Accidentally Observed (Patreon)

As I work through projects I'm constantly taking pictures of the stages for my own reference and sharing them out. Surprising, I know. But I find another value in these pictures, it provides me a fixed perspective on the light situation. These models are 3 dimensional but we are aiming to create a 2 dimensional concept around these 3D objects if you are taking it to a higher level of work.

Why I'm sharing these pictures is because I twice noticed things I liked, and had no intention of painting it that way.

In the case of the Orc, you can see a bit of my pink finger reflected off his cheek. This is an upcoming project in which I paint two of the same models but with a focus on a cold color scheme and a warm color scheme on either one for comparison. This version with the fur (there will be a video on sculpting him) is going to be the cold take. Seeing that bit of reflected light has me imagining a cold reflection cast in its place which would add a level of icyness that I am now after.

On the Space Marine, Lazarus, I'm noticing the drop shadow on his cape. Currently I'm recording video on him and I now have another step to add in the form of that shadow. I want a dark and brooding look to this model and a hard shadow line will add more to that grim feeling.

Just a couple observations that seemed like good information to share. Remember to take pictures as you work and take a second look at what the lighting is telling you.

Unchained!