Salute 2018 was a bit of a blur for me, due to a string of weeks of unrelenting work and events that drained my energy levels and my purse! One of them was a cocktails potions making class in London, which was one of the chilled out highlights of the year (prepping for a big location move of home and job, two weddings, first huge family holiday in years, countless extra shifts = excitement but also stress).
The most memorable part of Salute was the speed painting competition hosted by
'Eavier Metal. In 20 minutes I managed to splash together a miniature that was prize worthy! The prizes were sweet too, some sexy paint brushes and a funky t-shirt. I am by no means a great figure painter, but when it comes to art I work well under pressure! That’s what four years of art college will do for you.
I mixed up the primary colours that were supplied and went for a frosted pastel look. I’m never satisfied with generic colours. I’m always mixing the highlights, which is not a great idea for batch painting but it works well for a one-off. I was happy with the quick base paint job, and when my Khorne boys for Shadespire are fully painted I will revisit this pink-haired sassy lady and complete the job.
Marisa xx
