Recently I painted a miniature with my son, he's 3, so it wasn't anything too complicated, but it made me feel things I haven't felt for a long time. I remembered simpler times when painting had no rules, no techniques, it was just putting paint on cool miniatures. Now there is a big thought in everything, a right way to do everything.
Obviously, one cannot go back, but this wave of nostalgia made me remember my oldest army - 5th edition WFB Orcs and Goblins. I still have quite a lot of old minis for that army, so I decided to work on them again.
The idea is, to make them as bright and garish as they were in 5th edition. Lots of checkered patterns, reds, yellows, very green skin, no weathering, simple bases. While I'll still use all my skills and tools to make them look good, I'll definitely won't make too much fuss about them, to recapture some simpler times.
First attempt, two goblin shamans, one warboss, painted simultaneously. On 25mm bases to conform with the new WFB, because why not, let's mix it up.
Obviously, one cannot go back, but this wave of nostalgia made me remember my oldest army - 5th edition WFB Orcs and Goblins. I still have quite a lot of old minis for that army, so I decided to work on them again.
The idea is, to make them as bright and garish as they were in 5th edition. Lots of checkered patterns, reds, yellows, very green skin, no weathering, simple bases. While I'll still use all my skills and tools to make them look good, I'll definitely won't make too much fuss about them, to recapture some simpler times.
First attempt, two goblin shamans, one warboss, painted simultaneously. On 25mm bases to conform with the new WFB, because why not, let's mix it up.
Really nice work, and I know what you mean about nostalgia and having the freedom to paint as you wish. Those all look great - the checks are especially good.
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ReplyDeletePrześliczni i rzeczywiście klasyczni, od podstawki aż po czubek długiego goblińskiego nosa!
ReplyDeleteMiło, że mimo blogowej przerwy toczą się u Pana figurkowe rzeczy :) Dobrze czasem dziabnąć se starego gobaska. Bardzo przyjemne, oldskulowe prace.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Those over top bombastic, garish goblins were a favourite of mine as well. Also great to see you post again, I still check in every few days to see if theres anything from you. Take Care!
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