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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 411

’Eavy Metal Masterclass: Painting Faces

October 2016·pp. 126–129

THE SHORT VERSION

Aidan Daly paints a Space Marine head from smooth light foundation through selective deep shading, progressively refined highlights and warm glazes. Stubble, eyes, teeth and hair add texture and expression; he explains why the finished head must be judged against the surrounding model and adjusted to retain its role as the focal point.

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