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Miniature Painting Starts Here!


Playing games with painted miniatures is more fun and immersive as it brings the battles fought and narratives forged to life right in front of you on the gaming table! The Army Painter was founded to help gamers of all types have more fun playing. Designed by gamers, for gamers. Having painted miniatures using high-quality products, that are affordably priced, and perfect for the job. All designed to make painting fun, easy, and fast. Win back those hours at the hobby desk. Get More Time for Gaming!


Welcome to the world of miniature paint

There is so much to love about tabletop gaming! Whether you're just diving into Warhammer, D&D, historical gaming, or your favorite board game there's a ton to discover and appreciate in this amazing hobby and its community.

Some hobbyists dive deep into complex rule systems maximizing their armies potential for the next big tournament, some forge grand narratives to get lost in, and others take the most joy from personalizing their miniatures and armies - there truly is something for everyone.

At The Army Painter, we're excited to share our passion for gaming and painting with the world. That's why every product we create is designed to make your hobby and gaming experience simple, beautiful, and fun! From beginners to seasoned veterans, our products and tutorials will help you to achieve amazing results with ease.

Hobby with confidence

We believe in making your hobby decisions easy. With everything you need to assemble, prime, paint, and finish your miniatures we have the best paints and tools to serve you through every stage of your hobby journey.

Our boxed sets are carefully curated to provide you with the best selection of colours and tools. With The Army Painter, you'll have everything you need to start painting and gaming the right way.

The Army Painter Mission

Playing games with painted miniatures is more fun and immersive. It brings the battles fought and narratives forged to life right in front of you on the gaming table! The Army Painter was founded to help gamers of all types have more fun playing. Having painted miniatures using high-quality products, that are affordably priced, and perfect for the job. All designed to make painting fun, easy, and fast. Win back those hours at the hobby desk. Get More Time for Gaming!

The Army Painter Story

The Army Painter is the brainchild of Bo Penstoft and Jonas Færing. Veterans with many years in the wargaming and hobby industry. The two teamed up to launch the original Quickshade Dip. It is the first ever speed painting solution to be brought to market. The beginnings of what would become The Army Painter. Quickshade was an instant success, and the company would then go on to produce other groundbreaking and top-quality products and ranges. The Army Painter on their path to become an industry innovator and leader.

The Army Painter Evolution

Since 2007, The Army Painter has grown from a two-person startup with one product to a complete hobby company with nearly 80 employees in a new state-of-the-art production facility in Skanderborg, Denmark. A far cry from filling Quickshade tins from a tiny red barn in Bo’s backyard. The Army Painter Colour Lab has gone on to develop several key products and ranges. All designed to help new and experienced gamers bring their gray plastic sprues to life. From the first clip to the final layer of paint – and everything in between.