Prepare miniature by removing any flash/mold lines with a fine file. Attach figure to base using a two-part epoxy putty.

Prime miniature using a white spray primer.

Add textured sand (model railroad ballast works great) to the base to represent grass. First paint white glue to the base. Then dip the base into a container of the sand. Let dry overnight before proceeding to the next step.

Paint the textured sand a dark green.

Begin painting the miniature in basic colors.

Paint skin with a flesh color. Paint clothes in basic colors as well (I used two different shades of green for the clothes, and a third green for the weapon.)

Step 5: Begin adding base colors

Begin painting the miniatures in basic colors.

Paint skin with a flesh color. Paint clothes in basic colors as well (red and blue were used here.) The leather belts, shoes, and wooded weapons were painted brown.

Carefully finish painting the miniatures in basic colors. Correct any mistakes now.

Paint hair a dark color (I used orange and grey here). Metal weapons are painted black (silver will be added later).

Add shadows to everything by adding darker washes or inks. The goal is to get the darker colors to go into the folds and crevices, without adding too much color to the raised areas. Washes are just paint thinned with water. Washes are easier to use, but inks give a better result.

A light brown wash was added over the flesh. Blue ink was added over the blue clothes, brown ink over the brown, red ink over the red clothes and orange hair. I dry brushed Gun Metal over the black weapons.

Begin adding highlights to each area. Highlights can be added either by dry brushing or carefully painting them onto the raised areas. The goal of highlights is to bring out the detail. Begin by using the basic colors from step 6 for the first set of highlights. Later highlights will use lighter colors, bringing out more detail.

Complete the highlights by adding even lighter shades of the base colors to each area. Also complete any small details, such as belt buckles (painted gold) and eyes (painted black now, to be finished later).

I've used orange to highlight the red, yellow on the orange beard, and light blues on the hat and clothes.

Finish the miniature. Paint the blackened eyes white, leaving a thin black line around the white. When the white dries, add a small black dot for the pupil. Touch up the dark green base, then dry brush with light green (goblin green) followed by yellow.

Add protective finishes to minis.