Painting and art are great ways to be creative in expression. Artists often work away day and night to create the best piece of work for themselves and people around the world to enjoy and feel inspired by. But to do so, an artist first needs their most important of implements. These include a medium, …
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In this article, I’m hoping to give you the information you need to determine if you should give Citadel Contrast Paints a try. The quick answers to most questions about Contrast Paints are: Can help you paint faster with good results? Yes. Are expensive for what you get? Yes. Can you make your own Contrast …
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I feel like I’m at a really good point in the hobby to write this article. Over a year in, I’ve been doing it long enough now that I have a lot of experience. At the same time, I can still remember back to when I was brand new to miniature painting. So this will …
Miniature painting is a hobby that any skill level of painter can enjoy. If you’re just starting out, you should know about a technique called zenithal priming because it will make your miniatures seem much more detailed. What is zenithal priming in miniature painting? Can I do it without an airbrush? Zenithal priming miniatures, also …
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Have you purchased a miniature that you want to repaint? Are you unhappy with your own paint job on your miniature? Removing paint from miniatures is easier than you’d think! What is the best way to strip acrylic paint from miniatures? Use the appropriate solvent for the material your miniature is made of. Ultimately, I …
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Miniature models come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Navigating the hobby’s terminology as a first-time buyer can be confusing, but luckily many miniatures follow scales. If you’re trying to find a gift for a friend who is into miniature collecting or are looking for one for yourself, here are a few things to …
A color wheel saved my sanity! Nothing is worse than taking the time to clean, prime, and paint a miniature only to be unsatisfied with the final result. It wasn’t that the painting wasn’t on point. The colors just seemed to clash. What is a color wheel, and how do you use it in Miniature …
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With so many types of light bulbs, the color temperature of a light bulb really does matter. Different color temperatures of light not only shine a light on our daily activities, but they also set a mood. What looks right in the living area or a workspace might not create the desired ambiance for a …
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If you work with paints, you’re probably familiar with acrylic. It is used in arts and crafts because it has fast drying speed. Since you spend a lot of time mixing acrylic paint to get the perfect shade you desire, it is important to understand drying time. How long does acrylic paint take to dry? …
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Acrylic Mediums are substances that can be mixed with acrylic paints. When these substances are added, they work to change the properties of the paint, resulting in increased versatility when painting. These mixtures can be incorporated into the pigment for many different effects. For example, they’re useful for making the paint thicker, changing the texture, …
