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Mar 6, 2012 13:24:50 GMT -9
Post by stevelortz on Mar 6, 2012 13:24:50 GMT -9
I bought the Elven Ambush and the Elven Warriors sets when they were released, but I was pretty busy at the time. Today, a three-hour class was cancelled because the prof was sick, so I spent some time this afternoon just looking at the details of the elven sets at my leisure.
I haven't printed any out yet, to put together and play with, but I'm stunned by the degree of artistry you've put into these figures, mesper. They're beautiful, and I'm looking forward to more sets of all kinds of characters!
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Have fun! Steve
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Mar 6, 2012 15:23:06 GMT -9
Post by Rhannon on Mar 6, 2012 15:23:06 GMT -9
I agree with you, stevelortz.
His figures have really an high levels' art.
These are his first attempts about paper miniatures ( paper figures on 30 mm. ) but Przemek is a magazine's ( about paper soldiers. Paper figure in 60 mm. ) commercial producer in poland and a well-known artist ( I am referring to the fact that he produces paper figures' sheets for other national magazines and newspapers ).
I consider myself lucky because I had the opportunity to purchase all his magazines and get all bonus files and so I know the very high quality of his productions.
These his early works about paper miniatures ( there are any differences between a paper miniature and a paper soldier. And It isn't only the scale ) are adaptations and improvements from his paper soldiers
... OT ... mesper, figure D2 ( Ivarra ) from "Elves - World Fantasy II" is missing ( as fig. C2, the elf on beast ) and the right mod for fig. B4 ( the helmet ) --- But Ivarra s the most important ( all like female elf archer in bikini ;D ) ...
When I open pdf-file ( set 1 and 2 ) I can see figures 12 cm high, without any loss of detail, colors, textures... so I can understand the work's quality.
And I already know high quality of his next works ( I hope fantasy characters, dwarves and dragon's lords ).
Now I remain with my interest/curiosity about his origina future projects on paper miniatures. fantasy and sci-fi.
Beasts, elementals, orcs ... and Brotherhood of the Sword. Space Rangers, rebels, rebel mutant PSI Corps ... OK I dream.
No previews?
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Mar 7, 2012 13:51:57 GMT -9
Post by paladin on Mar 7, 2012 13:51:57 GMT -9
Yes, I have to agree, that mesper is doing fine art as in (academic) Fine Art.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2012 9:42:25 GMT -9
stevelortz, Rhannon, paladin => thanks for appreciation! ...figure D2 ( Ivarra ) from "Elves - World Fantasy II" is missing ( as fig. C2, the elf on beast ) and the right mod for fig. B4 ( the helmet ) --- But Ivarra s the most important ( all like female elf archer in bikini ;D ) ... Rhannon - er... nothing escapes from you! Right, some figures from original edition are missing, vide: Here we can see "masked archer" Ivarra... I was kinda afraid to include this figure into 30mm sets after being almost "bashed" for high heels and fantasy armors (joking!)... But maybe I was wrong - look, she is quite well armored, she got chainmail even on her face!!! ;D Another thing is that looking at her left arm there is something wrong either with perspective either with proportions. Anyway, who knows, maybe someday I will correct this mini and include into some set? --- OT Regarding Ivarra - I was naming most of characters in World Of Fantasy Series - there are also few short stories corresponding with each Fantasy issue published plus additional text on my webside as I was thinking that creating even simple IP would add more immersion into making and playing with paper soldiers - there is no systems, rules, books describing whole universe as in RPG - so it happened that I become also a "writer", which showed not so easy as it might seems - ie writing alone is not that tough and even funny but... keeping whole "world" consistent, all characters reliable and managing all events and timelines with plot in mind - that's different story! Kudos for all the writers/novelists after this experiment. --- Second figure, two-wielded warrioressa was never finished - you can see only partial flat-colour here. She looks as dressed in some weird mix of chainmail, furs and linger;) After changing clothes this figure could be OK but there is already similarly posed figure (High Elf Warrior). Third figure - elven beast-rider is planned for Elven Cavalry, but without "beast" as beast itself looks today somewhat too cartoonish and small... So riders will be mounted on unicorns and/or pegasi, which nowadays I find more appropriate for Elves (but still there is a hope for beast - it might be, after some changes, used in other set) Thanks again for kind words - and stay tuned as there should be more releases soon!
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Mar 8, 2012 15:51:12 GMT -9
Post by stevelortz on Mar 8, 2012 15:51:12 GMT -9
--- Another thing is that looking at her left arm there is something wrong either with perspective either with proportions. Anyway, who knows, maybe someday I will correct this mini and include into some set? --- It may be that certain muscles, specifically the Pronator teres and the Flexor carpi radialis, wrap around the outside of the elbow joint from the forearm below and attach to the upper arm above the joint. In your drawing of Ivarra's left forearm, it looks as if the Pronator teres and the Flexor carpi radialis attach below the elbow joint, without wrapping around the joint. Hope this helps! Have fun! Steve
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2012 4:38:06 GMT -9
It may be that certain muscles, specifically the Pronator teres and the Flexor carpi radialis, wrap around the outside of the elbow joint from the forearm below and attach to the upper arm above the joint. Err... ehmm...?!? I'm just... speechless...
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Post by stevelortz on Mar 9, 2012 6:50:39 GMT -9
I tried to use the Latin names for the muscles, and I think I got the wrong names. I'll draw a picture and post it later today. I learned all this stuff sculpting epoxy in 3-D, and it's hard to talk about it. I think you'll see what I mean later, when I post a sketch. Here's a sketch. I hope it's clearer than my verbal description: Have fun! Steve
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Mar 11, 2012 10:08:11 GMT -9
Post by kiladecus on Mar 11, 2012 10:08:11 GMT -9
Well, I am known for MANY things and commenting about scantilly clad women that are dressed immodestly is the thing that I will forever have hanging over my head.
I CAN say for the record, that YOUR work shows them as women dressed according to their sect. When I look at your work, I don't see you as trying to make them look "sexy," but rather showing them as female warriors...
I realize that this particular post means nothing to you, but please understand, I stand behind you and your work 100%!
You are a truly gifted artist, and I look forward to ALL that you have to offer.
(BTW, I loved the high heels)!
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Mar 11, 2012 20:06:38 GMT -9
Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2012 20:06:38 GMT -9
Here's a sketch. I hope it's clearer than my verbal description: Now I see - thank you very much! BTW: heh... it was kinda mistake from your side - cause now, when I know about your anatomy knowledge strenghtened additionally by sculpting experience, I might have more questions in future - so beware! ;D I realize that this particular post means nothing to you... Trust me, it means a lot and I appreciate your support!
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Mar 12, 2012 15:27:40 GMT -9
Post by stevelortz on Mar 12, 2012 15:27:40 GMT -9
Please don't think more highly of my expertise than you ought to think. I don't see things as comprehensively as Parduz does, and I probably wouldn't have noticed the difficulty with Ivarra's elbow if you hadn't pointed it out.
Once you did point out that something about it didn't look right to you, I saw at once what the problem was, because of all the forearms and elbows I've sculpted down through the years.
I didn't know how to describe it in words, so I googled the Latin names of the muscles, but I got the wrong ones.
As you can see from my sketches, I haven't honed that skill as sharply as I ought. My preliminary sketches for sculpting were usually stick figures to visualize the thrust of the poses and to make armatures from, then I realized the detailed imagery as I sculpted.
My neuron pathways were set up in the days of slide rules and manual typewriters. I envy you youngsters who do such wonderful work with digital media.
If I could do it, I'd just invite you all over for a cook out from time to time, and we'd show off what we've done, and pick each others brains.
If you've ever got a problem I might have some insight into, just let me know. I am at your service!
Have fun! Steve
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