THE GREAT WALL– Phoenix & Dragon Contrast Painting | Board Game Miniatures #lotusthalia #boardgame

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In this miniature painting video, I continue my The Great Wall: Ancient Figures series by painting two colorful mythological miniatures: a phoenix-inspired creature and an ancient dragon guardian. For the phoenix, I build a bright, fiery palette using Iyanden Yellow, Moon Yellow, Magmadroth Flame, and Baal Red. Layered colors and dry brushing help define the individual feathers, while Caribbean Ocean and Escarpone Green create the eye-pattern details on the tail. Balthasar Gold adds a metallic finish to the jewelry and decorative elements. The second miniature is an ancient dragon guardian resting on a wooden structure. I use Snakebite Leather for the main body, Skeleton Horde for the lighter inner areas, and Reikland Fleshshade to define the scales and natural texture. A small amount of Green Camo is added at the end to give the aged skin a subtle green tone. Both bases are completed with Mud & Grass Weathering Effect to create a natural, timeworn battlefield appearance. Throughout the video, I share my complete contrast painting process, color choices, washes, dry-brushing steps, metallic details, and base decoration. This is a beginner-friendly approach for painters who want strong colors and visible depth without using complicated blending techniques. All miniatures and painting materials shown in this video are personally owned by me. The complete painting process, filming, Turkish narration, English subtitles, editing, and final showcase were created by me for this channel. If you enjoy The Great Wall board game, board game miniature painting, contrast paints, fantasy creatures, and detailed painting processes, I’d love for you to take a look! PAINTS & MATERIALS USED Phoenix Miniature • Iyanden Yellow – Initial feather color • Moon Yellow – Bright yellow highlights • Magmadroth Flame – Wings and feathers • Balthasar Gold – Jewelry and metallic details • Caribbean Ocean – Eye patterns on the tail • Escarpone Green – Green areas around the tail patterns • Baal Red – Wing and feather tips • Dark Wood – Torch handle and wooden details • Reikland Fleshshade – Feather shading • Mud & Grass Weathering Effect – Base texture Dragon Guardian Miniature • Snakebite Leather – Dragon body • Dark Wood – Wooden structure • Skeleton Horde – Lighter inner skin areas • Reikland Fleshshade – Full-body wash • Moon Yellow – Dry brush on the head and lower feathers • Green Camo – Subtle green skin tones • Mud & Grass Weathering Effect – Base texture CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction 00:37 – Painting the Phoenix 05:10 – Gold Details & Tail Patterns 09:52 – Wooden Details & Feather Shading 14:15 – Phoenix Base & Final Highlights 16:44 – Painting the Dragon Guardian 19:06 – Wooden Structure & Lighter Skin 21:54 – Washes & Base Weathering 23:42 – Final Highlights & Green Skin Tones 25:33 – Final Miniature Showcase Edited with Movavi Video Editor. Music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound. No sponsorships or paid promotions unless explicitly stated. #TheGreatWall #MiniaturePainting #BoardGameMiniatures ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Welcome to Lotus Thalia — your source for Warhammer painting, miniature painting tutorials, board game miniatures, and 3D-printed terrain builds. On this channel, I unbox and paint Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar miniatures, create custom bases and terrain with my Bambu Lab 3D printer using PLA, and share the full painting process from primer to final showcase. I also paint board game miniatures and introduce the games and stories they come from. Videos include: ✨ Miniature painting tutorials — contrast paints, washes, dry brushing, and Speedpaint techniques ✨ Warhammer unboxing and painting guides — Space Marines, Age of Sigmar, and more ✨ 3D-printed terrain and base building — custom PLA diorama bases ✨ Board game miniature painting — painted miniatures, game overviews, and stories ✨ Dark fantasy and story-driven miniature showcases All miniatures, paints, and hobby materials shown are personally owned by me. The miniatures are painted by me, and the custom 3D-printed bases and terrain are created or printed by me. Filming, editing, and final presentation are also entirely my own work. Edited with Movavi Video Editor. Music and sound effects are sourced from Epidemic Sound or the YouTube Audio Library, depending on the video. This video contains no sponsorships or paid promotions unless explicitly stated. 📷 Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotus.thalia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tugba.grl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lotusthalia1 #lotusthalia #miniaturepainting #warhammerpainting #paintingminiatures #3dprintedterrain #warhammer40k #ageofsigmar #boardgamepainting #warhammerunboxing #dioramatutorial