efore we start, here's a few words about my background. I've been a wargamer for over 30 years and a commission painter for over five years. I am passionate about the hobby and keen to learn new tricks, as well as pass on my experience and knowledge. What I have to say here holds true for most contrast paints on the market, though the ones used in this article come primarily from the Citadel Contrast range. Any of their equivalents from other manufacturers could easily be used: Scale75 Instant Color, Army Painter Speedpaints, or Vallejo Xpress Color. Instant Color tends to be the thinnest of the
