Another mini that's been on my to paint list for a while now is the Dark Emissary. Such a superb sculpt, absolutely bursting with character. When trawling the interweb for inspiration for colour schemes I stumbled upon this awesome piece of artwork by Abrar Ajmal
Image copyright of Abrar Ajmal
So, colour scheme decided I built the model and stuck sand to the base.
I was tempted to do something extravagant with the base but I think this is a mini that will speak for itself without the need to be perched on a rock or some such so I'm going to do a nice simple fenland style base and focus my attention on replicating the colour scheme in the artwork.
Afte a few hours working on the red I have this
What are people's thoughts? I painted the red a lot differently to how I normally would and again it was quite refreshing to move outside of the comfort zones I've gotten into painting the Devotees. Obviously got a long way to go with everything else and a good few freehand spirals to do!
Image copyright of Abrar Ajmal
So, colour scheme decided I built the model and stuck sand to the base.
I was tempted to do something extravagant with the base but I think this is a mini that will speak for itself without the need to be perched on a rock or some such so I'm going to do a nice simple fenland style base and focus my attention on replicating the colour scheme in the artwork.
Afte a few hours working on the red I have this
What are people's thoughts? I painted the red a lot differently to how I normally would and again it was quite refreshing to move outside of the comfort zones I've gotten into painting the Devotees. Obviously got a long way to go with everything else and a good few freehand spirals to do!
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I think the red looks good, especially in conjunction with the skin tone you've chosen. I've always liked the Dark Emissary model, as well as the idea of having a few special characters available to a variety of armies.
Thanks glad you think so! It is a lovely mini and as you say the idea of a character available to a variety of armies is a great one well done through the Emissary. Should have another picture update of him tomorrow!
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