The Painter’s Forge
1:1 Mentoring for Miniature Painting Legends
What You’ll Learn
- Master basecoats, shading, highlights & advanced effects
- Develop your own painting style
- Get real-time feedback, demos, and a training scroll after each session
- For all skill levels – from Squires to Grandmasters
⚔️ Choose Your Path
Solo Duel - One 1-hour private session
$79
⚔️ Tier 1 – Solo Duel
Includes: One 1-hour private session
Best for: Adventurers seeking quick XP in a specific skill
🧙♂️ Whether you're struggling with your drybrush spell or your edge highlighting looks more like a wild rogue’s dagger slash — this is the one-on-one arena where we slay those bad habits. You bring the mini, I bring the arcane painting scrolls.
Includes: One 1-hour private session
Best for: Adventurers seeking quick XP in a specific skill
🧙♂️ Whether you're struggling with your drybrush spell or your edge highlighting looks more like a wild rogue’s dagger slash — this is the one-on-one arena where we slay those bad habits. You bring the mini, I bring the arcane painting scrolls.
The Guild Pact - 4 x 1-hour private session
$69
per month for 4 months
Tier 2 – The Guild Pact
Includes: 4 personalized sessions (1 hour each)
Bonus: Custom progression map + direct feedback
Best for: Apprentices ready to rank up their skills and unlock new painting feats
Think of this as joining a noble guild. Over four weekly campaigns, you’ll master your palette like a spellbook, discover your faction's visual identity, and gain tools worthy of a Chapter Master. Each session ends with a “Guild Task” — mini missions to forge your progress between quests.
Includes: 4 personalized sessions (1 hour each)
Bonus: Custom progression map + direct feedback
Best for: Apprentices ready to rank up their skills and unlock new painting feats
Think of this as joining a noble guild. Over four weekly campaigns, you’ll master your palette like a spellbook, discover your faction's visual identity, and gain tools worthy of a Chapter Master. Each session ends with a “Guild Task” — mini missions to forge your progress between quests.
The Forgebound Path - 8 x 1-hour private session
$59
per month for 8 months
Tier 3 – The Forgebound Path
Includes: 8 personalized sessions + Custom progression map + direct feedback
Bonus: Final review and rank-up ceremony (Forgebound Seal of Mastery)
Best for: Heroes on an epic journey to master the art and maybe even start taking commissions
This isn’t just mentoring. It’s your Hero's Journey. You’ll train under fire, refine your color discipline, and graduate with your own Battle Standard — a mini you're proud to showcase or even sell. You’ll also join The Inner Circle where only the bravest painters dwell and share secret techniques.
Includes: 8 personalized sessions + Custom progression map + direct feedback
Bonus: Final review and rank-up ceremony (Forgebound Seal of Mastery)
Best for: Heroes on an epic journey to master the art and maybe even start taking commissions
This isn’t just mentoring. It’s your Hero's Journey. You’ll train under fire, refine your color discipline, and graduate with your own Battle Standard — a mini you're proud to showcase or even sell. You’ll also join The Inner Circle where only the bravest painters dwell and share secret techniques.
Hobbyists wanting fast results
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Warhammer painters
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D&D painters
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Aspiring commission artists
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Hobbyists wanting fast results
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Warhammer painters
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D&D painters
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Aspiring commission artists
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Before Your Session...
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FAQs
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Not at all! Whether you're a Squire just picking up your first brush or a battle-worn Warlord looking to refine your skills, The Painter’s Forge is tailored to your current level and goals.
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Each mentoring session lasts 1 hour — focused, intense, and full of personalized tips, live demonstrations, and actionable feedback.
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Sessions are held online via Google Meets. You'll show me your minis, your tools, and your work in progress. I’ll guide you in real time, demonstrate techniques, and help you improve immediately.
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To begin your quest, bring:
- One or more miniatures to work on
- Your paints, brushes, and a light source
- 2–3 visual references of painted minis you admire
- Clear goals and specific doubts you want to address
This ensures we start on the right foot — with purpose and precision.
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Nope! Whether you're painting a classic Space Marine, a resin dragon, or a homebrew goblin from your local market — the Forge welcomes all brave painters.
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Speed painting is the art of getting great results in less time — perfect for army builders, DMs, and busy painters. You’ll learn to paint faster without sacrificing quality, using strategic techniques that balance detail and efficiency.
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You’ll learn battle-tested techniques like:
- Fast and clean basecoats
- Wash control and efficient shading
- Edge highlighting and contrast tricks
- Color selection, brush control, and how to paint with confidence
- Plus: how to find your own style and avoid wasting time on perfection traps
I tailor every session to what you want to improve.
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I’m the founder of Metal Merak and Zen Art, the first online course in Brazil focused on speed painting techniques.
I’ve:
- Painted professionally for over 8 years
- Given workshops at Games Workshop stores in the U.S.
- Won multiple awards — including honorable mention at Golden Demon, making me the first Brazilian officially recognized in Warhammer painting competitions
- Taught hundreds of students how to level up their skills and confidence fast
In short: I’ve walked the path, and now I help others forge their own.
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Absolutely. In fact, painters who bring snacks and use wet palettes are statistically 27% more likely to achieve critical hits with their highlights. Just don’t spill soda on your Grey Knights — even I can’t teach resurrection.