Painting the Scenic Base

THE SHORT VERSION

A warm brown base and dark ink establish the ruined pillar’s depth before broad ochre-brown overbrushing reveals its carved surfaces. Pale drybrushing catches the stone’s edges, and turquoise details supply small decorative accents. The five-step sequence finishes an elaborate base efficiently through texture, while its restrained tones let the brightly painted Prince remain the main focal point.

AT THE PAINTING DESK

Paints in this article

Every named colour below is searchable across the archive.

Calthan Brown↗Black Ink↗Khemri Brown↗Dheneb Stone↗Hawk Turquoise↗

Only explicitly named Citadel paints and mediums are indexed; unnamed colours and third-party products are not guessed.

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Find this article in White Dwarf 335, p. 99.

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