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Painting yellow does not have to be difficult! L Painting yellow does not have to be difficult! 

Let’s have a look at it using one of the new minis from the @axia_miniatures Kickstarter (finishing soon!!)

IMO, the trick is to build up the colour gradually from a dark base, combining white paint with yellow ink to overcome the notoriously poor coverage of yellow pigments. The base should be dark enough to provide sufficient contrast, as we want to avoid using too much white in the final highlighting steps.

Starting from an ochre base, for example Brown, I first apply an intermediate dark yellow, such as Peach. Only then do I start introducing brighter yellows.

But instead of simply using yellow paint, I combine a high-coverage yellow with white to improve opacity, then use yellow ink to recover the intensity of the colour.

For the highlights, I gradually increase the amount of white and yellow ink, combining layering and glazing to achieve smooth transitions.

However, this recipe and these technical tips are only 50% of the work. The other 50% comes from brush control and understanding where to place lights and shadows. This mostly comes from practicing. 

I have only recently started exploring a more volumetric approach, deliberately leaving some areas of the miniature almost completely in darkness. I believe this contrast is what really helps define the volumes and give the miniature a more consistent, three-dimensional appearance. Still, there is a lot of room ahead to learn! 

How do you paint yellow? Do you find any other color as tricky as yellow?

All paint references are from @ionicsmarthobbies

 #hobby #paintingmini #warhammer #tabletop
Another “Averlion” warrior joins the ruins of the Another “Averlion” warrior joins the ruins of the damned city! Miniature from @axia_miniatures and was sculpted by the talented @aquila_sculpting. Painted using @ionicsmarthobbies paints!

Kickstarter ends in a couple of days! Corred insensatos! Link through @axia_miniatures 

#mordheim #warhammer #paintingminiatures #wargames
Steel, Mud and Martyrdom: Part II Kickstarter by @ Steel, Mud and Martyrdom: Part II Kickstarter by @sedivalle is in full swing!

I have just finished painting one of the engineers, with another one coming soon!

The head and helmet options are really cool, and it was hard to choose just one!

Backdrop by @handiworkgames. Painted with @ionicsmarthobbies
I repainted some of my old WWII DAK Germans, origi I repainted some of my old WWII DAK Germans, originally featured in the first PaintingWAR. These are still some of my favourite miniatures to paint: glorious old 28mm sculpts from Artizan Designs (@northstarfigs)! (I started this hobby (historical wargames) painting some Artizan WWII Germans many years ago!)

#wwii #boltaction #wargames #tabletop
Painting black leather. The three paints I use ar Painting black leather.

The three paints I use are black, vanilla, and black ink.

I start with a smooth, even base coat of black. Then I build up the highlights in several layers, gradually mixing increasing amounts of vanilla into black. Each successive highlight covers a smaller area than the previous one. I usually thin the paint with about 20–30% water to increase transparency and create smoother transitions between layers, and create some texture as thin lines or dots. 

I continue this process until I am applying highlights with almost pure vanilla. At this stage, the leather often looks too grey or desaturated. To restore the richness of the black, I apply a thin glaze of black ink diluted with roughly 70% water. This ties the layers together and brings back the deep black tone while preserving the highlights underneath.

Finally, I reinforce the most prominent specular highlights with a few small touches of the lighter mixes, focusing on edges, folds, and other areas that would catch the most light.

Miniature from the Kickstarter Steel, Mud and Martyrdom: Part II by @sedivalle. It is still running, so do not miss it! 

Painted with @ionicsmarthobbies
Mordheim has always been one of my favourite warga Mordheim has always been one of my favourite wargames, so I was very happy to see this new project from my friend @chiafele_giuseppe at @axia_miniatures; and sculpted by the great @aquila_sculpting . The range features a fantastic set of miniatures that are perfect for starting a new warband. Averlion! 😉

A Kickstarter campaign is coming very soon, so stay tuned.

I rarely paint yellow, as I usually gravitate towards more muted color palettes. This project was a refreshing change. For the yellow, I went for a warm peachy tone using Brown, peach and high coverage yellow from @ionicsmarthobbies.

Custom name tag dedal by @scumb4g.kustoms 

More soon!

#mordheim #warhammer #paintingminiatures #wargames
How to put decals (name tags). Custom decal by @sc How to put decals (name tags). Custom decal by @scumb4g.kustoms 

1. Apply a layer of gloss varnish.
2. Cut out the decal.
3. Soak the decal in water.
4. Place the decal on the model.
5. Apply a decal softener to help it conform to the surface.
6. Seal the decal with another layer of gloss varnish.
7. Remove the shine with a final coat of matt varnish.

Miniature by @westfaliaminiatures. 

Are you interested in the painting process? Do not miss the latest issue of @fantasyfiguresinternational, where you will find a complete step by step guide to this miniature from start to finish.

#mordheim #hobby #paintingminiature #warhammer
Work in progress on this stunning miniature from t Work in progress on this stunning miniature from the new Kickstarter by @axia_miniatures, beautifully sculpted by the talented @aquila_sculpting.

I love the Mordheim vibe! :D 

Painted with @ionicsmarthobbies 

#paintingminiature #mordheim #warhammer #hobby
Two more yeoman joined the ranks of New Antioch fo Two more yeoman joined the ranks of New Antioch for @trench_crusade . Beautifully sculpted by @blackknightminiatures 

Together with the icon on shield, I added some small and simpler icons on the miniatures.

#trenchcrusade #hobby #cleangrimdark #paintingminiature
The beginning of a new warband for @trench_crusade The beginning of a new warband for @trench_crusade: New Antioch.

I went for a French WWI inspired uniform with a few Soviet inspired details. The grey blue trench coat ended up a little more turquoise than I intended, but I am still happy with the overall look. I also took advantage of the large shield to add a hand painted icon.

#wargames #trenchcrusade #paintingminiature #hobby #cleangrimdark
Painting the red trousers of this cuirassier for t Painting the red trousers of this cuirassier for the upcoming Kickstarter by @sedivalle. Stay tuned! 

I used only three colours: Dark Red, Red, and Devil Red by @ionicsmarthobbies . I built the highlights step by step, mixing the colours for the intermediate tones and refining the transitions with thin glazes.

#hobby #wargames #miniatutepainting #warhammer40000
Two objective markers for Flames of War (@Battlefr Two objective markers for Flames of War (@Battlefront) in 15 mm (scale 1:100(, depicting the final days of the Battle of Berlin.

If you would like to see how I built and painted them, check out the latest issue of @WargamesIllustrated.

A big thank you to Robby for the fallen eagle base.

#Flamesofwar #Wargames #paintingminiatures #hobby #wwii
A piece I painted to support the upcoming Steel, M A piece I painted to support the upcoming Steel, Mud and Martyrdom II Kickstarter by @sedivalle ⚔️ I think it has very an interesting vibe for either Warhammer 40k or Trench Crusade 😬

The campaign is coming soon, so make sure to check it out!

For the horse, I tried something entirely new, combining brushwork with some final cleanup using the airbrush. An interesting approach that I’d like to develop further! I feel like most of the texture I created with the brush got lost in the process, though 😅

#miniaturepainting #paintingminiatures #trenchcrusade #cleangrimdark #warhammer40000
I had a lot of fun painting these plastic medieval I had a lot of fun painting these plastic medieval dismounted sergeants from @victrixlimited, experimenting with different methods for painting padded armour (some faster than others!)

I have got a tutorial coming soon covering half a dozen different approaches (from dry brushing or Contrast-Like paints to more controlled layering). So stay tuned!

And I could not resist to paint them as Castilians (well, just the shield).
Another yeomen join the ranks of the Cruciform ord Another yeomen join the ranks of the Cruciform order of St George for @trench_crusade.

Miniature by @hollowcrownminiatures. 

Painted with the @ionicsmarthobbies GrimDark sets! 

#trenchcrusade #wargames #tabletop #paintinminiatures
Playing around with my tiny force of Night Lords f Playing around with my tiny force of Night Lords for #warhammer30k , always waiting for reinforcements… and one of the new neoprene gaming mats my brother at @labwargames is working on.

The tank was painted during one of the amazing @meddersminiatures workshops, together with part of the infantry. Totally worth it! 

Decals are from ForgeWorld and also from @scumb4g.kustoms , including the silver chains 

#nightlords #wargames #warhammer #paintingminiature
The Observer was the miniature that made me fall i The Observer was the miniature that made me fall in love with @trench_crusade, and I finally managed to paint mine using true metallic metals.

I wanted to give it some extra character, so I added Orthodox icons made from 1 mm PVC sheet and decals from @scumb4g.kustoms and Trench Deck (@taistoietpeins), as well as a few additional details crafted from very thin copper sheet.

I also had the honour of contributing this miniature to the Trench Crusade community by sharing a tutorial on how to create muddy bases. Check the Trench Wire community hub. 

#TrenchCrusade #MiniaturePainting #tabletop #Grimdark #wargamea
Painting the German Mimikry camouflage on my Pruss Painting the German Mimikry camouflage on my Prussians for @trench_crusade 🎨

Over a Dark Dunkelgelb base, I paint random geometric shapes using Olivgrün and Rust, all from @ionicsmarthobbies. I then apply a dark brown wash to define the recesses and darken the colours slightly. Next, I highlight the upper part and edges of each shape with lighter tones. Finally, I add the characteristic black outlines that separate the different colors.

#trenchcrusade #wargames #paintingminiature #hobby #tabletop
More plastic Prussian Stoßtruppen from @trench_cru More plastic Prussian Stoßtruppen from @trench_crusade 

I made a couple of small additions, including a crucifix hanging from the belt, sculpted with Green Stuff, and a prayer scroll made from a thin copper sheet and an @scumb4g.kustoms decal. The barbed wire is 3D printed, from @tinylegend.minis 

If you would like to paint your own Prussians like this (except for the mimicry camo), you can find a Prussian Yeomen painting guide on Trench Wire community hub; and in this line, a Sniper Priest painting guide in the latest issue of @fantasyfiguresinternational. Painted with @ionicsmarthobbies 

#trenchcrusade #grimdark #miniaturepainting #wargaming #tabletopminiatures
Painting suede leather. Three paints (Burnt Umber Painting suede leather.

Three paints (Burnt Umber, Dunkelgelb Dark Base, and Dunkelgelb) plus a Brown Ink, all from @ionicsmarthobbies.

Starting from the shadows, I build up the highlights with progressively lighter layers. I use irregular brushstrokes to create the characteristic texture of suede, then soften and blend everything with glazes. Finally, I restore the richness of the color and deepen the shadows with Brown Ink.

Miniature from @westfaliaminiatures. Name tag decal from @scumb4g.kustoms.

#paintingminiatures #hobby #wargames #mordheim #warhammer
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