How about if I painted the left pauldron of my Imperial Knight in a mediaeval manuscript style?
Obviously this is still very much WIP, but I think you'll get the idea! 馃槃 The plan is that the second half will show a fighting scene of a knight defeating a monster in melee, but I'll need to find a good (and goofy) reference for the monster first.
Also painting in this style helps with my fear of freehanding, because even if dimensions are a bit off, I can just say that it's part of the aesthetic 馃槅馃拋
I tried zenithal-ing (kind of. I primed him black and then drybrushed all the highlighting) and then contrast colours and this works surprisingly well! I love the gritty look and the visible wear and tear.
I was one of the lucky people who got this month's mini of the month and I'll paint the little Terminator in this style. And, of course, as Vulkan's son as well.