Customer briefing

The Sacred Lightning: Kaldor Draigo’s Army at the Threshold of Chaos

This project started when an enthusiastic Grey Knights collector contacted us. After seeing our artwork on social media, he decided to trust Art-W Studio to bring his vision to life. His idea was clear: a Grey Knights army immortalized in a much darker and dramatic scheme than the classic one, but without losing the essence of the brotherhood.
The client asked us to work with a dark metallic scheme, giving prominence to the light effects, especially in the psychic elements of the miniatures. He wanted to see those flashes of electric blue illuminating the figures, highlighting the energy-charged atmosphere. In addition, he asked us to make the golden details warm, to generate an interesting contrast with the rest of the scheme. As for the bases, he asked us to make them a reflection of an imperial palace in ruins, which implied a white marble work with a realistic texture.
This project was a creative challenge, and we were delighted to see how his idea was transformed into a unique piece that not only met his expectations, but also added a personal and spectacular touch to the army.

General picture of the project Ornate & Premium level

Under the Sign of Lightning: The Creation of Psychic Warriors

The creative and technical process behind this Grey Knigths Army was exciting from the very beginning. We started with the assembly of the miniatures, a delicate and painstaking job that included the addition of magnets for the Dread Knight’s weapons, ensuring greater versatility. As we progressed, we shared progress photos with the client so he could see how his army was taking shape.
Once the progress was approved, we turned our attention to painting, starting with a black primer that provided the perfect base for the dark metallic tones the client had requested. Next, we worked with the airbrush to give the metallic base, then highlighted details such as the golden armor, red capes and weapon grips. Each miniature received an individual treatment, with special attention to OSL’s work on the psychic effects, strategically lighting the figures.
The bases were a challenge, but a fundamental aspect of the project. We used wipes to create the white marble effect and, for the premium bases, we built steps that added volume and realism. Throughout the process, the client was able to follow every step thanks to the daily photos we sent him, making sure everything aligned with his vision. The end result was a truly unique Grey Knigths Army.