Customer briefing

Space Marauders: How We Created a Drukhari Army

This project started when the client, a passionate Warhammer collector, discovered us through social media. Seeing our previous work on armies from other grim worlds, he decided that Art-W Studio was the ideal team to bring his vast Drukhari collection to life.

From the beginning, the client had a clear vision: he wanted an army that reflected the brutal and pragmatic nature of the Drukhari, where the armor would be more functional than ornamental. He asked us for a color scheme focused on a dark, almost rusty silver for the armor, leaving aside any unnecessary decoration. In addition, he requested that the skins be a pale, almost ghostly tone, in keeping with the vampiric aesthetic of this race.

The client also had a special request: he wanted the Incubi and the Venom transport to have a different color scheme than the rest of the army. He gave us creative freedom, asking us for something that would make them stand out without losing coherence with the dark theme of the army. Thus, was born the idea of using ochre tones that evoke ancient bones and aged wood, bringing a unique contrast within his Drukhari force.

General picture of the project Game & Ornate level

Darkness and Devastation: An Army in Silver and Ochre

From the beginning of the project, we made sure that the client was aware of every step of the process. We started with a thorough review of all the miniatures, correcting any imperfections and preparing the bases for painting miniatures. After this, we made a sample miniature that was key to define the final scheme.

With the client’s approval, the team split up to tackle the different parts of the army. The infantry, with its complexity in detail, was handled by two painters, while the vehicles, although numerous, were painted Silver Drukhari Army quickly and accurately. We focused on achieving that worn and weathered metal effect that is so characteristic of the Drukhari.

Each day we sent photos to the customer, showing the progress and receiving feedback in real time. This process of constant communication allowed the project to flow smoothly and details to be adjusted according to the client’s preferences. The end result was a cohesive army, with an impressive finish and true to the original vision, where each unit, from the Kabalite Warriors to the Incubi, reflects the brutality and history of countless battles.