Base & Glaze - Tutorial & Monthly Challenge

Dear Craftworldians,

Today, I’m inviting you to a different kind of journey—one filled with fun, atmosphere, and that haunting touch we all love.

Today we will be working with Base & Glaze.

MONTHLY CHALLENGE!
Welcome to our newest tutorial and monthly challenge, where we paint bones and wood, embracing a moody ambience through the base and glaze technique. Whether you’re painting the featured skeleton or taking on your favorite mini, let this be your creative playground. Follow this palette or make your own path with a different ambience—either way, make it your own.

Our monthly challenges are here to keep you inspired and motivated to create. If this one doesn’t fit your vibe, no worries—there’s always another around the corner. But if today’s tutorial lights a creative spark, grab your favorite skeleton and jump in. Just a few colors, a few steps, and you’ll see your creation come to life.

Not a fan of grim? Try something funky, try Christmas—put your skeleton in a cool ambience and create a story!

Remember, this approach is all about balance—take your time, honor the fundamentals, and let the art flow. The beauty lies in the journey, not just the destination.

When you’re ready (anytime by December 6th), share your finished piece in our Discord’s #monthlychallenge channel—don’t forget to drop your name and Instagram handle so we can celebrate your work.

This tutorial is also a nod to the past—bringing back some classic techniques and reshaping them into something fresh, fun, and approachable for any painter. Whether you’re a experienced artist or picking up the brush for the first time, there’s magic to be found in every stroke. We can’t wait to see your creations—good luck, and let’s make some art!

*Skeleton miniature I used is from Warhammer Quest: Cursed City game, by Games Workshop. There's another version as well (with a bag over the skelly's head), and many more cool minis!

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Cheers,

from Marko Miladinović & I, Aleksandra Cvetanovski