Thursday, September 02, 2021

WizKids Genie Efreeti - WZK73723

 




Oh my goodness, this miniature by Wizkids is from their Pathfinder Deep Cuts line and was a blast to paint as well as a fantastic representation of the Pathfinder source drawing.  The difference between the drawing and the miniature is the right hand in the drawing is in a fist and starting to gather in the power of a fireball while the miniature added a shield.  Now let's talk about that shield - first, why would a Genie Efreeti need a shield and second (more importantly) look at the hand positioning - once you see it, it can't be unseen - the shield is useless with vertical hand positioning.  I think Wizkids should have given us a clear plastic fireball in that hand instead.  However, that's nitpicking and this is an amazing mini!

Painting of this miniature was streamed on Twitch and these videos will be available for about a week or so from this posting per Twitch policies:
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1129760691 - session 1
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1135686605 - session 2

Painting instructions for Geenie Efreeti (used Vallejo)...

Step 1: No need to primer - already done
Step 2: Use Hexed Lichen on the robes
Step 3: Use mix of Hexed Lichen and Warlord Purple on the robes
Step 4: Add Tentacle Pink to the mix for highlights on the robes
Step 5: Use watered down Hexed Lichen as a wash on the robes
Step 5: Use Gory Red on the armor
Step 6: Use Scarlett Red on skin
Step 7: Use Bloody Red on skin 
Step 8: Use Hot Orange for highlights on skin
Step 9: Use wash of Bloody Red on skin
Step 10: Use Vermin Brown on shield
Step 11: Use Sepia Ink on shield as a wash
Step 12: Use Glorious Gold on armor and top of sword
Step 13: Use watered down Flesh Wash with a tiny drop of Scarlet Red and wash all gold
Step 14: Use Black on base
Step 15: Drybrush Cold Grey on rock
Step 16: Drybrush Stonewall Grey on rock
Step 17: Use GW's Technical Tesseract Glow on the sword