Miniature Painting Comparison

Jul 8, 2024

Miniature Painting Comparison

Introduction

  • Comparing Warhammer miniature paintings by various artists on Fiverr and professionals.
  • Combined brand new fantasy miniatures with Warhammer to see different interpretations.

Process

  • Contacted several artists on Fiverr.
  • Selected artists with varying price ranges.

Artists and Costs

  • Matthias Lay ($43)
  • Peter Lundstrom ($150)
  • Tesos ($550)
  • Little Demon Studios ($600)
  • Patron substitute (last minute replacement)

Comparisons

Matthias Lay ($43)

  • Painted a 75mm Barbarian figure.
  • Necromantic race character named innary.
  • Unique color combinations and atmosphere.
  • Notable features: blue underglow, non-metallic metal, and fur.

Patrick's Professional Work

  • More refined textures and blending techniques.
  • Slightly different color scheme and atmospheric effects.
  • Both versions were highly creative but showed varying levels of professional refinement.

Peter Lundstrom ($150)

  • Painted a Pathfinder from innary humans.
  • Unique water base and robes.
  • Atmospheric and imaginative paint job.

Sam Lentz Professional Work

  • Inspired by 80s and 90s fantasy art.
  • Darker and moodier atmosphere compared to Peter.
  • Both had high creativity; Sam's had more professional polish.

Tesos ($550)

  • Painted a Draganza orc and goblin figure.
  • Unique combination of purple and yellow skin tones.
  • Flag and freehand details added creativity.

Eder Consol Professional Work

  • Highly atmospheric with advanced highlighting techniques.
  • Used colors in highlights creatively to create a hologram-like effect.
  • Both figures were innovative; Eder’s work showed top-tier professionalism.

Little Demon Studios ($600)

  • Painted goner, a Druid figure.
  • Comparable to the best professional standards despite being a hobbyist.
  • Unique approach with Caucasian tones for the belly and non-metallic metals.

Eric Swinson Professional Work

  • Highly acclaimed, award-winning painter.
  • Used cast Shadows vividly and strong atmospheric elements.
  • Nico's work was also highly commendable.

Surreal, the Patron (last minute)

  • Painted Prince Tarkus, an elf prince.
  • Worked under time pressure but delivered a high-quality, creative piece.
  • Used unique turquoise glow and reflective sword.

Conclusion

  • Display and appreciate miniatures properly, using Artis Opus display cases to keep them tidy, orderly, and dust-free.
  • Thanks to all Patreon supporters.