Ki-rin!

[bladespark]

http://bladespark.topcities.com/brownkirin1.jpg
http://bladespark.topcities.com/brownkirin2.jpg
http://bladespark.topcities.com/brownkirin3.jpg
http://bladespark.topcities.com/brownkirin4.jpg
http://bladespark.topcities.com/brownkirin5.jpg

It's very subtle, but there's metallic gold on the "carp" scales on the sides, and the belly scales are blended and highlighted.

I had a frustrating time with this thing, as I was using four or five new paints/thinners/mediums, but I think I've got the hang of it now, and my next one should be even better!

Comments

[graydown.livejournal.com]

That there? That is gorgeous.

[bladespark.livejournal.com]

Yay!

I really am very pleased with it. A few minor flaws, but I'm not going to point them out if you can't see them. *grins*

[lightgreendryad.livejournal.com]

It looks like a cross between a lion and a deer.

[keplilly.livejournal.com]

Wow! That looks wonderful!

[streakthetiger.livejournal.com]

Looks great! I can deffinetly see the gold. ^^

[rimspace.livejournal.com]

Oooh, nice. Would it be possible for oyu to post pictures of it in natural light? The incandescents are skewing the colours somewhat - it does look really impressive though, well done! :D