Tutorial: How to paint Dori the Dwarf from the Hobbit
Hobbit Tutorial number 11 is here! Dori is very similar to Balin to paint and quite easy and achievable in 18 steps. I found this to be a good exercise in how thin I could edge highlight. I’m also finally getting to grips with painting…
Tutorial: How to paint Kili the Dwarf from the Hobbit
Hobbit tutorial number 10! I’ve hit double figures with this project. I shudder to think of the number of hours I’ve put into this, so I’m going to try to not think about it. Instead I’m going bask in the glory that is Kili. I…
Tutorial: How to paint Balin the Dwarf from the Hobbit
The ninth tutorial in this series, Balin is one of the simpler Dwarves to paint. His garments are just different shades of red. Read on to discover how I painted this miniature in 18 steps. This tutorial assumes you have a basic understanding of how…
Tutorial: Scarebrushing vs Airbrushing
A few years ago I decided to get into airbrushing. It’s a fairly significant investment for most, and one which begs a lot of questions and Internet research. Here at Tale of Painters we believe in sharing what we, as amateur experts (and oxymorons) have…
Tutorial: How to paint Dwalin the Dwarf from the Hobbit
Before we begin with another tutorial in this series, I wanted to shout out my friend’s blog. Henry South is currently documenting painting his Empire army and his demigrypth Knights are a real treat. His blog is called 4gotowar. Check it out. Dwalin is the eighth miniature…
Tutorial: How to paint Ori the Dwarf from the Hobbit
Can you believe this is the seventh tutorial in this series? I only wanted to create tutorials for Bilbo, Gandalf and maybe the Goblins. I didn’t comprehend how useful they would be to the hobby community. I want to thank everyone who left words of…
Don’t miss our Dark Angels tutorials!
Hi there, today is the day the new Dark Angel models hit the shelves. If you toy with the idea to start your own army of the Unforgiven but need some inspiration for painting, let us help you out. Follow this link to learn how…
Tutorial: How to paint Bombur the Dwarf from The Hobbit
This is the sixth tutorial in the series. This time I tackle Bombur. Read on to discover how I painted this rotund Dwarf in just 23 steps. This tutorial assumes you have a basic understanding of how to paint. For the beginners, I will explain…
Tutorial: How to paint Gloin the Dwarf from The Hobbit
If I had to describe what a Dwarf looks like, I would pretty much describe Gloin. This model is all dwarf, from his red fiery beard to his twin axes. He was great to paint as well. These models are smaller then what I’m use…
Tutorial: How to paint Thorin Oakenshield from the Hobbit
It’s the day before Christmas, and a few of you might have some Hobbit related goodies under the tree, if you have then this tutorial might prove useful. Thorin II Oakenshield, son of Thráin, son of Thrór, King Under the Mountain is quite a simple…
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