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How to Paint a Beholder

How To Paint A Beholder Miniature

Lately, I've been painting miniatures for my homebrew Dungeons and Dragons campaign, The Black Solstice -- an epic, inter-dimensional adventure that (for the moment) features a lot of undead monsters. Well, there's only so many skeletons and ghouls one can paint before boredom sets in. Don't get me wrong -- I love painting a good ol' zombie as much as the next guy, but I needed a palette cleanser to keep my sanity. Behold, the Beholder!

A painted Warhammer Terrorgheist by Dark Elf Dice

How To Paint A Warhammer Terrorgheist Fast

I've been a fan of the the Warhammer Terrorgheist model for a long time, but never had an opportunity to add the miniature to my collection until recently. During the holidays, I picked up a second-hand model in outstanding condition and last week, I finally had a chance to paint up the gruesome beast for my Sunday D&D game (Warhammer models are great miniatures to use for Dungeons & Dragons, and the Terrorgheist fits in perfectly for my homebrew "Black Solstice" campaign).

Warmachine Trollblood for Dungeons and Dragons

Painting A Warmachine Trollblood for Dungeons and Dragons

I painted a Warmachine Trollblood for my Dungeons and Dragons game. Fellow travelers, let me introduce Blue (yes, not a very original name, but it fits the character I had in mind: a hulking brute of a first mate who is as gentle and tenderhearted as he is tall and strong.
Painted Witch Miniature for Dungeons and Dragons

My Painted Witch Miniature for D&D

See how I painted a witch miniature for my D&D game. The witch was supposed to be wicked, but the vibrant color choices I instinctively made make her seem more playful.