So last night I did another speed painting experiment with Citadel Contrasts, which I do every so often to see the potential of certain colors, etc.
I've been spreading this technique around various forums because I really think it can transform a gamer's painting world, when they feel they lack the "skill" to have great models on the tabletop.
The concept of using a single Citadel Contrast color on a model and then using a single dry brush of layer paint has extraordinary powers on models covered in fur like this giant gorilla!
He got a spray primer coat of Vallejo tan. Then it was taking a giant brush and applying a generous coat of Contrast Aggaros Dunes over the entire thing. Then it was just one massive dry brush of Vallejo white over the entire thing. The tongue and roof of the mouth got a white base coat followed by a coat of Contrast Volupus Pink, then a final lighter dry brush of white.
And that's it, literally! A grey stone colored base painted with craft paint and some simple snow paste and bam, ready to go.
Guys – this model took me 15 minutes to paint. 15 minutes. Add another 15 minutes to do the base and snow effects.
If gamers can do this with 30 minutes you can do whole armies, terrain, you can do anything.
This model has THREE colors. That's it.
I feel like I've really found a sweet spot in my painting where I now recognize which Contrast colors are best for which particular situation and application. The browns are phenomenal for creatures like wolves, gorillas, eagles, etc.
I've gotten down a technique where it's speed that doesn't sacrifice quality.
Which really blows up the entire concept of "advanced" or "expert" painting? What the heck is "expert" painting any way? So I have to spend six hours painting this gorilla with wet blends and tiny brushes for it to qualify as having a display quality paint job?
If I can achieve this with one wash and one dry brush, is that "cheating?" Is it a "noob" technique? Am I taking "shortcuts?"
The whole thing gets blown up when you can figure out ways to paint faster and paint smarter. That doesn't mean that advanced painting techniques don't have value, of course they do! But so does smart painting.
has a tip to help with your paint storage (and recognition).
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