Faded Black
The following tutorial was written in 2014.
The model used is a Breyer Stablemate G2 Arabian.
The paints used were a mixture of Revell Aqua Colour, Vallejo and Citadel Acrylics. This horse was completed using airbrushed acrylics. For the pricing it is assumed you are using hand painted acrylics (or already own an airbrush) and a Stablemate body that is already prepped.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Approximate Cost: £25.00
The model used is a Breyer Stablemate G2 Arabian.
The paints used were a mixture of Revell Aqua Colour, Vallejo and Citadel Acrylics. This horse was completed using airbrushed acrylics. For the pricing it is assumed you are using hand painted acrylics (or already own an airbrush) and a Stablemate body that is already prepped.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Approximate Cost: £25.00
Shopping List
The Basics
Prepped Model Horse
Paint Brushes or Airbrush
Paints
Orange
Red Brown
Sand Brown
Black
Prepped Model Horse
Paint Brushes or Airbrush
Paints
Orange
Red Brown
Sand Brown
Black
The Base Colour
Step 1
The first step is to mix equal parts orange, red brown and sand together
The first step is to mix equal parts orange, red brown and sand together
Step 2
Cover the entire horse in this paint mix. It should look a little neon!
Cover the entire horse in this paint mix. It should look a little neon!
Step 3
Add red brown to the barrel of the horse, legs and back
Add red brown to the barrel of the horse, legs and back
Step 4
We are now going to start adding the layers of black. This should be done slowly building up the colour, eventually you should be able to see ginger through the base coat in places. Start with the areas marked red in this picture.
We are now going to start adding the layers of black. This should be done slowly building up the colour, eventually you should be able to see ginger through the base coat in places. Start with the areas marked red in this picture.
Step 5
Add your second layer of black as shown in the image below
Add your second layer of black as shown in the image below
Step 6
Add your third layer of black paint as shown in the image below
Add your third layer of black paint as shown in the image below
Step 7
Finally cover the entire horse in a layer of black. The ginger base coat should still show through to varying degrees in places.
Finally cover the entire horse in a layer of black. The ginger base coat should still show through to varying degrees in places.
Step 8
Your piece should now resemble the one below
Your piece should now resemble the one below
Step 9
Hand paint the mane and tail with black paint
Hand paint the mane and tail with black paint
The Details
Step 1
Start the eyes with a base coat of white and a tiny bit of red mixed in
Start the eyes with a base coat of white and a tiny bit of red mixed in
Step 2
Add a very fine layer of burnt umber to both eyes
Add a very fine layer of burnt umber to both eyes
Step 3
Paint the pupils using burnt umber
Paint the pupils using burnt umber
Step 4
Finally create an oblong shaped pupil with black paint
Finally create an oblong shaped pupil with black paint
Step 5
Paint the hooves with a light grey coloured paint
Paint the hooves with a light grey coloured paint
Step 6
Add a layer of black grey paint the hooves leaving a small light grey band around the top of the hooves
Add a layer of black grey paint the hooves leaving a small light grey band around the top of the hooves
Finishing Your Piece
Finish your piece with a layer of sealant and your signature.
Once the sealant is dry add a layer of gloss to the hooves and eyes.
If you have finished this tutorial and would like to share a picture of your completed piece please email catriona@chestnutridge.co.uk
Once the sealant is dry add a layer of gloss to the hooves and eyes.
If you have finished this tutorial and would like to share a picture of your completed piece please email catriona@chestnutridge.co.uk
My own completed piece finished in 2014