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The Arena Challenge: Age of Sigmar - The First Minis
Join us as our adventurers begin their journey with their first test minis within the Mortal Realms - whether in the form of a woodland sprite, brutal warrior, ghastly spirit, or something altogeth...
Painting the Emperor's Children with Phil the Glacial Geek
Devote yourself to the Dark Prince with this step-by-step Emperor's Children Chaos Space Marine tutorial using our new paint bundle, curated specifically for Fulgrim's favoured, and the excellent t...
The Arena Challenge: Meet the Contestants!
With last year’s Arena of Escalation being such a success we just knew we had to keep the momentum going for 2025. Welcome to the Arena Challenge! A new name, new game systems, and new contestants!...
The Army Painter at Adepticon and Gary Con 2025
This March we're not only attending one awesome event; we're attending two - back to back! Find out all the details about our plans for Wisconsin in the coming weeks. We're kicking things off with ...
International Women's Day - Celebrating Women in the Hobby
The world of miniature wargaming is evolving, and we love to see it! Women are making their mark in the hobby, bringing fresh perspectives, creativity, and a sense of community that makes our pain...
The Army Painter Academy: Aeldari Swooping Hawks
Swoop into battle with not one, but two painting guides in today's edition of The Army Painter Academy as we show you how to make the most of the new Aeldari Painting Bundles using the elegant new ...
The Army Painter Academy: How to Paint Red Three Ways
Paint the town red with this handy tutorial from Steffen, showcasing three different methods to paint red, primarily utilising Warpaints Fanatic, Speedpaint, and Warpaints Air, respectively!
Creating Realistic Miniature Bases with Highland Tufts
Learn how to enhance your miniatures with Highland Tufts and create stunning, realistic bases that tell a story. Perfect for all skill levels.
Paint Like a Pro: Speedpaint 101
Get a professional painter’s insight into the basics of Speedpaint with our latest installment of Paint Like a Pro. Tyler takes you through everything you need to know when starting out with Speedp...
The Arena of Escalation: The Finished Armies
Check out every stunning army as the 2024 Arena of Escalation comes to a close, with our contestants completing their journey from a single test model to sprawling forces full of vibrant warriors, ...
The Army Painter Academy: Ultramarines Lieutenant Titus
Ultramarines Lieutenant Titus from the hit video game Space Marine 2 is reporting for duty in today's edition of The Army Painter Academy—a step-by-step tutorial that teaches you how to paint every...
We're proud to announce our exciting new partnership with Corvus Belli as The Army Painter becomes the official paints of Infinity! This exciting new partnership kicks off with two themed paint se...
The Army Painter Challenge 2025 Winners
The Army Painter Challenge, the world's first-ever cross-system army painting competition, debuted spectacularly at the 2025 Las Vegas Open with our Events Team and Sam Lenz of the Factory Team all...
Creating Realistic Miniature Bases with Frozen Tufts
Learn how to enhance your miniatures with Frozen Tufts and create stunning, realistic bases that tell a story. Perfect for all skill levels.
Malediction - The Tabletop Revolution
Malediction from Loot Studios promises to turn the tabletop gaming industry on its head with its innovative hybrid of card-based gaming & 3D printing. Hear from game designer Dan Pettersen on h...
The Hobby Community Goes Grimdark with John Blanche
What happens when the Factory Team and the wider hobby community gets their hands on the new John Blanche Masterclass Paint Sets? Find out with this collection of videos showcasing reviews, tutoria...
The Army Painter Academy: Trench Crusade - John Blanche Edition!
Grim meets dark as Trench Crusade takes over The Army Painter Academy with this step-by-step tutorial completed entirely with the new John Blanche Masterclass Paint Sets!
Meet Ian, our Head of Marketing and Product Development
Meet one of the newest members of our Marketing and Product Development team - Ian Huxley! As the Chief Marketing Officer, he's behind every product we release, including the brand new John Blanche...
The Army Painter at the Las Vegas Open 2025
The Army Painter returns to the Las Vegas Open this year to kick off the 2025 event calendar in style! Find out what we have in store for the most infamous of cities in the American West, including...
Introducing The Army Painter Challenge!
We're proud to announce the world’s first cross-system army painting competition, The Army Painter Challenge, debuting at LVO 2025! Discover all the details, how you can enter, and what prizes are ...
Creating Realistic Miniature Bases with Winter Tufts
Learn how to enhance your miniatures with Winter Tufts and create stunning, realistic bases that tell a story. Perfect for all skill levels.
The Army Painter Academy: Space Wolves Space Marine
The Imperium's number-one fans of Nordic cultures and cuddly puppies are howling for your attention in today's Academy tutorial. Learn how to clad your own Space Wolves in their traditional frosty...
We're all familiar with Space Marines from Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 setting. They're undeniably cool, and pretty much everywhere you look. Well, they were ALMOST everywhere, but they had n...
The Army Painter Academy: Cadian Guardsmen
Congratulations soldier, you've been conscripted into the Astra Militarum! Grab your Departmento Munitorum-approved flak armour, your thrice-blessed lasgun, and a healthy mix of Speedpaint, Warpain...