I was just wondering if anyone uses a wash on figures. I finished painting a figure last night and Im not totally happy with the outcome and thought maybe a wash would help out. And if by chance there is a wash what would be the recommendation for the wash materials.

Thanks

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I was just wondering if anyone uses a wash on figures. I finished painting a figure last night and Im not totally happy with the outcome and thought maybe a wash would help out. And if by chance there is a wash what would be the recommendation for the wash materials.

Thanks

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hi guys!

before i answer the question, let me say that you should probably check out historicus forma for great figure-painting tips or just plain inspiration. here it is: https://hfmodeling.kitmaker.net/

having said that, i'm sure some guys who are artistically challenged or have eye problems (in my case, it's both) have taken short-cuts to the painted shadows and highlights technique (come on figure-painters, not everybody has surgeon's hands or the patience of Biblical figure, Job) .

i confess. after several disasters, i cheated and used a wash on my soviet tank riders. basically after painting them with acrylics and letting them dry, i used a wash of thinned burnt umber oil paint (acrylics thinned wtih isopropyl alcohol can also be used) then removed the excess almost immediately with a clean, dry brush. it certainly looked better than previous attempts to paint in the highlights and shadows.

i would just like to say though that i think of this as an interim measure. i'm still practicing with painting the highlights and shadows so good luck!