Garfy

Garfy is a UK hobbyist with over twenty years experience. He's a regular contributor to White Dwarf Magazine including 4 Armies of the Month features and has written articles for the Warhammer Community site. He holds 3 UK Golden Demon finalist pins and 2 Armies on Parade Gold award. His other passion is photography and cinematography, which he uses to great effect to deliver high quality content to the blog.

Painting Guides, Showcase, Warcry

Showcase: Warcry Claws of Karanak (inc. painting guide)

Sniffing the air for the scent of their prey, the Claws of Karanak charge onto the blog today. Check out my thoughts on how I think this warband might play in a game of Warcry and I’ll also share my tutorial guides for painting the Claws of Karanak.

Age of Sigmar, Showcase

Showcase: Flamers of Tzeentch

Project #newyearnewarmy is lit! Joining the ranks of my Disciples of Tzeentch this week are a unit of Flamers of Tzeentch. Check out the pictures in this blog post.

Painting Guides, Showcase, Warcry

Showcase: Askurgan Trueblades Warcry Warband (inc. painting guide)

The Askurgan Trueblades have risen from their meditation and martial honing practices to leave their monastic lifestyle behind them to venture onto the blog today. Check out my thoughts on how I think this warband might play in a game of Warcry and I’ll also share my tutorial guides for painting an Askurgan Trueblade and a Curseblood.

Showcase, Warcry

Showcase: Warcry Sundered Fate Boxed Game (inc. painting guides)

Completely painting a boxed set from start to finish is a lot of work, and requires stamina and determination. You have to put the hours in or it just won’t happen. To celebrate the completion of this monumental task, it’s time for me to break out the camera and share my finished Warcry Sundered Fate set.

Age of Sigmar, Painting Guides, Showcase

Showcase: Disciples of Tzeentch Fluxmaster (inc. painting guide)

Do you like bright colourful frisbees of death? Then today you’re in for a treat as I explain what parts I used for my Disciples of Tzeentch Fluxmaster and a painting guide in the form of a free recipe card. Read on to find out more.

Painting Guides, Showcase, Warcry

Showcase: Jade Obelisk Warcry Warband (inc. painting guides)

The Jade Obelisk have smashed their way on to the blog and today I’ll talk about these stoney cursed fighters and their Warcry tactics. I’ll also share my tutorial guides for painting a Desecretor and their familiar Idolarc.

Painting Guides, Showcase, Warcry

Showcase: Seraphon Hunters of Huanchi Warcry Warband (inc. painting guides)

The Hunters of Huanchi have arrived on the blog and today I’ll talk about these Seraphon Skinks and their tactics. I’ll also share my painting guides for painting Chameleon Skinks and their Terrawing allies.

40k, Age of Sigmar, Chat, Showcase

Garfy’s 2023 Hobby Resolution and Recap of 2022

Celebrating the Last 12 month’s of hobby output is an annual tradition here at Tale of Painters. I’m going to take a look back through the year and share what I managed to paint and how many of my 2022 hobby resolutions I succeeded in completing. I’ll also share my 2023 resolutions.

Abhorrant Ghoul King with Crown of Delusion painted by Garfy

Age of Sigmar, Painting Guides, Showcase

Showcase: Abhorrant Ghoul King with Crown of Delusion (inc. painting guide)

Perched on his throne of lies, this sovereign has a secret and I think I’ve solved it. Welcome to my what could have been. Welcome to the Court of the deluded painter and his ramblings on Cursed City. Stay to the end for detailed shots and my Abhorrant Ghoul King painting guide.

40k, Showcase

Showcase: Leagues of Votann Einhyr Hearthguard

No, these aren’t Chibi Space Marine Terminators, they’re Einhyr Hearthguard in Exo-armour. Despite their size, there are a lot of parallels though including deep striking and a 2+ save. In today’s post, I share my thoughts on their design as well as detailed high-quality photography of my squad I painted.