Vampire Royal Court - When the Dead March to War

 

Just in time for Halloween, the Royal Vampire Court of Queen Vladcaedes Sanguinarius of Regnum Mortuorum march to join the rest of the Undead.

Countess Lucrecia Cruentus, Queen Vladcaedes Sanguinarius and Princess Valdamina Sanguinarius.

Vampires Baroness Sanguinis Luxuria, Standard-bearer Domina Sanguinolentus and Baroness Sanguinis Repetit.

On the left and right ends are Vampires in Waiting Sanquinis-Amans and Sanquinis-Siti.

All ar metalpieces I painted in the early 2000's.

Vampire Royality - When the Undead March to War

No Undead Army will march without their Mistress Masters, such as the Princess Valdamina Sanguinarius (Blood Thirsty).

Being the 2nd most powerful Vampire in the Regnum Mortuorum (Kingdom of the Dead), Princess Valdamina uses her tremendous powers to prepare the Undead Army for war.

She has little time to ready the forces for the arrival of the of the ruler of the House Sanguinarius.

Her mother Queen Vladcaedes Sanguinarius, the most powerful Vampire in the Eastern Continent. 

Armed with the dreaded "Gladius Animae Furandi" (Sword of Soul Stealing), a genius for battle tactics and a lust for the blood of her enemies, Queen Vladcaedes is a most feared opponent.

Fearless, as brutal as she is stunning, and heartless, Queen Vladcaedes is the perfect "Master of the Army of the Undead." 

These are metal pieces I painted to command Michelle's Undead Army for Warhammer.

 

Female Vampires Make Excellent Commanders -When the Undead March to War

Formed up to lead their Army of Undead are the Vampires Baroness Sanguinis Luxuria (Blood Lust)  Standard-bearer Domina Sanguinolentus (Bloody Lady) and Baroness Sanguinis Repetit (Blood Taker).

In addition, to their vampiric powers, they are armed with a variety of deadly magic items.

Including the dreaded battle standard "Vexillum Timoris et Dies Abactor" (Flag of Fear and Day Stealing). 

And the Standard Units Commander, Countess Lucrecia Cruentus (Bloodstained). Countess Lucrecia Cruentus and her female vampires are all more than capable of commanding the Undead Army, but their abilities pale in comparison to the Mistress and her Daughter who are soon to join the army...

All are metal pieces I painted in the early 2000's.

 

Vampires Have Ranks Too - When the Undead March to War - "Court Vampires in Waiting"

Heading their Mistress's call, her Vampires in Waiting Sanquinis-Siti (Blood-Thirst) and Sanquinis-Amans (Blood-Lover) prepare the way for the Royal Courts arrival.

They carry Dies Abactor (Day Stealer) Skulls that have the magic ability allowing vampires to walk in the light of day.

These are metal pieces I painted in the early 2000's.

 

When the Undead March to War - Coiste Bodhar, Death on Wheels

Proceeded by a flight of vampire bat, the  Coiste Bodhar (Death or Silent Coach) races to join the Undead Army. 

With its skeletal steads at the gallop and a Banshee at the reins, the Coiste Bodhar eminates a terror few humans can face. 

Most times it is to take the living on their death ride.

Sometimes it carries the Master into battle. 

The Coiste Bodhar is empty and waiting, but for who?

This is mostly a metal piece I painted in the early 2000's.

 

When the Dead March to War - the Wraith Guard Hungers for Lives to Take

 

The Wraith Guard is an elite unit of the Army of the Undead.

Due to the foul magics involved in their creation they are always in existence as the personal guard of the masters.

To maintain them, the Wraith Guard needs a steady diet of living victims.

While the life essence of any living creature can sustain them, the Wraith Guard gains their greatest strength when the victims are human.

The fear that radiates from them is a foul miasma that can suck the very life force of their victims the longer they stay in close proximity of these ghastly horrors. 

When they march to war, the havoc they bring can weaked or even destroy the strongest human militia.

These are plastic pieces I painted in the early 2000's.

When the Undead March to War - Spirits of the Dead

With shrieks of pain and suffering, Ghostly Spirits rise from their graves to join the ghastly Undead Army.

Ethereal, yet deadly, these spirits long to embrace the living with their deadly touch.

For only those with the strongest wills and bodies can survive the icy touch of these undead monsters.

Even their horrible shrieks of agony have been known to drive men mad. 

These are medal pieces I painted in the early 2000's.

When the Undead March to War - Wraith Cavalry Fear on the Hoof

Fear travels on the wind when Undead horsemen march to war.

Led by a powerful ring wraith the Wraith cavalry, on their skeletal steads, ride forth to answer their masters call to arms.

Their death standard and horn of fear increase the terror of this mighty force.

Riding forth to add to the power of the undead host.

These are metal pieces I painted in the 2000's.

 

Da Bears Win at Home !!

 Bears 30 - Raiders 12

Da Bears 2nd victory this season is doubly sweet as it was the first victory at Soldier Field in over a year. And it was a solid victory as well. While the future is uncertain, we can still enjoy this victory today-GO BEARS!

Before and After Painting Projects of 2023

I occasionally post WIP (work in progress) photos.  Here are some samples of WIP before and after pieces I have painted this year.

Jan.'23

Left to right: 1st row-5 kit bashed US Army soldiers for Korean War Winter; 2nd/3rd rows-12 US Army soldiers in mid-war uniform; 4th row-Devil went down to Georgia and King of Cats of Terra de Betes. In the far back left are the finished Red Queen of Death- and Ed/Einstein from Cowboy Bebop.

US Army

Devil Went Down to Georgia

Queen of Cats.

March '23

Doc Ock, Taskmaster, Capt. Marvel, Punisher, Mystique & Native American warriors.

Doc Ock

Capt. Marvell

Punisher

Mystique

Taskmaster

18th century Native Americans

Mar/Apr '23

Project X Bunker

Sept. '23

 Bob Agent X, Luke Cage ,Ultron & Skavens

Bob Agent X

Luke Cage

Ultron

Skaven  Blood Bowl 

20th Century Pulp Roman Legionnaires.

October '23

M.O.D.O.K.