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Title: Contrast Paint not contrasting?
Post by: Sunjester on 31 December 2023, 04:25:44 PM

I use Contrast Paints a lot now (and Speedpaints to a lesser extent) and have been really pleased with the results. But I picked up a couple of colours recently that do not give the same shading effect I've experienced with the other.
The colours in question are Nighthaunt Gloom and Magmadroth Flame.
Any thoughts, oh wise ones?

Title: Re: Contrast Paint not contrasting?
Post by: fred on 31 December 2023, 05:10:02 PM

I’ve not used those two - but from what I have read some of the colours are just less ‘contrasty’ in use - which is annoying, as most of them are great.

Title: Re: Contrast Paint not contrasting?
Post by: Codsticker on 31 December 2023, 08:05:57 PM

Quote from: fred on 31 December 2023, 05:10:02 PM

I’ve not used those two - but from what I have read some of the colours are just less ‘contrasty’ in use - which is annoying, as most of them are great.

That's my experience as well: some work perfectly, some less so. I quite often thin them anyways as they make great a great shading alternative to inks (of any brand).

Title: Re: Contrast Paint not contrasting?
Post by: Sunjester on 01 January 2024, 08:50:03 AM

I've got some contrast medium now, so I can have a go at thinning them down and seeing how that works.

Title: Re: Contrast Paint not contrasting?
Post by: anevilgiraffe on 15 January 2024, 10:57:22 AM

I've used Nighthaunt Gloom ok, not noticed an issue with it.

Title: Re: Contrast Paint not contrasting?
Post by: syrinx0 on 15 January 2024, 07:52:21 PM

I noticed Magmadroth Flame is essentially total coverage out of the pot. Not what I expected but still a useful vibrant color. I added a highlight instead of thinning. I will have to try that next time I use it.