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Post by creyates on Nov 28, 2017 4:19:37 GMT -9
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Post by creyates on Nov 28, 2017 3:44:11 GMT -9
Hello all! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I've been itching to get back to work on this project. I've got to say, the daily grind of trying to get my illustration career off the ground has worn me down quite a bit over the past few years. These paper minis have provided me with another outlet for my artwork that just happens to sit in that sweet spot where so many of my interests intersect. Your guys' input and participation has been very refreshing! I'm glad you think so Papercraft Warrior! I've been doing a lot of thinking and tinkering to try and get that ratio just right. I think we're almost there. To answer you question, yes, that's how I made those. I print them out onto your standard copy paper, gluestick them to the construction paper/cardstock, and then laminate with packing tape. I cut them out and pose them while the glue is still wet. They get surprisingly rigid once the glue sets. This process is almost exactly what Wyloch does in his crafting videos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWWu9Ny8cW8&t=365s) and has worked the best for me so far. I've experimented with glossy photo paper, but the ink tends to flake at the edges and creases. I've also tried some self adhesive laminate I found at the dollar store. I think it's for protecting school books etc. but it's quite a bit thicker and more fiddly than the packing tape. The main problem I'm facing at the moment is with the alignment before gluing, during the cutting process, and when posing the figs haha. Any suggestions? pavaro I think it comes down to how you like to work. I believe what you're describing in both cases would result in about the same final image. However, whenever you reduce an image in size, the linework tends to appear tighter, and any "mistakes" will blend together. So as for the "better" option, I'd say a combination of both; start with a high res image, and then reduce in size. Though I could be wrong, too much math involved. I'll post another progress shot asap. I'd like to make a set of finished illustrations for this regiment and combine them to make several different poses/weapon combos. The idea is to have a fully realized unit of 20 strong with command, that looks great on the battlefield.
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Post by creyates on Nov 24, 2017 9:27:16 GMT -9
Thanks very much cowboyleland! I'm glad you like my work. It really means a lot! Frazetta has to be one of my all time favorites, and art heroes. Yes chiefasaur, value is always king! Especially at small scale. Thumbnails, thumbnails, thumbnails... Here are some more test prints I made today. Playing off of the 2.5D feel created by the shields. I think I`m liking this config. Seems easy enough to cut and fold (didn`t need to crease the arms). You can see the earlier poses in the back rank. Still tweaking the design but I think I`m close to finding a good structure for these rank and flank minis.
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Post by creyates on Nov 23, 2017 5:52:44 GMT -9
Thanks pavaro ! I know that my printer doesn't produce very high quality prints, but I suspect the problem also has to do with the artwork itself. Just as Dominic pointed out, the detail does look blurred. So far I've been focusing on the format/structure of the minis. The artwork is somewhat of a placeholder. I painted those gobbos at actual size in PS at 300dpi. They're rough around the edges, and to my eyes, a little TOO saturated. The idea is to produce some larger (around 6" tall) illustrations and shrink them down to size. I appreciate the input, and will keep it in mind! Producing 2D/2.5D artwork for small scale table top figures is a new challenge for me. Theres a lot of great work on here, and elsewhere online, but I have yet to find a cohesive set for fantasy wargaming with a dark fantasy/realistic, more painterly aesthetic. Thanks Papercraft Warrior , me too! I'm working on some more designs at the moment to (hopefully) highlight that 2.5D feel. I'd like to strike a balance between practicality in terms of assembly, set up, and storage, and getting that diorama feeling when everything is set up on the battlefield. I will keep working and posting. Thank you for your input.
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Post by creyates on Nov 22, 2017 18:15:21 GMT -9
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Post by creyates on Nov 22, 2017 18:08:36 GMT -9
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Post by creyates on Nov 22, 2017 0:00:57 GMT -9
Hello all! My name is Paul Yates. I am a freelance illustrator working out of the greater Montreal Area. I've been an avid player of tabletop games, roleplaying games, and board games for over a decade now. I got started playing Warhammer Fantasy 6th Ed back in the day. I recently got into Kings of War, and I love it. I have only been thinking about getting into paper minis very recently, but I wanted to post something as soon as possible. Stumbling onto this forum in my research was a great surprise. It seems like a nice, welcoming community with many active, passionate members. I will keep this intro post short, but I'm looking forward to sharing the rest of my ideas with you all, and hearing what you have to say. I've been doing a little testing and with the help of Wyloch's crafting videos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWWu9Ny8cW8) I've been able to come up with some pretty decent looking prototypes. I'd like to create a wide selection of paper proxies for those who want to get into wargarming, or want to try out certain lists, without having to worry about the investment right away. I have ideas for story driven art, fleshing out the setting, and maybe terrain and other extras in the future. All artwork was created, and is owned, by me. You can see my other artwork at www.creyates.comI'm looking forward to meeting you all, and hearing what you have to say. Any critiques, comments, questions, or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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