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Welcome to a library of fantastic articles related to the painting of miniatures and models. If you’re a tabletop gamer, a miniature hobbyist, or artist of any genre, there is something to learn here. These painting articles are written by professional miniature painters.
Looking for a low stress method for painting miniatures? The best miniatures to paint without getting bogged down in details are those with broad, open spaces and organic textures. This is because they’re easier to paint in a way that looks good when you use acrylic paint washes. In this article, I share my process
How to Paint the “Pheromancer” Conquest Miniature (Low Stress Method) Read More »
Are you looking for a good DND Miniature Painting set? If you’re looking to start painting straight away, then take a look at paint sets that bundle your favorite colors together. For those looking to add a bit of life to their unpainted DND miniatures, but unsure where to start, you can be assured that
DND Miniature Paints (3 Starter Sets for 2026) Read More »
Are you looking to improve your hand-eye coordination when it comes to painting miniatures? The fastest way to make tangible leaps in your ability and model painting results is to hone your body’s ability to control and use the brush as an extension of your own hand. Sure, I could suggest “paint more miniatures”, but
3 Tips to Improve Your Hand-Eye Coordination for Painting Miniatures Read More »
Do you paint miniatures professionally, or want to take your hobby to another level? Commission miniature painting, along with pro studio painting, requires reliable tools and equipment that must meet certain standards. Miniature painting lamps need to provide even, consistent light without any hot spots or glare. This is essential for seeing small details clearly,
Best Miniature Painting Lamp for Professional Use (A Commission Painter’s Review) Read More »
Miniature painting can be a fun and rewarding hobby, but it’s easy to get discouraged if you’re not seeing the results you want. I hope you find these miniature painting motivation tips helpful and that they give you some ideas to try in your own work! In this article, I share my curated ideas and
Miniature Painting Motivation (100 Tips and Fun Tricks to Try) Read More »
Painting Warhammer miniatures can seem daunting, but with a little know-how, you can speed up the process and create great looking miniatures! Are you painting Warhammer 40k models or other miniatures from Games Workshop? In this article, we will discuss some tips that will make Warhammer painting easier and faster. So let’s get started! Here
Warhammer Painting Tips for Beginners (9 Easy Things to Do!) Read More »
Is Miniature Painting Difficult? – ways to overcome miniature painting difficulties – is it hard to get started painting miniatures? – simple tips to start painting miniatures – painted frog mini spotted
Is Miniature Painting Difficult? Read More »
Games Workshop produces some of the best sculpts I’ve seen on the market. No surprise given the company’s history. Of my several ongoing commission projects, my task with this Tyranid army (more than ~300 pieces) has been a lesson in patience, endurance, and (most importantly) an enlightening experience. In this article, I review some of
Speed Painting Tyranid Swarms (Tips and Process for Painting Large Armies) Read More »
I used Quickshade to shade 300 Tyranid termagants. Here’s how the dip method works, which tone I reach for, and how I keep models from looking too dark or glossy.
Army Painter Quickshade Review and Guide to “Dipping” Miniatures Read More »
It clicked one night — the highlight dried perfect, and I still didn’t know what I’d done right. Ten things I wish I’d known from the start.
10 Ways to Improve Your Miniature Painting Read More »
I share my experience painting miniatures with acrylic metallics, including when to thin them, why I prefer a dry palette, and how to avoid a patchy finish.
Why It’s Bad to Over-Thin Metallic Paints, and Other Metallic Painting Tips Read More »
I have a large collection of models that I’ve painted. Too numerous for me to count. The ultimate driving force that motivates me to paint is discovery. Whenever I feel my toes are hanging off the edge of burn-out (e.g., the loss of desire to do anything), I find that I can retreat safely on the knowledge that
Discovery and Passion: Keys to Improving Your Miniature Painting (Editorial) Read More »
3D printing miniatures has come a long way. Resin 3D printers are able to produce miniature sculpts that are indistinguishable from plastic model kits. Resin 3D prints have almost no artifacts with even, smooth surfaces that make them ideal for painting. As someone who paints miniatures, as well as 3D prints, I’m always looking for
How to Paint a 3D Printed Resin Miniature A-to-Z (Flesh, Cloth, and Metal) Read More »
Is The Army Painter Wet Palette any good? If you’re a miniature painter or modeler, then you know how important it is to have a wet palette. A wet palette helps to keep your paints from drying out, and helps you blend and mix paint. It’s an essential part of any serious miniature painter’s toolkit.
Army Painter Wet Palette Review: The Ideal Tool for Hobbyists Read More »
Brush-On Primer Basics for Scale Modelers and Miniature Painters (Tips) – brush on primer tips – guide for brushing primer – small base primer when to use paintable primers
Brush-On Primer Basics for Scale Modelers and Miniature Painters (Tips) Read More »