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Category / Conversions / Fantasy / Painting

  • A ghost in the attic – Experimenting with object source lighting

    Experimenting with OSL sure ain’t easy, but are you painter enough to face the ghost in the attic?

  • Reaper Miniatures, Leisynn Mercenary Mage, Tim Prow, 77174, Conversion, Lich, Illumination, Book, Freehand, Sculpting

    Leather face – Leisynn to Lich Conversion

    Do you enjoy the pugent smell of decay? Dou you want to know how to convert Reaper’s Leisynn to an ancient Lich? Then join me and fill your heart with everlasting hatred for the living.

  • Don’t call me knife ear – Elladan Elf Ranger

    “Wipe that grin off your face”…famous last words. Don’t make the same mistake and learn about painting worn leather.

  • Elliwyn Heatherlark, Reaper Miniatures, Nure-onna, Gnome fighter, monster hunter, 28mm

    Bravery comes in all sizes – Elliwyn Heatherlark

    Do not underestimate a Gnome due to her short stature. Her blade is as sharp as her wits. A Nure-onna had to learn this the hard way.

  • They hunger – Vampire Thrall

    Some unfortunate souls are destined to serve a Vampire for eternity. These thralls lust for fresh blood, so keep your throat covered and learn how versatile Mantic Ghouls are.

  • Stick and Stone – Nienna, Female Elf Ranger

    Do you want to improve your conversion and sculpting skills? Nienna got an entire makeover. Come along and learn how I went about it.

  • Vlad Dracul – The curse of Immortality

    Vlad Tepes is one of the most elusive historical figures: Abhorrent monster? Cruel, Machiavellian ruler? Bloodthirsty vampire? I show you a mythological interpretation of Vlad Dracul.

  • Galladon, conversion, staff, braided beard, tutorial, daggerandbrush, Reaper Miniatures

    Luxuriant Braids and Magical Staves – Conversions 101

    Starting out converting your minis? Need some pointers? You are in luck, in this tutorial I give you the basics.

Inspiration



If you are just starting out painting miniatures, try

Michael Mordor

For basic to intermediate tutorials look at:

Sorastro

You want to push yourself? Look at these masters:

Sicario Rimini

Kujo Painting

Do you want to give terrain buildign a try? Then look no further than

The Terrain Tutor

You want to become a true master crafter? Then learn from

Luke Towan

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