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The Army Painter's Amazing Adepticon Experience!
The Army Painter's first Adepticon has come and passed, and what an amazing event it was! While several members of our team have been Adepticon regulars for years, this marks the first time that Th...
Meet The Army Painter’s US Team
From Skanderborg to the US, while The Army Painter’s roots are firmly planted in the beautiful landscapes of Denmark – Skanderborg, to be precise – our US team continues to grow, and now consists o...
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!
The Arena of Escalation: The Test Minis - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the test models for the Arena of Escalation! An essential part of any army project, our intrepid contestants have each painted at least one miniature to test out their colour s...
Mastering Metallics: Why Fanatic Has Made It Easier Than Ever!
Metallic paints hold a special allure: the shimmer of polished armour, the gleam of a knight’s sword, and the lustrous sheen of a dragon’s hoard. Using metallics can really add depth and realism to...
The Arena of Escalation: The Test Minis - Part 1
With a few weeks under our belts the first checkpoint has arrived - the venerable test model! No army is complete without one as this is what helps you figure out your colour scheme and the best w...
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...
Welcome to Dipit’s Dungeon - The Army Painter’s in-house bar and largest meeting room. It’s where our employees can meet and unwind with a beer or soft drinks on Fridays after work or hold departme...
Adepticon, one of the longest running gaming conventions in the US and the jewel of the American midwest, is fast approaching. Many hobbyists are busy preparing for it, and here at The Army Painter...
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...
Pre-order the Warpaints Fanatic Starter, Washes, and Metallics set today!
The Warpaints Fanatic box set collection continues to expand with the addition of the Starter, Washes, and Metallics sets! The Starter Set is the perfect place for beginners to get acquainted with ...
Creating a More Inclusive and Accessible Hobby
One of the strongest ambitions of The Army Painter has always been to make the hobby more accessible, inclusive, and easy so you Get More Time for Gaming and with the addition of the Practical Nami...
The Arena of Escalation - The Contestants - Part 2
The Arena of Escalation is officially in motion, and today we're introducing you to the second half of the contestants. The Arena gathers together a group of eager hobbyists from around The Army Pa...
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 ...
The Arena of Escalation - The Contestants - Part 1
The Arena of Escalation is a first at The Army Painter, a gathering together of a collection of intrepid hobbyists from around The Army Painter offices (and remote offices) to do what we celebrate ...
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,...
The 2024 Las Vegas Open has come and gone, and what an event it was! The Army Painter was there in force, with our very own booth in the exhibitor hall, several painting seminars, player represent...
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...