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Get the most out of your tuition - ASK YOUR QUESTIONS!

Hi guys!

Its that time again! 

Let us know in the comments below what you want to learn! 

The more you ask the more we cover on the Podcast so get asking and don't miss out on getting the most from us here on Patreon! 

We love reading your suggestions, and we keep a list of everything requested so that our artists can work through them.

Don't forget to leave your questions for the podcast!

Get commenting!

James, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Raven Guard Armour

RE-UPLOAD DUE TO PDF ERROR

Hi everyone,

A lot of patrons have asked to see how to paint black armour so Nick has put together a tutorial focussed on exactly that! With a full breakdown of the Raven Guard scheme you will also see true metallics, brown leathers, white faceplates, and red trim and lenses.

Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below.

Share your progress with us #siegestudios and most importantly, happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Jain Zar Full Character

REPOST DUE TO PDF ISSUES

Hi everyone,

Terry has painted up a fantastic looking Jain Zar with black armour. This tutorial covers everything on the model and is a full character tutorial with true metallic metals, crisp edge highlighting, tips for painting hair and beautiful purple glazing.

Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below.

Happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Intro to Edge Highlighting Video

Hi everyone,

We have a follow up video to our Intro to Edge Highlighting tutorial. In this video I look at tips and tricks to get different thickness highlights, from 'chunky' to 'extreme' highlights. In addition I also look at applying different amounts of pressure to change how thick highlights are, as well as tips on holding your model and the paint brush to make painting easier.

Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

Happy painting!

Ed, Siege ...

TUTORIAL: Farsight Enclaves

Hi everyone,

We have been asked about using inks for painting minis a lot recently so Fletcher has created this Farsight Enclaves tutorial to show you how they work, in addition to edge highlighting, lenses, and some object source lighting effects.

Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

Most importantly, happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Thunderwolves

Hi everyone,

In this tutorial Fletcher looks at how to paint fur with a realistic gradient, as well as the rest of the details on the model such as it's fearsome fangs.

Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below.

Most importantly, happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Kairic Acolytes

Hi everyone,

The Silver Tower draws you deeper into it's ensnaring web with this tutorial on Kairic Acolytes. Ben looks at realistic skin tones, true metallic golds and silvers, as well as blue and white cloth. All of these techniques can easily be transferred over to other models so make sure you check out the attached PDF at the bottom of the post.

Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below.

Happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Necron Ogdobekh Dynasty (Part 2)

Hi everyone,,

In this second part of the Necron Ogdobekh Dynasty scheme I am going to look at how to paint all areas of the model that aren't metallic! This includes planning where transitions are going to go on the blades, how to glaze the greens to get a good transition, painting cold blacks, edge highlighting, and painting lenses.

Let us know fi you have any questions in the comments below and share your progress with us! #siegestudios

Happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team...

TUTORIAL: Pink Horrors

Hi everyone,

With much capering, and energetic brush waving, Ben is continuing his tutorials taking you through some Chaos Daemon staples. With bright blue flames and vibrant pink skin we hope this tutorial will help you work through the large quantities of daemons you need to field for a true horde of Tzeentch.

Let us know if you have any questions and make sure you share your results with us #siegestudios

Most importantly, happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

What do you want to learn?

Hi everyone,

Let us know in the comments below what you want to learn! We love reading your suggestions, and we keep a list of everything requested so that our artists can work through them.

Don't forget to leave your questions for the podcast!

Get commenting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Ghazgkhull Face Tutorial

Hi everyone,

Richard's latest tutorial uses Ghazgkhulls face to showcase a multitude of details and another way of painting Ork skin. Richard looks at teeth, gums, lenses, cables, stitches, damaged/scarred skin and a fantastic pale Ork green skin.

Let us know if you have any comments or questions!

Happy painting,

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Full Character Spider Man

Hi everyone,

In this full character tutorial your friendly neighbourhood Amy is going to run you through each stage of getting the web slinger ready for action. The vibrant and iconic reds and blues can be easily replicated on the clothing of other models from other ranges!

Make sure you leave any questions in the comments below, and share your progress with us! #siegestudios

Happy painting

Ed, Siege Team

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Necron Ogdobekh Dynasty (Part 1)

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the first of a two part Necron Ogdobekh Dynasty video. In this tutorial I will be looking at building up several different true metallic metals using metallic paints, inks, selective shading, and highlights.

The first stages of this tutorial use an airbrush, but can be replicated by hand by glazing the  paints on instead of airbrushing.

Look out for part two later this month which will focus on finishing the model including glazing the standard N...

TUTORIAL: Grey Knights Armour

Hi Everyone,

Make sure to download the PDF at the bottom of this post for the visual step-by-step!

In this tutorial Fletcher has been guided by the righteous word of the Emperor to show you how to paint the most devout of his warriors.

This tutorial focuses heavily on glazes in order to build up a true metallic blue steel look that works as both the main armour colour for Grey Knights but could also be used for magical or power infused weapons.

If you need help with ge...

TUTORIAL: Chaos Space Marine Black Legion

Hi everyone,

Richard has pulled this tutorial straight from the Eye of Terror. In this tutorial Richard looks at getting crisp, cool highlights, true metallic metals, and rich, red cloth which can all be transferred over to other models. Make sure to download the PDF attachment at the bottom of the post.

Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below, and share your progress with us #siegestudios

Most importantly, happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

Podcast Q&A Episode 6

Hi everyone,

In this episode of the podcast I am joined by Nick and James to discuss;

• The trade off between efficiency and perfection in finishing a project
• Consistency across identical models
• What models would we like to see re-done by Games Workshop
• Tips for painting smooth whites
• Using spray can varnishes
• Fixing build errors in models you have already built
• What are the 'big' painting competitions, and more...
2020-11-07 20:11:25 +0000 UTC View Post

TUTORIAL: Crimson Fists Full Scheme

Hi everyone,

With tips of recess shading, edge highlighting, and fine details Nick has put together a nifty tutorial on how to paint some of the Emperor's most loyal soldiers; Crimson Fists.

Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below and share your progress with us #siegestudios

Most importantly, happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Intro to Edge Highlighting

Hi everyone,

Make sure you download the PDF for this Edge Highlighting tutorial at the bottom of the post!

This tutorial is aimed at providing a quick look at edge highlighting with some tips on brush control and line thickness to nail that crisp edge highlight every time.

Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below.

Ed, Siege Team

PDF & Audio TUTORIAL: Blue Horrors

Hi everyone,

Following feedback from you guys, we are going to return to making a single post for BOTH the AUDIO and PDF. Make sure you check out the PDF attachment at the bottom of the post to download it from there.

In this tutorial Ben is continuing his series of daemonic paint jobs with some gibbering Blue Horrors with beautiful, saturated blues, as well as daemon fire and rich golds. With these techniques you will be able to get a slathering horde of Tzeentch on the table in ...

TUTORIAL: Oil & Powder Weathering

Hi everyone,

In this video we cover some tips and tricks for using oil paints and weathering powders on your models. I will be looking at pin washing, building up dirt and grime, rust streaks, and a couple of ways of using weathering powders to bring character to your models.

While the tutorial is shown on a vehicle these techniques can easily be transferred over to your smaller miniatures; especially pin washing for super fast, neat shading.

Let us know if you have any ques...

TUTORIAL: Impulsor Control Panel

Hi everyone,

We have been asked how we do our lenses and detailed panels on our 40k models, from smaller characters with hand held screens, to larger details like radar screens. Amy has pulled these together in this Impulsor control panel so that she can show you several different techniques that will make the details on your models pop!

Let us know fi you have any questions and show us how you are getting on #siegestudios

Most importantly, happy painting!

Ed, Siege Te...

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Gorkanaut Full Painting Guide Part 2

Hi everyone,

Get ready for part 2 of Fletcher's Gorkanaught tutorial! In this half he will get into the nitty gritty of weathering, some quick OSL, and all the details you need to bring your stompin, shootin, and lootin mech to life in honour of Gork (or posibly Mork).

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

Ed, Siege Team

GET WHAT YOU WANT DEMONSTRATED!

Have you a technique, topic or tutorial which you want us to speak about or even create more awesome content for you guys? Add your comment below and we will get right to it! Happy painting guys and have lovely weekends! 

TUTORIAL: True Metallic Metal Chaos Axe

Hi everyone,

Fletcher has put together a tutorial focussing on two different tones of clean true metallic metals. While the techniques are shown on a Chaos Axe, the method can be applied to any metallic surface and look great on both loyalist, and heretic models, as well as any fantasy model!

If you are struggling with glazes make sure to check out our 'Intro to Glazes and Glazing Tutorial'

Let us...

TUTORIAL: Void Trident Sergeant Jovan Full Tutorial

Hi everyone,

This month's full character tutorial uses Sgt Jovan to help showcase several key painting techniques; with crisp edge highlighting, freehand, soft glazing, subtle weathering, and chitinous alien striations all included in this packed PDF.

Make sure you let us know what you think in the comments below and share your progress #siegestudios

Happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

What do you want to learn?

Hi everyone,

What tutorials would you like to see in future? Give us all your suggestions (even if you have asked before!) from basing styles, to techniques, to full characters!

What would you like to ask us for this months podcast? We currently have the following questions and would love to answer more:

Besides Golden Demon and Iron skull, what other competitions are there? - Liam

Hey guys! Painting a custom Space Marine chapter and the colour schemes main armour co...

TUTORIAL: Urban (Marvel Crisis Protocol) Basing

Hi everyone,

Amy's latest tutorial focuses on painting urban bases for your Marvel Crisis Protocol models. The techniques in here can easily be transferred to your pre-modelled GW bases and scenery kits.

This tutorial will show you how to use shades and glazes to build up subtle, consistent weathering that adds character to your bases, as well as painting small details like abandoned litter that really brings the basing to life.

Make sure you share your comments and progress...

TUTORIAL: Miles Morales Full Character

Hi everyone,

Amy has swung into action to get the next in her series of Marvel Crisis Protocol figures completed. This tutorial looks at blending with glazes to give shape to muscles and form fitting cloths, as well as freehanding details that add a lot of character to your models.

Make sure leave your comments below and share your progress with us #siegestudios

Happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

TUTORIAL: Space Wolf Armour

Hi everyone,

Nick has painted up the next in our ongoing series of Space Marine colour schemes. He will  show you what colours to use to get the classic colour scheme as well as and some crisp edge highlighting and pin shading.

Let us know if you have any questions, and share your results with us #siegestudios

Happy painting!

Ed, Siege Team

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Gorkanaut Full Painting Guide Part 1

Hi everyone,

Today's tutorial is another great tutorial by Fletcher. This first part looks at how to smoothly paint yellows across large models, as well as metallics, and beginning the process of weathering the vehicle.

Part 2 will progress onto all the fine details on the model and full on weathering.

Make sure you share your results with us! #siegestudios

Happy painting

Ed, Siege Team