"Painting Elf Flesh?" Topic

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Editor in Chief Bill	10 Aug 2021 7:06 p.m. PST
I've got some 28mm Elves to paint, looking for fresh ideas on how to do the skintone. Might try a new technique.
Stryderg	10 Aug 2021 8:24 p.m. PST
You could go for a more tattoo / face paint look: link Do a basic flesh tone, then highlight cheeks, chin and nose in flashy blues and reds. Or if you really want a challenge: link
McWong73	11 Aug 2021 11:44 p.m. PST
I put a final layer of very light skintone to get a pale finish, then leave the eyes all black. Makes them look different to humans and dwarves without mucking around too much.

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