This video and step by step guide shows how to paint the face and horns on Sigvald the Magnificent from the Hedonites of Slaanesh by Games Workshop.

Video – Sigvald Face and Horns

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Paints and Materials

1. Games Workshop Paints:
   • Cadian Fleshtone
   • Kislev Flesh (optional)
   • Ushabti Bone (optional)
   • Daemonette Hide
   • Temple Guard Blue
   • Mephiston Red
   • Balor Brown
   • Morghast Bone
   • Screaming Skull
   • Rhinox Hide
2. Vallejo Paints:
   • Pale Grey Blue
   • Black
3. P3 Paints:
   • Morrow White

Brushes

• A fine detail brush, such as the Artist Opus 00, for intricate work such as eyes and smaller details.
• A slightly larger brush for broader skin areas.

Other Materials

• A wet palette to keep the paints hydrated and workable.
• Water for thinning paints, as the tutorial emphasizes a thin paint consistency.
• Matte varnish for finishing the face, reducing shine, and enhancing the shadows.
• Airbrush for the base coat application (Dark Sea Grey over black primer).

Painting Sigvald’s Face and Horns: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Preparation

• Basecoat: Start by airbrushing a coat of Dark Sea Grey over black primer. This is to accommodate the white hair on the model.
• Skin Base: Hand-paint the skin using a very watered-down Cadian Fleshtone. This base allows the grey to show through, creating a natural shadow effect.

2. Eyes

• Start with the eyes using Pearl Grey Blue for the whites.
• Add a large black dot for the iris and pupil, using Black paint.
• Later, adjust the eyes with Light Blue for the iris.
• Refine the pupil with a tiny black dot in the centre.

3. Skin

• Apply multiple layers of Cadian Fleshtone to build opacity gradually.
• Mix Cadian Fleshtone with P3 Morrow White to create various stages of highlights.
• Use Daemonette Hide for shadowed areas, especially under cheekbones and on one side of the face. Be careful not to make the shadow too dark.
• Maintain smooth transitions and a soft painting style to accentuate Sigvald’s exaggerated features.

4. Horns

• Begin with Rhinox Hide as a base for the horns.
• Progress through a series of browns and bone colours, such as Balor Brown, Morghast Bone, Ushabti Bone, and Screaming Skull.
• Apply the paint in a rough, textured manner, focusing on the texture and curvature of the horns.
• Lighten the horns towards the base (near the head) and darken towards the tips.
• Create a reflective shine on the horns to match the light direction of the rest of the model.

5. Final Touches

• Add lip colour by mixing Mephiston Red with flesh tones.
• Apply a matte varnish to the face to reduce shine and enhance the painted shadows.
• Continually refine details, ensuring the consistency of paint is thin and controlled.

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