Introduction to Painting Miniatures
A course by Angel GiraldezPainter
A course by Angel Giraldez, Painter
Learn painting, volumetric, and color techniques to bring small-scale figures to life by hand
From the moment he first picked up a paintbrush, Ángel Giraldez knew exactly what his future held. What started out as a hobby, soon became his profession—painting miniatures and getting into the fantasy, war, or science fiction story behind each character.
In this online course, he teaches you to paint miniatures step by step, along with everything you need to take into account to bring small-scale figurines to life with your own hands. Immerse yourself in painting, volumetric, and color techniques to spark creativity and awaken your inner child.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 18 downloads
Tools and Materials
7 minutes, 24 seconds
Fundamentals and Techniques 1
13 minutes, 13 seconds
Fundamentals and Techniques 2
9 minutes, 37 seconds
Face and Skin 1
19 minutes, 20 seconds
Metallic Objects 1
15 minutes, 18 seconds
Metallic Objects 2
16 minutes, 57 seconds
What's included in this course?
As an introduction to the course, hear a little about Ángel Giraldez's journey through the world of miniature painting, and his experience working with some of the largest companies in the field. He also shares a few tricks he's learned during this time, and the techniques he uses on a daily basis.
Take a look at the tools and materials needed. Ángel then teaches you how to use a paintbrush and the secrets to dilution, as well as the importance of volumetrics. Delve into color theory with a focus on how to apply it to the painting of miniatures.
It's time to start bringing your figurine to life. Begin by coloring the skin and face, and move on to the teeth and eyes. Next, learn how to paint the armor and sword, without using metallic colors, playing with the use of strong contrast between light and shadow. Finish up with the wooden shield, pants, and tabard.
All that's left to paint is the base, before exploring some additional ways to color your figurine to give it an extra touch of character. To wrap up the course, Ángel shows you how to decorate your piece, add details, and make small adjustments that you can use in future projects.
What is this course's project?
Paint a fantasy character figurine. Your teacher uses a barbarian with a bare chest, armor, sword, and shield, with a base, as the example to follow.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to get started in miniature painting or build on their small-scale painting techniques.
Requirements and materials
To take the course, you need a figurine, glue, a modeling blade, brushes, and paints
Reviews
- marcelomym2015PLUS1 month ago
buenisimo!!!
- 1 month ago
Buenísimoel curso. sigo a Angel desde hace un tiempo y su modo de ense;ar siempre ha sido practico y entreteniado, aqui no es la excepcion. Todo el curso estas aprendiendo algo nuevo y muy bien explicado.
- 2 months ago
corso consigliatissimo per approcciarsi alla pittura per miniature, psiegato bene e molto semplice
- 2 months ago
O curso é razoável porém, se fosse filmado mais de perto, poderíamos aproveitar melhor a observação dos detalhes. Além disso, é focado para pessoas em países desenvolvidos. Os produtos utilizados pelo pintor são extremamanete caros em algun locais no mundo e, até mesmo, completamente indisponíveis.
- javosanvalPLUS2 months ago
Es un buen curso para los que no sabiamos dar efectos especiales a nuestras figuras. Me gusto da bastantes tips para mejorar la pintura en miniaturas
Throughout his career, he has also had the opportunity to publish his own books on the subject and work with big industry names including Games Workshop, Privateer Press, CMON Limited, and Mantic Games. His YouTube channel has been listed as the number one Spanish-speaking channel, and recognized internationally in the top ten for miniature painting.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Basic Fundamentals
- Tools and Materials
- Fundamentals and Techniques 1
- Fundamentals and Techniques 2
- Volumetry
- The Color in Miniatures
- U3
Painting a Figure
- Face and Skin 1
- Face and Skin 2
- Face and Skin 3
- Eyes, Teeth, and Hair
- Metallic Objects 1
- Metallic Objects 2
- Wooden Objects
- Clothes 1
- Clothes 2
- U4
One More Step
- The Base and Other Details
- Variations
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to Painting Miniatures
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FAQs
This course is aimed at an intermediate level, so it’s recommended to have basic miniature painting knowledge before starting.
You’ll need miniatures, acrylic paints (Vallejo preferred), detail brushes, a wet palette, primer, glue, and basing materials like texture pastes and fake foliage.
You’ll learn techniques such as blending, glazing, applying thin layers, dry brushing, color mixing, lighting, shading, and special effects to mimic metals, wood, and realistic textures.
The course covers color theory, how to mix primary and secondary colors, and how to create harmonious, realistic palettes for different figures and settings.
Yes, the course includes examples and techniques applied to popular miniatures like Warhammer and other well-known modeling figures.
Yes, it covers methods to fix errors, improve transitions, and add precise details to small areas like eyes, lips, and accessories.
The course teaches surface prep, filling, sanding, priming, and assembly to optimize the finish and durability of painted miniatures.