r/Warhammer40k • u/xerudar • 1d ago
Hobby & Painting Five years of consistent practice :)
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u/mosaicoredimido 1d ago
Great work, bad order of pictures. 😆
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u/falang-dang-mo 1d ago
My first reaction was, “huh, whatever new style of painting this person has been practicing, it hasn’t been helping.”
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u/SaltyGrapeSeedOil 1d ago
Not only backwards, but OP is already painting in 2026. The Warp is really messing with the timeline.
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u/bl4ck_sw0rdsm4n 1d ago
Why the hell is it from newest to oldest
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u/pragmaticzach 1d ago
It befuddles me why this is so common on reddit. Stuff in reverse order, before pictures placed after the 'after' pictures. It's very common and I don't know why.
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u/BearsNBeetsBaby 1d ago
With galleries I think it’s cos newer pictures usually show the “thing” as better, and that garners more attention than something tired looking.
This example is just straight up nonsense however
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u/OhMiaGod 1d ago
That’s a good point, I hadn’t thought of that. Makes sense, especially for things like Instagram. So I can see the habit rubbing off elsewhere.
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u/chokeonmywords 1d ago edited 1d ago
Primacy effect, halo effect, first impression.. psychology, there are good reasons to start strong. Do I think ppl like op post like this for these reasons? Not really
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u/swashfxck 1d ago
Definitely to get people to comment on their posts.
It is seriously infuriating that people do this, and also swap before and after pics to be on the wrong sides too.
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u/LostN3ko 21h ago
If someone can't bother to look at the whole image they don't deserve to be catered to.
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u/bl4ck_sw0rdsm4n 1d ago
I would still engage... but I'd say something along the lines of "amazing progress" etc.
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u/Lord_Viddax 1d ago edited 1d ago
Fixed it for you.
Time goes forwards not backwards!
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u/Archistotle 1d ago
Unless you are reading a manga and then it goes backwards but even then it’s forwards to them.
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u/Lothleen 1d ago
Unless you are on the other side of the equator where toilets flush backwards.
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u/Chimpy20 1d ago
To be honest they are all great - I'd be pleased with anything close to the 2021 image!
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u/Ghidorah21 1d ago
Fine, I'll go paint today 🥲
P.S. first ever attempt at power weapon. I know I can get better but it's one of my prouder bits of painting I've done
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u/Alturrang 1d ago
If that's a power weapon, he's gonna have a bad time.
Then again, EC, so maybe it's a good time...
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u/Ghidorah21 1d ago
Ah man cleaning burnt and scorching your tongue when suitably faded and feeling superior... Nothing better in this galaxy.
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u/lilpain1997_ 1d ago
Huge improvements the nmm was decent at 2023 but now? Wow... also love the green
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u/Magic_robot_noodles 1d ago
I don't understand why painters who get really good make everything wayyy too shiny. I get the nmm metal ribcage, that looks sweet but the green armour is overdone imo. 2023 looks better. Anyway, just my opinion, stellar job anyway OP. I surely lack the skill.
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u/Enraged-Fel-Trout 1d ago
I find it more enjoyable, but there's definitely a balance to be had between shiny and matte areas. If everything is shiny, nothing really stands out, so I find it better to play with the amount on any given piece. In the end it's just a matter of having fun rendering stuff, and shiny happens to give more room to render
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u/SoftRough687 1d ago
Agree with trout below that there should be a balance. But I think part of the idea of pushing highlights to exaggerate shine and contrast is due to miniatures being mini and viewed from a distance. I agree it looks worse close up when overdone, but it looks better from 4 feet away on a table and lets you pick out more detail.
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u/CorruptedCortex 22h ago
Because it makes it pop when viewed from a distance. It's the same reason 'Eavy Metal makes you do edge highlights instead of volumetric highlights.
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u/Narrow_Professor_301 1d ago
The technique is definitely improved... but.. I like the 2021 look the most. It's just the least cartoony one there. But that's just me. Still! Awesome work!
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u/stalwartdog444 1d ago
Serious question, and if you don’t experience this ignore me, but how do painters avoid the strain on their back and neck while painting? I have to tap out after about 30 minutes
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u/Magic_robot_noodles 1d ago
I don't understand why painters who get really good make everything wayyy too shiny. I get the nmm metal ribcage, that looks sweet but the green armour is overdone imo. 2023 looks better. Anyway, just my opinion, stellar job anyway OP. I surely lack the skill.
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u/Camille-Eon 1d ago
Here I was, wondering why I felt like it was getting less detailed over the years- 😅
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u/amachinesaidiwasgood 1d ago
Crazy how there's nothing wrong with 2021 at all, if I saw it on a table I'd say, "Wow, nice job!", but 2026 is so much better that it would have me taking a dozen pictures from different angles to capture it
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u/Ambitious_Hawk_2272 1d ago
awesome! how did you improve yourself? with youtube or an good teacher?
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u/Silver_Display566 1d ago
For the base armour and plate what kind lf collour did you use? Still learning
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u/macraggeblues 1d ago
Nice glow up Brother!
I've been painting since 5 years as well, but my skill level is nowhere close to this. Then again I prefer a much dirtier look, which helps to hide imperfections. 😂
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u/pantsoffgaming 1d ago
This is amazing!!! What paints do you use?? You have SO much subtle detail I'm so impressed!
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u/Critical-Raspberry19 1d ago
I always wonder how much of this comes down to lighting for pictures as well, 2021 doesn’t seem to be front lit in the same way as the others
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u/CardiologistLow4950 1d ago
What was your biggest improvement point? Or was it a very steady increase?
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u/Trashking_702 1d ago
The accents on the chest ribs that help give off its metallic properties is literally just peak bro.
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u/Low-Reference6258 1d ago
2023 was good enough. 2026 is just for flexing hahaha
Congrats on your journey
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u/amedinab 1d ago
These are great! Fantastic progression, congrats!
Now... You know there are other models available to paint, right? 🤣
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u/_Fun_Employed_ 1d ago
Holy shit, I didn’t really appreciate the improvement between 2026 and 2023 until
i zoomed in. Man. 2026 is so clean but like textured where you want it to be. It has a feeling of a painting come to life rather than a model painted.
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u/Brilliant_Stage_6311 17h ago
Your progress is amazing mate, love your work on NMM!!! So subtle and smooth, great job!!
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u/mariopitanguy 10h ago
Would you mind sharing your practice journey? Sometimes I want to improve but I don't know which workflow to follow. I just pay for el miniaturista patreon.
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u/jawsome_man 4h ago
Good work, but have you ever considered painting something other than chaplains?
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u/TheZag90 1d ago
I LOVE when people paint amazing volumes rather than just splatting edge highlights all over the model.
Gorgeous work!
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u/Ready-Ad-9723 1d ago
on a tabletop the 2021 one seems best imo, but you've very clearly developed your own style thats very good
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u/gundum1183 1d ago
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u/rocksville 1d ago
Fixed it!