As I have said many times before, I'm not some championship-level painter. I'm just a garden-variety painter, using basic techniques, so if I can do it, you can do it too.
![Geladan with spears Geladan with spears](showcase/fanshowcase/2024/270046a.jpg)
This time, I'm back working on more Geladan figures from BeestWars. I previously painted up some Geladan archers.
![Geladan with spear Geladan with spear](showcase/fanshowcase/2024/270046b.jpg)
In the world of BeestWars, the Geladan are primitive baboon-men who formerly lived peacefully in the mountains. They are forced now to fight to defend their lands, in alliance with others; some also serve as mercenaries.
![Geladan with spears Geladan with spears](showcase/fanshowcase/2024/270046c.jpg)
Since I have previously painted Geladan figures, I already knew my colors and painting techniques (see previous article).
![Geladan with spears Geladan with spears](showcase/fanshowcase/2024/270046d.jpg)
I think I used every shade of brown and tan that I own.
![Geladan with spears Geladan with spears](showcase/fanshowcase/2024/270046e.jpg)
I was glad the spear connected with the base, as that makes the model less delicate. Handle by the base, or you'll risk knocking off the quiver.
![Geladan with spears Geladan with spears](showcase/fanshowcase/2024/270046f.jpg)
This figure is reasonably balanced, but if I paint more of these, I might go with a slightly wider base.
![Geladan with spears Geladan with spears](showcase/fanshowcase/2024/270046g.jpg)
If you're wondering why this figure is waving around the butt-end of his spear… well, I was wondering about that too!
![Geladan with spears Geladan with spears](showcase/fanshowcase/2024/270046h.jpg)
But now that the figure is completed, I realize what I did wrong: I have the arms reversed! Left for right, right for left. Bonehead mistake.
![Geladan with spears Geladan with spears](showcase/fanshowcase/2024/270046i.jpg)
That's why the spear looks bendy when it passes through the hand – it's not the sculptor's fault, it's mine!
![Geladan with spears Geladan with spears](showcase/fanshowcase/2024/270046j.jpg)
I guess that makes it a unique customized figure.
![Geladan with spears Geladan with spears](showcase/fanshowcase/2024/270046g.jpg)
Probably it's the way I based him, but this figure is prone to tipping backwards. If I do another one, I'll try a larger base.