This was an excercise for me in oilpainting, reflections and ambience. Had the idea to make the shield reflect an encounter with another Spiramirabilis figure in a forest under a clear sky:)

All done in oil paints over an acrylic base layer.

  • Štěpán Tichý

    I really like how you clearly define everything in oils. I still struggle with that a lot. I love your version of this Mercenary. And what you have done with the shield is interesting. Great piece :)

    • tim"fael"ruesinkPLUS

      Thanks (again) for your kind words Stepan, it´s really encouraging for me. Feel free to reach out on instagram if you have any specific questions about the oilpainting proces, maybe we can share some best practices.

  • Eamon Connerty

    Excellent work! Especially for oils! I also struggle doing any kind of detail with them.

  • Albert_3d

    Amazing paint, really great in the helmet and the shield specially.

  • Steph.D

    gold ...

  • Jakob VPLUS

    That’s really neat! Oils are great for this. I think the idea of the shield is brilliant, and actually spotted it early on,

    • tim"fael"ruesinkPLUS

      That's great to receive such kind words from the Master of Oils himself. Thnx Jacob!

  • Roman LappatPLUS

    Oh man, Tim! I like all of this! A splendid piece! I am always a big fan of your creativity and that shield shows!

    • tim"fael"ruesinkPLUS

      Thanks so much Roman! Creativity is what brings the joy in painting right? I always hope it shows and really glad you noticed is as such. Hope to book one of your workshops again layter today:)