A collection of informal tricks that I've reused for multiple projects. Im looking to standardize these tricks and write them down. Mostly focusing on Pro Acryl but I also use plenty of army painter. I wouldn't take any of this too seriously until I add some photos

Warm Zenithal

1. Prime Pro Acryl Taupe
2. Antizenithal Transparent Purple
3. Zenithal Transparent Yellow

This provides a warmer zenithal coloration for use with contrast paints, or inks

Metallic Zenithal

1. Basecoat with the middle of a triad
2. Anti Zenithal the dark of a triad
3. Zenithal the light of a triad
4. Liberally zenithal Metallic Medium

Super happy with the strategy, I've used a blue triad to excellent results

Patina bronze

1. Faded Ultramarine as a basecoat
2. Green Oxide layer
3. Drybrush Dark Bronze
4. Wash Green Oxide

Layered Contrast Flesh

1. Basecoat Dark Magenta :
2. Layer Advanced Flesh Tone
3. Apply a contrast using your primary skin, I like Crusader Skin
4. Mix a thin wash of Dark Magenta using 1 part paint, X parts Glaze & Wash Medium , and X parts water

I've been struggling to perfect this strategy. I know it can be super high value but it has been inconsistent so far.

Proacryl Contrast

I find that I get best results mixing 1 part pro acryl with at least X parts Speedpaint Medium , for relatively thin mixes like Dark Grey Blue or Y parts for relatively thick mixed like Ivory

Most versatile colors

There's a few pro-acryl paints I find myself reaching for most often. Here's a few:

Petroleum Brown Is a useful waxed leather, wet dirt, motor oil, varnished or wet wood, etc, etc.If it's supposed to look dirty and wet, I love this stuff. The whole Ben Komets a great combo pack, one of my first paint kit purchases and no regrets.

Advanced Flesh Tone and Heavy Warm White are both excellent skin tones, the satin effect makes skin look a bit healthier and fuller representing natural oils. Also part of the Ben Komets set.

Metallic Medium is so nice when mixed together with any paint or used as a varnish.

Soft Tone is my goto wash, but I've been trying to be more conservative with it, it's great at hiding mistakes and adding grit, but I find that I like more contrasts in my models.