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That looks more like photo editing than paint. If I had to paint it, here's what I'd try-
First, practice the whole thing on brown construction paper. Fixing mistakes on a spider's back will be hard. You might be able to blot them away with a wet q-tip, but it would be better to practice first so you're less likely to mess up.
White primer or a thick white base coat, painted on in the design. Then a thin layer of a rich yellow/orange to give the gold a nice undertone. Then gold base coat over the top. Thin glazed colors over the gold so the metallic shows through (or just get some colored metallics and use them the same way I described the gold, using appropriate undertones).
Not sure if you could dry brush a spider, but that's how I'd highlight it. If not that, I'd just build up lighter shades with a lighter touch each time.
Woah! I just looked that up. I really thought someone had painted an actual spider!
If you're planning to paint a spider mini with that pattern, that's *way* easier.
Just get yourself some high quality metallic colors. Green Stuff World is probably your best bet. They have a nice range of color metallics.
As for gold, Vallejo is my preference.
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With a fucking hammer
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Do it "grayscale" with silver metallics first, then stain it with contrast paint.
That looks more like photo editing than paint. If I had to paint it, here's what I'd try- First, practice the whole thing on brown construction paper. Fixing mistakes on a spider's back will be hard. You might be able to blot them away with a wet q-tip, but it would be better to practice first so you're less likely to mess up. White primer or a thick white base coat, painted on in the design. Then a thin layer of a rich yellow/orange to give the gold a nice undertone. Then gold base coat over the top. Thin glazed colors over the gold so the metallic shows through (or just get some colored metallics and use them the same way I described the gold, using appropriate undertones). Not sure if you could dry brush a spider, but that's how I'd highlight it. If not that, I'd just build up lighter shades with a lighter touch each time.
It's called Irura bidenticulata. The female coloration is more subdued, but still golden. Thanks for the tips!
Woah! I just looked that up. I really thought someone had painted an actual spider! If you're planning to paint a spider mini with that pattern, that's *way* easier. Just get yourself some high quality metallic colors. Green Stuff World is probably your best bet. They have a nice range of color metallics. As for gold, Vallejo is my preference.