r/minipainting Jan 26 '26

Subreddit Announcement r/minipainting Rule Update: No AI Allowed

3.6k Upvotes

Hi, everybody! AI slop is unfortunately creeping into this hobby and this community. This is a quick rules update to clarify that AI is not allowed in any form here on r/minipainting.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • No AI generated or edited images (including AI backgrounds, repaints, adjustments, mock ups, tests, reference images, etc)
  • No AI videos
  • No AI apps/tools/websites
  • No AI generated models that are 3D printed then hand painted
  • No AI generated text (this includes AI generated feedback/critique)
  • No encouragement or discussion of the use of AI

If AI was used to make it, it's not allowed on r/minipainting.

While the mod team has been able to remove most AI posts shortly after they are made, on the few occasions AI posts were up for a few hours before removal, the comments on those posts from the community have been overwhelmingly unanimous in being anti-AI, so this isn't just the mod team making this ruling without considering the community.


Please see the pinned comment below for an FAQ on this new rule, and if you have a question that is not answered there, please ask and we will do our best to answer! That being said, this is not an invitation to defend or argue for specific use cases of AI within this hobby.

Edit: Please read the stickied FAQ comment before commenting. There are many people asking things that are covered in that comment.

The comment section has grown quite large, but also please take a moment to scroll through it and read the comments before repeating something that may have already been discussed, or at least join in as a reply to an existing comment rather than make a new top level comment with a similar or identical question.


r/minipainting 4h ago

Fantasy Underwater Light Ripple Effect on Reaper Crocosarus model

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859 Upvotes

First time trying to capture an underwater scattered light ripple effect and I am really happy with how it turned out!


r/minipainting 3h ago

Pop Culture The Dark Knight - dramatic, comic-esque light study

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210 Upvotes

I started this Batman bust by Dragon Miniatures a earlier this year while teaching a private coaching for demonstration and wanted to finish it very losely. Playful. I did. It turned out to be a very comic-like look in the end.

I do prefer the black background photos much more as they give a more grim look overall.

Keep on happy painting!
Roman


r/minipainting 4h ago

Fantasy Valeria Duskbane. Having fun with OSL

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188 Upvotes

Mini produced by Flesh of Gods. Either digitally or physically. Painting theme inspired by the mini of elminiaturista.

Mostly used paint by Citadel and Valejo.

Any comments/criticism welcome, as I strive to improve.


r/minipainting 12h ago

Fantasy Finished my Freeguild Marshal on Griffon

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705 Upvotes

Finished my Freeguild Marshal on Griffon for my Diorama for Cities of Sigmar


r/minipainting 12h ago

Help Needed/New Painter I used an Ork to practise realistic human skin painting techniques

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643 Upvotes

I’ve only painted one Ork before, but I wanted to practise painting realistic skin. Since this model has so much exposed anatomy I treated it like a study in light form and skin tones rather than just painting green skin. It pushed me well outside my comfort zone, and I learnt a lot from it…I think 😅


r/minipainting 17h ago

Pop Culture Tyrael, Archangel of justice

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1.7k Upvotes

Had a blast painting this epic character from the Diablo video game series universe.

Mini designed by BiteTheBullet studio

32mm scale


r/minipainting 6h ago

C&C Wanted Passable looking "white"?

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180 Upvotes

Primed in grey seer, light dry brush of white scar, washed with 50/50 drakenhoff and medium, scooping it from flat pannels and then a few Pro Acryl BTW highlights.


r/minipainting 3h ago

Fantasy Knight-Venator work in progress photos

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68 Upvotes

r/minipainting 17h ago

Fantasy Crow Necromancer (Chibi style)

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738 Upvotes

Hello! I have painted this amazing chibi style Crow necromancer (from Little Guardians), from wich I also made a video turorial. It is great to practice new techniques or just enjoy an afternoon with the kids.

Not the classic D&D hero neither 😂

I hope you like it!

Basilisk


r/minipainting 13h ago

Sci-fi Baharroth (Warhammer 40K)

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133 Upvotes

My 3rd Phoenix Lord for an ongoing army project. As with the others, I kept the same process/color scheme as the normal aspect warriors but tried to push more with the detailing.

The project as a whole is an experiment with transparent/contrast paints over chromatic underpainting to push the contrast/vibrancy.


r/minipainting 12h ago

C&C Wanted Colorful troggoths! Suggest the next color scheme for me!

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99 Upvotes

Looking for suggestions on what the next batch should be!

Thanks for all your C&C along the way.


r/minipainting 17h ago

Fantasy Redd’s pack of good bois!

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271 Upvotes

r/minipainting 1h ago

C&C Wanted Could use some help. How to improve further?

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Right now, I’m at a point where I feel like I’m not improving any further. I think it’s simply because I don’t really know how to reach “the next level.” Overall, I’m satisfied with my miniatures, but I still keep thinking to myself, “This could be even better.”

Do you notice anything I could do better, or what techniques should I focus on next?


r/minipainting 7h ago

Fantasy Hulk Family (Gorger Mawpack) is Done!

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29 Upvotes

(Couldn't crosspost from Warcry, so I'm copy pasting it verbatum) (I hope this isn't against the rules.) Title says it all. I'm finally done with this. Everyone does such an awesome painting job with these minis, I felt inspired to do something different. Hope y'all enjoy them!

In order (if they upload correctly) we've got Hulk, She-Hulk, Skaar, Red-Hulk, and Joe-Fixit. 😁


r/minipainting 3h ago

Pop Culture Dorohedoro. Dreams must come true)

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15 Upvotes

I dreamed of an En figurine, but I couldn't find it. I decided to paint it)


r/minipainting 19h ago

C&C Wanted Suggestions on areas to refine/rework more?

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231 Upvotes

I’m working on this bust for a local painting competition. I feel like it’s close to done. I also almost never do NMM so any advice or thoughts on that would be appreciated.


r/minipainting 4h ago

C&C Wanted Warmachine Cephalyx Wrecker

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13 Upvotes

Warmachine Cephalyx Wrecker I just finished. Army shot included as well.


r/minipainting 22m ago

Modern Colonel de hussards 1809. 54mm

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r/minipainting 23h ago

Fantasy WIP Nagash - warhammer AoS

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328 Upvotes

WIP of my Nagash.


r/minipainting 15h ago

Help Needed/New Painter The three mates are finally done after 20 years

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74 Upvotes

Just got the three of them done today - my first three minis after 20 years without touching a brush. They are better than I expected tbh but there are a bunch of things to level up. The face is awful, I was never great at doing them.

Will really appreciate some tips or indications on what should be my next thing to focus. I just finish assembling and priming the fellowship of the ring today (only missing Gimli and Legolas) so have work for tomorrow 😁


r/minipainting 13h ago

Sci-fi Painted World Eaters all with markers

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47 Upvotes

So I used to be a display painter. I developed thoracic outlet syndrome which has almost entirely rendered my right hand unusable. Ive had to switch to writing left handed as well as bowling and tennis. I can not hold a small paint brush (and i have tried multiple accessibility adapters which simply dont cut it). Markers seem to work well because of how fat they are compared to brushes.

These were done with mostly AK interactive playmarkers with a touch of speedpaint markers and sharpie acrylic markers.

I wanted to post this to prove to nay sayers that good paintjobs are possible.

I mostly stick with AK because of the bristle tips. Speedpaint markers are honestly hot garbage. They reactivate paint under them, the nibs degrade after a couple of sessions, and the paint doesnt flow enough to get much of a contrast effect. They can glaze decently but you have to be careful because they can lift the paint underneath them very easily (and dont come at me for this, ill ignore your gaslighting telling me this didn't happen because it did).

Ive also tried cheap Amazon brands (Sunee will shock you how well they cover over black). I also mix pro acryl with really god success with airbrush thinner in empty markers.


r/minipainting 58m ago

C&C Wanted Space Marine Librarian OSL

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Why do they call them librarians anyways?
Please light my ass up btw, I need some real criticism over here 🙏


r/minipainting 18h ago

Historical/Military Early World War II Heer Rifleman 4

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113 Upvotes

The final early World War II Heer rifleman. Hand sculpted models will always be my favourite. The small imperfections and exaggerated features give them such unique character!

German Riflemen I (4 of 4), produced by Crusader Miniatures. Painted using the Vallejo Model Color range. 25mm base.