NMM Help

[mystic reef]

I've been attempting NMM again but I just feel like I'm not getting it. Anyone got suggestions, like where the highlights might be placed or resources that might help?

[mortal terrace]

Is there some specific part on it you don't like? Because at least to my (non-expert) eyes that looks like very good NMM

Could help to paint the areas around it to give it some context?

[spring lark]

if you need and advice, i can suggest focusing your highilgihts more

upper part and edges should catch more light, you can always blur highlights a bit bit this is very reflective take which i chose

on axe i highlighted all edges putting accent on part which catch most of light

as another addition you could add secondary reflections or other color accent

i chose reflection of base but it could be verdigris, various rust or moss, it is little accent that add dementions to metal

now looking at sketch i don't think that another highlight on his belly is that necessary, especially how bright i painted it but i add another reflection to surface making it more believable.

with your highlight placement you are mimicking shiny cylinder, so principal should be the same

[mystic reef]

Thanks so much! Quick question, since the shoulder panels are basically flat instead of curved/cylindrical, would the highlight be more of a gradient to the point farthest from the lights source, like I tried here?

I’ll probably still bump the highlights a bit and maybe add a secondary reflection from@the ground like you suggested!

[spring lark]

i see them as v shaped plate so i interpret it like cylinder where angle between strokes is center. It is fun thing with nmm that you can generally interpret things as you wish

flat surfae also will do

i prefer cylinder shaped shoulders

[mystic reef]

Still working with your tips, but I think the axe and shoulder armor are definitely improved (contrast looks a bit better irl, my phone is a little foggy)

Not sure about the beard color, what do you think? I was thinking either ginger or something more subtle, like grey or black