Relicblade Flame-bearer

 

How do you sculpt a traditional wizard type, while avoiding the pointy hat and staff (and looking badass and old at the same time)? You make this Flame-bearer!

This mini was painted twice, as my first attempt was by using repeated thin washes... Which didn't work well at all. On second attempt after stripping with isopropyl alcohol, I still tried to use careful washes and highlighting and got a better result.

Now that I have a horde of monsters, a wizard, knight, two rogues and a man at arms... It's time to get playing!

I'm really happy with how this mini turned out, but disappointed in how it looks in the photo. I think it's because the grey tones blend better at distance than close-up, but possibly also my lighting is just crap.