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INTERVIEW·WHITE DWARF 326

Painting Masters: Mike Anderson

February 2007·pp. 92–96

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Mike describes a painter’s approach rooted in mood, restrained palettes and the influence of Realm of Chaos. Static poses become portraits through facial expression, subtle details and evocative scenic bases. The gallery follows those principles across an Empire militiaman, radical Inquisitor, feral Kroot and a wholly rebuilt Azazel, while shared last-minute Golden Demon sessions explain how friendly rivalry helped develop his techniques.

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