Lightning Blue is a vivid electric blue at maximum saturation. It is the colour of lightning, energy and sci-fi light – on a figure it reads as a source rather than a surface. On cloth it is too assertive; on effects it is exactly what you want.
| Range | Smart Colors |
| Colour family | Blue |
| Type | water-based acrylic paint |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | 20 ml jar with one-handed lid and steel agitator ball |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0093 |
| EAN | 8432074900931 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Build shadows with Abyss Blue and Enchanted Blue, transitions and highlights with Sky Blue and Rainfall Blue.
How do I paint convincing lightning?
A thin white line in the centre, Lightning Blue around it and a very thin glaze of the same blue furthest out. Lightning has to be brightest at the core – if it is blue throughout it looks like wire.
Does it cover black?
Badly. Always base saturated glowing blues with white or light grey – the difference in brightness is dramatic.
How do I thin this paint?
With water or an Ionic thinner. The formula is self-hydrating, so it stays workable on the palette far longer than ordinary acrylics – a drop is enough for brush work, and roughly 1 : 1 for airbrush.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, it dries matt with no shiny patches. If the figure is going on the gaming table, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the Ionic Smart Colors category.