Customer briefing

A clash of galaxies and purple neon lights

The client came to the studio with an idea that’s quite unusual in Warhammer 40k: to reinterpret a clash between the Necrons and the Aeldari using the anime Solo Leveling as an aesthetic reference.
The instructions were very specific regarding the use of purple lighting, OSL effects, and intense contrasts against dark armor. For the Necrons, the client wanted a technological yet menacing look, dominated by blacks and magenta neon.
We were also asked to reinforce the narrative between miniatures through small conversions and scenic details. Elements such as defeated enemies or more aggressive poses helped greatly in conveying the sense of conflict.

General picture of the project Game and Ornate level

Painting an army inspired by Solo Leveling

The first phase of the project focused heavily on establishing the overall atmosphere. We airbrushed nearly all the miniatures to quickly establish the main highlights and a common color base.
Once the bases were built, we began the more detailed work using brushes and oil paints. With the Necrons, we really emphasized the dark contrasts and purple lighting effects. The OSL was probably the most important part of the process.
On a creative level, it was especially fun to develop the narrative between the miniatures. Imotekh’s modified pose helped a lot in reinforcing the idea of constant conflict. As we usually do in our projects, we shared progress images throughout the process.