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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.
How do some models seem to have an “extra” pop to them? Maybe you have stumbled upon minis painted with a non-metallic metal (NMM) effect. Lovely aren’t they, but what is non-metallic metal (NMM)? In this article, Chris Spotts, studio artist and owner of the “The Spotted Painter”, introduces his thoughts on how to paint
What is NMM (Non-Metallic Metal) Painting? Read More »
How do you paint board game miniatures yellow? Yellow is one of the hardest colors to use well in miniature painting. This is because of three main reasons: First, yellow acrylic paint often doesn’t provide an artist with good surface coverage. Multiple yellow paint layers are required for a smooth base coat. Second, it is
Painting and Shading Yellow Miniatures (Cthulhu Wars) Read More »
Do you play Dungeons & Dragons or other roleplaying games (RPG)? Many tabletop RPGs use miniatures to represent narrative scenarios, e.g., exploration and combat. Painting RPG miniatures adds a key element of immersion to RPG tabletop games. A fully painted 3D miniature scene with a player’s character takes the entire campaign into a new World.
How to Paint a Tabletop Miniature for RPGs (10 Easy Steps) Read More »
Are you looking for Tau paint scheme ideas? The Tau (or T’au) are a xenomorph race in the Games Workshop 40k Warhammer Universe. The Tau Empire is a technologically advanced xeno species that exist within close proximity to the Milky Way Galaxy on the fringes of the Imperium of Man (humans). A T’au caste called
Tau Paint Schemes (9 Color Motifs and Ideas) Read More »
Ever wonder why you can’t seem to finish a project? Procrastination, it’s like a road block that holds you back. Whatever thorn is in your side, you can’t name it or pull it out. The bogeyman stalks all artists and miniature painters the same, and makes the work that much more scary. I’ve said it
Procrastination: The Bogeyman of Artists and Miniature Painters Read More »
Are you looking for a 3D printable Star Wars Mandalorian you can paint? The Mandalorian is a hit-TV show in Disney+ that has driven millions of fans back to the Star Wars Universe. This time, however, there is an element of seriousness and might I add gloom and doom. The time period setting for the
Oil Painting the Star Wars “Mandalorian” Alla Prima Read More »
Are you looking to paint your Dungeon and Dragons or other RPG miniatures faster? I’ve played in a number of role playing game campaigns where we used miniatures to resolve combat encounters. Painted miniatures added a lot of flair and ambience to the narrative and helped immerse us in the story. Of course, if you
Miniature Speed Painting RPG Models (5 Steps and Tips) Read More »
Have you ever wanted to try something new with your miniature painting? I love experimenting with new art mediums when painting miniatures, if only to learn something different in my approach. For most miniature painters, the most outlandish thing you can do with your miniatures is to use oil paints instead of conventional acrylic model
Painting a Zombie RPG Miniature with Oil Paints (Tips and Impressions) Read More »
Oil paints work great on miniatures. Sure, oil painting miniatures is a challenge. But, the rewards and the refreshing change of pace in how you apply color to models is worth the learning curve. Oil paints are a slow drying medium that allow you to easily blend color directly on your miniature’s surface. You can
Oil Painting “Ashtooh”, a Fun 54mm Scale Miniature (Overview) Read More »
Are you looking for the best Citadel paints? There are Citadel paint sets, but they are small and often incomplete. Maybe, you want to branch out your paint collection with the most useful and versatile colors in the Games Workshop paint line. Of course, there are many model paint brands, including Vallejo, Scalecolor, and more.
Best 26 Citadel Paints for Your Model Paint Collection Read More »
The vast majority of tabletop gaming miniatures are in the 28-35mm scale. This includes games like Warhammer 40k, Infinity the Game, Bolt Action, and many more. Of course, for a truly fun miniature painting experience, larger scales allow you to experiment more easily with other techniques. Painting techniques like airbrushing and wet-blending are easier to
Oil Painting “Barnascus” (Judgement Miniature): How to Paint Tips Read More »
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Simple Brush Cleaning Guide for Miniature Painters Read More »
Don’t you hate it when your paint brushes fail you? Painting miniatures often requires precision and reliable brush control. A paint brush with stray hairs, splayed filaments, and twisted bristles is useless for painting details. There are many reasons why a paint brush will start to fail and fall apart. Poor maintenance, bad habits, and
7 Reasons Your Paint Brushes Fail (and How to Avoid It) Read More »
A paint brush is a weapon. You wield a brush to slay “your subject”, and perhaps, often yourself (figuratively). Did you know that the act of creation is often a means of destruction, too. “To light a candle is to cast a shadow,” wrote Ursula K. Le Guin, famed fictional author and creator of the
5 Must-Know Brush Features for Painting Miniatures and Models Read More »
The easiest way to choose a Tyranid paint scheme is to assign three color roles: one for the flesh, one for the carapace, and one bright accent for claws, eyes, weapons, or soft tissue. Keep those roles consistent across the army and even a large swarm will read as one organism from across the table.
Tyranid Paint Color Schemes (9 Motifs) Read More »