Gene's WIP - Return of the mack (4 March 2021 Pg20)

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:47 pm

ja33 wrote:

Really nice work Gene...your style really makes the models pop and 'come to life'. Nice use of light and shadows, and everything comes together

That's what I'm aiming for. Still experimenting, but I'm getting good results.

Thanks to both of you!

Kuribo · **Posted:** Sun Apr 12, 2020 7:07 pm

The changes you made to Gandalf paid off really well. He looks great now. The rest of the Fellowship is looking sharp too. This is going to be a great looking group once they're all done!

slinky · **Posted:** Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:02 pm

Agreed, the whole Fellowship together will be a thing to behold, I am sure

Feanorthenoldor · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:44 pm **Posts:** 879

Damn, Aragorn's head is massive on that model. Might be the angle of the pic tho haha

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Tue Apr 14, 2020 2:43 pm

Feanorthenoldor wrote:

Damn, Aragorn's head is massive on that model. Might be the angle of the pic tho haha

It's mostly the stance, his leggs are bent at the knee. Thanks for the comments all. No updates, spent the weekend working on terrain for star wars legion.

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:05 am

So I didn't paint much LOTR this year, but I did make this diorama which just won 2nd prize on an instagram comp. I feel pumped to make more now. See my trade post for list of a few needs if you can help

(I did paint a ton of Star Wars this year though which you can also see on my insta @abbmodels.)

slinky · **Posted:** Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:52 am

That's lovely

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:36 pm

Thanks!

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:42 pm

Wow man that is awesome!!!!! Incredibly atmospheric piece

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:15 am

Dead Marsh Spectre wrote:

Wow man that is awesome!!!!! Incredibly atmospheric piece

Thanks!

ps have you left instagram? I haven't seen your work on there in a while and can't find your handle.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:50 am

Yeh I closed my instagram and personal facebook accounts down as I just didn't have time to keep up with it all lol. Life is so much simpler without social media.

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2021 4:06 pm

I'll have to pop back here more often then

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Thu Mar 11, 2021 7:25 am

Gene Parmesan wrote:

So annoyed at myself, I accidentally deleted the proof pic of my magnum opus Bilbo. Trying to get this one done in time now for the competition. The one on the left here is the model I've stripped and re-painted (the one on the right was done about 18 months ago - something of a turning point, but I digress)

and here is the result of this afternoon. Spent way too long on the eyes. which still don't look 100%.

Maybe this is the year I'll finally finish Legolas

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Thu Mar 11, 2021 4:14 pm

Mapper · **Posted:** Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:04 pm

Enjoyed your tutorial on how you paint on Instagram, reminder to others that Instagram is a great place to see dioramas and LOTR painting.

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:49 pm

Thank you. Yes I agree it's a great place to share hobby love. Most of the accoubts I follow are 40k or ranges I dont paint, but you learn a lot and everyone is pretty supportive. What's your IG handle?

Feanorthenoldor · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:44 pm **Posts:** 879

Awesome stuff man again.

Good to see some people still posting here.

Cheers, 1stbornpainting

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:07 am

Feanorthenoldor wrote:

Awesome stuff man again.

Good to see some people still posting here.

Cheers, 1stbornpainting

Thank you. There seems to be very little activity here, but it's also strange painting lotr again and not posting the results here. People on here helped me become a better painter far more than any online tutorials.

Big fan of your insta page too

Feanorthenoldor · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:44 pm **Posts:** 879

Totally agree. Kinda wish forums were still a good way to engage with the community.

Mapper · **Posted:** Sat Mar 27, 2021 4:07 pm

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What's your IG handle?

Totally different hobby for me, post nature pictues.

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