Stormcast Eternals are one of the most iconic armies in Age of Sigmar, and Vindictors make an excellent project for both new and experienced painters. Their large armor panels, clean details, and simple color blocking make them approachable while still offering plenty of opportunities for highlights and refinement. This guide walks through the process I […]
You’ve spent hours perfecting your transitions, edge highlights, and color recipes. The very last step—applying a protective varnish—should be a victory lap, not a game of hobby roulette. Yet, every miniature painter has a horror story about a spray can turning their prized model frosty, cloudy, or aggressively shiny. Varnishing doesn’t have to be anxiety-inducing. […]
Starting miniature painting can feel like you need to get everything just right before you even begin—perfect lighting, the right desk, an organized setup. You don’t. A good workspace helps, but it’s not where progress comes from. You can paint your first model with a small space, a few basic tools, and enough light to […]
Before a brush ever touches a model, there’s an essential step that decides how smooth or frustrating your painting project will be. Planning. Not just choosing colors, but comprehensively understanding your vision of what the model needs to convey. If you’ve already worked through How to Choose Colors When Painting Miniatures and From Theory to […]
After a stretch away from the hobby, even with a few completed projects under my belt, I came back to the painting desk with a lingering doubt. I still enjoy painting. There are moments where I procrastinate starting or finishing a project, but once I settle into a rhythm, the process takes over. That part […]
The Old Dominion range from Conquest has a distinct character – aged armor, rich fabrics, and a sense of worn grandeur. For this Xhiliarch, I focused on a traditional layer painting approach, translated from a tutorial by Duncan Rhodes. Rather than relying on drybrushing or contrast paints, this method builds depth through controlled layering, allowing […]
There are two Nagash models currently in my display case. They were painted a couple of years apart. They weren’t built the same way – in fact, they’re nearly opposite builds of the same model. They weren’t painted for the same reason, but they exist for the same reason. The First Nagash The first Nagash […]
Anakin is a deceptively simple model – broad surfaces, dark clothing, and a face that can easily fall flat if you don’t push it. The goal here is about simplicity and control: Quick Paint Recipe: TTC = Two Thin CoatsVMC = Vallejo Model ColorUnmarked = Citadel Base Colors Shades Highlights OSL + Saber Step 1 […]
Most miniature painters enjoy the early stages of a project. Opening a new box, assembling the model, choosing colors, and laying down the first coats of paint all feel productive. Progress is visible and exciting. The miniature begins to transform quickly, and the vision you had when you first saw the sculpt starts to take […]
Most creative projects don’t fail at the beginning; they fail when the project is almost finished. If you’ve painted miniatures for any length of time, you’ve probably experienced this moment. A model sits on your desk that looks nearly complete. The base colors are done, the shading is applied, and from a distance it already […]