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This is what I consider my best model yet. I'm new to miniatures, about two months, and I think I've done a pretty great job, which is what ultimately matters. I would, however, like some feed back on my mini and what I could do to improve. Thanks!

Two months? That's really good! There are a few things you can do to this model such as blending the robe colours, or some freehand work on the large flat areas, but I wouldn't. I'd be happy to use this in any of my games, so I'd just leave it as is.

Instead, go paint more minis like this one. You've got the basic idea down, now get faster, make fewer mistakes, and pay attention to what you're doing. Are you thinning your paints enough? What happens if you thin them even more? How much paint do you have on your brush? Experiment on bits of sprue - prime them first the same as you would your minis.

What do you use as a palette? Try using a wet palette, you can make your own, but they're not expensive to buy. They prevent your paints from drying out as quickly, so you'll save money in the long term.

What brushes are you using? If you haven't already got one, get a kolinsky sable size 1 brush (any brand). It'll form a better point than a synthetic brush and paint flows from the bristles better. A good brush is a pleasure to use and if you look after it, will last longer than synthetic, saving you even more money in the long term.

After you've done this, you can start going for a wider range of techniques. Watch some youtube videos on drybrushing, layering, and edge highlighting. Try them out. Look up inks, washes, shades, glazes, dips, varnishes, mediums. Try them out too. Now paint different minis, different races, different ranges, different scales. Use different paints and brushes. Learn from them all. Buy some cheap or broken minis to so you can experiment and practise new techniques. Watch videos on wet blending and non-metallic metals and object-source lighting. Give them a go and get horrible results. Find better videos. Get less horrible results. Spend a small fortune on paints, brushes, lighting, an ergonomic chair, audiobooks, modelling tools, airbrush equipment, distilled water, real ale, a dedicated workshop and an understanding family.

Consider briefly that all this might not be worth it. That you just want to play games and that you used to be happy. Dismiss this moment of weakness with a shake of your head. You're a miniature painter now.



Or, you could just y'know... try putting some shade or a wash on the mini? I don't really know.