It's a great mini that presents itself for all sorts of light play, and I did my best to add a lot of layers of complexity. Though there are some tuneups I would have liked to make and a few bits it would alter, in the end I think I did alright given the situation- high degree of complexity and this is the first mini that I've completed and posted here since i cut my finger off (index on my painting hand) in April.
There are three light sources, omnidirectional bright bluish white from the squirrel spirit, a warm glow from the lantern, and a soft ambient blue moonlight from the rear. I did the best I could to add all applicable cast shadows from each source, integrate them, and make the piece still viewable from as many angles as I could to show the model. I'm pretty happy with the cast shadow of the hand on the base.
Major thanks as always to my mentors Alfonso Giraldes and Richard Gray, as well as all my LXP brothers for their helpful feedback and encouragement, namely Erik Swinson and Dave Colwell for helping me through some doubts and getting me to the end.
The model is up for Pre-order now, if you would like a copy you can use my discount code SIK_WILLY_MINIATURE_ART on the Clay Project Miniatures website for 5% off.
Hope you guys enjoy it, comments always appreciated.
David Batista
Gold!
Will “Sik Willy” Hahn
Thanks David!
John Margiotta "BloodASmedium"PLUS
100% gorgeous !!! Very pleasing to view indeed! Gold but deserves much higher!
Will “Sik Willy” Hahn
Thanks BaM!!
Atila KawautiPLUS
I love the colors! Gold.
Will “Sik Willy” Hahn
Thanks Atila!
Andreu "Morglum Minis"
Love it matey!
Will “Sik Willy” Hahn
Thanks a ton brother!
Jakob VPLUS
Wow! Crazy level OSL.
Will “Sik Willy” Hahn
Thanks Jakob! It was interesting to do- I normally shy away from OSL pretty heavily but for this one I felt I had to really lean into it. The concept art was OSL driven but I wanted to push it even further and see what I could accomplish with it
Dani Darkmetal
Oustanding work buddy! Gold
Will “Sik Willy” Hahn
Thank you friend, always appreciated Dani!
Matt DiPietro
It’s really awesome. I like the bold choices. You got a gold, and a vote for editor’s from me :)
Will “Sik Willy” Hahn
Thanks so much Matt!! Really glad you like him. It was def a good bit outside my comfort zone but I’m glad I took the plunge in the end it was a very educational experience. Really appreciate it bud!
Matt DiPietro
It’s really awesome. I like the bold choices. You got a gold, and a vote for editor’s from me :)
Seyni-NDIAYEPLUS
This Osl is just looking soo good man really bold choices and beautiful exécution ! Gold !
Matt_Carnevale
Will this project looks very challenging just by looking at it but you have perfectly conveyed the idea you were looking for. Top work brother.
Anthony Wang
I love this so much…what a great idea and execution is lovely. The OSL from the white light from the squirrel and the warm light from the lantern is very convincing
Roman "Light_one" Gruba
Nice atmosphere!
Chris / g0rb
Fantastic! Gold!
Marco "BigBlackBear" Orselli
So cool mate love ir
Alex ✍
Amazing work Will ❤️ Love it!
Sergey PopovichenkoPLUS
Super cool work!!!
LeSquatchPainting
This…..is pure talent. Killer tones and saturations on the colors used. That white OSL is WILD looking!