Lessons & Tips

Strategic Triage: Prioritizing Your Creative Concepts

Miniature painting is an intricate art that requires patience, focus, and attention to detail. As with any creative endeavor, it’s easy to get lost in the process and become overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks that need to be completed. That’s where the concept of triage comes in. Triage is the practice of prioritizing …

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Better Photography, Creative Content? SANDMARC Wireless LED Ring Light Review

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Are you looking for a wireless, portable LED ring light with enough power to create high-quality images and video? I’ve reviewed many lights and lamps over the years, so I was excited to try out the SANDMARC Wireless LED Ring Light. In this article, I’ll break down the features of this light and provide a …

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Zenithal Dry Brushing to “SlapChop” Paint Miniatures

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Want to paint your miniature army fast without sacrificing quality? Speed painting miniatures is something I’ve used in competition, as well as in some commission miniature paint jobs I’ve done. When you want to reach tabletop quality miniature paint jobs, getting your models battle-ready for example, then the slap chop approach using a zenithal underpainting …

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Recommended Varnishes for Miniatures (Best Practice and Use)

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So, you’ve spent hours painting miniatures. Now, you want to protect your work with a varnish. What is the best varnish for painted miniatures, e.g., Warhammer and military scale models? If you’re a gamer, this is especially important since your models will have to endure a lot of handling. To protect your minis, you need …

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How to Paint Plastic Miniatures (Step-by-Step)

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So, you’ve got a plastic miniature to paint. Now what? Painting plastic miniatures is a simple process. But, I know that the sight of an unpainted model’s surface triggers a kind of fear in some people. I’m here to show you how I paint any plastic miniature without worrying about messing it up. Once you …

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8 Must-Know Paint Blending Techniques for Miniatures

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What techniques do I use for paint blending on miniatures? This is a very common question, but not a simple one to answer. There are many ways to blend paint on a miniature. Each method has an advantage and disadvantage. In fact, some techniques that you may find difficult, others might find easy. And, vice …

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JoyToy Warhammer 40k Action Figure Toy Photography (Gregory Culley)

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Dive into the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40k with the precision of a skilled Inquisitor as we explore the exhilarating world of miniature photography featuring the stellar line of JoyToy action figures. This guide will expose you to the basic techniques (and inspiration) needed to capture stunning toy photography images. Deploy your camera and rally …

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Understanding Acrylic Paint for Miniature Hobbies: Uses, Types, and Best Picks (Guide)

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As an artist and professional miniature painter with years of experience working across various artistic media, I have come to appreciate the value of truly knowing my materials. The profound impact this understanding can have on the outcome of my work cannot be overstated. One medium that has always stood out for its vibrant colors, versatility, …

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How to Paint Yellow Space Marines (Easy and Fast)

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So, you want to paint the color yellow? And, I mean bright yellow. Did you know yellow is one of the hardest colors to paint? In general, yellow acrylic paints have poor coverage and can often come out splotchy and uneven. If you’re looking to paint your wargaming miniatures with the color yellow, you’re in …

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My Favorite Citadel Technical Paint and How to Use Astrogranite Debris (Review)

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The US Moon landing in 1969 first gave us a real view of what Warhammer 40k xenomorphs may have seen as they prepared for the invasion of Terra. Whether by human eye or bio-electrical organs, the visible otherworldly landscape is often where battles wage for many tabletop wargames. How do you create this “look” in …

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