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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 454

Painting the Zone Mortalis

May 2020·pp. 56–57

THE SHORT VERSION

James Perry demonstrates quick underhive terrain painting through metallic foundations, accumulated rust, chipped colour and dust. Small applications of blood, glowing lights and graffiti add narrative detail, with practical advice on transfers and matte finishing so the scene remains convincing rather than uniformly shiny.

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Agrax EarthshadeApothecary WhiteAthonian CamoshadeDryad BarkGrey SeerLahmian MediumLeadbelcherMournfang BrownNaggaroth NightNuln OilSeraphim SepiaSteel Legion DrabStirland MudStormshieldTroll Slayer OrangeTyphus CorrosionWraithboneZandri Dust

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