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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 442

Celestian Vortex

May 2019·p. 90

THE SHORT VERSION

Contrasting inner and outer greys make a familiar spell appear formed from Ulgu’s grey magic. A common blue wash unifies the surfaces, while the messy interior drybrushing is completed before the cleaner outside layers.

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Fenrisian GreyDrakenhof NightshadeWarpfiend GreySlaanesh GreyAdministratum Grey

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