This was a really wonderful straight forward paint that just felt natural from A to B. Absolutely stunningly sculpted by the super talented Peder Batholdy in digital beauty, every bit is just crisp and great. Highly recommended.
Yah, it is bigger, yes. And it is indeed Betta Splendens. I would say it is about 2:1, which makes a real fun paintjob. And thanks a lot Eric! I used to be an aquarium nerd, with fresh and marine tanks, and this sparked that old interest. Might just get a betta tank now :)
Thank you! It is actually in total only painted using Abteilung primary/secondary set sold
Through AK. And black and white of course. So most is pure blue and pure red.
Hello Jacob,
I looked twice, your work is just amazing. You have set the lights and shadows so convincingly that the colors get such a fantastic luminosity that I have never seen before. I am impressed.
Keep it up!!!
Gold.
Thank you so much. This study of the fish and how its surface reacts to light was really interesting. It was one of those projects where I think prior to starting that it is simple only to dig deeper and see the complexities.
Great painting and great miniature :) I can’t praise enough both you and Robot Rocket for doing such a great job with this release. Idea for the sculpt is really simple but it’s beauty works wonders and your painting skills brings this fish to life. Props for chosing very beautiful color scheme, I love it!
Magnus FagerbergPLUS
This is fantastic, love the sheen and the eyes. Spot on!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Magnus!!
eric wolfsPLUS
Great fish - Betta Splendes. It seems real, but bigger than the real fish. Gold
Jakob VillienPLUS
Yah, it is bigger, yes. And it is indeed Betta Splendens. I would say it is about 2:1, which makes a real fun paintjob. And thanks a lot Eric! I used to be an aquarium nerd, with fresh and marine tanks, and this sparked that old interest. Might just get a betta tank now :)
Francois "Frado" Daugny
Very original and extremely well done. great idea. Gold!!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much :) Although I take zero creative for the amazing idea. I am just the hired goon :)
Melnikov Ivan "Nakatan"
whoa! gold!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks mate :)
girlpainter57PLUS
absolutely fantastic
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you! Happy to hear. It is a wonderful sculpt
Nicol Bonacina
Wow amazing!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Nicol :)
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
An excellent study Jakob. Great work.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks Kyle! :)
Denniz Hedin SaloPLUS
Fantastic, it looks alive!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you Denniz!
Marc MussatPLUS
so original ! love it !
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Marc! I take no credit for originality, but yes it is.
Alfonso Giraldes_BansheePLUS
fuuuck bro it is sooooo beautiful
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much master! Honoured to hear :)
Max RichieroPLUS
Love it! Gold
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks Max! :)
John Delamere
Beautiful colors!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you! It is actually in total only painted using Abteilung primary/secondary set sold
Through AK. And black and white of course. So most is pure blue and pure red.
Jaime Chocano
Beautiful work. I love the saturation
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks Jaime! Happy to hear :) and yes I tried to push saturarion to the max.
pit rehmkePLUS
Hello Jacob,
I looked twice, your work is just amazing. You have set the lights and shadows so convincingly that the colors get such a fantastic luminosity that I have never seen before. I am impressed.
Keep it up!!!
Gold.
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you so much. This study of the fish and how its surface reacts to light was really interesting. It was one of those projects where I think prior to starting that it is simple only to dig deeper and see the complexities.
TimPLUS
That’s is just stunningly beautiful mate
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks Tim :)
Alex ✍PLUS
Amazing work Jakob ❤️
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks mate. And ditto ;)
Natalia OraczPLUS
Great painting and great miniature :) I can’t praise enough both you and Robot Rocket for doing such a great job with this release. Idea for the sculpt is really simple but it’s beauty works wonders and your painting skills brings this fish to life. Props for chosing very beautiful color scheme, I love it!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks Natalia. Big fan of your work! I passed on your comment to Peder and Matty from RRM. Best wishes
Steve "Babelfish" RileyPLUS
That is just incredible. Gold, Gold and Gold again!!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks a lot Steve!!
Paolo-Di-Poce
so beautiful, you made it to life
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you Paolo! :)
Steve Jourdain
Magnifique
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thank you Steve :)
WojciechBober72
This fish is alive-Gold!
Jakob VillienPLUS
It is a great lively sculpt for sure :)
Vladimir_Golubev
Amazing! Gold
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Vladimir!
WojciechBober72
The point is, your paint job is so realistic, this “fighter” looks alive-_wonderful!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Ah yes. Thanks so much. Happy to hear :)
BranPLUS
Incredible painting !!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much mate!
DonaldJohanssonPLUS
That is awesome! Looks alive. Great job! :)
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Donald. Happy you like fishy :)
Eddie Chamberlain
This is so lifelike! It looks amazing!
Jakob VillienPLUS
Thanks so much Eddie. It is a fantastic lifelike sculpt. Very fun to paint