Customer briefing

Among hides, fangs, and war relics

Their goal was to expand the army while adhering strictly to the same aesthetic style, so that the new units would look as though they had been part of the collection from the very beginning.
The request was very specific: maintain the classic Space Wolves scheme, add our usual grimdark treatment, and preserve the prominent presence of Greytide components on virtually all the miniatures.
The conversions were to remain the focal point, but without overshadowing the overall look. He also insisted that snow cover both the bases and the upper elements of the miniatures to reinforce the arctic setting.

General picture of the project Ornate

Wolves, Ice, and Steel: A Story of War and Painting

We decided to start by airbrushing the base color onto all the miniatures at once. In addition to speeding up the process, this method ensures that they all share exactly the same armor shade.
We then divided the units among different painters, who worked on each squad while we conducted periodic checks to maintain consistency across all of them.
The biggest challenge came from the enormous number of parts on the Greytide miniatures. Painting each skin, pendant, shoulder pad, and accessory correctly requires dedicating many additional hours to details that greatly enhance the final result.