Paint Your First Professional Looking Miniature in Only 90 Minutes

Even if you have no experience, no talent, and you've never painted miniatures in your life

Imagine if you could...

  • ... create a professional looking, table-ready miniature with only 90 minutes of painting
  • .... make your own unique miniature without any special skills, experience, or talent
  • .... paint mini so cool your friends wonder if you actually did it yourself!

Why non-artistic people can paint a professional looking miniature (yes, even on their first attempt):

Let's be honest. At first glance, a painted miniature might look intimidating. Too detailed for a beginner to attempt. But in fact...

It's surprisingly simple. If you look closer, every part of the model is just a flat surface waiting for color.

The armour is just one color, brushed on.

The base is just sand, painted brown, drybrushed once.

And the details? While they look like the hardest part — are actually just a wash.

One liquid, applied once, that does the work for you.

You're not painting one complex miniature. You're completing a series of small, satisfying steps.

One brush, one color, one layer at a time.

You don't need natural artistic talent.

You don't need a steady hand.

You just need to start.

And it gets even easier — because I'll be right there with you.

Let me introduce myself:

Hi, I'm Jake, and I promise, I'm definitely not some kind of painting prodigy.

Honestly, I used to look at painted armies and think, "There's no way I could do that."

But one evening I just picked up a brush and started. No training videos or plan. Just a cheap mini and nothing to lose. And what I discovered was: you don't need to be artistic. You need a process.

That's exactly why I put this together. To give beginners a way to go from zero to a finished mini that looks great, but is simple and satisfying to paint.

If you've ever looked at a painted miniature and thought 'I wish I could do that', you're in exactly the right place.

Introducing...

The 90 Minute Mini Course

Video 1: Everything You Need

The exact kit that gets you started tonight - nothing more, nothing less.

  • The 7 items that are all you'll ever need for your first mini (and the expensive stuff that's just a distraction)
  • The one brush that does 80% of the work, and costs less than a coffee
  • Why the paint brand doesn't matter nearly as much as this one thing
  • The cheap generic mini that's perfect for beginners, and exactly where to get it fast
  • How to set up a painting space on any table in under 5 minutes

Video 2: Open the Box, Prep, Prime

The part everyone skips, and why skipping it ruins everything

  • The 60-second mold line check that separates a clean mini from a messy one
  • Why holding your mini wrong is the #1 cause of smudged paint (and the cork trick that fixes it)
  • The priming mistake that buries detail and how to avoid it with one simple technique
  • Black primer vs grey primer: Which one to use and why it changes everything downstream
  • How to know your primer is dry and ready without touching it and ruining it

Video 3: Your First Brushstrokes

This is where most beginners go wrong. You won't.

  • The "milk not cream" rule. (This is the single most important thing to know about paint consistency)
  • Why two thin coats always beats one thick one (shown side by side so you can see exactly why)
  • The painting order that stops colours bleeding into each other
  • How to load a brush so you're always in control. Never too much paint, never dry
  • The three colours that cover any beginner mini without making a single difficult decision

Video 4: The Wash

The five-minute step that makes your mini look like you've been doing this for years.

  • What a wash actually does, and why it's the closest thing to a cheat code in this hobby
  • The two washes that cover 90% of what a beginner will ever paint (and when to use each)
  • How to apply a wash without the dreaded tide mark ruining a flat surface
  • What to do in the three minutes after the wash goes on (most people do nothing, and that's the mistake!)
  • The before and after that makes every beginner say "wait, I did that?"

Video 5: Base It, Finish It, Done

Turn a painted mini into a finished mini.

  • Why the base matters more than almost any other single part of the model (and takes less than 10 minutes)
  • The texture trick that makes any base look like real ground - using stuff you already have
  • One drybrush pass that adds instant depth without any skill required
  • Why the base rim is always painted black, and what happens to a mini when you skip it
  • The moment your mini stops looking like a painting exercise and starts looking like something you're proud of

Video 6: You're a Painter Now!

Hold it up. Look at what you made. This is just the beginning.

  • The one thing to do with your finished mini before you put it down (most beginners skip this and regret it)
  • What tabletop, highlight, and competition level actually look like – and the gap between each
  • The next three techniques that will make your second mini twice as good as your first
  • Why the hardest mini you'll ever paint is already behind you
  • Where to go from here, and how far you can take this!

Let's Talk Numbers.

The regular course price is $97.

But that's not the price you'll be paying today.
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You see...

The page you're seeing right now is a beta test. I'm not sure I can give my personal attention to more than 100 people who will buy this course.

And I want you to get results...

So I'll be giving you the course at a fraction of that price. Just for me to see if I can actually handle getting support tickets for 100 people. If I can then I'll start selling it for $97.

If not...

I'll pull the page off the internet altogether and you'll never see it again.

But right now - I'm selling it for

$47

Normally $97

Now Only $47

ONE-TIME PAYMENT.
​LIFETIME ACCESS FOREVER.

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30-Day Money Back Guarantee

I want you to feel confident in your purchase.
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​If the course isn't right for you, you can request a full refund within 30 days - no questions asked.
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Your satisfaction is what matters to me, and I'm here to make sure you're supported every step of the way.

You'll Also Get These 3 Bonuses For Free When You Join Today

Bonus 1: The $20 Starter Loadout

Everything you need to get started – linked, listed, and ready to order in under 5 minutes.

  • The exact primer that works every time for beginners – and the one that looks the same but ruins models (avoid this)
  • The two brushes that handle everything in this method, both for under $5 each
  • The cheapest beginner-friendly mini available right now that's perfect for a first attempt
  • Why you probably already own two things on this list and don't need to buy them again
  • The "do I have everything?" checklist to run through before you pick up a brush

Bonus 2: The "First Mini" Safety Net

Nothing is permanent. Nothing is ruined. Here's how to fix anything that goes wrong.

  • The 10-minute strip and reset method that makes any mistake completely reversible
  • What to do when the wash pools on a flat surface (it happens to everyone – here's the 30-second fix)
  • How to paint cleanly over a mistake without the correction being visible
  • The "nothing is precious" mindset shift that makes every beginner paint better immediately
  • Why the painters whose work you admire most have ruined more models than you ever will

Bonus 3: The 5 Beginner Mistakes Cheat Sheet

One page. Pin it above your desk. Read it before you pick up a brush.

  • The thick paint mistake that buries detail and makes models look amateur – and the 10-second fix
  • Why overloading your brush is the single most common beginner error (and how to know when you've done it)
  • The one step beginners skip when they're excited to start, and why it costs them an hour of fixing later
  • The wrong painting order that causes colours to bleed into each other (and the right one that prevents it)
  • How to know when a layer is actually dry – because "looks dry" and "is dry" are not the same thing

This is everything you are getting:

  • Lifetime Access to the 90 Minute Mini Course
  • Video 1: Everything You Need
  • Video 2: Open the Box, Prep, Prime
  • Video 3: Your First Brushstrokes
  • Video 4: The Wash
  • Video 5: Base It, Finish It, Done
  • Video 6: You're a Painter Now!
  • Bonus 1: The $20 Starter Loadout
  • Bonus 2: The "First Mini" Safety Net
  • Bonus 3: The 5 Beginner Mistakes Cheat Sheet

Normally $97

Now Only $47

ONE-TIME PAYMENT.
​LIFETIME ACCESS FOREVER.

  • Secure payments

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I've never painted anything in my life. Is this really for complete beginners?

Yes, and not just "yes, give it a try." This was built specifically for people who have never held a brush with any intention of painting something. Every step is shown on camera. Every decision is made for you. The only thing you need to bring is a willingness to start. If you've painted before and want to improve, this probably isn't for you – there are better resources for that. But if you're starting from absolute zero, this is exactly where you need to be.

  • I don't have a steady hand. Won't my mini just look terrible?

This comes up more than almost anything else, and it's based on a misunderstanding of how miniature painting actually works. The techniques in this method don't require precision. The base coat doesn't need to be neat because the wash covers the edges. The wash doesn't need to be precise because it finds its own way into the recesses. The base doesn't require any fine motor skill at all. By the time you're done, the mini looks like it required a steady hand. It didn't. It required following four steps in the right order.

  • How long does it actually take? Is 90 minutes really accurate?

90 minutes is your active brush time. The time you'll spend with a brush in your hand, paint on the model. There's drying time between steps, but you're not sitting there watching paint dry. You prime before dinner. You base coat after. You wash before bed. The whole evening from opening the box to a finished mini is around 3-4 hours of clock time – but only 90 minutes of that is you actually doing anything. It fits into a real evening without demanding your full attention start to finish.

  • Do I need to buy anything before I start?

If you don't have any mini you've already bought, then Bonus 1: The $20 Starter Loadout covers this completely. It's a fully linked shopping list of every item used in the method, with direct links and a "do I have everything?" checklist. Most people already own one or two things on the list. Everything else comes to under $20 total. No airbrush. No wet palette. No specialist tools. Just the minimum viable kit that gets you to a finished mini.

  • What mini should I use? Does it matter which one I start with?

It matters a lot, but not in the way you might think! We recommend using a cheap, forgiving plastic mini that you're not precious about. Bonus 1 includes a specific recommendation for exactly this. The golden rule is simple: do not use an expensive or prized model for your first attempt. Cheap minis exist precisely for this moment. They're easy to handle, easy to paint, and if something goes wrong, nothing important is lost.

  • What if I mess it up? Can I fix it or do I have to start over?

Whichever one you choose, and neither is a disaster. Bonus 2: The First Mini Safety Net, exists entirely to answer this question. Almost every mistake made during painting is fixable in under a minute while the paint is wet. For bigger mistakes, a 10-minute soak strips the paint completely and you start fresh on the same model. Nothing is permanent. Nothing is wasted. The fear of ruining a mini is the thing that keeps most people from ever starting, and it's almost entirely unfounded.

  • I've watched YouTube tutorials and got completely overwhelmed. How is this different?

YouTube teaches you everything. This teaches you exactly what you need for tonight and nothing else. The overwhelming feeling you get from tutorials comes from being shown every option, every technique, every possible approach simultaneously – before you've ever held a brush. This method makes every decision for you. Which paints. Which brushes. Which mini. Which order. Which wash on which surface. There is nothing to figure out. You watch, you follow, you finish.

  • Will my mini actually look good? I'm worried it'll look like a child painted it.

Here's the honest answer: your first mini won't be perfect. It won't look like the professional painted armies you see in photos online. But it will look genuinely painted – with depth, with colour, with a finished base – and it will look far better than you expect. The wash step alone transforms a flat, basic model into something that looks like it required real skill. Most people hold up their first finished mini and are genuinely surprised by what they made. That's what happens when you follow the right process.

  • Is there a money back guarantee?

Yes. 30 days, no questions asked. If you go through the method, paint your first mini, and genuinely feel it wasn't worth it – send an email and you'll get a full refund. The only request is that you actually try it first. The guarantee exists because the method works and the confidence to offer it comes from knowing that. It doesn't exist as a safety net for people who buy and never open the box.

  • I finish my first mini, then what? Where do I go from there?

Video 6 answers this in full. You'll see exactly what the next level looks like  – the three techniques that make your second mini twice as good as your first, and the clear path from tabletop-ready all the way through to the kind of painted armies you've been admiring online. The method you learn tonight is the foundation everything else builds on. Most people finish their first mini and immediately want to start a second. That's not an accident, it's what happens when the first experience goes well. Everything you need for that next step is waiting for you at the end of Video 6.

  • What happens after I join?

The moment you complete your purchase you'll receive a video with instant access to everything – all six videos and all three bonuses are available immediately.

No drip schedule. No "Module 2 unlocks next week." Everything is yours right now.

Here's what most people do:

They open Bonus 1: The $20 Starter Loadout first, to make sure they have everything they need. If something is missing, it can be ordered same-day from Amazon. Then they open Bonus 3 (the cheat sheet) read it once, and pin it somewhere visible.

Then they press play on Video 1.

By the time they reach Video 4 most people are genuinely hooked. That moment when a flat, basic model suddenly looks painted and detailed is the moment this hobby clicks. It's the reason people who "just wanted to try it once" end up with a painted army two months later.

By the end, you'll have a finished mini sitting on your desk. Something you made with your own hands, that didn't exist this morning.

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