Vampiric Flesh is a very pale flesh tone with a cold, slightly blue-grey undertone. It is bloodless skin – which is exactly why it works on vampires, ghosts and undead, where an ordinary flesh tone would look far too alive.
| Range | Standard |
| Colour family | Flesh |
| Type | water-based acrylic |
| Finish | matt |
| Packaging | dropper bottle |
| Manufacturer code | AK11057 |
| EAN | 8435568302907 |
| Manufacturer | AK Interactive |
| Country of origin | Spain |
Shade with Deep Violet or Pastel Violet; highlight with Luminous Flesh and white. Suggest veins and bruising with a very thin Purple glaze.
How do I paint a convincing vampire?
The shadows are the key – on pale skin use cold violet and blue glazes rather than browns. A warm shadow instantly makes the figure look alive again.
Vampiric Flesh or Luminous Flesh?
Vampiric Flesh is cold and bloodless; Luminous Flesh is pale but still warm. Luminous for the living, Vampiric for the dead.
How do I thin it?
With water or an AK thinner. A few drops are enough for brush work; airbrushing needs more – AK thinners and cleaners are made for that. With acrylics, two thin coats always beat one thick one.
Is the finish really matt?
Yes, the 3rd Generation range dries matt. To protect the figure or even out the sheen, seal it with a matt varnish at the end.
The full range is in the AK 3rd Generation category.