Miniature Painting Project: Aasimar Paladin

July 27, 2021
Miniature silver knight with black wings wielding sword and shield, on a glittery base.
A miniature, silver angel with outstretched wings, on a bed of brown sparkle, held in a person’s hand.

This truly was a labor of love. I am so excited to show it to the young lady that I painted it for.


Of note, the white cloak ended up turning a super pale blue as I used Citadel (Dry) Chronus Blue to attempt to dry brush, nearly washing away all of the blue wash I used on the miniature.


Okay, I can recover from this, I thought.


I then used the army painter D&D Miniature Painting set Lawful White (otherwise known as Matt White), and dry brushed that over the top. It turned out spectacularly.


I then used Army Painter Oak Brown for his pants, contrasting with the Army Painter Leather Brown that I used for all the straps and belts.


Lastly, I did, with a detailed brush, the Army Painter “The Psycho” to be specific, the filigree on his shield.

Miniature angel warrior figurine with sword and shield, wings outstretched, standing on grassy base.

It may not be perfect, but I painted all of it by hand. No shortcut techniques here.


What’s next for me? Well, there’s another little girl awaiting her own miniature to be painted. I need to have them both done before Wednesday evening.


Here’s where I stand on that one.

Hand holding a miniature figurine of a warrior with swords, painted brown and white, on a white base.

As you can see, I still have a ways to go. In fact, I have quite a bit of ways to go. I’m going to end up repainting all of her non-bronzy armor a darker brown, and then using a lighter brown to highlight everything with dry brushing. Since I seem to have gotten the technique, I’m going to use it. Especially since I found a good brush to do it with.


Ladies, if you happen to be reading my blog: to the one of you playing the paladin, I hope you like what you’re getting this week. To the one who is playing the rogue, just you wait, you’ll love yours as well.


Until next time, Dear Readers…


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