Can Mindworks artist acrylic paints really win you a Golden Demon? All sets reviewed
I’ve tested all the Mindworks Heavy Body Acrylic paint sets. Marco Frisoni claims he won a Golden Demon thanks to these paints… but can that really be true? Are they genuinely that good, or is it just clickbait? Heavy body artist acrylics are a completely different animal from your usual hobby paints, and knowing when to use them makes all the difference. So in this review, I’ll walk you through their strengths and shortcomings.
Ionic “Ioninks” are a joy to use – but perhaps not for everything (review)
Ammo MIG has expanded the Ionic Smart Colors family with a dedicated set of 12 inks. And on paper, the Ioninks look like the perfect companion to one of the hobby’s most exciting newer paint ranges. High chromatic intensity, high opacity, and a highly fluid formula all sound promising. In practice, though, the Ioninks carve out a more specific niche than you might expect. Here’s everything you need to know before you buy.
Why buy paint markers, when you can fill your own (GSW refillable markers review)
Refillable paint markers promise the ultimate flexibility: fill them with any paint you like, top them up whenever you want, and swap the tips when they wear out. Green Stuff World’s latest generation of empty markers makes that promise more appealing than ever. Here’s how they hold up in practice.
Pro Acryl finally made their Contrast paint, and it’s actually different: the 1-Step review
I’ve had a good look at the new Pro Acryl 1step paints from Monument Hobbies – and from the very first brushstroke it became obvious: these are a quite different beast from every other Contrast and Speedpaint alternative out there. Whether that’s a good or bad thing, I’ll tell you in this deep dive video review.
Review: AK Quick Markers
I’m testing the new Quick Markers from AK, and stacking them up against Speedpaint Markers and the refillable markers from Green Stuff World. AK Quick Markers aim to rival The Army Painter and likewise promise “maximum contrast in a single coat”. However, there is one crucial difference: the design of the tips. Which marker technology comes out on top?
ToP Tip: The best bone & beige paints
Using the Stahly Swatches System, I’ve put together two more colour palettes for you, each with four paints from light to dark. One palete with classic warm bone tones as you know and love them from Citadel / Warhammer Colour, but with better consistency and coverage. And then a somewhat more realistic bone palette that leans more towards beige or warm grey. Check out these essential paint picks.
Review: AK’s new Acrylic Washes
I’m testing the 18 new acrylic washes from AK with the blue cap. Easiest, fastest, and most effective shading – that’s what the marketing promises. Also, loads of realistic brown tones, and you can never have enough brown washes. But can AK’s new washes really do something the others can’t? We’ll find out in this review, with a big comparison of the most popular brands like Citadel and The Army Painter, and of course the old Deep Shade washes from AK that they’re meant to replace.
Guide: Ranking & recapping the best miniature paints of 2025
This post is a must-read if you’re passionate about miniature paints or thinking about giving your paint collection a proper update. I’ll be crowning the top five paint releases of 2025, after spending the entire year testing paints for you. Which new paint products offer a genuine leap in quality that you’ll feel in your day-to-day painting; which paint brands are worth their money, and which ones you’re better off skipping – I’ll tell you in this guide.
Review: Green Stuff World “vivid” Metal Colors
Shortly after Vallejo released the True Metallic Metal paints as next-generation metallic paints, Green Stuff World is now expanding its metallic range with five new extra-intense “vivid” paints I was already able to examine the prototypes at the Green Stuff World stand at Spiel 2025 in Essen, and have now tested them more extensively. Whether they can keep up with Vallejo or even surpass them, you’ll find out in this review.
ToP Tip: The best cold & warm silver paints
Today we’re dusting off the silverware: I’ve brought you two colour quartets featuring my favourite silver paints. One with a neutral-cold undertone, and one with a warmer, more oily steel finish. All share perfect flow and high coverage, making them absolutely essential for any paint collection.
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