We consider ourselves experts in the field of miniature painting. We are enthusiasts gone pro, and we have learned a lot along the way. The road to becoming a painter is not easy, but it is certainly rewarding. When you are starting out, there are many questions that may surface. Here we will try to answer some of them!

What is miniature painting?

Miniature art can be tracked back to prehistory, and it includes paintings, engravings and sculptures that are very small.

Model painting is a hobby (which can become a full-time job) of painting miniature figures and/or model figures. It can be considered either as a standalone activity or as a part of another activity that uses models, such as role-playing games, war games or military modeling.

How long does it take to paint a miniature?

Depending on your or your client’s needs and preferences, the miniature painting process can take anywhere from 30 minutes to many days. It all varies according to your preferred level of painting and attention to detail. If you want to see how much the same model can be different from level 1 to level 4 – take a look at our painting section: https://tabletoporder.com/painting/

How does the miniature painting process look like?

Most importantly, it’s not as complicated as it seems. Especially, if you’re starting it as a hobby activity. More about the process can be read on our recent blog post.

How can I start?

Some qualities such as prior experience can be helpful, you don’t need it to become a professional! The only thing you need is commitment and some YouTube channels as your source of inspiration. You can search “miniature painting studios near me” in your browser and see if any of them offer workshops. This will not only give you a lot of knowledge, but you will also meet new and interesting people. If you are looking for inspiration, you can check out some sites such as Instagram and many others.

How much does miniature painting commission cost?

Prices for miniature painting service can vary from one painting studio to another. You can have a small budget and still want something spectacular. In that case, try to do it yourself or hire a budding artist. It can be a hit, and you definitely won’t spend a lot of money. If you want to be sure that you will be satisfied with the final result – place an order with a miniature painting studio. Get a quote from us here: https://tabletoporder.com/getting-a-quote/.

Summary

As I have noted, the road to becoming a painter is not easy. For that reason many forums and groups are being created, where young painters can get feedbacks on their work, learn new things and generally, have a supporting community. Join our community and support our work on our social medias:

Want to learn more? Stay tuned for our next blog post!