This is the first time I truly felt defeated by a project.
I don't feel badly about it, it is an advanced technique. Source-lighting is not for the beginning painter. However, I feel that I must return to the basics before I will attempt to master this technique again.
Here is the result of my frustration:
Sometimes you have to chalk it up to a learning experience, and move on. I had spent 12 hours total painting this guy, and didn't have the heart to do it over.
So how long is too long? When do you chalk it up to a learning experience, and either re-do it or move on?
I don't feel like I wasted time, as I learned a lot about source lighting techniques. I do feel like this miniature will need work before it is complete, though.
Wow, you did a really good job on this model. It's wings are really cool.
ReplyDeleteI have to say based on the photograph that you nailed source lighting. The only real issue that stands out to me is the lack of contrast between the source lighting, and the rest of the figure's color(s).
Looking at your model, it brought an article posted on Chest of Colors some months back. I don't know if you've read this article- but in case you haven't:
Contrasts.
Man, you're painting shows a lot of potential- you should not feel discouraged. Maybe take a step back and look at it with fresh eyes.
My first reaction when I saw the photo was that you had painted an impressive model. So while it may have failed to meet the standard you were trying to reach, it is still pretty darn nice.
ReplyDeleteFailure is where we learn everything. It makes us a bit smarter as to what we should and shouldn't do. Sometimes it hurts, but so long as we try again it is not lost time.
Keep up the great work!
Nick Von Cover blogs at SpottingRound.com