Citadel Base: Dryad Bark (12ml) 
A deep, earthy dark brown Base paint with strong coverage—your go-to foundation for wood, leather, fur, tree bark, and gritty “grimdark” details that need a rich, natural shadow tone.
 
What it does
Lays down a solid basecoat thanks to a high pigment count (Base paints are made to cover well).
Dries to a smooth matt finish for clean, realistic natural materials.
Works great over black or white undercoats (coverage-focused base paint).
 
How to use
Prime your model.
Apply 2 thin coats for the cleanest, most even coverage (better than 1 thick coat).
Shade if you want extra depth, then layer highlights with lighter browns/tans on edges and raised texture.
 
Best for
Leather straps, boots, pouches
Wood, spear shafts, crates, terrain beams
Fur, hair, muddy cloth, bark textures
Undercoating “earthy” areas before weathering and drybrushing
 
Key details
Range: Citadel Base Paints
Pot size: 12ml
Water-based, non-toxic acrylic; suitable for plastic, metal, resin (as commonly listed).
 
ChalkyDot Tip: Dryad Bark is an amazing “shadow base” for leather—base Dryad Bark, then highlight only the creases + corners with a lighter brown and a final tiny edge highlight. It instantly reads as worn, real leather.