C+C

[uncut slate]

Could I get C+C here, I am trying to refine this for an army project.

Looking for straight criticism if possible.

Thanks!

[sharp osprey]

Hi Clefty! Here are things I would consider (please bear in mind I don't know what more constraints there are on these guys):

• The overall color scheme is very uniform (the brown from the leathers is close to the metallics in tone). I worry if this will be readable enough?
• the blue wash feels weird to me. On the cable and torso maybe it is expressing that there is light? If so then it works on the torso but I would need more blue on the "slices" (close to the light) to be more believable?
• the knee cap & belt buckle spheres are an opportunity to pick another detail up in red (or blue)?
• I would pick the edges of the plume with the flat of the brush with a lighter color to help them pop.
  PS: Sorry if I'm repeating myself, I can't remember if I wrote these. 😅

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I was aiming for a verdigris effect with the turquoise

I thought about doing straight up red leather boots, but opted for a reddish brown. Should the leather be a brighter color?

[sharp osprey]

I like a darker color for the boots rather than brighter. (Helps leave the focus on the upper body). But a redder leather would work, totally your preference for your mini!

[sharp osprey]

I think (not a 100% rule, and I'm no specialist) the verfigris would create where humidity would naturally gather, i.e. where water would stay if the guy stood briefly in the rain?

well I could indeed be wrong 🤣

I withdraw my comment on the verdigris - I'm not sure what logic to apply, other than "it should be variedin its coloration" (or thickness / number of layers?)

[uncut slate]

The effect needs work

I was imaging verdigris streaks

Kind kf like this

I guess that isn't a streak

But this tone and streaking

More.like this

[uncut slate]

@sharp osprey I did a light highlight of the top-knot and tried a gem effect on the round sections.

And darkened the boots

[sharp osprey]

Lovely! 👍

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The value between the shadow, mid tone and highlight are closer than the first attempt I think?