Mang JePS

For my penultimate submission to the GWCC 2026 competition, I wanted to create a miniature that felt like it had stepped straight out of a cosmic fantasy, an arcane warrior surrounded by the colours and energy of a twilight sky.

The foundation of the piece is built around Gaahleri Kaleido paints, using their colour-shifting properties to give the armour a sense of depth and movement. Twilight Purple and Space Blue form the primary palette, shifting beautifully depending on the angle of the light and giving the armour that otherworldly, star-filled appearance. I used Black and White to reinforce the deepest shadows and brightest points, while also helping the metallic and iridescent colours stand out.

For the metallic accents, I chose Champagne Gold and Scorch Gold. The warmer gold tones contrast against the cooler purples and blues, particularly around the armour trim, weapon, and focal details. This contrast was intentional as I wanted the gold to feel like concentrated magical energy breaking through the darkness of the armour.

The staff was treated as an extension of the character rather than simply an accessory. Its long silhouette helps frame the miniature, while the crystalline, cosmic colours tie it back into the armour. The turquoise energy element provides another small temperature shift and gives the eye a strong focal point.

The overall goal was to capture the feeling of magic at twilight with deep space colours, fading light, and warm celestial metal coming together on a single figure.

Paints used are from Gaahleri Kaleido Paints:

• Twilight Purple
• Space Blue
• Black
• White
• Champagne Gold
• Scorch Gold