1998 and 1999 saw a huge focus in conversions for me.  I had always done a bit of this or a bit of that to a figure but now I was creating entire models from bitz.  I also became fascinated with scenic diorama style bases.

From a painting standpoint I discovered a form of drybrush blending.  I also became more proficient with expanding my colour pallet on models.  My huge focus in 1999 was my tyranid army and it was here that I discovered 'bulk' painting. 

Gallery I

1998-2000

Another of my chaos conversions to add ogres to my chaos warriors army.  This is one of my first digital pictures and is of my Ogre lord and his unit.  His unit consists of 11 other ogres, all converted to be wielding two-handed weapons.  Many more pictures can be found here.

This figure, and in fact the entire Seattle 2000 GT army, is where I can see some of my most significant improvements.  It is at this stage in late '99 that I was discovering blending and smoother highlights. 

In my Seattle GT army I had three carnifexs that terrorized opponents.  They were all converted to some degree or another with this one being the most converted of the lot.  I did a lot of unblended line highlights for the skin of this creature for a sharp look on a gaming table.  I wish I had a better picture but I no longer have this army so this 35mm shot will have to do.

This is another model from the army I took to Seattle.  It is the first of 24 ripper bases and I was really trying to emphasize the savage nature of my force.  I was able to accomplish quite a bit with drybrush blending, a technique I rarely use now.

These marauders are part of my chaos warrior army.  I did them in an evening for a local WHFB tournament.  The release of plastic marauders was confirmed at Gamesday and I am very excited about that.  Since I did these figures I have moved away from such sharp muscle lines in favour of a more natural look.

During this period I was drawn to the amazing figures of  the Eldar Phoenix Lords.  They are some of the most amazing figures in the GW range and I really enjoyed painting them.

This model was made for a Rogue Trader Tournamnet where WYSIWYG [what you see is what you get] was strictly enforced.  The war gear is from the last edition of WHFB and include a Frostbalde and a Helm of Many Eyes.  The bronze of the armour is not standard for my army but did act as a good focal point for the chaos knights he rides with.