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VIDEO TUTORIAL: 'Two Tone Masterclass' Necron Vaporwave Colour Scheme

Hi everyone,

Fletcher has created a video that focuses on how to achieve stunning two tone colour schemes using the bright 'vaporwave' blue and pinks as his example. This tutorial is a masterclass on both airbrush, and brush blending with plenty of tips and tricks that can be carried over to any two colour transition you are trying to make, whether it is a simple light to dark transition, or something as bright and colourful as the Necron reanimator shown.

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TUTORIAL: Plasma Coil Glow

Hi everyone,

Fletcher has pulled together a fantastic tutorial on getting that subtle blue glow coming from some of the most dangerous (often to their wielder!) weaponry of the 41st millennium.

Make sure to leave any comments or questions below, and share your results with us #siegestudios

Lastly, and most importantly, happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

Patreon Q&A Podcast September

Hi everyone,

In this month's episode I am joined by our Managing Director, James Otero, and two of the Siege Studios artists, David Chilvers, and Terry Pike.

Not only does this episode prove that I can't pronounce Warhammer names properly, and that James does actually paint his models, but we also cover;

Sons of Horus colours,

The viability of portable airbrushing,

Approaching batch painting large armies with limited time,

Executing non metallic metal,

TUTORIAL: Dark Mechanicum Knight Freehand

Hi everyone,

From the darkest binaric vaults of Mars emerges a warp twisted tutorial in which Adam shows us how to freehand cogs, skulls, and sinuous tentacles that make up a lot of Dark Mechanicum sigils.

This tutorial can also be used to make symbols for your loyalist knights, and Adeptus Mechanicus vehicles so make sure you check it out, even if you aren't a heretic!

Make sure you share your progress with us #siegestudios

Happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Organic Wings

Hi guys,

David has recently been painting a large amount of Dark Eldar, and in his throes of pain has put together this tutorial on organic wings, with a fantastic dark pink and pale skin tones to represent the stretched membrane that lifts these torturous Scourges to the skies.

Make sure you let us see how you are getting on #siegestudios

Finally, and most importantly, happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Sisters of Battle Purple Armour

Hi everyone,

For all of you Sisters of Battle fans we have a beautiful custom purple colour scheme devised by Amy. She will lead you through all aspects of this scheme including all the cloth, detailing, and face plates, in addition to the purple armour itself.

Share your results with us #siegestudios

Most importantly, happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Celestial Vindicators Full Tutorial

Hi everyone,

By Sigmar's Hammer we have heard your call for more Age of Sigmar content! While not quite painting with lightning, Richard uses this tutorial to give you the breakdown on a cold colour scheme with an emphasis on crisp highlights and glazing to bring the model together, while also touching on true metallic metals.

Happy painting, and make sure you share your progress with us #siegestudios

Ed, Siege Team

Podcast Questions!

Hi everyone,

What questions would you like to hear about in the next episode?

Do you want to know how James says chocolate yogurt?

Would you like to hear about the worst hobby disasters we have made?

Have you ever wondered what it's like to try and paint with your less skilled hand?

Make sure to leave your comments below!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Darth Vader

Hi everyone,

In this tutorial I will be looking at how to paint Darth Vader's iconic suit and cape! We will be looking at how to use different blacks and greys to give an impression of different kinds of material.

To complete the model with some awesome OSL, make sure to check out the 'Red Object Source Lighting' tutorial where Adam goes over the lightsaber blade and reflections.

Fina...

TUTORIAL: Chaos Star Freehand

Hi everyone,

Having made a deal with Greater Daemons for increased painting prowess, Adam has inscribed his teachings on how to daub Chaos Stars on your vehicles, using a Chaos Knight as his base.

Make sure to share your progress with us #siegestudios and happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Drukhari Thorns Freehand

Hi everyone!

This Silver+ tutorial focuses on the distinctive freehand thorns pattern that accompanies Simon's beautiful purple Drukhari tutorial.

If you have any questions, be sure to leave them in the comments below!

And as always - lastly and most importantly... happy painting and make sure you share your results with us!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Brimstone Horrors

Hi everyone,

Ben has been hard at work in the depths of the Silver Tower conjuring up a fiery tutorial for you. For any devotee of the dark gods this is a must read! The techniques inside can be applied to any flame sources though so you will be able to finish off your Salamanders, as well as the numerous braziers that litter the scenery and basing of Age of Sigmar armies.

Make sure you share your results with us #siegestudios and happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

Patreon Q&A Podcast August

Hi Everyone,

We've had a busy few weeks in the office which have caused some delays in being able to film and upload the Q&A podcast for you.

Featuring in this episode is  one of our Siege Artists Nick Lambourn doing his best Bond Villain impression, as well as our Managing Director James Otero, and myself.

We will be looking at:

• Batch painting miniatures
• Tips and tricks for getting your Indomitus models on the table
• Planning armies and...
  2020-09-07 19:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

TUTORIAL: Captain America Full Tutorial

Hi everyone!

Amy has whipped up another super hero tutorial for you!

Looking like he's stepped from a comic book with beautiful saturated colours, this miniature will be able to fight for you on the table top all day.

If you have any questions about the tutorial make sure to comment below.

As always make sure to share your work with us #siegestudios and happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Grey Tau Colour Scheme

Hi everyone,

In this tutorial Fletcher gives the low down on how to get yourself a realistic Grey Tau Colour Scheme. This tutorial features heavy use of an airbrush in order to achieve the thin glazes needed to easily achieve subtle grey transitions and weathering, as well as looking at lenses, weathering, and clean highlights.

If you have any questions, make sure you leave them in the comments below.

Lastly, happy painting, and make sure you share your results with us! #sie...

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Decals & Transfers

Hi everyone!

In this video Terry is going to break down the best way of applying transfers; from getting them to sit flat over curved surfaces, how to blend them in to look natural, and how to prevent 'misting' over the finished surface.

Don't forget, happy painting, and make sure you share your results with us #siegestudios

- Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Brazen Claws

Hi everyone!

In this tutorial Terry is going to lead you through everything you need to know about painting Brazen Claws. Terry is going to show you how to get the clean lines required for a split colour scheme, as well as edge highlighting Space Marine armour panels, and all the extras that go with a marine model.

If you have any questions, be sure to leave them in the comments below!

Don't forget, happy painting, and make sure you share your results with us #siegestudios 2020-08-21 19:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post

TUTORIAL: Bones and Horns

Hi everyone,

Welcome to a much sought after tutorial: Bones and horns!

So many models come adorned with the skulls of slain foes or even innocent bystanders and we are always asked for more ways of painting them. This tutorial will show you how to get a natural, weathered looking finish to skulls, be they on bases, or swinging from chains and spikes on your model!

Don't forget, happy painting, and make sure you share your results with us #siegestudios

Ed, Siege Team 2020-08-17 19:13:00 +0000 UTC View Post

TUTORIAL: Knight Panel Freehand

Welcome to this fantastic tutorial on freehand that can be applied to any vehicle!

Adam is going to take you through the process for applying astounding detail while looking at brush control, sketching out the initial shapes, and controlling your paint flow.

If you have any questions, be sure to leave them in the comments below!

Don't forget, happy painting, and make sure you share your results with us #siegestudios

- Ed, Siege Team

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Slaanesh Skin

Hi everyone,

In this video tutorial I will be looking at how to get your Slaanesh Daemons looking extra pale, extra evil, and just a little bit purple!

The tutorial will look at how to choose colour placement, how your light sources might affect skin tone, and subtle soft shading to help imply shapes on a surface that may not have defined edges.

As we are using such pale colours, this tutorial will use a lot of glazing so make sure you check out our 2020-08-10 19:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

TUTORIAL: Szarekhan Dynasty Necron Scheme

Welcome to the first of our new Gold Tier tutorials.

In this guide Amy is going to be looking at how she painted her Szarekhan Dynasty Necron warrior. This guide is a great way to get your Indomitus models painted in a unique and striking scheme that will dazzle on the tabletop!

If you have any questions, be sure to leave them in the comments below!

Don't forget, happy painting, and make sure you share your results with us #siegestudios

- Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Iron Man

Hello & welcome to this somewhat delayed character tutorial for July, nurglings infested our office computers!

Amy  is going to run you through painting the entire Iron Man model from Marvel Crisis Protocol in this full character painting PDF.

Don't forget to check your audio feeds for the audio part of the tutorial too!

If you have any questions, be sure to leave them in the comments here!

And as always - lastly and most importantly... happy painting and make...

TUTORIAL: Muddy Battlefield Basing

Hello & welcome to this weeks tutorial!

Fletcher is going to run you through this extremely simple yet effective way to utilise Games Workshop's texture paints on your bases.

ALSO what do you think of our new mobile-optimised layout?!

If you have any questions, be sure to leave them in the comments here!

And as always - lastly and most importantly... happy painting and make sure you share your results with us!

- Joe, Siege Team

July's Patreon Q&A Podcast

Hi everyone!

This month we are bringing the podcast to you with some new faces and a new look!

I am joined by two of our artists; Amy and Joe, and our Managing Director James who will answer a variety of questions including some of the following.

• Choosing non-gaming models to paint
• Getting started with terrain and basing
• Tips for improving your painting
• Where to begin with non metalli...
  2020-07-30 16:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post