Getting Started
8 guides
A Simple Step-by-Step Plan to Paint Your First Mini
A clear beginner guide to painting your first miniature, from priming to the final highlight, with no art experience required.
July 1, 2026
Common Beginner Miniature Painting Mistakes
Avoid the most common miniature painting mistakes with practical fixes that help beginners get better results from their very first minis.
June 26, 2026
Tabletop Standard vs Display: How Good Do Your Minis Need to Be?
Learn the difference between tabletop standard and display painting so you can set realistic goals and enjoy miniature painting from your very first model.
June 25, 2026
How to Start Painting Miniatures: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to paint miniatures for beginners: the tools you need, priming basics, and first steps to a finished mini.
June 23, 2026
Is Miniature Painting Hard? What Beginners Should Expect
Is miniature painting hard? Honest answer: easy to start, years to master. Here's what beginners should realistically expect in the first weeks and months.
June 17, 2026
Setting Up a Miniature Painting Workspace
Learn how to build a miniature painting workspace setup with the right desk, daylight lighting, ventilation, and storage to paint comfortably from day one.
June 12, 2026
Choosing Your First Miniature to Paint
Learn how to pick the best miniatures for beginners to paint: right size, material, detail level, and where to find affordable practice minis.
June 8, 2026
What You Need to Start Painting Miniatures
A clear, no-fluff list of miniature painting supplies for beginners — paints, brushes, primer, and a few extras that actually matter.
June 4, 2026