Jackal Tracker by Rodnik

Description	:	I had a good time painting this guy, as I spent some time on some techniques that are a bit different than traditional layering. The majority of the miniature was done with thin glazes and feathering. I wanted a somewhat worn look on the axe, so I based it in a neutral grey, then glazed down shadows of light brown to dark brown (vallejo flat earth/burnt umber). I then highlighted up with a sand color (buff or something similar) and the took some points to white. The rust on the axe haft is done by pooling red/black, then stippling on some orange/brown to orange then finally a small spot of yellow. The kilt work was alot of fun. Pretty basic really---and not too difficult. I painted the kilt orange, blocked the blues first with reaper brownliner (just to give a bit of depth) then used a pastel blue to cover the brown squares. I had to cut the squares back in a bit, but it was just time--nothing too difficult. I then glazed the kilt with very thin browns for the dirty look, then glazed the entire thing with ivory to wash it out, then highlight up with ivories and whites to finish it off. The rest is pretty standard stuff---base/shade/highlight--just working glazes and feathering the paint. If you want a backshot--you can see it here: http://www.darkvine.com/kevgallery/jackaltracker.jpg I hope you enjoy. Kev

Poll results:
Number 2 overall.
First Place: 5 votes
Second Place: 11 votes
Third Place: 4 votes

From:	Tracy (TooShy)	(Wed 21 Sep 2005 03:56:51 PM CDT)
A lovely piece. I like the muted tones which acentuate the detail on the kilt and cloak. Grand!

From:	Deane P. Goodwin (MinipainterUS)	(Thu 22 Sep 2005 08:43:22 AM CDT)
Absolutely love the kilt work. Its a pity it gets lost in the overall piece.

From:	Kevin Clark (rodnik)	(Fri 23 Sep 2005 12:34:48 PM CDT)
Thanks for the comments. I really like how the kilt work turned out, too. I've been trying to concentrate on "imperfections" as opposed to "perfections" (for lack of better terms)---just to try and give my work a little character anyway.... Kev

From:	Darin Hlavaz (Whizard)	(Tue 27 Sep 2005 03:29:45 PM CDT)
Dude... Awesome work. Very nice piece. Great metals. Super cloth. Well done, man.

From:	Michael Harness (mediocrity)	(Wed 28 Sep 2005 01:00:34 PM CDT)
Jaw dropping good Rodnik. There is alot going on with this mini, but you have painted it so it all flows well and not one piece holding the eye more than another. Great job.

From:	Tom Breitwieser (Cheeba)	(Fri 30 Sep 2005 04:34:05 AM CDT)
great job...and really nice details ;)

From:	Mengu Gungor (Mengu)	(Fri 30 Sep 2005 08:17:09 AM CDT)
Beautiful sword. the freehand is subtle and effective. Great job.

From:	Tracy (TooShy)	(Sat 01 Oct 2005 05:02:31 PM CDT)
Well done! :D