The Army Painter: Acrylic - Obsidian Skin

Obsidian Skin is a deep, glossy black‑violet flesh tone with a volcanic, glass‑like intensity — the kind of color that feels ancient, dangerous, and forged in the heart of the earth. It’s darker and more dramatic than Jasper Skin, more magically charged and crystalline than Tourmaline Skin, and sits perfectly in that “living statue carved from midnight obsidian” zone.

Why Painters Reach for It

• Smooth Fanatic coverage ideal for shadow‑flesh, stone constructs, demons, void‑touched beings, and high‑contrast magical accents

• Volcanic black‑violet tone perfect for arcane guardians, cursed idols, elemental warriors, and dark celestial entities

• Excellent shadow base beneath purples, reds, gemstone highlights, or prismatic magical effects

• Matte finish that keeps the color readable while still feeling glass‑hard, ancient, and powerfully volcanic

Painter’s Vibe

Obsidian Skin brings that “the earth cracked open, and something powerful stepped out” energy — perfect for void avatars, volcanic constructs, arcane statues, and any miniature that thrives in deep, dramatic, gemstone‑forged flesh tones.