In this video and written guide, we look at how to Paint the Lord of Poxes, specifically his textured Death Guard Armour, from the new Poxwrought Vector Battleforce – a delightfully bloated centrepiece model sentContinue reading
How to Paint an Acastus Asterius for Legions Imperialis
In this tutorial, we’re tackling how to paint an Acastus Asterius, one of the most striking knight models in Legions Imperialis and Adeptus Titanicus. Whether you’re building your force for display or tabletop, this guideContinue reading
How to Paint Freehand Skulls (on a Blood and Zeal Confessor)
A step-by-step guide to adding miniature skull patterns with confidence and clarity. Painting freehand skulls on a miniature can feel intimidating, especially when the canvas is a wobbly bit of cloth dangling from a character’sContinue reading
Golden Demon Adepticon 2025 Cabinets!
This year’s Golden Demon Adepticon 2025 brought a few surprises, not least of which was the new venue! With Adepticon moving from Chicago to Milwaukee, the logistics may have put a few regulars off attendingContinue reading
How to Paint a Blood and Zeal Confessor
In this in-depth tutorial series on how to paint a Blood and Zeal Confessor, we explore every stage of bringing this grimdark preacher to life using rich tones, detailed brushwork, and careful light placement. InContinue reading
How to Paint a Death Korps of Krieg Commissar (Quick version!)
Learn how to paint a Death Korps of Krieg Commissar in quick this step-by-step tutorial! I will walk through every stage of painting this iconic Warhammer 40K model, from grimy base tones to crisp non-metallicContinue reading
Emperor’s Children Lord Update!
I’ve just posted the latest video, which covers painting the Emperor’s Children Lord. The model is taking a bit longer than anticipated, so I’ve decided to expand it into a three-part series to ensure allContinue reading
Legends of Paint 2025: A Taste of Golden Demon
Last weekend (1st and 2nd March 2025), Warhammer World hosted its annual store anniversary event, an occasion packed with hobby activities, painting workshops, and games for attendees to enjoy. One of the standout elements ofContinue reading
How to Paint an Emperor’s Children Chaos Lord
In this tutorial, I’ll take you through how to paint an Emperor’s Children Chaos Lord from the new Champions of Slaanesh army box, kindly sent to me as an early review copy by Games Workshop.Continue reading
Unboxing the Champions of Slaanesh – A Deep Dive into the New Emperor’s Children Box Set
The wait is over, and excess has never looked this good! The Champions of Slaanesh army set has finally arrived, delivering a decadent feast of new miniatures for the Emperor’s Children. Whether you’re a longtimeContinue reading
How to Paint a Krieg Commissar
Right, let’s get into it. This is a two-part tutorial on how to paint at Krieg Commissar to a high standard. If you’ve watched my videos before, you’ll know I don’t tend to follow aContinue reading
Judging at Warhammer World Anniversary Day 2025!
If you’re heading to Warhammer World Anniversary Day 2025, make sure you say hello! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be guest judging the Legends of Paint competition, and I can’t wait to see whatContinue reading
The latest video, this time back to Aeldari with Asurman
I’ve just posted the latest video, this time back to Aeldari with Asurman and looking at his red helmet. The video includes layering, stippling and glazing to create a smooth, subtle finish. The next videoContinue reading
How to Paint Asurman – Part One: Helmet
Welcome to part one of our tutorial series on how to paint Asurman of the Aeldari. In this video, we’ll be focusing on painting his helmet, achieving a rich red colour using layering, stippling, andContinue reading
How to Paint a Death Korps of Krieg Marshal – Base Colours & Horse
The Death Korps of Krieg Marshal is a striking centrepiece model, embodying the grim determination of the Astra Militarum’s most unyielding warriors. In this tutorial, I’ll take you through the base colour application and furContinue reading
How to Build the Krieg Marshal
This is Part 1 in a series for building and painting the Death Korps of Krieg Marshal. The series will expand into a Krieg army, covering both assembly and detailed painting techniques. This guide walksContinue reading
How to Paint an Aeldari Swooping Hawk
Hello, and welcome! In this guide, we’re diving into how to paint an Aeldari Swooping Hawk, one of the most elegant and iconic models in the Aeldari range. Whether you’re aiming for a display pieceContinue reading
Talking Miniatures with GitGud! Magnus, Bruce, and Richard Gray
I recently joined Magnus and Bruce from GitGud Painting for a brilliant discussion about miniature painting, competitions, and the creative journey behind the hobby. We delved into the ever-changing standards of Golden Demon, the delicateContinue reading
Soaring High: My Aeldari Swooping Hawk Feature in the Games Workshop Community Showcase
When Games Workshop revealed the new Aeldari kits, I was thrilled to see the return of classic Aspect Warriors with updated sculpts that retain their timeless elegance. I was even more excited to be includedContinue reading
How to Paint the Reaper Launcher for a Dark Reaper
This detailed video tutorial and step by step guide covers how to paint the Reaper Launcher for a Dark Reaper. The focus is on achieving smooth transitions in black highlights and creating a stunning non-metallicContinue reading
Richard Gray’s ROTSPOT Competition – 2025
After the incredible success of last year’s BONEZONE challenge—where creativity, skill, and a love for all things bone brought painters together in droves—we’re thrilled to announce this year’s decaying delight: ROTSPOT! This time, we’re divingContinue reading
Mastering NMM Gold: Step-by-Step Guide to Painting a Skull Mask by Cult of Paint
This guide covers painting the large skull mask from the Cult of Paint bust using the Non-Metallic Metal (NMM) technique. The focus is on mastering NMM gold with a realistic gold effect. Below you’ll findContinue reading
How to Paint an Aeldari Dark Reaper
Welcome to my comprehensive painting guide for Aeldari Dark Reapers. Whether you’re looking to master freehand techniques or refine your display-standard painting skills, these tutorials have you covered. In the first tutorial, I’ll guide youContinue reading
How to Paint a Dark Mechanicum Serperos Overlord Heavy Stalker
Follow this step-by-step video and guide to achieve a grim, tabletop-ready Dark Mechanicum aesthetic for your Serperos Overlord Heavy Stalker. This guide covers metallic tones, weathering effects, detailed highlights, and glowing accents while maintaining theContinue reading
How to Paint a Delaque Ganger from Necromunda
In this how to paint a Delaque Ganger from Necromunda tutorial, we’ll focus on painting skin, coat, and eye lenses, perfecting the model’s core details with a mix of smooth and textured techniques. Let’s diveContinue reading
How to Paint Grandfather’s Gardeners from Warhammer Underworlds!
Welcome to my guide for painting the leader of the Grandfather’s Gardeners from Warhammer Underworlds. This step-by-step breakdown follows the techniques and colour choices used in the video tutorial, featuring a mix of Games WorkshopContinue reading
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How to Paint an Orange Blood Angel for Movember
This tutorial with video will guide you through how to paint an orange Blood Angel Space Marine with a unique orange twist to his armour. Painted as part of Movember for mental health awareness, thisContinue reading
Richard Gray’s BONEZONE Winners Gallery!
The BONEZONE 2024 painting competition results are in! This year’s challenge centred around the Halgrim model from the Cursed City box, with entrants pushing the boundaries of creativity and skill. From atmospheric storytelling to technicalContinue reading
How to Paint a Freehand Skull on an Aeldari Dark Reaper Helmet
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the entire process of painting a freehand skull on an Aeldari Dark Reaper helmet. This tutorial is ideal for intermediate to advanced painters looking to add some atmosphericContinue reading
How to Paint a Legions Imperialis Vulturax
This guide will take you through a comprehensive, hand-painting (no airbrush needed!) approach to How to Paint a Legions Imperialis Vulturax from the Mechanicum set. This process focuses on giving the Vulturax a gritty, battle-wornContinue reading
Golden Demon 2024 – Aeldari Autarch: My Entry
As many of you know, I had the chance to attend the Golden Demon 2024 in Essen, and I’m excited to share a closer look at my own entry for this year’s competition: an AeldariContinue reading
How to Paint a Blood Bowl Chaos Dwarf
In this tutorial, I’ll be showing you how to paint a Blood Bowl Chaos Dwarf from the new Chaos Dwarf Blood Bowl box, provided by Games Workshop as an early review copy. We’ll be focusingContinue reading
Golden Demon Essen 2024 – My thoughts on the event and videos with awards!
The Golden Demon Essen 2024 was one of the year’s most highly anticipated Warhammer painting competitions, drawing top-tier talent from across the globe. As part of the massive Spiel trade show in Germany, this year’sContinue reading
Abaddon the Despoiler Tutorials
For my Abaddon the Despoiler Tutorials, I wanted to convey him truly as he is – the embodiment of millennia of chaos, terror, and galactic warfare.
How to Paint Rogal Dorn’s Armour – PDF
Unlock the secrets to painting Rogal Dorn’s iconic armour with this comprehensive guide on the Non-Metallic Metal (NMM) technique. Learn how to master the art of simulating reflective gold without using metallic paints. This step-by-stepContinue reading
How to Paint a Sepulchral Guard
I’m a little manic painting for Golden Demon next week (I hope I see some of you at Essen!) but, in honour of the BONEZONE competition which has just one month until judging, I’ve reuploadedContinue reading
How to Paint an Aeldari Autarch Jump Pack with Spider Web and Gems
Welcome to this detailed guide on How to Paint an Aeldari Autarch Jump Pack, including freehand spider web designs, volumetric highlights, and painting red gems with horizon lines. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through theContinue reading
How to Paint the Skaven Arch-Warlock
In this guide, we’ll walk through how to paint the Skaven Arch-Warlock with a grimy, non-metallic metal (NMM) effect. The focus will be on creating weathered steel armour and verdigris-weathered copper. You’ll learn to buildContinue reading
How to Paint a Freehand Spider Gem
In this video tutorial and step by step guide, I’ll walk through how to paint a freehand spider gem on a round section of a backpack. The goal is to create a smooth, detailed finishContinue reading
How to Paint Autarch Armour, Sash and Weapon
In this How to Paint Autarch Armour, Sash and Weapon guide, we’ll dive into the painting process for an Aeldari Autarch, focusing on the armour, sash, and gold elements on the gun. This is partContinue reading
Castellax from the new Mechanicum box!
I’ve just posted the latest video, this time it’s the full process for painting a Castellax from the new Mechanicum box that Games Workshop sent me as a review copy. You may remember that IContinue reading
How to Paint a Castellax from the Mechanicum Battle Force Box
This video guide and full instructions will walk you how to paint a Castellax model from the Mechanicum Battle Force box set. The goal is to achieve a high-quality tabletop standard using quick, repeatable techniques—noContinue reading
How to Paint the Van Saar Heavy Weapon
Welcome to my guide on how to paint the Van Saar Heavy Weapon from the Hive Secundus box set. This video tutorial along with step-by-step guide will help you achieve a high tabletop standard, withContinue reading
How to Paint a Direwolf Titan in Legio Mortis Colours – PDF
A PDF guide on how to paint the Direwolf Titan in iconic Legio Mortis colours. The guide is complemented by an in-depth video tutorial, too.
PDF Guides are Updated!
We’ve been hard at work updating and adding more of Richards PDF guides – whether you’re a seasoned painter or just starting out, these detailed PDFs will help you achieve stunning results with your minis.Continue reading
How to Paint Sekhar Fang of Nulahmia
I was lucky enough to be sent Sekhar, Fang of Nulahmia by Games Workshop as an early review copy and couldn’t wait to paint her up for you. I’ve gone for an aged bronze lookContinue reading
RICHARDS GREYS™ – A Monochrome Masterclass in Paint Perfection
Posted 1st April 2025 Move over contrast paints, it’s time to embrace subtlety in its purest, most exquisite form. Introducing RICHARDS GREYS™, the long-anticipated* paint range crafted by Richard Gray himself. For too long, miniatureContinue reading