Alright you have chosen GW as your paints.For the moment I\'ll give general advice and if you want a specific question I\'ll be more then happy to answer.
Inks,washes and army painters(form of a wash) are only really useful for mass production and are not the best way to paint miniatures if your looking to achieve high standards.I don\'t like them and only use them on a case by case basis where needed.When using inks it\'s important to water it down a little and apply a few times rather then just one heavy go unless you have a wish to really darken an area.Avoid inks on flesh where possible as that tends leave rings and ink lines.
The best way to use a wash and is what I do is to just add more water to the color you wish.For example if your using Dark Angels green and you wish to get in the recess of a model,then don\'t reach for the dark green ink.Just add water to the Dark Angel green and apply a few layers until the recess is covered.This avoids spotting and rings and gives a smooth and gradual tone.
Dry brushing-This again is useful to speed things up,but generally isn\'t the best way to get results except if used very lightly over very course parts of the model(hair,fur etc.)never use it on a smooth surface as it will leave brush marks.
The method that achieves the best results is called layering and most top painters use this method to one degree or another.It\'s where you choose a color and paint from dark to a lighter color in a gradual method.Some add white and creams to the base color to achieve the gradual highlight.They simply add more white/cream to the base color and paint in layers always leaving a bit of the previous color on the outside or blending it for a more gradual highlight.Others use different colors and add it to the base or just paint over the previous color still using the layered technique.
You should always have at least 3 layers to each color and more if you which for an even more in depth tone.
Please keep in mind I said things in a general way and some painters have achieved outstanding success using methods I generally don\'t recommend.I\'m only offering what I think is the best advice starting out.As time goes by,you will discover what works for you.
If that is your first miniature you painted,then I\'d say later down the road you will be producing some very nice mini\'s indeed.Keep up the good work! :thumbup:
Cheers
Christopher
