First 10mm; looking for feedback!

[Steve J]

Lovely work . I've found that generally I've gone with lighter colours than first thought, just to make the figures stand out more on the table.

[Leman]

Looking good - excellent work on the mail - that'll start something 

[Roy]

If the figures are simply to game with, then I would be very happy with that standard of painting. The (dark) basing I would be happy with too, as it helps to draw focus to the painted figures.

If you wished them to be entered into competition, and be in with a good chance of winning, or be of a display quality, then they require more shading and contrasting paint layers (the amount of detail that some chap's can paint on so small a figure is amazing, as seen in the competition threads of this forum if you haven't already seen them) and possibly the use of artistic designs on the shields centres and banners.  From what you've shown of these figures you should be capable of this type of additional painting work with experience of the scale. However, all this additional paint work isn't necessary if they're just to be played with - as you'll never see the extra hours of painstaking painting when playing, unless your nose is level with the figures or you're using a zoomed-in camera.

Over all, I'd definitely give these figures a thumbs up and say 'nicely done!'

Hope that's a useful and constructive critique

[Leman]

TBH my feeling these days is sod competitions and paint to please yourself.  It's a bit like enjoying a kick about in the park. You won't become a professional footballer. Some people just have a gift for painting to competition standard and others don't. Been there, didn't win the teeshirt, don't bother any more.

[Fenton]

I think you've done a great job. Sticking them together as a unit they will look great

[kev1964]

Looking really good, go with the chaps advice on a light highlight, it really makes 10mm stand out. You can go lighter than you think in the smaller scale, when you view them from a couple of foot away the eye picks out the highlight and they look nice and crisp. I always go for a dark base coat then a light highlight but just try a few colours and see what works best for you.
A great start though, i'm sure you will get hooked on 10mm, looking forward to seeing a big group of them.

kev

[Kassad]

Really really nice, Mr Kingsofstones. Me too basing my little brave warriors individually. Good job!

[KingofStones]

Good points about keeping distance in mind and taking a step back to view the colors and about the difference in troops for gaming vs. display! Working with them so close I forget that an army will be down and away from the eye, and the point about the contrast on the base making them pop is a great tip as well. I had not considered that. Thanks again everyone for the fantastic feedback and inspiration!