When people think about improving their miniature painting workspace, they usually imagine a better desk or brighter lighting. Those upgrades certainly help, but over the years I’ve found that the biggest improvements often come from refining the little things you interact with hundreds of times during every painting session. Rinse the brush. Wipe away excess […]
Tiny details are part of what makes miniature painting so rewarding. Whether it’s the expression on a face, the reflection in a gemstone, or a carefully placed edge highlight, those little finishing touches are often what transform a good miniature into one you’re proud to display or put on the gaming table. For years, I […]
One of the biggest improvements you can make to your painting has nothing to do with buying better brushes or more expensive paints. It’s simply being able to see your miniature clearly. Good lighting reduces eye strain, helps you judge colors accurately, and makes tiny details much easier to paint. If you’ve ever finished a […]
Brush Care Begins Before You Finish Painting One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that brush care doesn’t start after the painting session. It starts while you’re painting. Every few minutes, rinse your brush thoroughly. Wipe away excess moisture on a paper towel. Reshape the tip before loading another color. Don’t let paint sit […]
One of the biggest misconceptions in miniature painting is that better brushes automatically create better results. They don’t. A skilled painter can produce remarkable work with an inexpensive synthetic brush, while an expensive Kolinsky sable brush won’t magically compensate for poor brush control or undeveloped technique. When you’re just beginning the hobby, your goal shouldn’t […]
You squeeze out a few colors, basecoat a shoulder pad, rinse your brush, and by the time you reach for that first color again, it’s already beginning to dry. You add another drop of water. Mix it again. Try to remember how much white you added to create that highlight. Twenty minutes later you’re repeating […]