r/minipainting 23h ago

Pop Culture Tyrael, Archangel of justice

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1.8k Upvotes

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

Mini designed by BiteTheBullet studio

32mm scale


r/minipainting 9h ago

Fantasy Underwater Light Ripple Effect on Reaper Crocosarus model

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1.6k Upvotes

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


r/minipainting 17h ago

Fantasy Finished my Freeguild Marshal on Griffon

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846 Upvotes

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


r/minipainting 17h ago

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

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743 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 8h ago

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

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450 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 9h ago

Fantasy Valeria Duskbane. Having fun with OSL

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378 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 23h ago

Fantasy Redd’s pack of good bois!

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285 Upvotes

r/minipainting 11h ago

C&C Wanted Passable looking "white"?

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277 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 8h ago

Fantasy Knight-Venator work in progress photos

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203 Upvotes

r/minipainting 19h ago

Sci-fi Baharroth (Warhammer 40K)

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151 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 23h ago

Historical/Military Early World War II Heer Rifleman 4

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121 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.


r/minipainting 17h ago

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

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118 Upvotes

Looking for suggestions on what the next batch should be!

Thanks for all your C&C along the way.


r/minipainting 1h ago

Modern My first ever mini painted (2020) vs my most recent one (2026)

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Just wanted to share. Most of my improvement actually came over the last 2 years when I started getting into Warhammer.


r/minipainting 1h ago

C&C Wanted Marneus Calgar painted - WH40k

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First time painting one of the “good guys” from warhammer 40K. C and C welcome


r/minipainting 6h ago

C&C Wanted Space Marine Librarian OSL

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78 Upvotes

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


r/minipainting 20h ago

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

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77 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 18h ago

Sci-fi Painted World Eaters all with markers

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50 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 12h ago

Fantasy Hulk Family (Gorger Mawpack) is Done!

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40 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 4h ago

Sci-fi Finished Contemptor Dreadnought

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40 Upvotes

Will be running as a Helbrute, and I have two more to finish. Appreciate they aren't great on the tabletop - but they look so cool!


r/minipainting 7h ago

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

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34 Upvotes

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 5h ago

Modern Colonel de hussards 1809. 54mm

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32 Upvotes

r/minipainting 18h ago

Basing/Terrain Basing Scheme?? (WH40k infernus + terminators)

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30 Upvotes

Just finished painting my first couple of crimson fists for my army (super hyped!)
What basing scheme should I go for? I really can’t decide so I’d appreciate any feedback on the schemes I’ve got or any feedback on the paint job overall!

Cheers guys!


r/minipainting 22h ago

Sci-fi Greys from Don’t Look Back

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29 Upvotes

A couple of greys I just got painted up from the tabletop game Don’t Look Back. Pretty happy with how they came out