GRIFFONS

GARELL the REDEEMER
The art design folks at Confrontation never cease to amaze with the poses they come up with. This static single plane figure has way more life than it should due in large part to the pose. The sculpt on the cloak is stunning and also helps to convey a sense of motion. I chose to paint him in a colonial style and I think that suits him much better than the black that he is portrayed in. More pictures can be found here.

GRIFFON HIGH GUARD
This unit of models is simply stunning and a real treat to paint. The flowing cloth and the sense of menace either real or implied is what makes these models so cool. I have been wanting to do a paint scheme like Eldrad for quite some time and thought that these would work nicely for that. With the swords being the light source I was very happy with the way the light plays on the model. It was also an interesting point that saw one of the models without lighting since his sword is sheathed. This allows the viewer to actually see the non-lighted look which is unusual since lighting is usually an all or nothing effect. Pictures of the back of the models show the rich red of the cloth, pattern work and NMM gold.

SERED, TEMPLAR COMMANDER
This is the second time I have painted this model and the difference in final product is pretty profound. I started this model desiring to have a tight colour scheme and ended up with one of the most varied models I have ever done. While the pallet is complex I feel that it all works well together due the partitioning of the model. I had tonnes of fun with the patterning and the new blends and highlights. More pictures can be found here.

IRON PRIESTESS
This is the second time I have painted this model and the scheme is very different. This time I decided to do a spectrum iridescent scheme from purple through blue to green. The multi layered armour plates allow this to work in a very dramatic way. I also did a three colour scheme on the blades of the staff as well. While the colours are subtle they provide just enough contrast to allow the viewer to see the various shades. More pictures can be found here.

EXORCIST
This model carries on with the dark religious nature of the Griffons. The armour on the model has to be some of the best yet from Rackham and it holds the lighting effect very well. I did a lighting effect from the blade in a greenish grey and then did the secondary effect in a washed out jade tone. The base sees another rendition of marble stone work. More pictures can be found here.

GRIFFON WARBAND
This band was designed around a Sleepy Hallow theme. So, most of the models have sweeping cloaks with an emphasis on fabric vs armour. In keeping with the Sleepy Hallow theme the models were kept dark with deep shadows and more subtle highlights. They are based in many different styles with the over all theme being that of a graveyard. Many more pictures can thoughts can be found here.

The Griffon line in the Confrontation game is probably my favorite. The style of these models is exactly what I look for in a figure. The Iron Priestess is no exception, her sense of foreboding power is obvious from her sculpt. This model is bright, which is more in line with my normal style but the colours I chose are very different. The rose armour was done in a sky-earth style with the primary light source being from the right. I also used a light azure blue for the armour details with the symbol on her head being done in the sky-earth technique. The purple, while dark, is highlighted to look like light lively fabric. More pictures can be seen here.

This eerie model deserved to be painted under the light of the moon. I can just imagine him jumping from tomb stone to stone seeking the evil that roams graveyards. Rather than paint the light in only greys I added yellow to the mix and really like the effect. This model is quite evil looking for a good model and that is what I tried to accentuate with the paint work. His face is only highlighted with grey paint to make it look very dark under the rim of the hat. Of course I did the glasses he wears so that they leer out of the darkness of his face. More pics can be found here.

This model represents my character, Eldrad. He is a paladin of Helm [Forgotten Realms god] and has undergone a number of changes since he was last painted by Darcy Schiller [see Guest Gallery]. This model was a total experiment in colour and lighting. He turned out very well and is bright, even for me. His sword glows with the holy light of a holy avenger and his shield glows with the divine protection of his god. The model is Confrontation with Glade Rider wings [from GW] and a sculpted cloak to tie it together. More pics can be found here.

This was an interesting conversion proposed by a client. It is the body of the Templar Commander from Confrontation, Kohril's head from GW and the new sword from Prince Tyrion. At first I was skeptical since GW heads are much larger than those on most Confrontation models. This is true of this model as well but the body is so long in this case that it looks perfect for an elf, tall and lean. More pics can be found here.

These two models, like all the Confrontation models have such style. The one on the building was just begging to be placed in a Batman type setting. His pose is just so perfect. The one on the floor looks to be trying to sneak into a well guarded palace or something. Amazing what good sculptors and artists can capture in a pose. Both models were done with an emphasis on an overhead lighting scheme. More pics and explanations can be found here.

I am sure that just about every painter who sees this model wants to paint it. The military pick over the shoulder is just so classy and the censure with the angels coming out of it is the icing on the cake. I actually picked this model up a month or so ago and have been too busy to work on him 'til now. The golds were done with Vallejo and they look so much better. More pics can be found here.

This model is just out of control. First off I must say that it is not a very good build since I don't have a bit small enough to drill into her arms. This lack of drilling makes for a less sturdy model than I like. The pose is very unique, implying a smooth easy running motion. The fact that she is double handing the sword in a kind of prayer grip is unique [I think]. I went with a total theme on this model, moon light. More pics and rambling can be found here.

I have had this model for about two years and finally decided to put some paint on it. Just like the new Emperor's Champion this model has the feeling of confidence and power. More pics and a painting description can be found here.

I have a few Confrontation figures that I have acquired over the past year or so that I will be painting in the near future. Doing this one was so easy, the paint just flew on the model creating a very effective wizard. He will be used in our D&D campaign since one of the players is currently using one of my old WHFB models. Pictures of his right and left sides are also available for viewing. NOTE: Thanks to a watchful guest the right and left links are now correct, Thanks.