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16px !important;\n      line-height: 1.65 !important;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ap-jb-the-darkness\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ap-preorder\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePreorder Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is expected to be released\n      on September 19, 2026.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ap-label\"\u003eJohn Blanche Masterclass Acrylic Paint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eTHE ARMY PAINTER: John Blanche Masterclass – The Darkness (18mL)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"ap-intro\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eThe Darkness\u003c\/strong\u003e is a deep green-blue acrylic miniature\n      paint developed by The Army Painter in collaboration with John Blanche.\n      Its shadowed color is designed for grimdark miniatures, atmospheric\n      underpainting, deep layers, textured surfaces, and strong tonal\n      contrast.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ap-stack\"\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"ap-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Official The Army Painter product code \u003cstrong\u003eWP4000P\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Developed in collaboration with and endorsed by\n          \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Blanche\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Deep green-blue color suited to dark and atmospheric palettes.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          High-quality acrylic paint for models and miniatures.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Dense pigmentation supports strong coverage and controlled layering.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Premium resin base with stabilizers for smooth application.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Can be thinned extensively while retaining even pigment dispersion.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Part of the Deep Green-Blues Flexible Triad PLUS+ color family.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Supplied in an \u003cstrong\u003e18mL dropper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"ap-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003ctable class=\"ap-specs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eThe Army Painter\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eJohn Blanche Masterclass\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePaint Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWarpaints Fanatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eThe Darkness\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDeep green-blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePaint Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eAcrylic miniature paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eContainer\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDropper bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e18mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWP4000P\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eModels and miniatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFormula Base\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003ePremium resin base with stabilizers\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlexible Triad Family\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDeep Green-Blues PLUS+\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCreated for Grimdark Miniature Painting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The John Blanche Masterclass range was created for expressive,\n      weathered, gothic, and story-driven miniature painting. The Darkness\n      provides a shadow-heavy green-blue tone that works naturally in\n      restrained and atmospheric color schemes.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Use it for deep base layers, cold shadows, worn armor, dark cloth,\n      creature skin, terrain, and other areas that need depth without relying\n      on a neutral black.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDeep Green-Blues Flexible Triad PLUS+\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The Darkness is the John Blanche Masterclass color assigned to The Army\n      Painter’s Deep Green-Blues Flexible Triad PLUS+ family.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      It can be combined with related green-blue tones to create smooth\n      progressions from deep shadow through midtones and brighter highlights,\n      while keeping a consistent underlying hue.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003ePigment-Dense Acrylic Formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The Warpaints Fanatic formula uses dense pigmentation in a premium resin\n      base. This provides controlled coverage while allowing the paint to be\n      used in thin layers.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Proprietary stabilizers help maintain pigment dispersion when the paint\n      is diluted for glazing, layering, transitions, and other controlled\n      miniature-painting techniques.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eShake the bottle thoroughly for approximately 30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDispense a small amount onto a palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCheck that the paint is evenly mixed before applying it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAdd water or a suitable acrylic medium gradually when thinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eApply controlled layers and allow each layer to dry as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRepeat the shaking process if the pigment begins to separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ap-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eColor Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screen settings, lighting, primer color,\n      and surrounding colors can affect how the finished paint appears.\n      Refer to the physical bottle or painted sample when an exact match is\n      required.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ap-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eApplication Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shake the bottle thoroughly before\n      use. Add thinner or medium in small amounts to maintain control over the\n      paint consistency.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ap-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSafety Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow all instructions and precautions\n      printed on the product label. This paint is not suitable for children\n      under 14 years of age.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGrimdark and Blanchitsu-inspired miniature painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDark green-blue base layers and shadows\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWeathered armor, cloth, skin, and terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGlazing and controlled color transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTabletop miniatures and display figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFantasy, science-fiction, and gothic painting projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBeginners and experienced miniature painters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section ap-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat type of paint is The Darkness?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          The Darkness is a Warpaints Fanatic acrylic paint made for models\n          and miniatures.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat color family does The Darkness belong to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          It belongs to The Army Painter’s Deep Green-Blues Flexible Triad\n          PLUS+ family.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow much paint is included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          The bottle contains 18mL of acrylic miniature paint.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan The Darkness be thinned?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. The Warpaints Fanatic formula can be thinned considerably while\n          retaining pigment dispersion. Add water or acrylic medium gradually.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eShould the bottle be shaken before use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. Shake the bottle thoroughly for approximately 30 seconds and\n          check the paint consistency before painting.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs The Darkness a Speedpaint or wash?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          No. It is a Warpaints Fanatic acrylic miniature paint rather than a\n          Speedpaint or dedicated wash.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable for beginners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ap-faq-answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          Yes. The formula is intended to be accessible to beginners while\n          still supporting layering, glazing, and advanced miniature-painting\n          techniques.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"ap-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eExplore More Miniature Paints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Browse more products from\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/army-painter\"\u003eThe Army Painter\u003c\/a\u003e,\n      explore additional\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/the-army-painter-warpaints-fanatics\"\u003eWarpaints Fanatic colors\u003c\/a\u003e,\n      or find more supplies in the\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/figure-painting\"\u003eFigure and Miniature Painting collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"THE ARMY PAINTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47502136082594,"sku":"WP4000P","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6159\/9138\/files\/WP4000P-1.webp?v=1786083314","url":"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/the-army-painter-john-blanche-the-darkness-18ml","provider":"SprayGunner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}