AFK July Single Hue Challenge – Amed Baran, Lieutennant of the 2nd Company of the Star Cyclones

Long ago, as part of a casual painting competition at AFK, I created a chapter which gave me an excuse to paint the color orange: The Star Cyclones.

Sadly, I was not able to finish that challenge in time for submission, but I did finish eventually.  That mini has been on display at AFK.

Due to shipping shenanigans, AFK moved the Single Hue Challenge up to July.  I thought it would be a perfect chance to revive the Star Cyclones color scheme, but with an updated look.  Thanks to Cerberus Xt of Instagram, I painted an unused Space Marine Lieutenant in this updated scheme:

Baran is a Kurdish surname meaning Thunderstorm, so I thought it appropriate.

The Paint Scheme involves a base coat, panel lining using an ink or contrast wash, shading with a darker, more red color, and highlighting with a lighter, more yellow color.  Then, edge highlighs and dot highlights are applied, and you get an incredibly dynamic fade which is easy to do.

Next: Ork Beast Snaggas!