Contrast Hacks! Painting A Starborne Kroxigor for Warhammer Age of Sigmar | Seraphon Tutorial

Introduction

In this tutorial, we'll learn how to paint a Seraphon Kroxigor using a vibrant Starborne color scheme, utilizing Contrast paints and various techniques to achieve stunning results. Whether you're working on a centerpiece model or just want to enhance your painting skills, this step-by-step guide will help you achieve an impressive finish.

Step 1: Prepare the Model

• Assemble your Kroxigor model.
• Prime the model with a light gray primer, closely matching Citadel's Dawnstone. This provides a good base for the subsequent colors.
• Use an airbrush or spray can to apply white paint from the top and sides to create a zenithal highlight, blending from white on top to gray underneath.

Step 2: Base Coat with Contrast Paint

• Apply Apothecary White Contrast paint to the entire model.
  • Work on one section at a time.
  • Use a generous amount of paint to ensure it flows into the recesses.
  • Wipe excess paint from the brush to create highlights on raised areas.

Step 3: Blend Colors

• Mix three parts Apothecary White and one part Ultramarines Blue Contrast paint.
• Apply this blue mix to the model, avoiding the chest area:
  • Blend the two colors where they meet by rinsing your brush, drying it, and softly blending the edge.
• Repeat the blending process with pure Ultramarines Blue, extending further from the previous blue layer.

Step 4: Add Shading

• Use Black Lotus from Vallejo Xpress Color as a dark blue shade:
  • Apply it to the scales and blend the edges.
  • Focus on areas like folds behind knees and between fingers.
• Paint the spikes and claws with Black Templar, selectively choosing which parts to darken.

Step 5: Paint the Weapon

• Apply Shyish Purple to the weapon's base, ensuring a dark foundation for a glowing effect.
• Use Tuskgor Fur for the ropes and shade them with Targor Rageshade.

Step 6: Gold Detailing

• For the necklace, outline each piece with Black Templar for definition.
• Base coat gold areas with a mix of five parts Stormhost Silver and one part Retributor Armour.
• Shade gold with Aethermatic Blue, focusing on the recesses, and then with Magos Purple for added depth.

Step 7: Create the Glowing Effect

• Apply thinned white paint to the eyes, mouth, and scale cracks for a glowing effect.
• For the weapon, add white lines in the cracks and follow with a thin glaze of Magos Purple to enhance vibrancy.
• Repeat the process for Aethermatic Blue in the mouth and eye sockets, building up layers for the desired intensity.

Step 8: Final Highlights

• Highlight skin and scales using The Fang Gray:
  • Use a glaze consistency for soft highlights on smooth areas.
  • Use less diluted paint for edge highlights on blue scales.
• Finish with highlights on claws and dark scales using Stormvermin Fur, and add subtle lines with Bone White where necessary.

Step 9: Base and Finishing Touches

• Attach cork tile pieces to the base using super glue.
• Apply textured paste and sprinkle coarse gravel and fine sand before painting:
  • Base with thinned Rhinox Hide, dry brush with Mournfang Brown, and then Balor Brown.
  • Paint rocks with Dawnstone, wash with a mix of Agrax Earthshade and Nuln Oil, and dry brush with Bone White.
• Finish the base with static grass and clump foliage.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can create a beautifully painted Seraphon Kroxigor with a striking Starborne color scheme. Feel free to experiment with additional colors and techniques. Happy painting, and don't hesitate to share your results or ask questions as you progress!