124: UPGRADE your painting with DECEPTION

In episode 125 Paul and James talk all things converting and kit bashing. We cover conversion and how to approach simple and in depth conversions along with a little look at the launch of Armoury and the thinking behind it. We also cover practical advice on how to improve your conversions, plan better builds, and get cleaner, more professional results. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, there’s something here for you.Armoury: https://siegestudios.co.uk/armoury/Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07SIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tLISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:Intro: 00:00:00Monday Morning Chats: 00:00:38The Return of Yarrick: 00:08:11Converting Characters: 00:13:52Armoury Models: 00:34:00Space Marine on a Unicycle?: 01:03:10Outro/Aftershow: 01:07:17》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 124 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul turn their attention to the outside world, and how just slowing down and appreciating your surroundings can help you vastly improve your mini painting, from shading to inspiration for an army theme.From taking photos of a pipe under a sink in a restaurant to the natural world, James and Paul discuss how this has helped them with their painting over the years and why their camera rolls are full of random items and objects. PAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79FREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkWCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79FREE PDF TUTORIAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Ovdy4Timestamps:00:00:00 - Coming up00:00:35 - Monday Morning Chat00:05:27 - Announcement00:05:52 - White Dwarf Giveaway00:06:53 - Painting with Deception01:16:49 - Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

In episode 123 of Paint Perspective, James and Paul go over paint brush tips, ranging from brush control to finding the perfect brush for you.Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:PAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tWARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44SqBOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:00:00:00 - Coming Up00:00:30 - Monday Morning Chat00:05:15 - New Orks00:08:25 - Brush Talk00:27:18 - Brush Demonstration00:43:10 Brush Talk Continues00:52:55 Outro/Aftershow》UK 15-25% off Warhammer Element Games: http://bit.ly/2ltN9KV》For Double Crystals Use Code 'SIE193' at checkout!》EU 15-20% off Warhammer https://taschengelddieb.de/?SiSt=affXW9D4M7J9BD2J9NGSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

So many models to review, so little time before Games Workshop gives us more!In episode 122 of Paint Perspective, we're here to rank all the new models and talk about our painting plans for 2026!Huge thanks to our sponsors! You can check them out here:RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PIRONSKULL 2026 TICKETS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/rVu6tWARHAMMER BITS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Z44Sq BOOK A CLASS ➡️  https://shorturl.at/ory37LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosTimestamps:0:00:00 Coming up0:00:33 Welcome Back0:01:08 Discord Challenges0:04:55 What's happening this episode0:06:00 Paul's painting0:11:45 New models - Chaos0:34:30 New models - Age of Sigmar0:41:20 New models - Eldar0:47:30 Pick 3 models to paint0:49:55 OutroSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

The miniature painting hobby certainly has its fair share of tools, gadgets and gizmo's but do any of them have any other uses than what they were designed for?In episode 120 of Paint Perspective, we're here to shed the light on some secret uses for common hobby tools you've certainly got at your desk and explain why you might just be using them WRONG! Expect insights into:🛠️ Secret uses for your tools🖌️ How to make your brushes last longer🙅🏻‍♂️ Perfecting mould lines🔥 Hobby HacksCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:56 New Space Marines0:05:39 Painting Lion El’Jonson0:07:12 Spearhead Magazine0:08:48 Warhammer plus exclusives 0:13:00 Tools you’re using wrong! 0:15:03 Sanding miniatures0:20:50 Mould lines0:23:44 Gap filling 0:28:09 Brush soap 0:38:10 Makeup brushes 0:43:29 Drilling barrelsSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

We all love painting miniatures, but nobody can be at peak form all the time... So what do you do when your motivation is low, and you don't know what to work on next?In episode 119 of Paint Perspective, we're having an intervention on our own hobby lulls and discussing how we plan to get back on a more productive path...Expect insights into: 💪🏻How to stay motivated to paint your Warhammer army⚖️How to choose your next painting project💰Is your "pile of potential" holding you back?🔥Hobby hacks COMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:52 The GOAT0:03:02 Luna Wolves Conversions  0:17:09 AD PATREON0:17:56 Main topic starts0:22:08 Too many models!0:27:27 AD ONYX0:28:24 Sticking with a project0:35:36 Mental motivation 0:41:26 Maximising enjoyment 0:48:34 Change your expectations0:56:00 AD SCENICS0:56:41 Our dream projects 1:03:39 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

We love discussing painting techniques here on the podcast, but there’s one of them we haven’t yet covered… Freehand! In episode 118 of Paint Perspective, we're joined by Ewan who is our in studio specialist for all things freehand and miniature artwork! He’s here to share his essential tips for mastering the craft and give us a live demo on how to create not just freehand patterns, but real miniature masterpieces!Expect insights into: 🖌️How to become a freehand master🏁Where to start as a beginner💀How to paint a freehand skull🔥Hobby hacks PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:01:03 Our guest0:03:48 3rd ed freehand banner0:09:38 Working at Siege Studios0:15:31 How to start practicing0:19:22 Genius painting advice0:25:11 Can anyone do this?0:30:23 Designs for beginners0:33:43 Drawing Vs painting0:36:40 Paint consistency 0:38:54 FREEHAND SKULL DEMO0:44:55 Best brush size?0:46:34 Refining the design0:49:46 Wet blending 0:52:18 Background colours0:55:46 Finished skull! 0:58:36 Getting over the fearSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

When we think about getting better looking Warhammer we usually think of improving our painting, but what about some of the more overlooked steps? In episode 117 of Paint Perspective, we're here to reveal some secret tricks to improve contrast, finish and get you better looking Warhammer miniatures without changing anything about your painting! Expect insights into: 🤫Secret uses for varnish👆🏻Increasing contrast on miniatures🏝️Immersive miniature bases🔥Hobby hacks PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:49 Joe didn’t subscribe?0:03:32 Vehicular hobbying 0:11:19 Model plane retirement 0:17:06 Improving your models!0:20:47 Varnish is magic0:24:38 Matt Vs Satin0:26:20 AK Ultra Matte (problems)0:31:14 Protecting your Warhammer0:37:21 More contrast (without paint)0:44:33 Secret varnish tricks0:49:10 Environmental effects 0:57:02 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Painting your Warhammer miniatures can be very daunting (and expensive), so how can you overcome your fear of ruining your miniatures and guarantee quality results?In episode 116 of Paint Perspective, we share our tips for both new and experienced painters on what essential tips and techniques you should focus on. You can also expect to learn where we think your money is best spent, which paint brushes you should (or shouldn't) use and share advice for what models to choose for both practice and experimentation! Expect insights into: 😰 How to overcome the fear🙅🏻‍♂️ What products to avoid🖌️ Which brushes are best✅ Essential painting tips PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPMERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:01:24 The £2.48 spray can0:06:36 Painting Ghazghkull0:09:31 Perfect paint storage0:14:34 Don’t ruin your Warhammer0:19:40 Overcoming the fear…0:25:20 What to spend money on0:28:11 Expensive brushes?0:34:01 Which paints?0:36:44 ESSENTIAL painting tips0:44:11 A newbie’s approach…0:51:34 #T’august 0:55:44 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts

Painting your Warhammer army is incredibly time consuming, but can you save time without sacrificing quality results? In this episode, we discuss our best hacks for army painting, that not only save you time and make you a more efficient painter, but might just result in you having the best army on the tabletop! Expect insights into: 💨 How to paint your army faster⬆️ Hacks to improve your army ❌ What traps to avoid✅ Essential techniques PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:00:55 Painting Space Wolves! 0:14:52 Army painting tips! 0:15:53 Make more impact0:20:24 Maximising motivation 0:26:22 Batch painting tips 0:36:51 Sweat the small stuff0:40:09 Efficient brushwork 0:43:11 Don’t waste time on this0:46:18 Stop using washes…0:52:39 Making better choices0:56:12 Hobby HacksSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO) & Paul Kidd (Studio office team member). Each week, our co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts