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The Arena of Escalation: Painting Commander Farsight in 12 Easy Steps
Learn how Oliver painted his striking Commander Farsight for the Arena of Escalation in 12 easy steps with Warpaints Fanatic, Air, and Speedpaint!
Learn How to Paint True-Metallic Metals (TMM)
Unlock the secrets of painting True-Metallic Metal (NMM) with our step-by-step guide. Learn to create stunning bronze, silver, and gold effects using Warpaints Fanatic Metallic paints.
Learn How to Paint Non-Metallic Metals (NMM)
Unlock the secrets of painting Non-Metallic Metal (NMM) with our step-by-step guide. Learn to create stunning bronze, silver, and gold effects using Warpaints Fanatic acrylics.
The Army Painter Academy: T'au Fire Warrior
Welcome to the next installment of The Army Painter Academy, a series where we break down how we paint a miniature step-by-step, complete with pictures for every bit of paint applied along the way....
Painting the Dark Angels Dreadnought: Behind the Scenes
Today we pull back the veil and lay bare the secrets that went into painting this venerable Dark Angels Dreadnought, as Thomas takes us through his process of blending the might of Warpaints Air wi...
Paint Like a Pro: 10 Tips for Beginner Must-Haves
Get a professional painter’s must-have equipment and tools for starting miniature painting with Steffen's top 10 tips. From brushes to proper lighting, we've got it covered!
Painting the Lion: Behind the Scenes
The Lion, Primarch of the Dark Angels, is a terrific centerpiece miniature from Games Workshop, worthy of the spotlight in any hobbyist's collection. As such, we knew it deserved the extra attentio...
The Army Painter Academy: Ravenwing Outrider
Welcome to the second installment of The Army Painter Academy, a series where we break down how we paint a miniature step-by-step, complete with pictures for every bit of paint applied along the w...
Warpaints Fanatic | Matching Colour Schemes
Warpaints Fanatic is fast approaching and with it many hobbyists are wondering how to transition an existing collection of models into the new paint range. Matching your colour schemes to maintain ...
The Army Painter Academy: Dark Angel Intercessor
Welcome to the first installment of The Army Painter Academy, a series where we break down how we paint a miniature step-by-step, complete with pictures for every bit of paint applied along the way...
Why Use a Varnish on Your Miniature – and How to Do It Whether you’re looking to add a Satin finish, a protective coating to your finished minis, or experiment with some glossy effects, varnishing ...
Choosing a Colour Scheme for Your Miniature Playing games with painted miniatures is 100% cooler than with grey, unpainted ones. Painted miniatures make your games come alive with immersion and add...
What Makes a Good Paint for Miniatures?
Learn the “Secrets” of Paint for Miniatures Making good paint is hard to do. Making a paint that performs for the best painters in the world, meets the demands of army painters and gamers, while st...
Thomas Tackles the Tyranid Screamer-Killer
Welcome to our first in-depth look at how we tackle certain models within The Army Painter studio. We hope to bring you even more of these in the future, including guides with step-by-step photos,...
Painting a Miniature Once you’ve assembled and primed your models – it’s time to paint! The first layer of paint is called a basecoat. Applying an even and smooth basecoat layer to your miniature i...
How To Use Magnets on Your Miniature
Customise Your Miniatures with Magnets Are you ready to unleash your creativity, customise your miniature figures and models, and take them to the next level? Among the myriad ways to personalise y...
How To Do Object Source Lighting
Your Guide to Object Source Lighting What Is Object Source Lighting? Object source lighting, or OSL, refers to a light source on your miniature that may exist on the model, the base, or elsewhere t...
Advanced Techniques for Using Washes
Create (Even) More Contrast with a Wash Sure, the wash technique is talent-in-a-bottle for many painters but thanks to the heavy pigmentation and unique formulation of our Washes – the simple wash...
How to Work With The Colour Triad System Basecoating miniatures with an airbrush is super-efficient with our uniquely formulated Warpaints Air. With the extensive range of colours and perfect visco...
How To Assemble a Miniature Figure
A Step-By-Step Guide to Assembling Miniature Figures Assembling your miniatures is a fun part of the process of creating your personal army, but it can also be quite daunting. Unfortunately, we hav...
Learn How to Use Weathering Techniques
What is Weathering? Weathering refers to a series of techniques that simulate natural wear and tear, ageing, and exposure to the elements. From a rusted tank to a mud-splattered cloak, weathering c...
How To Use The Warpaints Fanatic Wash
Have you ever looked at a painted miniature and wondered how to apply shadows and depths to it? Well, we’ve got a simple answer to that question: Warpaints Fanatic Wash! Because applying a wash (s...
Dipping is an “Ancient Hobby Secret,” once only spoken in hushed tones by elder hobbyists as their secret to achieving insane shading, insanely fast. With the Quickshade Dip, we’ve brought their we...
How To Prepare and Use a Wet Palette
A wet palette is an essential tool for every painter, designed to keep your paint hydrated and workable for more extended periods. It consists of a plastic case, a layer of absorbent material (the ...