You looked, didn't you.
This is slightly different than my normal paint jobs. As evidenced by the background of the picture, he was painted using only cheap craft paints (save for the sword and other metallic highlights). The reason for this is that I plan on hosting a Mini Painting Party, where I'll be providing all the supplies needed to paint up some little dudes. I want to do this without breaking the bank, but I also wanted to make sure that the cheap paints weren't going to make the experience unenjoyable. So, I put together the same kit I plan on giving everyone (#0, #1, #2 brushes, a DIY wet palette and some toothpicks) and got to work.
I've got about a dozen of this same mini. I might tweak the color scheme a bit, but the plan is to teach everyone step-by-step how to replicate the above, then bust out the assorted minis once everyone has an idea of what they're doing. Originally, I was going to pull the nice paint out after the first mini, but after seeing how well the cheap stuff held up, I think I'll save the pricey stuff for myself...
That being said, the craft paint worked much better than I was expecting. Part of it is likely due to the experience I've gained since I last used the stuff, but the only time I felt frustrated with the paint was when applying the final wash a good amount of green washed off. This happens to me a lot when applying washes so I think it's more something I'm doing than the paints fault, but it was much worse with this craft paint than the nicer stuff.
Anyways, here's a couple other angles.
Painting party is an awesome idea! Send us pictures of what the group does. My only mini painting has been with bulk acrylic paints, on minis for a board game we like, but the results made me so happy!! Having actual mini paints of any quality, plus input from someone who has done it before, will be a great advantage for you all :)
As long as you are putting in a little effort I find it doesn't matter how things turn out. The guy I posted here has a face not even a mother could love, but I had fun painting under these constraints and I know I did about the best I could with what I had, so he's awesome!
I'll try to remember to snag pics of everyone's creation.