Non-metallic Metal

THE SHORT VERSION

The explanation treats reflective paintwork as a pictorial technique applied to a three-dimensional figure. Planned light points determine sudden changes between dark and bright areas. Strong black-to-white contrast and environmental colour make the illusion work. Geometric diagrams and illustrated examples provide a framework that still requires practice and smooth blending.

AT THE PAINTING DESK

Paints in this article

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Regal Blue↗Enchanted Blue↗

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Find this article in White Dwarf 353, p. 93.

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