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Hey guys, any tips on how to paint properly? Im a noob :/ any info is appreciated.

Thanks,

- LGC1337

the "search" function?

Unless you give us any specific techniques or styles that you need help with, you're better off having a dig through the P&M Tutorials forum or having a look at the articles on Coolminiornot.

I vaguely recall writing a basic guide myself a while ago, but i can't be bothered to search for it atm

Yeah, details on what you would like.

if you give things like

"how do I paint faces?" or "what is good for armour"
then we can help.

It's mostly practice - I've been doing it for over 25 years and I'm still learning.

If you can get to a store and actually watch someone painting & interupt occaisionally with questions would also be very useful.

Thanks heaps guys, i'll dig through the P&M section

Search on Google

Miniwargaming.com just put out a DVD on basic painting that seems geared towards new painters, not so much getting Golden Demon quality but at least tabletop. The promo video itself looked pretty good. I may buy the DVD myself!

Try to learn paint consistancy and brush control first. if you can get a good constistancy and have a steady hand you will be able to learn most of the basic techniques without much difficulty.