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Subtle Focal Point & Rich Ambience - Wildercorpse Hunter as Veilguard: Painting Guide
Dear Craftworldians,While we wait for the official miniatures for Era of Providence to take shape, and as much of the world still simmers in mystery (we are eager to reveal more) — I (Marko) often turn to painting, kitbashing, or even resculpting some of the existing models to serve as proxies during gameplay testing. (Yes I have more proxies) :)This time, I worked with one of the Wildercorpse...
DWOMO KADAN EXEMPLAR SERIES – PT. 2: Painting Pastel Blue Skin over Red Underpainting - Era of Providence
Welcome back, dear Craftworldians!I hope you are all doing well. Aaand, ready for a new lesson!In this video, we continue our Dwomo Kadan Exemplar journey with Part 2, focusing on painting pastel blue skin over a rich red underpainting. The skin tone you voted on recent poll). I’ll guide you through each step, showing how I build up contrast, volume, and subtle transitions to bring this miniatur...
Coming Soon - Era of Providence / Games Workshop
Hey dear Craftworldians! 💜 Welcome to a new month on Patreon!We’ve got some exciting news! The next video tutorial from the Dwomo Kadan Exemplar series is just a few days away! This time I painted the pastel blue skin over the red underpainting and I’m super happy with how it turned out - can’t wait to share the full process and the lessons with you!And that’s not all - Marko has been w...
Thank you for Voting! Here's BONUS Video tutorial of Video Sketching Dwomo Red Skin
Dear Craftworldians,Today, I want to share something fun! As part of the recent voting for the next tutorial, I created a few digital sketchesof Dwomo skin tonesto explore different directions for the painting process.The winner of the poll is Pastel Blue!That tutorial is yet to come, so stay tuned! While you're waiting for the next lesson in this series, I decided to share a video featuring t...
Vote for SCHEME
Dear Craftworldians,As you might already know, we recently shared the first video in our new series, painting Dwomo Kadan Exemplar.Today, I spent some time in Photoshop, sketching different skin tones for my Dwomo Kadan, using the red base I had already applied to my miniature.Watch Dwomo Kadan Series HERE!Now, I’d love for you to help me choose which one I should paint for my next video tutoria...
DWOMO KADAN EXEMPLAR - 32mm Scale SBS
Dear Craftworldians,Welcome to the complete guide booklet for the Dwomo Kadan Exemplar box art in 32mm scale!If you’ve already seen our newest video tutorial series or followed some of our earlier announcements, then you’re familiar with our first revealed Kind—the Dwomo—as well as our first 32mm-scale miniature from the Era of Providence range, set in our upcoming fantasy TTRPG world.We b...
Introduction - Dwomo Kadan Exemplar - Lore & Tutorial Teaser
Dear Craftworldians,This is an introduction and a little preview of the newest tutorial in our new series, Dwomo Kadan Exemplar. We hope you will enjoy seeing and learning more about the Dwomo. If you are subscribed to any of our tiers, from Lord to Emperor,you can watch the FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL on Painting Hair HERE!Ifyou haven’t subscribed yet, consider joining us!If you are subscribed from Kni...
Painting Hair - DWOMO KADAN EXEMPLAR Series - Era of Providence
Dear Craftwordians,Welcome to March on Patreon and to our new painting series, featuring the Dwomo Kadan Exemplar in a 75mm scale.Bear with us—we plan to start sharing more about Era of Providence, but as projects take time, we don’t yet have much information about the game's release, miniatures, or related content. However, we invite you to be part of the journey and stay informed every s...
New on Patreon: February Video Teaser!
Dear Craftworldians,Here’s a little preview of our latest Patreon video tutorial! We both hope you enjoy it.Our plan is to share previews of our video and PDF tutorials, along with some exciting WIPs, so the whole community can enjoy the content. We’ve been exploring ways to make it easier to navigate on Patreon, as we know it can be a bit tricky. However, we believe that the Collectionsfeatur...
How to Paint Grey Feathers - Wings & Feathers Tutorials
Dear Craftworldians,Marko Miladinović here with you today—welcome to our newest lesson!In this tutorial, Aleksandra and I have prepared a lesson on painting feathers. This technique can be used to paint wings, feathers, or similar textures.This particular tutorial focuses on many shades of gray, as I am painting dark gray wings. As always, contrast and ambiance play a big role in my painting ap...
Mastering Underpainting & Overlapping Layers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Painting the Hive Colossus + STL - Part Two
Dear Craftworldians,Welcome to Part Two of the Hive Colossus Painting Series!Also, a standalone lesson on Underpainting and Overlapping Layers!In this new lesson, we continue our journey into painting the Hive Colossus Umber Hulk miniature by Artisan Guild, diving deeper into the Underpainting & Overlapping Layers technique."At first, we planned to create a simple tutorial to kick off the year...
New inspiration - New project on the Horizon
Dear Craftworldians,We've been on travels for two weeks now, and by the end of this week, we’ll finally be back home!We both can't express how much we've missed painting minis.We had planned to paint some while visiting Ani & Andrea at Artisan Guild, but time just flew by too fast. Luckily, we’re fully energized to return home and continue preparing tutorials and working on new pro...
Step By Step + STL - Hive Colossus PART ONE
Dear Craftworldians,Welcome to a new lesson and Step-by-Step tutorial on the Hive Colossus by Artisan Guild!At first, we planned to create a simple tutorial to kick off the year. But then, we realized it would be much better to offer something more complex yet insightful—something that you can use not only for this mini but for others as well.As always, this is a step-by-step process that you ca...
Colorful Gold NMM - Lord Terminos
Dear Craftworldians,Happy New Year! Have a golden 2025 full of colorful miniatures. Best wishes from Aleksandra, Marko & fluffy Sefirija :)We are starting this year on a golden note, of course.Join me as we showcase the simple steps to creating a colorful and complex NMM shoulder pad by Lord Terminos. Don't forget to read through the full painting booklet step-by-step, provided in the link bel...
Layers of Growth: Insights of this Year, Patreon Updates and Future Plans
Dear Craftworldians,As the holiday season approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on another extraordinary year filled with creativity, connection, and growth. This feels like the perfect moment to pause and share something meaningful with all of you—a heartfelt reflection on our experiences and cherished moments from teaching on Patreon, including some updates, personal highlights, and our pla...
Mechanised Heavy Infantry of New Antioch Painting Series - PART THREE (final part)
Hello dear Craftworldians,Welcome to Part THREE (final part) of the Mechanised Heavy Infantry of New Antioch Painting Series!In this full-process tutorial, I’ll guide you step by step through bringing this miniature to life, with the journey split into three parts, released weekly. Stay tuned for Part Two & Three.This model is New Antioch Mechanised Heavy Infantry from Trench Crusade! See more ...
Mechanised Heavy Infantry of New Antioch Painting Series - PART TWO
Hello dear Craftworldians andWelcome to Part TWO of the Mechanised Heavy Infantry of New Antioch Painting Series!In this full-process tutorial, I’ll guide you step by step through bringing this miniature to life, with the journey split into three parts, released weekly. Stay tuned for Part Two & Three.This model is New Antioch Mechanised Heavy Infantry from Trench Crusade! See more HERE!In Part...
December on Patreon
Dear Craftworldians,As some of you know, this December we released two new tutorials featuring the Trench Crusade models of New Antioch. Watch FIRST PART OF New Antioch Mechanised Heavy InfantryHERE!PART TWO IS COMING THIS WEEK! Stay Tuned! :DMeanwhile, There is A PDF Step by Step Booklet available HERE!The entire infantry group follows the same steps used for Yeoman Milunka Savić, as shown in th...
SBS - Yeoman Milunka Savić - New Antioch TC
Hi dear Craftworldians!I’m excited to share this step-by-step tutorial on painting the Yeoman from the Trench Crusade, inspired by Milunka Savić — Serbian war heroine and the most decorated female combatant in history.In this tutorial, I'll guide you through each stage, from underpainting to final highlights, using techniques that makes this minis stand out. I invite you to try these step...
Mechanised Heavy Infantry of New Antioch Painting Series - PART ONE
Hello dear Craftworldians andWelcome to Part One of the Mechanised Heavy Infantry of New Antioch Painting Series!In this full-process tutorial, I’ll guide you step by step through bringing this miniature to life, with the journey split into three parts, released weekly. Stay tuned for Part Two & Three.This model is New Antioch Mechanised Heavy Infantry from Trench Crusade! See more here - TRENCH...
STEP BY STEP - Kyndledroth - Brass Dragon skin & Scales
New Step-by-Step Tutorial: Brass Dragon Inspired Kyndledroth!Dear Craftworldians,I’m excited to share our latest tutorial featuring Vulkyn Flameseeker’s loyal Kyndledroth—inspired by the tones of brass dragons!This tutorial works perfectly for any dragon or dragon-like miniature, bringing non metallic tones and organic textures together.In this lesson, I’ll guide you through creating depth...
Base & Glaze - Tutorial & Monthly Challenge
Dear Craftworldians,Today, I’m inviting you to a different kind of journey—one filled with fun, atmosphere, and that haunting touch we all love. Today we will be working with Base & Glaze.MONTHLY CHALLENGE!Welcome to our newest tutorial and monthly challenge, where we paint bones and wood, embracing a moody ambience through the base and glaze technique. Whether you’re painting the featured s...
Quick Paint - Uruk Hai
Dear Craftworldians, Welcome!In today’s tutorial, we’ll dive into quick-painting techniques for your Uruk-hai. Whether you're building an army for the tabletop or just want to tackle your unpainted pile efficiently, this guide will show you how to achieve impressive results fast.I'll cover paint mixing and how to use these mixes, making sure your process is fun and effective without sa...
Nexcor Reaver Bust Step-by-Step Booklet & STL
Dear Craftworldians,Welcome to October on Patreon! We're kicking off the month with something special—Marko’s latest bust from Era of Providence: the Nexcor Reaver. This is the first Marko's bust we used during our weekend workshop in Ticino, Switzerland, and we’re excited to finally share it with you. The masterclass was a fantastic experience where we met wonderful people and built...
Pocket Goblin PART TWO: Dogo Step-by-Step - Underpainting & Overlapping
Dear Craftworldinas,Welcome to Pocket Goblin PART TWO: Dogo Step-by-Step - Underpainting & Overlapping!In this tutorial, we’ll build on what we covered in PART ONE, where we painted our greenskin goblin using bold color contrasts and dynamic shading. Now, it’s time to turn our attention to his faithful dog companion.READ PART ONE HERE!In this part, we’ll dive repeat the techniques like under...
Genevieve of The Enchanted Lake Tutorial - Painting Lesson and Paint Along Tutorial STL Included
Dear Craftworldians! Welcome to our latest video tutorial featuring the Genevieve of the Enchanted Lake miniature by Artisan Guild. This STLfile has been kindly provided for those interested in painting along with us.Of course, the techniques you’ll learn here can be applied to any project you choose, and we can't wait to see your results!Marko and I initially planned to split this tutorial ...
Painting the Mighty Warsteed: Darkoath Chieftain Part 3 Tutorial
Dear Craftworldians,I’m excited to share that Part 3 of the Darkoath Chieftain tutorial series is now on Patreon! See the attachments.This time, we’re focusing on painting the Warsteed.If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve already tackled the Chieftain himself. Now, it’s time to give his trusty steed some love. We’ll be going through techniques for accentuating fur in this st...
September Monthly Challenge: The Untethered
Dear Craftworldians,Welcome to a new monthly challenge! Last month's painting challenge,"The Incredible Nature,"turned out to be truly incredible. We loved seeing your creative projects and received some fantastic feedback from the community.That can only mean one thing—it's time for a new challenge! The September Monthly Challenge is all about big noses and beards. Our Untethere...
Color Theory with Clan Rat Tutorial
Dear Craftworldians,Welcome to a new video tutorial! This time, I will guide you through the painting of a Clan Rat while we talk more about color theory. More precisely, I'll talk about the WHY and HOW when it comes to color choices and how to approach painting.To teach you the core concepts and help you learn about progress, we need to show you the steps. Step by step, you'll build up yo...
Darkoath Chieftain NMM - PART TWO
Dear Craftworldians,Welcome to the next part of the Darkoath Chieftain on Warsteed tutorial. In this tutorial, I will cover the non-metallic metal techniques for the chieftain's mask, sword, and a few more details such as fur and hair. Read the previous tutorial HERE:And stay tuned for the next one in this series, where we will cover Warsteed painting.The file is in the attachments. Compresses...
