Step-by-Step: Painting Red
Red has always been considered a notorious colour to paint. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to paint deep, rich reds without any hair pulling.
Painting Techniques Tutorials
Camo on a CAV
An in depth article on painting camo on minis with step-by-step instructions. Geared towards Reaper's CAV game, but the same concepts would apply to other lines.
Color Theory
If you've taken any fundamental art class then you should be familiar with and understand the importance of the color wheel. The ability to utilize it in miniature paiting can turn a dull figure into the extraordinary.
Layering Highlights 101
Layering is the most common, and arguably the most realistic, method of painting highlights on miniatures. In contrast to the technique of "blending"
Painting Designs
A visitor to this site emailed me asking how I create swirly patterns on armor and horse, so I decided to write a quick tutorial on it!
What paints do I need?
I've been asked this question countless times via email, so I decided a tip page on the subject was worthwhile. To begin, I'd like to say that I've only tried a few paint brands over the years, so I am by no means an expert on this subject.
Painting Filigree
There are obivously alot of ways to accomplish this, but I think I've figured out the simplest way of painting filigree on the perimeter of armor plates.
NMM Gold
It's taken me alot of experimenting and trying out of different methods, but I think I've figured out the recipe for NMM gold which I like the best (at least for right now).
Painting Tattoos
Where you have learned how to paint good skintones, you might find that it gets a little boring after a while. It needs a little extra. Tattoos can be that little extra and painting them is much easier that it seems.
Painting NMM (non-metallic metal)
A lot of people use metallic paints when painting things such as swords and helmets. This can look quite good if the metallics are shaded and highlighted proporly. It's also a pretty quick method and therefore very good for painting armies.
Random Tutorials In This Section
Tip for mixing paints
Tip for mixing paints
Complex Gems
Okay, I am posting this with a short write up about painting complex shaped objects as though they were gems or semi transparent substances.
Lictor Camouflage
In this article, three hobbyists bring the dread creature most commonly known as the Lictor to life
Basic Painting Concepts
I am going to try and help give you the information that I have found useful for painting miniatures.
Marble
Marble can look very effective in Dioramas and on large models. It looks really difficult to paint, but it's not as hard as you might think.
