The Army Painter Blood Thorn (John Blanche) WP4117P

John Blanche Masterclass Series Paint

Blood Thorn is part of The Army Painter’s John Blanche Masterclass Series, a collection of colours developed in collaboration with legendary fantasy artist John Blanche. Designed to complement the Warpaints Fanatic range, this rich crimson-red shade brings dramatic warmth and strong contrast to miniature painting projects. The colour forms part of the warm palette introduced in the later Masterclass releases, helping painters create vivid yet atmospheric finishes. [oai_citation:0‡The Army Painter](https://thearmypainter.com/en-de/blogs/explore/john-blanche-masterclass-volumes-3-and-4-preorder?srsltid=AfmBOopsw2QZiP1aJHHU9-Fw3LyoljkiUwrRV8vaompByYQZKM3EXUnX&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Created to work within the Flexible Triad System, Blood Thorn offers a deep red tone that can be used as a base colour, shadow layer or transition shade. Its rich pigmentation makes it particularly useful for robes, banners, leather, creature skin, heraldry and dramatic focal points. The colour sits comfortably between darker burgundy shades and brighter orange-red highlights, making it highly adaptable across a variety of painting styles.

The John Blanche Masterclass Series encourages painters to focus on mood, storytelling and visual texture rather than relying solely on bright colours. Blood Thorn supports this approach by providing a saturated yet characterful red that works exceptionally well on fantasy miniatures, science fiction models, historical figures and display pieces. Reviewers of the Masterclass range have noted that Blood Thorn performs particularly well when blended with Emberveil, Sunpetal and Hearthborn to create smooth transitions from deep shadow to bright highlights. [oai_citation:1‡GAMINGTREND](https://gamingtrend.com/reviews/the-army-painter-john-blanche-masterclass-vol-3-and-4-review/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Explore the full John Blanche paints range to discover complementary colours designed to work together within the Flexible Triad System.

The paint is suitable for brush application and can be used for layering, glazing, blending and detail work. Whether painting cloaks, magical effects, creature features or battle-worn armour, Blood Thorn provides a versatile and expressive colour that helps create striking focal points and atmospheric finishes. The colour was co-created with John Blanche as part of the ongoing Masterclass collaboration. [oai_citation:2‡The Army Painter](https://thearmypainter.com/en-de/products/masterclass-john-blanche-blood-thorn-wp4117p?srsltid=AfmBOoqbW0EzDFP00uMAAdx_ReGt7GP9H1BnlH3jDK_bOQWARLNfZBQU&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

• Part of the John Blanche Masterclass Series
• Manufactured by The Army Painter
• Designed to complement the Warpaints Fanatic range
• Deep crimson-red tone for layering and shading
• Supports the Flexible Triad System
• Suitable for miniatures and figure painting
• Ideal for robes, heraldry and creature details
• Useful for blending and tonal transitions
• Features John Blanche series branding
• Manufacturer SKU: WP4117P

Recommended Uses

Blood Thorn is ideal for painting cloaks, banners, leather, creature skin, magical effects and decorative details. It works particularly well on fantasy miniatures, science fiction models and display pieces where rich crimson tones and dramatic colour contrast are desired.