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Painting the Barrow Guard-Step by Step Guide

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A very good friend has been dreaming of painting his Grave Guard for over fifteen years. Fifteen years. Think about that. So here’s a little help-a guide to break through that wall between vision and execution. If you're reading this, I hope you find it helpful. When you begin, try to remove all pressure from the process. This guide is for him-and maybe for you too, if you've ever stood at the threshold of a long-awaited project, unsure how to begin. These Barrow Guard miniatures (from the newer Age of Sigmar range) carry the old soul of Warhammer's Grave Guard, but with more flow and energy. As someone who usually sides with old-school sculpts, I say this without hesitation: the new models are better. So if you’ve been waiting to bring your Vampire Counts army to life, or you’re simply looking for a triadic colour scheme to paint a standout undead unit, this tutorial will guide you through every step-from the first basecoat to the final tuft of moss. Paint Recipe ...

TUTORIAL: How to paint yellow in 8 Easy Steps

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Greetings! Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a quick tutorial on how to paint yellow.  Now, before we dive into in, let me throw in a quick disclaimer – there are numerous ways to achieve a yellow hue, and what I'm about to reveal is just one of the many chromatic variations out there. But hey, if you're a fan of the yellow on my Warhammer Night Goblin Banner, then buckle up because here comes the methodology!   MATERIALS    Let's start by gathering our artistic arsenal:   - Citadel Chaos Black primer - Liquitex Titanium White acrylic ink - Vallejo Bright Orange 70.851 - Vallejo Deep Yellow 70.915 - Vallejo Ice Yellow 70.858 - Vallejo Gold Brown 70.877 - Citadel Gore-Grunta Contrast - Golden Artist Colours Titanium White   For the application process, you'll need some additional materials (check out my essential materials blog post for more info if you need to), assuming you've already got them handy.   8 EASY STEPS TO PAINTING YELLOW   Step 1...