Zenithal priming, brush and contrast paints

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**godardc**

Hi guys,
So I want to try something new for my next army. So I decided I'll try some zenithal priming. However, is it manageable with brush ? And is it better to use contrast paint on it or just regular paint ?
FYI, it's gonna be an Emperor's Children traitor army, so shades of purple mainly
Thanks !

**Peterhausenn**

I have seen people simply drybrush white or a light grey over the primed model to get a zenithal highlight.

https://youtu.be/ROgh5HRNGgw?t=518

**Irdiumstern**

Makeup brushes are great for this kind of drybrushing.

**Gallahad**

Contrast paints because they are more transparent than regular paints.

**Vermis**

I've been thinking of this kind of thing myself, lately. Go to youtube and type in 'slapchop painting'.

E.g.

**Flinty**

I’ve tried a bit of slapchopping, and it certainly is quick and gives interesting results, but it might not be what you are going for.

Slap-mech

Slap-lizards

**Warp Entity**

Peterhausenn wrote:
I have seen people simply drybrush white or a light grey over the primed model to get a zenithal highlight.

https://youtu.be/ROgh5HRNGgw?t=518

Drybrush!