John Blancheis a master of his craft.

He inspired an entire movement of painting style through his Blanchitsu column in White Dwarf.

Warhammer is a grimdark setting.

warhammer 40k inquisitor greyfax in front of a fight in avowed

But that doesnt have to be the case.

This proved a challenge.

Im a man who paints with sponges and washes, I practically drink Streaking Grime.

A split image of a player casting an elemental spell against a ship in a storm in DND.

So I needed to learn how to paint from scratch.

I started the paintjob with a bold primer, Colour Forges Rogue Pink.

The Rogue Hobbies collaborative spray did a great job, providing ample coverage and a vibrant tone.

Edge of Eternities art alongside Emrakul.

Then I basecoated the areas that wouldnt be pink.

I opted to also apply this to the weapons in parts, to match the Codex.

Then I added some blue on various wires as a spot colour to break things up.

Warhammer 40K Emperor’s Children Lord Exultant in front of an extravagant purple artwork of Slaanesh daemons

Were goingbrightwith these miniatures.

My Noise Marines are bright, colourful, and unwashed.

Soon, nearly the entire legion has fallen to Slaanesh.

A squad of Emperor’s Children Noise Marines led by a Lord Exultant for Warhammer 40K

A grimdark feel would not sit right with the champions of Slaanesh.

No messy washes or cheating drybrushes.

Just bright colours and clean highlights.

Warhammer 40K Emperor’s Children two Noise Marines aiming their weapons

Who knows, maybe Ill clean my brushes off for a perfectionist approach to Fulgrim whenever he releases.

Can the worlds of Warhammer and Avowed meet?

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