#Washes

Using washes and shades for quick shading in recesses.

7 posts

Vlogs

Apr 15, 2026 / #painting

Highlighting red

NMM Blue Steel Scales and an Existential Crisis

Vlogs

Apr 14, 2026 / #painting

NMM Blue Steel Scales and an Existential Crisis

Painting non-metallic blue steel scales with Scale Color Artist paints while having a late-night breakdown about the hobby, commissions, and what I'm even doing.

Vlogs

Apr 13, 2026 / #washes

Using Speed Paints as a Wash

The better red wash solution—mixing Slaughter Red speed paint with Army Painter Quick Shade medium gives deeper detail pickout without killing vibrance.

Vlogs

Apr 11, 2026 / #washes

How to Wash Bright Red

Don't wash red with black. Using Army Painter mid brown quick shade to bring out details on bright red Dusk armor without killing the vibrance.

Tutorials

Mar 6, 2026 / #painting

How to Paint Talons & Toesies

Painting talons, claws, and toes on our custom daemon sculpt with scratchy brush techniques, plus tying the brass helmet back into the skin tones.

Tutorials

Feb 24, 2026 / #painting

How to Paint Brass / Gold

Painting a brass helmet on our monolith bearer daemon using true metallic metals—base coat, wash, drybrush, and scratch techniques for a realistic forged metal look.

Vlogs

Jan 2, 2026 / #warmachine

Almost Done with the First Mini of 2026

Day 112 hobby vlog finishing up a Crucible Guard Toro with custom washes, edge highlighting techniques, and lessons learned about not letting perfect be the enemy of good.