Hey all. I've recently re-started my Wood Elf army and am now in the long and rewarding process of painting it. My army's theme is the Glade of Woe, and I thought it'd be really cool to paint them in a stand-out colour scheme. A lady where I play has an entire army painted in fall colours, expertly done complete with conversions and all. Granted I may never match her skill at the task, I still would like something unique. Right now my inteded scheme is actual night colours. Like "shadow" Wood Elves if you will. I was going to paint them in much darker hues of their normal colours, and replacing the bright colours of some models with darker ones. The overall look of the army would actually be quite intimidating I think, something I have yet to see done with the Wood Elves (not that it CAN'T be done!).
. Imagine my Treeman, with thick black bark highlighted dark brown in some areas, bloodied claws tearing at the enemy! Same goes for the Dryads. My archers and other missile troops will have dark green cloaks with black or dark brown highlights, and every pale flesh visible will be striped with some sort of camoflage to help hide in the shadows! I think mixing some much brighter elements into some models will contrast sharply and give the army an even greater look. Last I read the Glade of Woe was actually a beautiful place, except for that giant tree in the middle. I haven't read my 5th edition army book in ages... But anyway, how does that sound? Should I go with it or think of something else? Thanks for the input in advance.
Actually I at first considered doing a winter-theme... then slapped myself in the face after I'd realized what I said...