Cult of Paint and Artis Opus launched Mini Colour on Kickstarter, a 63-paint line designed for painters who want pro results, thats already smashed funding.
When you see names like Henry Steele and Andy Wardle attached to a project, you know something special is brewing in the miniature painting world. Their new collaboration with Artis Opus, called Mini Colour, has already smashed its funding goal in record time, and for good reason.
This is the culmination of years of teaching, testing, and refining what makes miniature paints truly shine.
What Is Mini Colour?
Mini Colour is the joint creation of Cult of Paint and Artis Opus, two names that have helped shape modern miniature painting. If you’ve ever sat through one of their classes or watched their tutorials, you already know the level of care and thought they put into everything they do.
This new range is all about making painting smoother, faster, and more enjoyable. The Mini Colour Core Set includes 63 paints: 60 core shades, two blacks, and one white, all designed to perform flawlessly whether you use a brush or an airbrush. The paints mix beautifully, dilute easily, and hold up well under repeated use. Each bottle comes in a 17ml dropper, designed to keep your paints clean, consistent, and ready to go.
Their soft-matte finish is a standout feature, rich enough to show off color depth but satin enough to keep the finish consistent under lighting. Say goodbye to those unpredictable drying shifts that make you question your sanity mid-project.
The Thought Behind the Mini Colour Paint Set
The idea behind the Mini Colour paint set came about in 2021, when Andy, Byron, and Henry started talking about what was missing from the current market. Most of us have our go-to colors cherry-picked from different brands, one for airbrushing, one for glazing, another for layering, and half the time we forget which is which. Mini Colour aims to eliminate that juggling act with a range where every bottle earns its place.
Their team trimmed the original 80+ colors down to 63, focusing only on tones that paint smoothly, layer cleanly, and cover well. Every shade feels intentional, with no “filler” paints. They even included those nostalgic cornerstone hues, like that perfect “egg-yolk yellow” that vanished from old paint lines.
And this isn’t just a paint release, it’s part of an educational system. Both Cult of Paint and Artis Opus are known for tutorials and workshops, and they’ve designed the Mini Colour range to work seamlessly with their teaching approach.
From the Bottle to the Brush
Each bottle is designed with practicality in mind. The transparent dropper bottles give you a clear look at the color inside, come pre-drilled for easy use, and have minimal labeling so you can quickly grab the right hue mid-project. It’s all about reducing friction and keeping you in the painting flow.
Once on the palette, these paints shine, literally just enough. They sit perfectly between matte and satin, drying with a finish that feels durable without muting the color. If you’ve ever had a model chip or dull after sealing, you’ll appreciate this balance.
They perform just as well on a wet palette as they do straight from the bottle. Whether you’re layering highlights, stippling texture, or airbrushing smooth transitions, the paints hold their consistency.
Final Thoughts on Mini Colour Paints
Mini Colour feels like the paint line we’ve all been waiting for, a compact, carefully crafted range that takes the guesswork out of mixing brands or formulas. The collaboration between Cult of Paint and Artis Opus blends top-tier experience with real-world painter needs.
Expect smooth transitions, strong pigment, and finishes that look just as good on the table as they do under a studio light.
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