Shadows were applied using the same primary red which I´ve used for the second airbrush layer on the background. Don´t worry about painting outside the borders because later will be fixed. Lights were applied with the airbrush onto each element in the miniature.
Here you could see the double priming coat on the miniature. Don´t forget to unmask the reserved area before gluing onto the plinth!Ībout the figure, I´ll talk only a little bit because it’s not the main topic for this tutorial, But you will see how the colors and the techniques used on the miniature are quite similar to the ones explained before, looking for the harmony between the background and the miniature, making the whole piece a strong and unified composition. For me, this is a good point to see the background almost finished.Īdditional touches adding some blue at the upper part of the background are enough to finish this part of the scene. This is why it’s called background XD (and this is a golden rule in canvas painting where we usually love to inspire ourselves for our works).Īpplying glazes with an airbrush (air blending technique which can be learned in some of the videos at Bigchild Creatives’ Youtube channel) or the brush, you could smooth the brushstrokes as much as you like. The background can´t be as defined as the miniature because this fact will attract too much attention in the background, losing the sense of distance. I’ve sketched some lines in order to suggest the parts of those mountains hit by the sunlight. It’s time to use the brush and add some detail. You can notice some ambiance and sense of distance right now. Here are the results after the airbrush sketching in the background. Same process with a bright and saturated red placing the tape a little bit lower than before. This is a basic technique used in aerography with nice and quick results. Using torn tape I’ve marked the line for the mountains far away in the landscape. The first layer on the background is applied with an airbrush over the whole surface. After that a white spray priming coat from above in order to mark the lights on the miniature.įor the background, I’ve applied a strong coat of white because it will enhance the brightness of the following layers of colors onto it.
First a black spray priming coat over the whole surface. Masking tape to save the plinth from unwanted brushstrokes, airbrushing, and handling abrasion along the painting process. It could be very fun to model not so detailed forms like these stones, so enjoy this step ?įinal texturing for the base with Turned Earth Ground from Ammo, to create additional texturing on the uncovered plinth areas. Some putty is needed in order to fill the gaps between the figure and the plinth. This is the reserved place for gluing both pieces together, so make sure that no paint reaches those areas for a stronger joint. Choose a wide height to allow more “air” for your background theme. Just check from time to time that you are at the right angle!įor the background surface, I’ve chosen a plasticard piece cut with the same width as the plinth. Some sanding work is needed in order to adapt the base of our figure to the angle of our plinth.
The black surface will do the job in every piece for sure because this is just a frame for your picture or miniature that would not distract the viewer. Of course, you could choose a more neutral option if you use a flat black plinth. Each base can have unique details and may vary from the product image. Keep in mind that it’s a handmade product. Look at those natural wood grains! It’s nice and sleek, so this could enhance the presentation and the final results of our painting work. This is the plinth chosen for this tutorial. Place your character wherever you want (only your imagination is the limit!)
In this tutorial, you´ll see how to deal with a sloped plinth, far beyond the bust thematic, in order to create a background for your miniature. STEP BY STEP PAINTING TUTORIAL of how to paint the Songs of War Miniature by Ruben MartinezĪre you bored of painting miniatures without story-telling behind the whole process? Want to enhance the visual aspect of your pieces? What are those sloped plinths for? No worries, we are here to help you.