdoms.
This video is focused on painting Erynis blue hair! But we are not going for a normal blue hair, both the concept art and the model suggest, something between hairs and a blazing ghostly blue flame.
I waited till the last moment to introduce the blue hair, I wanted to...
2021-12-23 16:51:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
Well... what a month! December didn't start as expected.
And it all culminated in one day, a true Friday the 13th, without it being Friday or the 13th. After being hit by little flew my right eyelid swole like crazy. And on the same day my wife had a little bike accident, luckily nothing serious happened and she is okay besides a giant bruise on the leg and a little shock that it happened.
My eyelid is all back to good now, but it lasted nine days.
As y...
2021-12-20 11:03:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
We are close to the end of an in-depth journey on how to paint Erynis the grief bearer. Today it is time to paint the giant flaming sword, that is Erynis weapon of choice when it comes to hunting the undead.
The Flames on the sword are one of the biggest changes when we compare the finished model with the concept art.
In the concept, the sword is dominated by a subtle blue...
2021-12-08 09:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
In this chapter, we will paint the bundle of demonic cat skulls that Erynis is holding in her left hand.
The cat skulls are used to visually balance the model. In her right hand, She is wilding here giant, flaming undead-slayer-sword which is naturally quite attention-grabbing. The goal here is to create a bright bone material, that is not overpowering the highlights and the contrast that we have created throughout the model. We are working with a darker base tone ...
2021-12-07 11:24:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
time to wrap up the last missing elements of Erynis!
In this little chapter, we will explore the all little elements on the arm.
We have the plate-chain-mail and the different layers of leather and fabric.
We will see a very diverse use of the loaded brush, this time we are using it to create a super textured NMM- by using the loaded brush for the stippling method.
Alright! I hope you enjoy this video, and thanks for your support!
Hi Folks,
can't get enough of that glow?! In this chapter, we are going to paint the fantastically sculpted skull shoulder pad.
The sculpt of the ceremonial skull mask is quite a bit different compared to the rest of the body armor. So I wanted to achieve a slight difference in the material if you compare the two.
I introduced stronger contrast by going up to p...
2021-11-24 12:35:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
time to get the glow on! We find different sources of OSL and glow throughout the entire model. Those different colored glows represent different ghost energies. The pink glow represents the energy of the souls of the undead Erynis has slain. She collects the souls in a vessel and they also power her sword and her armor.
The sculpt varies a little from the concept art when...
2021-11-24 12:04:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
here is the second video chapter of today! We are painting leather again,
this time we are going for the opposite approach than for the leather cape- by starting dark and adding the lighter cracks on top.
I think it´s great to see that the two different ways...
2021-11-15 09:04:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks,
this is a very short but informative chapter for Erynis - the grief bearer, from Inu Kingdoms. We will jump through the topic of the purple fabric and focus on the small detail of the NMM rivets.
Rivets are something that we find on almost every model that we are painting, whether it´s a space marine, an orc, or a post-apocalyptic car...
rivets are all over the place!
This video shows you how just 3 elements are needed to create a believable nmm reflection....
2021-11-15 08:50:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Folks,
I hope you had a great Halloween weekend!
Here is the second part of the Color Guide for Erynis.
This guide covers the armor, the leather collar/cape and also the magically glowing key!
Hope you like enjoy this guide! thanks for your support
The paint job on Erynis requires quite a few areas of glow.
From the background story, she is fueled by two different undead or ghostly energies. We have the magic blue glow: the eyes, the key, the hair and we also have the red glow from the soul-vessel, that contains the souls of the slain undead, this energy is also powering her armor, so we find it on the ritual skull shoulder pad and also the sword.
2021-10-28 09:43:49 +0000 UTC
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