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I got a good deal on some Bushido miniatures earlier this summer and on a lark this past week I started to paint up Chiyo of the Ito Clan for Bushido. Lots of fine detail on her, I'll try to get some better lighting on the face as I spent a good amount of time on it. I still might go back and add some highlights to the hair (I have no idea how to paint black hair). Any suggestions on the basing?

I also started in on my wolves this week, with their eyes and bases.