Paint Like a Pro: 5 Tips for Preparing Your Mini

Before you paint, prep matters. Studio painter Joachim F. McLaughlin shares five essential tips for cutting, cleaning, gluing, gap-filling, and basing your miniature properly.

Dear DipIt: Fix My Mini – My Paint Looks Streaky

Brush marks, patchy coverage, and streaky basecoats are common beginner problems. DipIt explains what causes streaky miniature paint and how to get smoother results.

Masterclass Brushes: Crafted for Mastery, Built to Grow With You

Introducing Masterclass Brushes—premium Kolinsky sable brushes developed with da Vinci for miniature painters ready to refine their technique. Discover what makes them different and why they’re bui...

What Is Edge Highlighting? - DipIt's Mini Painting Dictionary

Learn what edge highlighting is, why miniature painters use it, and how it helps define armour, weapons, and other sharp details. A simple guide to one of the most iconic highlighting techniques in...

Painted Perspectives: Building Confidence with Millie Paints

Millie Paints shares her miniature painting journey, from lockdown beginnings to building a supportive community and helping beginners paint with confidence. 

The Army Painter and Trench Crusade AdeptiCon Preview

The first-ever joint preview between Trench Crusade and The Army Painter has wrapped at AdeptiCon, and what a night of reveals! Discover everything shown off as we delve into this new grimdark part...

Dear DipIt: Fix My Mini – My Speedpaint Colour Looks Wrong

Does your Speedpaint colour look different than expected? DipIt explains why Holy White can look grey, why Zealot Yellow looks orange, and how to get the results you want.

We Asked Painters to Show Us Their Desks

We asked painters to show us their hobby desks. From compact setups to full hobby stations, get inspiration from The Army Painter team and discover what makes a great painting space.

What Is Drybrushing? - DipIt's Mini Painting Dictionary

Drybrushing can transform a miniature. DipIt breaks down how the technique works and how beginners can use it to highlight textures and build contrast quickly.

While You’re Out… Discover the Hobby Community at First Turn Games

While you’re out in Cedar Rapids, stop by First Turn Games. Meet owner Steve Boatwright, join Monday paint night, and discover a thriving miniature painting community. 

Join The Army Painter at AdeptiCon 2026

The Army Painter is heading to AdeptiCon 2026.  Visit Booth #1104 for paints, demos, Factory Team hangouts, seminars, Paint & Take, and plenty of hobby time with the team.

The Army Painter Kicks Off Convention Season at Gary Con 2026

Convention season begins at Gary Con 2026. Visit The Army Painter booth for demos, hobby advice, paints, and the Fan Favorite Paint-and-Take Miniature Contest.

Painted Perspectives: Going Metal with Lou Miniatures

From lockdown RPG sessions to NMM gold and fantasy figures, Lou shares her miniature painting journey and favourite hobby lessons. 

The Army Painter Academy 101: Paint Consistency

Go back to the basics with Robert Karlsson as he shares his insights on paint, consistency, and brush movement.

While You’re Out… Pop into Your Local Game Store for John Blanche

John Blanche Masterclass Volumes 3 and 4 are arriving in local game stores on February 21.Here’s why they’re worth a look and how a quick stop at your FLGS can spark your next painting project.

How John Blanche Volumes 3 & 4 Can Fit into the Warpaints Fanatic Triad System

How can the John Blanche Volumes 3 and 4 colours fit into the Warpaints Fanatic Triad System? Our studio painter tested the palettes to see where these new cold and warm tones slot into existing tr...

Dear DipIt: Fix My Mini – My Varnish Turned Cloudy

Cloudy varnish on your miniature? Learn why varnish frosts, how to fix cloudy finishes, and what to do differently next time in this Dear DipIt: Fix My Mini guide.

What Is Zenithal? - DipIt's Mini Painting Dictionary

What is zenithal, and why do miniature painters swear by it? DipIt breaks down zenithal priming and highlighting in plain language and shows how this simple lighting trick can make painting easier ...

"May the Wars Be Only on the Table" - An Army Painting Story

From early wargaming clubs to running a miniature painting studio during wartime, Vladimir Zhilko’s story reflects the resilience, community, and power of the hobby. 

The Arena Challenge: 2025 Champions

The 2025 Arena Challenge is done and dusted, but who stands victorious amongst our contestants? See all the amazing finished armies for Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar from the hands of our tale...

The Army Painter Returns to the Human Sphere - New Infinity Paint Sets

The Army Painter is back in the Human Sphere! Together with Corvus Belli, we’re proud to introduce the next two official Infinity paint sets in our collaboration—Nomads and Yu Jing.

Welcome to a New Chapter in Grimdark with John Blanche

Grimdark grows with John Blanche Masterclass Volumes 3 and 4. Explore two new paint palettes—cold and spectral, warm and visceral—designed with John Blanche to expand atmosphere, contrast, and stor...

The Army Painter Academy: White Scars

Learn how to paint the lightning-fast White Scars Space Marines using our special paint bundle and a handy step-by-step tutorial from Adam Abramowicz.

Here’s to More Hobbying in 2026

As we step into 2026, The Army Painter reflects on a year of hobbying and community and looks ahead with a simple message: be gentle with your hobby. Discover why this year is about reconnecting wi...