Repaint

Over the past few months, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for figure repainting, particularly in the style of cel shading. A few months ago, I challenged myself to paint a small Goku figure in this style. The process was both fun and fascinating, offering a welcome departure from my usual painting style. It pushed my understanding of light and shadow placement, though it often left me feeling a bit perplexed.

Inspired by that experience, I decided to dive deeper into figure repaints. I began by searching Amazon for a suitable figure. I’ve since realised that many others in this space own 3D printers and print various styles, but that's not an option for me, given the space constraints I have. Eventually, I came across the Frieza statue (pictured above), which marked the beginning of a challenging but highly enjoyable process.

Working with greys and whites proved particularly difficult. I often found myself questioning how much I should emphasise shadows or focus on Frieza’s skin colour. In hindsight, this led to a finish that wasn't quite as perfect as I had originally envisioned, but it's still something I'm very proud of.

At the moment, this project is on a brief hiatus as I shift my focus to completing the Land Fortresses in the next few days. I'll share a final update on the Frieza repaint soon.