Mastering the Art of Yellow: Painting a Votann Army with Games Workshop's Contrast Paints
VOTANN LORE
The Votann are a fictional race found in the world of Warhammer Fantasy Battle. They are a technologically advanced and militaristic society, known for their mastery of steam power and engineering. They are led by a ruling council of powerful engineers and scientists, who govern from their capital city of Zarr.
The Votann are a proud and ambitious people, determined to prove their worth on the battlefield. They are skilled in the use of advanced weaponry and machinery, and are known for their powerful steam tanks and armored war walkers. They are also well-versed in the use of gunpowder and explosives, which they employ to devastating effect on the battlefield.
The Votann have a deep reverence for their ancestors, and believe that they are the inheritors of an ancient and powerful civilization. They believe that they are the rightful rulers of the world, and that it is their destiny to bring order and progress to all the other races.
The Votann are constantly seeking new technologies and methods to improve their military might, often at the expense of their enemies. They are also known for their use of slave labor, which they use to build and maintain their machines of war.
Despite their ruthless reputation, the Votann are not without their own struggles. They are constantly at war with their neighboring tribes, and their society is plagued by internal conflicts and power struggles. They also have a deep-seated fear of death, which they try to overcome with their advanced technology and machinery.
Overall, the Votann are a complex and fascinating race, whose lore is filled with conflict, ambition, and a deep sense of history and destiny. They are a powerful force on the battlefield, feared and respected by their enemies and allies alike.
PAINTING THEORY & PRACTICE
In addition to the lore of the Votann, I would also like to present a commission I was given to paint an army of Votann using the yellow color scheme. I have created a tutorial on the Painting Academy on how to paint the yellow color scheme.
When it comes to painting miniatures, yellow is a challenging color to work with. It can be difficult to achieve a consistent and vibrant finish, as yellow paint tends to be translucent and can easily be overpowered by other colors. However, with the right techniques and materials, it is possible to achieve beautiful and striking results.
One of the key things to keep in mind when painting yellow is to use multiple layers. Because yellow paint is translucent, it is important to build up the color gradually in order to achieve a consistent and vibrant finish. Another important factor to consider is the undercoat color. A white undercoat will make the yellow appear brighter, while a darker undercoat will make the yellow appear more muted.
Overall, painting an army of Votann in yellow can be a challenging but rewarding task. With the right techniques, materials and tutorials, you can achieve beautiful and striking results that will make your army stand out on the battlefield.
In my tutorial, I will be using the Contrast range of paints from Games Workshop. These paints are specifically formulated to make layering and blending easy, which is especially useful for achieving a smooth and consistent finish when painting yellow. I will also be sharing some mini video tutorials on my Instagram reels and YouTube channel, showing how to use these paints to achieve the desired result.