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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 299

Painting the Army of the Dead

November 2004·p. 115

THE SHORT VERSION

Grey and green washes over a white primer establish the spectral warriors, followed by pale mixed highlights and a final green tint. Hair, weathered metal and earthy bases prevent the models becoming featureless ghosts, while repeated leather and cloak colours tie Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli into the same visual group.

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