Paint Perspective - Miniature Painting Podcast

On episode 131 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul take a trip down memory lane and review entries from IronSkull 2025, they also discuss changes and sneak peaks at what is happening this year at IronSkull!A big thank you to Wayland Games for sponsoring Paint Perspective! Follow the link below to check them out!Wayland Games - https://www.waylandgames.co.ukHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:33: Monday Morning Chats00:07:04: White Dwarf00:10:06: Iron Skull00:32:18: Single Miniature Category00:43:08: Junior Single Miniature Category00:46:35: Bust Category00:52:27: Scene, Duel and Diorama Category01:08:42: Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 130 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul go through and rank Astra Militarum regiments based on how easy they are to paint, how fun they are to collect and how cool the regiment is overall.Will Paul and James still be friends by the end of the episode? Watch to the end to find out!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79FREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4Timestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:41: Monday Morning Chats00:11:20: Imperial Guard Rankings00:12:21: Cadian Shock Troops00:18:48: Death Korps of Krieg00:25:10: Katakana00:33:08: Steel Legion00:38:50: Tallarn Desert Raiders00:43:34: Valhallan Ice Warriors00:48:31: Mordian Iron Guard00:56:00: Vostroyan Firstborn00:58:45: Praetorian Iron Guard01:01:42: Elysian Drop Troops01:07:30: Stormtroopers01:10:54: Tanith Firstborn01:14:26: Attilan Rough Riders01:17:50: Honourable Mentions01:20:24: White Dwarf01:22:27: Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 129 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul review how to make the most of your hobby time.Whether it's structuring your plan more effeiciently or even finding more fun the painting process, James and Paul cover it all.Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tLISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:45: Monday Morning Catchup00:14:17: How to make the most of your hobby time01:09:19: White Dwarf01:10:45: Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 128 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul dives into how to properly build and clean your miniatures before you start painting. Nailing this process will lead to a much smoother job overall, and unlike Paul you'll be able to get rid of those mold lines before it's too late.With tips, tricks and hacks to help you're building skills improve instantly. Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tWARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44SqBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWFREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4Timestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:36: Monday Morning Chats not on a Monday00:05:47: White Dwarf Winners00:10:41: Building and Cleaning Miniatures01:08:20: Discord Monthly Challenges01:13:52: Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In this episode of Paint Perspective, Paul and James take a dive into the sea of new models Games Workshop dropped for us, from 40k to Age of Sigmar. We also talk 11th Edition, our predictions and our hopes and dreams of what could happen in this new age of figures.Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:PAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tLISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosFREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4Timestamps:00:00:00: Intro00:00:36: Monday Morning Chats00:07:55: Livestream Reveals00:16:07: Ork Biker00:18:14: Astra Militarum00:21:45: Weird Squid Horse00:23:25: Sisters of Battle00:25:30: Red Terror Kill Team Box00:29:53: Cog Fort00:32:36: Door Men00:33:28: Age of Sigmar Wizards00:34:30: Skaven00:38:49: Heir of the Kraken00:40:18: Lumineth00:41:30: 30k00:42:10: Blood Angels and Orks 00:53:11: Our Top Picks01:09:11 Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 126 of Paint Perspective, we discuss all things paint - Is the market flooded? Are expensive paints better? Broad collection or only one range and will Paul paint his Ironskull piece in time? Watch this episode to see all things paint and find out what you should be using and thinking about when it comes to choosing and using paint on miniatures!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudios》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 125 Paul and James talk all things converting and kit bashing. We cover conversion and how to approach simple and in depth conversions along with a little look at the launch of Armoury and the thinking behind it. We also cover practical advice on how to improve your conversions, plan better builds, and get cleaner, more professional results. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, there’s something here for you.Armoury: https://siegestudios.co.uk/armoury/Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tLISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:Intro: 00:00:00Monday Morning Chats: 00:00:38The Return of Yarrick: 00:08:11Converting Characters: 00:13:52Armoury Models: 00:34:00Space Marine on a Unicycle?: 01:03:10Outro/Aftershow: 01:07:17》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 124 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul turn their attention to the outside world, and how just slowing down and appreciating your surroundings can help you vastly improve your mini painting, from shading to inspiration for an army theme.From taking photos of a pipe under a sink in a restaurant to the natural world, James and Paul discuss how this has helped them with their painting over the years and why their camera rolls are full of random items and objects. PAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79FREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79FREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4Timestamps:00:00:00 - Coming up00:00:35 - Monday Morning Chat00:05:27 - Announcement00:05:52 - White Dwarf Giveaway00:06:53 - Painting with Deception01:16:49 - Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 123 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul go over paint brush tips, ranging from brush control to finding the perfect brush for you.Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:PAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tWARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44SqBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:00:00:00 - Coming Up00:00:30 - Monday Morning Chat00:05:15 - New Orks00:08:25 - Brush Talk00:27:18 - Brush Demonstration00:43:10 Brush Talk Continues00:52:55 Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

So many models to review, so little time before Games Workshop gives us more!In episode 122 of Paint Perspective, we're here to rank all the new models and talk about our painting plans for 2026!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tWARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44Sq BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:0:00:00 Coming up0:00:33 Welcome Back0:01:08 Discord Challenges0:04:55 What's happening this episode0:06:00 Paul's painting0:11:45 New models - Chaos0:34:30 New models - Age of Sigmar0:41:20 New models - Eldar0:47:30 Pick 3 models to paint0:49:55 OutroSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

The miniature painting hobby certainly has its fair share of tools, gadgets and gizmo's but do any of them have any other uses than what they were designed for?In episode 120 of Paint Perspective, we're here to shed the light on some secret uses for common hobby tools you've certainly got at your desk and explain why you might just be using them WRONG! Expect insights into:🛠️ Secret uses for your tools🖌️ How to make your brushes last longer🙅🏻‍♂️ Perfecting mould lines🔥 Hobby HacksCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:56 New Space Marines0:05:39 Painting Lion El’Jonson0:07:12 Spearhead Magazine0:08:48 Warhammer plus exclusives 0:13:00 Tools you’re using wrong! 0:15:03 Sanding miniatures0:20:50 Mould lines0:23:44 Gap filling 0:28:09 Brush soap 0:38:10 Makeup brushes 0:43:29 Drilling barrelsSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

We all love painting miniatures, but nobody can be at peak form all the time... So what do you do when your motivation is low, and you don't know what to work on next?In episode 119 of Paint Perspective, we're having an intervention on our own hobby lulls and discussing how we plan to get back on a more productive path...Expect insights into: 💪🏻How to stay motivated to paint your Warhammer army⚖️How to choose your next painting project💰Is your "pile of potential" holding you back?🔥Hobby hacks COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:52 The GOAT0:03:02 Luna Wolves Conversions  0:17:09 AD PATREON0:17:56 Main topic starts0:22:08 Too many models!0:27:27 AD ONYX0:28:24 Sticking with a project0:35:36 Mental motivation 0:41:26 Maximising enjoyment 0:48:34 Change your expectations0:56:00 AD SCENICS0:56:41 Our dream projects 1:03:39 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

We love discussing painting techniques here on the podcast, but there’s one of them we haven’t yet covered… Freehand! In episode 118 of Paint Perspective, we're joined by Ewan who is our in studio specialist for all things freehand and miniature artwork! He’s here to share his essential tips for mastering the craft and give us a live demo on how to create not just freehand patterns, but real miniature masterpieces!Expect insights into: 🖌️How to become a freehand master🏁Where to start as a beginner💀How to paint a freehand skull🔥Hobby hacks PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:01:03 Our guest0:03:48 3rd ed freehand banner0:09:38 Working at Siege Studios0:15:31 How to start practicing0:19:22 Genius painting advice0:25:11 Can anyone do this?0:30:23 Designs for beginners0:33:43 Drawing Vs painting0:36:40 Paint consistency 0:38:54 FREEHAND SKULL DEMO0:44:55 Best brush size?0:46:34 Refining the design0:49:46 Wet blending 0:52:18 Background colours0:55:46 Finished skull! 0:58:36 Getting over the fearSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

When we think about getting better looking Warhammer we usually think of improving our painting, but what about some of the more overlooked steps? In episode 117 of Paint Perspective, we're here to reveal some secret tricks to improve contrast, finish and get you better looking Warhammer miniatures without changing anything about your painting! Expect insights into: 🤫Secret uses for varnish👆🏻Increasing contrast on miniatures🏝️Immersive miniature bases🔥Hobby hacks PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:49 Joe didn’t subscribe?0:03:32 Vehicular hobbying 0:11:19 Model plane retirement 0:17:06 Improving your models!0:20:47 Varnish is magic0:24:38 Matt Vs Satin0:26:20 AK Ultra Matte (problems)0:31:14 Protecting your Warhammer0:37:21 More contrast (without paint)0:44:33 Secret varnish tricks0:49:10 Environmental effects 0:57:02 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Painting your Warhammer miniatures can be very daunting (and expensive), so how can you overcome your fear of ruining your miniatures and guarantee quality results?In episode 116 of Paint Perspective, we share our tips for both new and experienced painters on what essential tips and techniques you should focus on. You can also expect to learn where we think your money is best spent, which paint brushes you should (or shouldn't) use and share advice for what models to choose for both practice and experimentation! Expect insights into: 😰 How to overcome the fear🙅🏻‍♂️ What products to avoid🖌️ Which brushes are best✅ Essential painting tips PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:01:24 The £2.48 spray can0:06:36 Painting Ghazghkull0:09:31 Perfect paint storage0:14:34 Don’t ruin your Warhammer0:19:40 Overcoming the fear…0:25:20 What to spend money on0:28:11 Expensive brushes?0:34:01 Which paints?0:36:44 ESSENTIAL painting tips0:44:11 A newbie’s approach…0:51:34 #T’august 0:55:44 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Painting your Warhammer army is incredibly time consuming, but can you save time without sacrificing quality results? In this episode, we discuss our best hacks for army painting, that not only save you time and make you a more efficient painter, but might just result in you having the best army on the tabletop! Expect insights into: 💨 How to paint your army faster⬆️ Hacks to improve your army ❌ What traps to avoid✅ Essential techniques PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:55 Painting Space Wolves! 0:14:52 Army painting tips! 0:15:53 Make more impact0:20:24 Maximising motivation 0:26:22 Batch painting tips 0:36:51 Sweat the small stuff0:40:09 Efficient brushwork 0:43:11 Don’t waste time on this0:46:18 Stop using washes…0:52:39 Making better choices0:56:12 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

If there's one thing we love to talk about, it's how to improve at miniature painting... But is this "hustle culture" actually ruining the hobby? On this episode, we discuss the reaction to some of our content and review the overall mindset behind improving your brush skills, and how our opinions have changed over time... Expect insights into:🙅🏻‍♂️ Is hustle culture ruining the hobby?⚖️ How to balance fun and improvement✅ How to maximise fun and enjoyment 🤔 Why our opinions have changed...SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:02:34 Custom Night Lords0:09:50 Captain Centos0:12:57 Painting Lion El’Jonson0:19:03 Rise above cancer0:23:50 Promoting hustle culture 0:26:50 How have we changed?0:36:13 Normalise having fun0:43:00 Trying to get it right...0:47:34 Understanding yourself0:58:31 How this podcast started1:05:49 A HUGE Milestone!Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

The Warhammer hobby can be rather expensive, so we wanted to know: Can you really buy everything you need to build and paint a Space Marine for under £50. In this absolutely unhinged episode, we tried (and failed) to each create our own essential budget hobby list! However, while there were many hiccups along the way not all is what you might think…Expect insights into: 🙅🏻‍♂️ Why we failed the challenge 🤑 Planning a budget hobby list❌ Which tools you should avoid✅ Essential items to spend money onLearn more about Jamie Farquhar: https://jamiefarquhar.muchloved.com/SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:02:34 Scottish expedition 0:08:01 White Dwarf collection0:12:13 Space Marine tutorial 0:14:17 The rematch 0:17:09 £50 Painting challenge 0:18:49 James’ list 0:36:08 The worst list?0:37:54 Joe’s list0:52:55 Was that better?0:54:36 George’s list 1:01:04 Who won?Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Warhammer can be an incredible escape for all of us, but with such a solitary hobby, how can you use it to connect with the community? In episode 112 of Paint Perspective we are joined by Ollie of BlackHeartMinis, who has become a prolific representative of the community, to share his story of how he has used social media and events to make lifelong friends... Expect insights into:💗 How to expand your own hobby community📱 Positive use of social media🖌️ Community painting showcase🔥 How to rapidly improve at painting See more of BlackHeartMinis ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/blackheartminis/Mind charity event ➡️ https://shorturl.at/p20kiSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:46 IronSkull 20250:02:45 A new hobbyist 0:06:50 Social media 0:11:53 Creating content 0:15:22 Escapism & mental health 0:21:37 Community events 0:31:46 Making hobby friends 0:36:18 How to build YOUR community 0:48:07 A lot in common…0:51:45 Improving at painting1:00:39 Citadel paint stigma 1:06:02 Favourite paints1:09:32 #julydonethdeepkin1:12:37 Charity event Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

You all of course know Luetin09 for his incredible lore content, but what about the other pillars of the hobby? In episode 111 of Paint Perspective, Luetin is back in the studio to share with us how he paints so many huge Warhammer armies, and the mindset and techniques behind his motivation.Expect insights into:🖌️ How to motivate yourself to paint a huge Warhammer army📖 How to use lore to improve your army 💰 Luetin’s favourite hobby products 🔥 Hobby Hacks to improve your painting!PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37Check out Luetin's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Luetin090:00:00 Trailer0:00:40 Welcome back! 0:02:01 Luetin sleep club 0:05:50 Discovering the hobby 0:10:22 What drew you in? 0:13:02 If not Abaddon, who?0:14:31 Primarchs coming back 0:16:00 Improving at painting 0:19:52 Planning armies 0:23:19 Painting armies faster0:26:28 Motivation to paint0:27:55 Where to get started 0:30:00 Adding lore into armies 0:38:45 Hobby background material 0:41:19 Luetin’s favourite products!0:48:38 Luetin’s tyranids army 0:54:08 Hobby Hacks Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

The airbrush is a fantastic tool for miniature painting, but do you actually need one? In this episode, we’re discussing the common misconceptions, myths and struggles we hear from the community surrounding the airbrush. We’ll be spreading some light on when you should and shouldn’t use one to paint your Warhammer miniatures, and how to best use it to paint your army faster! Expect insights into:🖌️ Tips to get better results from your Airbrush💰 Should you buy one?❌ Why you might not need one🔥 Hobby Hacks to improve your painting!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:NEW Warcrow box ➡️ https://shorturl.at/hi9RYEVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Trailer0:00:45 Return of the Joe0:04:43 The uprising0:07:52 Hobby updates 0:10:50 Gaming Tournaments0:16:13 Playing old rulesets 0:21:54 Scale model woes 0:25:06 Hobby Hack0:29:19 “Consistency of milk”0:31:59 Do you NEED an airbrush?0:41:06 Are spray cans as good?0:44:25 Too expensive?0:47:53 Just for the pros?0:51:47 What it’s BEST for0:57:00 Hobby Hack0:58:47 Compressors1:06:46 Balance = best resultsSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Is digital miniature design becoming too complicated? Saturnine is the latest release for Warhammer the Horus Heresy, and it’s not been without mixed opinions…This week we’ve had our hands at painting some of the new miniatures and are here to discuss our honest thoughts…Expect insights into:🖌️ How we painted the new Saturnine miniatures😰 Difficulty with the assembly process❌ Should you buy or avoid this expensive box?🔥 Hobby Hacks to improve your painting!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPRE ORDER SATURNINE 20% OFF ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ZNy21PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PThanks to Warhammer for providing these miniatures free for review.#adwip #warhammercommunity 0:00:00 Trailer0:00:58 It’s getting hot in here0:06:27 Hobby Updates0:14:44 Saturnine price £1950:16:19 Controversial design0:20:42 The models0:23:53 The problems…0:29:45 Have we got it wrong? 0:35:28 Difficult miniatures0:39:42 Painting the Miniatures 0:48:43 Painting them FASTER0:53:33 How big are they?0:54:58 Should you buy it?0:56:21 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

We’ve never made an episode quite like this… There’s many ways to improve at miniature painting, but nobody explains it quite like Tommie Soule!In this essential episode of Paint Perspective, we sit down with the miniature painting tutor himself to challenge everything we’ve ever thought about how we approach the hobby… Expect insights into:🖌️ The KEY to improve at painting😰 Overcoming your FEAR of ruining miniatures ❌ Wet Vs Dry palette DEBATE🔥 ESSENTIAL Tips to improve brush controlHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLTommie's book ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Fm86uPATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:0045 Who is Tommie Soule?0:09:41 Discovering miniature painting0:13:50 Improving as a painter 0:19:07 Fear of ruining models0:23:02 When you just want to quit0:29:26 Judging yourself0:32:08 Attention = key to improve0:35:00 Holding the brush0:40:39 All techniques are equal0:44:34 Why do you hobby? 0:48:35 Wet pallets = zero control?1:05:21 Wet palette showdown!1:08:03 Wet palette setup1:12:40 Using the wet palette 1:20:28 Comparing to dry palette 1:24:03 Improve your brush skill1:28:54 Best style for improving?1:34:42 A lesson learnedSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

You've seen us talk 3rd edition, but what about the most beloved era of Warhammer 40k...2nd edition!  In this episode, we're reviewing every space marines release from 1993 - 1998This was James and Paul's intro into the world of Warhammer, so expect a lot of nostalgia that certainly won't go unchecked! Also in this week's episode it's our latest monthly painting challenge: #JunespiteGitz and we'll be rounding up all of the submissions from our community! Expect insights into:✅The best Space Marines of 2nd edition❌The Worst miniatures of 2nd edition👤Hobby updates!🏆Monthly Painting challenge Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Trailer0:01:20 Painting Trench Crusade0:08:10 Updates0:10:30 2nd Edition Space Marines! 0:16:15 19930:18:27 19950:20:05 Hobby Hack!0:21:01 Dreadnought 0:22:00 Landspeeder0:24:07 Blister packs 0:25:44 Were they actually good?0:32:23 More characters 0:39:27 19960:42:45 Thunderhawk 0:46:34 1997 0:49:43 Quality and materials 0:55:32 Will we be this nostalgic again?1:05:06 #JunespiteGitz Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

You know there’s nothing more we love around here than chatting about paint, so why not go straight to the source! In this episode, Mat Hart from Steamforged games is in the studio to teach us all about how they designed, and manufactured the return of the most coveted paint range in the industry… P3! Expect to learn how to exploit the properties of your paints to paint an army fast, how to easily improve the contrast on your model, how to avoid common mistakes with miniature paint and much more! Expect insights into:🖌️How to paint your army faster🌓How to improve your contrast✋Common mistakes with paint🔥Hobby hacks to improve your painting! Thanks to Steamforged games for sponsoring this episode! Check out the relaunch of P3 here, and keep your eye’s out for the crowdfunding campaign for the additional range coming soon! https://shorturl.at/UYhsXHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Trailer0:01:13 Steamforged Games0:06:58 Only paint your own minis? 0:12:15 Painting gaming armies 0:17:00 Owned by its players0:22:26 Commission painting 0:26:56 P3 Paints are back! 0:36:18 Painting a Blood Angel0:41:15 Matt finish is worse? 0:44:44 Too big of a paint range?  0:47:11 Why your models look flat0:51:24 Using the new P3 paints0:56:42 Hobby Hacks! 0:59:14 What’s in the new P3 range? 1:08:58 The current P3 rangeSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

There's no doubt that Trench crusade is the most hyped game in the wargaming / miniature painting hobby right now, so it's about time that we take a closer look... In this sponsored episode, James talks us through his experience with painting grimdark miniatures for the game, how surprised we were by the quality of these 3D printed miniatures, how to paint these models incredibly fast, and much more! Expect insights into:🖌️How to paint GRIMDARK⏱️How fast these minis are to paint🤌🏼The QUALITY of these 3D prints🔥Hobby hacks to improve your painting! Pre order the models here  ➡️ https://only-games.co/collections/trench-crusade?sca_ref=9029394.dLlZVGmtZpHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FL0:00:00 Trailer0:01:03 Making dioramas0:07:44 Repainting models 0:12:00 TRENCH CRUSADE0:14:24 Background & lore0:16:25 3D printed miniatures 0:18:33 What James painted0:23:30 Palette cleanser 0:27:52 Fast and easy painting0:31:20 Expectations vs reality 0:38:07 Print quality 0:43:40 #MaygotkinOfNurgle0:48:24 Miniature photography 0:51:20 Hobby Hacks PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

This year, we brought back one of the biggest Warhammer / miniature painting competitions... IronSkull! After a hugely successful day packed with incredible miniatures, we share with you the behind the scenes of the event and of course discuss the winners, what we learned, the miniatures we painted, and what's next! IRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tExpect insights into:📸Reviewing the winners gallery🪖Inspiration for your army 🖌️Our miniatures we painted🎬Behind the scenes of the eventHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU 0:00:00 Trailer0:01:14 Painting FAST  0:03:10 Lord of Plagues0:10:54 IronSkull Origins0:15:54 2025 Winners0:32:07 Best in Show 0:33:40 Staff Category 0:41:54 Warboot 0:47:40 Community 0:53:02 2026…  Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

We all love Warhammer painting videos, but what are they lacking compared to physical books? In this episode we chat to Dave Taylor, (hobbyist and publisher of The Art Of book series) about his journey in the hobby, and what he has learned from working with some of the most talented and creative artists in the miniature painting industry... Expect insights into:🖌️ Learning from books vs video 💭 Commonalities in pro artists 📖 How Dave's books are created Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLSee Dave's work here: https://youtube.com/@buildpaintplaylivestream?si=ZoUkfP0_TmdZv1xchttps://the-art-of-volumes-13-15.backerkit.com/hosted_preordershttps://www.davetaylorminiatures.com/2025/04/17/the-art-of-volumes-10-12-are-on-sale-now/PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:40 Dave Taylor 0:02:48 Where it all started…0:07:47 Becoming a publisher 0:13:25 Army painting0:17:21 Books better than video? 0:25:58 Learning advanced techniques 0:29:31 Connecting digital and physical0:32:44 Connecting with amazing artists0:35:58 How do you make a book?0:46:03 Commonalities in artists 0:49:48 Impact on your hobby?0:52:36 What’s next for The Art Of? 0:58:46 Painting Journal Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

There's lots of ways to improve at miniature painting, but not all of it comes down to technique. There's one core component to improving at any skill... Mindset!In this thought provoking episode we chat to Logan Sama, (professional radio DJ and E-Sports commentator) about his journey in the hobby, and his recent mindset shift thats lead to huge improvement in his painting results!Expect insights into:🖌️How consciously improve at painting💭The mindset of competition artists❌(huge) common mistakes🔥Hobby hacks to improve your painting!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLSee more from Logan here: www.youtube.com/@engageonallfrontsPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWFREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Painting Journal: https://shorturl.at/fFZQPPainting an even better looking Warhammer army doesn’t just come down to brush strokes, you need a plan so that you can meet your goals! In this episode, we walk you through how we like to plan the many 40k armies we have painted and why you might want to take planning a little more seriously in your projects… Expect insights into:🖌️How to plan a better paint job⏱️How to be more efficient with your painting📕The value of a painting journal 🔥Hobby hacks to improve your painting! Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PIRONSKULL 2025 ➡️ https://shorturl.at/mhTqyDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM6800:00 Trailer01:00 We’re back! 10:08 Planning your projects! 17:41 Mistakes made… 22:23 Painting Journals 30:22 Painting Inspiration37:49 Army painting52:20 Hobby Hacks 56:02 Have it your way!   》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In 100 episodes, we sure have spent a lot of time talking about all things miniature painting, so what have we learned? In this 100 episode special, we look back on our favourite conversations from Paint Perspective and share our biggest lightbulb moments... And why it improved us as hobbyists!  Expect insights into:🤔 What we learned in 100 episodes✅ How its made us better hobbyists 🔥Hobby Hacks to improve your painting! Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Trailer0:01:45 Joe gets his present back0:04:58 Episode 100! 0:11:43 1 million views0:15:33 Amazing guests 0:20:44 Getting recognised 0:25:08 121 hours of learning 0:27:39 Paint Perspective Lore0:32:51 Secret hobby pillars 0:36:14 What triggered the change? 0:40:30 Discipline… 0:44:36 Balancing your desires 0:51:02 The drill off 0:55:00 Infamous clips 1:00:25 Do the thing or have the thing?1:02:43 Maximising enjoyment 1:10:38 Hobby Hacks! Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

What was it like to collect space marines in 1999? In this episode, we're talking about one of the most often overlooked editions of Warhammer 40k... 3rd edition! Miniature design has come a long way and while we still have many of these classic models with us today, many have been forgotten to time... Also in this week's episode it's our latest monthly painting challenge: #AdMechApril and we'll be rounding up all of the submissions from our community! Expect insights into:✅The best Space Marines of 3rd edition❌The Worst miniatures of 3rd edition👤 Paul's hobby updates!🏆Monthly Painting challenge Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU CUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PWARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44SqDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWFREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy40:00:00 Trailer0:01:29 Joe was robbed0:04:15 Painting Lemartes 0:12:29 Clumsy hobby hands 0:16:43 3rd Edition 40k0:26:50 Starter Box Set0:37:59 Space Marines in 19990:43:44 The Land Raider! (2000)0:47:38 Scouts on Bikes0:51:41 Dreadnought (2001)0:56:07 Iconic Tanks (2002)1:02:22 Re-using moulds (2003)1:05:38 Iron Hands (2004)1:10:31 Best and Worst Models1:21:02 #AdMechAprilSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

We all know the hobby can be expensive at times, especially when it comes to the tools you need to build and paint your Warhammer miniatures... In this episode we are sharing with you our best budget hobby tools, that we actually use all the time and can save you money! Expect insights into:📈 How to avoid the "hobby tax"🔨 Everyday tools we like to use💰 Saving money on hobby tools🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your miniaturesHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW80:00:00 Trailer0:01:00 Lord of Poxes0:07:03 Painting for gaming 0:11:40 CHEAPER Hobby Tools! 0:13:26 Wet palette UPGRADES0:16:27 Model holders 0:19:55 Paint mixer0:21:24 This one is GENIUS0:25:49 Army painting tool 0:30:41 Cheaper brushes 0:32:55 Cheaper glue 0:34:43 Painting practice tool 0:39:07 Get paint on FAST0:41:23 This one’s multi use! 0:44:23 Cheaper sanding sponges0:50:15 An old school tool 0:53:38 Masking tape 0:55:37 Dental tools 1:00:00 Final suggestions 1:03:01 Hobby Hacks 》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

From primarchs to kill teams and everything in-between, theres no better kitbash expert on all of YouTube than Pete The Wargamer! In this weeks episode, Pete joins us to discuss how he gets inspiration for projects, how he methodically plans his Warhammer conversions, his experiencing with designing his own plastic parts and of course share some hobby hacks! Thanks again to Pete The Wargamer for joining us this week, check out his new dead animal bits kit here: https://shorturl.at/TIWQlExpect insights into:🔎 How Pete finds unique parts for his projects✍🏻 How to plan an expert level conversion 🙅🏻‍♂️ Avoiding common mistakes🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your miniaturesHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH790:00:00 Trailer0:038:00 Dead animal bits0:09:07 Pete’s channel origins0:15:44 Learning to paint miniatures 0:21:06 Kitbash inspiration 0:26:31 Reimagining 40k factions0:37:48 Diverting from lore accuracy 0:48:40 How to plan a conversion0:55:45 Kitbashing mistakes… 0:57:50 Finding good parts / bits 1:06:37 Don’t overlook this 1:10:10 Hobby Hacks!Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

We love converting and kit bashing space marines, but how do you really take them to the next level, and make a truly custom character (that doesn’t suck)? In this episode we are deep diving on the planning and character creation side of kit bashing…Joe reveals how (and why) he designed his custom character for his army, And how James curates parts for his homebrew chapter of space marines! Expect insights into:🔎How to curate unique parts for your kit bash✍🏻How to design a truly unique character🙅🏻‍♂️Where hobbyists go wrong🔥Hobby hacks to improve your miniaturesHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU WARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44Sq0:01:06 The fan favourite 0:02:28 Painting NEW Emperors Children!0:12:58 Kit bashing space marines! 0:14:20 Painting kit bashed models0:18:34 EASY customisation 0:24:09 Make them BETTER0:39:28 Where it goes WRONG0:46:32 Sourcing parts and bits 0:53:35 Origins of “Custom Service”1:01:20 Joe’s CUSTOM model reveal! 1:09:32 Planning like a pro 1:13:53 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

No matter your skill level in the hobby, everyone has questions about painting Warhammer miniatures and this week we’re here to answer them! We asked our community what they want to know about all things miniature painting, to give you our perspective as professional painters… Expect insights into:🎨How to work with difficult paints🖌️How to improve your brush skills🙅🏻‍♂️The best ways to fix mistakes 🔥Hobby hacks to improve your paintingHuge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLAll our links: PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8CUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Trailer0:01:09 Announcements 0:03:33 Hobby Updates 0:15:02 Answering all your questions! 0:16:24 The photo table 0:21:03 Learn this SOONER0:24:52 Brush cleaning tips0:27:30 Is “box art” too limiting? 0:32:53 Making dioramas0:37:38 Dream miniatures 0:40:54 Fixing airbrush mistakes0:42:21 Why are bases boring?0:45:00 Working with bad paint0:51:00 3D printed miniatures0:55:25 Commission painter skills0:58:01 Using Inks for miniatures1:00:32 Non GW miniatures1:02:23 Balancing painting and work1:04:45 Healthy lifestyle1:08:29 Left handed painting1:11:00 Model Gaps 1:12:22 Smoother brush strokes1:16:05 What’s on our playlist?1:18:11 Mental health improvements 1:20:56 Expensive hobby mistakes 1:26:22 Fundamental skills1:28:40 #marchformacragge1:32:00 Hobby Hacks! Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

We all love consuming Warhammer painting tutorials here on YouTube, but how much practical knowledge can you REALLY learn from videos?In episode 94 of Paint Perspective, we discuss how we like to learn new skills in miniature painting, the best tips for becoming a better student and how you can get better behind the brushes!Expect insights into:🎨 How we learned to paint miniatures🖌️ The best way to learn from online content👨‍🎓 How you can become a better student🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your paintingPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7P0:00:00 Trailer0:00:50 Deep in thought…0:04:05 HUGE Patreon update! 0:20:15 IMPROVING from tutorials!  0:32:29 Miniature painting classes0:36:53 Absorbing Information 0:46:06 What we learned from videos0:51:27 Are paint lists pointless?0:55:00 Painters common mistakes1:08:14 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Theres lots of miniatures games out there beyond Warhammer, but there's always been one that stands out the most... Infinity In this episode, James tells us about the Infinity miniature he painted this week, how they compare to our experiences to other systems and manufacturers, and how it could improve your skills as a miniature painter! Expect insights into:🎨 Why have we previously overlooked infinity 🖌️ James' experience painting the models💪🏼 How these models can improve your skills🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your paintingThanks to Corvus Belli for sponsoring this episode! #ad Check out the range here: https://store.corvusbelli.com/en/PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:51 Saint: Narrative Gaming 0:11:33 Hobby Updates  0:15:11 REALLY think of: Infinity 0:22:03 Casting quality 0:25:41 Why Infinity is different0:32:33 Painting Infinity miniatures0:47:28 New editions0:51:15 Improving your painting 0:54:57 #Febroodary1:02:34 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Competition time will soon be upon us in the miniature painting community, so who better to chat with this week than upcoming judge of IronSkull 2025: John Keys!In episode 92 of Paint Perspective, John gives us his fascinating insight into the ‘journey’ of miniature painting and how his approach has changed over the years.Expect insights into:🎨 Why John stopped painting GW miniatures🖌️ The best reason to enter a miniature painting competition 🖤 How mental health can impact your painting 🔥 Hobby hacks to improve your paintingHuge thanks to John for joining us this week, you can see more of his work on his social media here: https://www.instagram.com/megazord_man/IRONSKULL 2025 ➡️ https://shorturl.at/mhTqyPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEG0:00:00 Trailer0:00:46 Who is John Keys? 0:11:00 Painting & mental health 0:20:38 NOT painting Warhammer 0:26:49 Choosing miniatures 0:33:05 How did you learn to paint? 0:42:56 The value of competitions 0:47:53 IronSkull 20250:55:31 Giving GOOD feedback… 1:08:05 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Thanks to Games Workshop for sending us this new box set free for review. One of the most anticipated range refreshes from Games Workshop is finally here, and It’s of course non other than the Emperors Children! In this episode, we discuss the new army box set, the miniatures we have painted from it so far, and the problems we had along the way… Expect to learn why pink was one of the most challenging colours we have found to paint, how we would advise painting a whole Emperors Children army, previous armies we have painted, future plans for gaming armies, and much more!Also in this episode, Joe tells us about his latest hobby blunder and we of course share our hobby hacks!PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEG0:00:00 Trailer0:00:50 Joe’s blunder0:13:09 Emperors Children Army Box 0:18:33 Painting Tabletop Tactics’ army 0:21:20 Our thoughts before painting…0:24:04 How we painted them 0:26:13 George’s model 0:35:46 Paul’s model0:47:20 Joe’s model 0:55:41 Adam’s model 0:58:00 Named characters1:06:25 Final thoughts 1:09:44 Hobby Hacks Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

If theres one thing thats just as important as a well painted miniature, it’s of course got to be the base it stands upon… But how do you make sure yours actually look good, and aren’t completely boring? In this episode, we discuss all things basing and how you can use it to improve your miniatures! Expect to learn easy and quick methods for making your base stand out, how to make better decisions to complement your miniature, the tools and materials we like to use and much more! Also in this episode, James tells us about how he created his own line of miniature scenic products, we share our Warhammer army painting updates and of course share our hobby hacks! SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/qlaz7PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7P0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:48 Army painting updates 0:11:43 Siege Scenics 0:25:00 IMPROVING your bases 0:26:00 Basing first or last? 0:34:58 Are GW bases boring? 0:39:40 Make BETTER basing choices 0:46:22 CUSTOM display bases0:51:57 Best materials for basing 1:05:32 Hobby Hacks Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Lots of us have at some point fantasised about turning our hobbies into our job, but what does it really take to make money painting Warhammer? In this episode, we discuss professional commission painting miniatures and the skills you’ll need to pull it off. Expect to learn from James on how he started a commission painting business, and how the industry has changed over 10 years of running it. The struggles and successes Joe has seen from managing over 90 professional Warhammer painters, and George’s experience as a full time artist and what lessons he had to learn to make it work. Also in this episode, we share our hobby updates over the past week, including painting custom sculpted Night Lords miniatures and a Guardians of the Covenant army, and of course our hobby hacks! ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU Job applications: https://siegestudios.co.uk/jobs/RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:50 Joe’s musings0:11:12 James’ mistake 0:14:09 The floor is lava0:19:48 First time commission painting0:30:22 “You can’t make it your job”0:36:52 Resenting professional painters0:44:08 How the industry has changed 0:49:54 How to make money from painting0:53:57 The hardest things0:59:36 When are you ready? 1:14:49 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

There's lots of ways to improve your Warhammer painting, but what about ones that don’t involve any brushes at all? In this episode, we discuss one of the most overlooked parts of miniature painting: building and cleaning your Warhammer models. Stay tuned for hacks on how to do a better job, the tools we recommend, things to avoid and why it will make your paint jobs look better!Also in this episode, it’s time for the community submissions for our monthly painting challenge: #catachanuary and we will be showcasing some of our favourites (and the best rule bends). Siege Scenics: https://www.instagram.com/siegescenics/PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Trailer0:01:05 Hobby updates 0:07:54 Siege Scenics0:10:03 Is building models boring?0:20:02 Cleaning and prep0:31:31 Why it IMPROVES your painting 0:36:15 How to enjoy it more0:43:15 Converting and kit-bashing 0:44:58 The BEST hobby tools! 0:50:45 Paul missed the memo0:57:33 #Catachanuary Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

There’s nothing we love more than painting Warhammer miniatures, but what about those times where it’s not so much fun? This week, we discuss how to get back to enjoying miniature painting when it’s at its hardest, and how to tackle frustration, lack of motivation and self doubt… Expect to learn how we keep cool when challenged by projects, the most fun techniques you can use to relax, creating the best mindset and confidence around painting and much more! Also in this episode, we answer our listeners question of the week on choosing alternative colours and colour schemes, how to pick your paints, and of course share our hobby hacks! PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:47 Painting cavalier marshal 0:03:43 Painting Lhykis 0:05:42 Painting Death Guard0:15:53 How to ENJOY Painting… 0:20:16 Navigating ‘frustration’ in painting0:25:00 Keeping cool0:28:51 MORE enjoyable techniques 0:34:11 Tackling self doubt 0:46:36 Best ‘bang for buck’ activities 1:01:00 Getting Inspiration 1:04:52 QOTW: Colour choices 1:09:40 Hobby Hacks! Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

We always love painting new miniatures from Games Workshop, but can the challenge sometimes be a little too tough? In this episode, we discuss the new Phoenix Lord releases of Aeldari for Warhammer 40k and the teams experience painting the miniatures and importantly, why they were such a challenge! Also in this episode, we discuss the new reveals from the Las Vegas Open (LVO), answer our question of the week about planning projects and of course share with you our parting Hobby Hack! PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer 0:00:54 New year new challenge 0:04:10 Non metallic metal0:14:20 AD PATREON SILVER0:15:15 Blood Angels update0:21:41 The problem with NEW AELDARI 0:35:27 AD ONYX0:36:33 what did this teach you 0:44:30 Other Aeldari models 0:49:38 New EMPERORS CHILDREN0:54:33 New Cadian command squad 0:56:06 AD PATREON GOLD0:56:38 The BEST new GW reveals0:59:58 QOTW: Planning projects 1:05:04 Hobby Hacks Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Every miniature painter dreams of winning a Golden Demon trophy, but very few have won more than this week’s guest Mark Lifton!In this episode, you’ll learn Marks important lessons from winning at Golden Demon, his advice for how you can enter a miniature painting competition, what separates his entries from everyone else, and why miniatures are not the same in photos as reality...IRONSKULL 2025 ➡️ https://shorturl.at/mhTqyPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:39 Where did it all start?0:07:17 Instagram Vs reality 0:09:56 miniature painting competitions 0:15:13 Why should you enter? 0:18:36 Iron Skull 2025  0:20:20 Keeping up with the standard 0:23:52 Is modelling overlooked?0:29:28 How do you learn to kit bash? 0:35:46 Creating engaging duels 0:43:05 Lessons learned from competing 0:53:02 Picking a category 1:02:22 How do you judge painting? 1:11:25 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Theres lots of techniques, methods and products for painting Warhammer, but theres one technique we’ve always been unsure about… Oil paints. In this episode, George details his latest painting challenge where he put scale modelling techniques to the challenge on a small scale miniature. Expect to learn why we were wrong about using oil paints, how to use them on your project, why they can save you lots of time and where they can be used in display level painting. Also in this episode, we showcase our community submissions for Decembers monthly painting challenge, discuss the latest new Warhammer miniature reveals and of course share our hobby hacks!  ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU CUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWFREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4Recommended guide by @FlyingSModels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEG6Db3A04E&list=LL&index=8&t=223s0:00:00 Trailer0:02:00 Guardians of the Covenant0:04:23 Painting with metallics 0:08:06 Airbrush primer problems0:11:36 Airbrushing metallics 0:17:18 I was WRONG about oil paints0:24:55 The miniature I painted 0:26:04 Will it change how you paint? 0:27:53 Blending is so EASY0:33:27 Why oils are faster and easier0:36:02 The cons…0:39:48 What I learned 0:45:34 Warhammer oil paint guide0:54:42 Using oils for other textures 0:59:52 Highlighting with oil paints 1:01:52 George got played 1:03:20 #Sanguinala 1:11:17 New Fulgrim model! 1:15:24 Head Vs Helmet1:18:20 New basing bits 1:20:30 New Horus Heresy model1:23:24 Hobby Hack - Edge Highlighting 1:29:34 Patreon Post show trailer Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Are you ready to step up your miniature painting in 2025? Happy new year to you all! In this episode, we discuss our miniature painting goals from last year and what we were (and were not) able to achieve, how we improved as painters and importantly what lessons we learned. Learning from our shortcomings, we also set our goals for 2025 and how we plan to achieve them so we can get the most from the hobby! Setting goals can be hugely beneficial to improvement so we strongly encourage you all to do the same, and share them with us in the comments… Also in this episode, we share some important podcasts updates/plans for the year, finally reveal our monthly painting challenges for 2025 and of course share our hobby hacks! LIMITED PAINT PERSPECTIVE HOODIE ➡️ https://siegestudios.co.uk/product/paint-perspective-hoodie/PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEG0:00:00 Trailer0:00:35 Monday episodes 0:02:40 New merch!0:04:07 loose ends 0:10:36 Did we hit our 2024 goals?0:12:38 James’ goals last year0:23:55 Joe’s goals last year0:29:03 George’s goals last year0:35:50 How did we do?0:37:08 How you improved in 20240:44:16 Setting goals for 2025 0:54:52 Painting competitions 1:00:25 Army plans 1:07:10 2025 Siege Monthly Challenges 1:16:40 Hobby Hacks Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

It's the 2024 Paint Perspective Christmas Special! In this episode, all four of our hosts have gotten together for the very first time to pitch their 40k movies, but this time with a twist... Also in this episode, we have some very exciting announcements about our new limited Paint Perspective merch, our plans for the podcast in 2025 and of course is tradition we share our parting hobby hack!LIMITED PAINT PERSPECTIVE HOODIE ➡️ https://siegestudios.co.uk/product/paint-perspective-hoodie/PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEG0:00:00 Trailer0:00:36 The whole squad! 0:03:47 Pin vise recognition 0:05:00 Limited Merch Drop 0:09:49 2025 Announcement 0:11:49 Secret Santa0:18:13 40K Christmas Movies 0:20:23 Gremlins0:27:28 Home Alone 0:32:31 Elf0:38:50 The Grinch 0:46:41 Who won?0:47:57 Die Hard0:50:08 Other movie ideas0:58:37 Hobby Hacks Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

You all know we're huge fans of Warhammer and Games Workshop miniatures, but what about all those other manufacturers and war-games? In this episode, we discuss our favourite 'non GW' miniatures, why we love them and how they can actually make you a better miniature painter! Also in this episode, we discuss what manufacturers should be doing to make our lives easier with miniature design, cover the latest news and of course share our hobby hacks! ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKUMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PELEMENT GAMES: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KVRUNESCAPE BOARD GAME: https://shorturl.at/WwhG80:00:00 Trailer 0:00:33 Joe’s vindication 0:17:38 Why you should NOT paint 40k0:21:17 Board game miniatures 0:31:44 Other Wargames 0:34:24 Do you love the IP?0:36:44  Why you’ll be a BETTER painter0:40:22 QUALITY of miniatures 0:48:36 Key takeaways…0:48:35 RuneScape Shadow of Elvarg 0:53:38 The News! 1:01:05 Question of the Week1:06:59 Hobby Hacks1:12:01 Post show trailer Support the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts