Dave Taylor’s The Art of Miniatures books put the spotlight on artists blending color and conversions into seriously useful books.
If you love miniatures and appreciate stunning paintwork, conversion, and creativity with a side of expert insight, The Art Of… series from by Dave Taylor Miniatures is the kind of shelf candy you’ll want within arm’s reach.
These hardback books aren’t just pretty—they’re practical inspiration, capturing the passion and process of artists who’ve put in the brush time.
Every volume is packed with full-color photography, thoughtful commentary, and a clear sense of personality from some of the hobby’s most talented minds. Let’s run through what makes each miniature painting book stand out.
Inspiration For Your Next Project
From the gritty to the whimsical, each painting miniatures book entry highlights a unique approach to miniatures, giving you a fresh perspective, clever techniques, and serious motivation to pick up your brushes (or bits box).
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The Art of… Volume 01 – Miniature Monthly: $50
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A triple feature of Aaron Lovejoy, Elizabeth Beckley, and Matt DiPietro brings a mix of art philosophy, technical approach, and sheer hobby grit—perfect for painters looking to sharpen their edge in the art of minis.
The Art of… Volume 02 – Christof Keil: $42
Christof Keil shows just how far you can push kitbashing, from gritty Necromunda builds to full 40k armies reimagined through raw creativity and plastic carnage.
The Art of… Volume 03 – Ana Polanscak: $42
Ana blends folklore with nightmare fuel, building grim fairytale settings that are haunting, personal, and unforgettable—the art of painting book direction and mood at their finest.
The Art of… Chris Suhre: $42
Chris brings storytelling into the hobby with cinematic dioramas that feel like snapshots of a movie you’d actually want to pause and study.
The Art of… Tommie Soule: $42
Tommie strips the jargon and gives you practical, hands-on miniature art advice that cuts through the noise—great if you actually want to learn and not just gawk.
The Art of… Seyni N’Diaye: $42
Seyni’s work feels alive, pulsing with color theory, texture, and coded references—chaotic brilliance with intentional flair.
The Art of… Erik Swinson: $42
Erik’s bold use of color, contrast, and brush control makes each model pop like box art with brains—an ideal guide for painters working across styles and surfaces.
The Art of… Bjarni Dali: $42
Bjarni nails grimdark atmosphere, turning rust, decay, and layered narrative into something tactile and chilling. You can almost smell the sump sludge.
The Art of… Katarzyna Górska: $42
The miniature artist Katarzyna captures light, stone, and ice in ways that feel like magic meets method—each piece is part tutorial, part daydream.
The Art of… Roman Lappat: $42
Roman turns emotional storytelling into mini painting, with expressive techniques, paintings, drawings, and color play that hit harder than a thunder hammer.
The Art of… Sam Lenz: $42
Sam keeps the painting process raw and real, layering strong mood with technical control and a heavy dose of style that makes every work of art feel lived-in.
The Art of… Josua Lai: $42
Josua’s book brings finesse, fine art, and drama to each model, focusing on light and color choices that feel deliberate and downright beautiful.
Final Thoughts From Us
From storytelling dioramas to instructional breakdowns, some oil paints to kitbash craziness to emotional artistry, books, The Art of… series doesn’t just look good on the shelf—it actually helps you become a better hobbyist.
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