THE ARMY PAINTER: John Blanche Masterclass – The Darkness (18mL)
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THE ARMY PAINTER: John Blanche Masterclass – The Darkness (18mL)
The Darkness is a deep green-blue acrylic miniature paint developed by The Army Painter in collaboration with John Blanche. Its shadowed color is designed for grimdark miniatures, atmospheric underpainting, deep layers, textured surfaces, and strong tonal contrast.
Key Features
- Official The Army Painter product code WP4000P.
- Developed in collaboration with and endorsed by John Blanche.
- Deep green-blue color suited to dark and atmospheric palettes.
- High-quality acrylic paint for models and miniatures.
- Dense pigmentation supports strong coverage and controlled layering.
- Premium resin base with stabilizers for smooth application.
- Can be thinned extensively while retaining even pigment dispersion.
- Part of the Deep Green-Blues Flexible Triad PLUS+ color family.
- Supplied in an 18mL dropper bottle.
Product Specifications
| Brand | The Army Painter |
|---|---|
| Collection | John Blanche Masterclass |
| Paint Range | Warpaints Fanatic |
| Color Name | The Darkness |
| Color Family | Deep green-blue |
| Paint Type | Acrylic miniature paint |
| Container | Dropper bottle |
| Volume | 18mL |
| Product Code | WP4000P |
| Primary Use | Models and miniatures |
| Formula Base | Premium resin base with stabilizers |
| Flexible Triad Family | Deep Green-Blues PLUS+ |
Created for Grimdark Miniature Painting
The John Blanche Masterclass range was created for expressive, weathered, gothic, and story-driven miniature painting. The Darkness provides a shadow-heavy green-blue tone that works naturally in restrained and atmospheric color schemes.
Use it for deep base layers, cold shadows, worn armor, dark cloth, creature skin, terrain, and other areas that need depth without relying on a neutral black.
Deep Green-Blues Flexible Triad PLUS+
The Darkness is the John Blanche Masterclass color assigned to The Army Painter’s Deep Green-Blues Flexible Triad PLUS+ family.
It can be combined with related green-blue tones to create smooth progressions from deep shadow through midtones and brighter highlights, while keeping a consistent underlying hue.
Pigment-Dense Acrylic Formula
The Warpaints Fanatic formula uses dense pigmentation in a premium resin base. This provides controlled coverage while allowing the paint to be used in thin layers.
Proprietary stabilizers help maintain pigment dispersion when the paint is diluted for glazing, layering, transitions, and other controlled miniature-painting techniques.
How to Use
- Shake the bottle thoroughly for approximately 30 seconds.
- Dispense a small amount onto a palette.
- Check that the paint is evenly mixed before applying it.
- Add water or a suitable acrylic medium gradually when thinning.
- Apply controlled layers and allow each layer to dry as needed.
- Repeat the shaking process if the pigment begins to separate.
Color Notice: Screen settings, lighting, primer color, and surrounding colors can affect how the finished paint appears. Refer to the physical bottle or painted sample when an exact match is required.
Application Notice: Shake the bottle thoroughly before use. Add thinner or medium in small amounts to maintain control over the paint consistency.
Safety Notice: Follow all instructions and precautions printed on the product label. This paint is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
Recommended For
- Grimdark and Blanchitsu-inspired miniature painting
- Dark green-blue base layers and shadows
- Weathered armor, cloth, skin, and terrain
- Glazing and controlled color transitions
- Tabletop miniatures and display figures
- Fantasy, science-fiction, and gothic painting projects
- Beginners and experienced miniature painters
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of paint is The Darkness?
The Darkness is a Warpaints Fanatic acrylic paint made for models and miniatures.
What color family does The Darkness belong to?
It belongs to The Army Painter’s Deep Green-Blues Flexible Triad PLUS+ family.
How much paint is included?
The bottle contains 18mL of acrylic miniature paint.
Can The Darkness be thinned?
Yes. The Warpaints Fanatic formula can be thinned considerably while retaining pigment dispersion. Add water or acrylic medium gradually.
Should the bottle be shaken before use?
Yes. Shake the bottle thoroughly for approximately 30 seconds and check the paint consistency before painting.
Is The Darkness a Speedpaint or wash?
No. It is a Warpaints Fanatic acrylic miniature paint rather than a Speedpaint or dedicated wash.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. The formula is intended to be accessible to beginners while still supporting layering, glazing, and advanced miniature-painting techniques.
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