If you travel to the twisted wilds of the Old World of Warhammer, remain cautious because you may stumble upon this sinister, forest-themed Beastmen army!

If you are not scared to enter the forest, let’s take a look at that twisted and warped herd that emerged from Thymos.Theos’ creative mind. See his trademark grimdark style and subtle but eyecatching OSL – lighting effects painted on the miniatures. All this gives those paintd Beastmen Brayherds a dark, haunting presence, so watch out!

The Concept Behind This Grimdark Beastmen Army

To be perfectly fair, the concept for this commissioned army came from the customer. He wanted a particular aesthetic, reminding of a magical, eerie, haunting forest. And there would be no better choice for this project than our Thymos.Theos. He is easily recognizable for his dark fantasy miniatures, so he’s a natural or grimdark Warhammer painting! He gave this concept his own, personal twist.

Painted Beastmen Brayherds Pictures

The army has been split into several batches, just like we often do with larger projects. So far, we’ve done three sets, but now, with the recent announcement of the new Arcane Journal: Beastmen Brayherds, we will be following up with more!

Here’s the first batch:

The second batch focused on heavier units:

The most recent, third batch included a variety of units. From infantry to large beasts and chariots!

Painted Beastmen miniatures – Overview

So what do we have so far? Let’s give it a quick overview!

Let’s start with characters:

• Great Bray Shaman on foot – the centerpiece of the first wave of this Beastmen army, a caster with eerie OSL and weathered robes,
• Malagor the Dark Omen – the centerpiece of the second wave, used as a second Great Bray Shaman,
• Great Bray Shaman on Tuskgor Chariot – the centerpiece of the third wave, repeating the same stylistic choices as previously.

Units

• Ungor archers – a mass of light infantry, the bulk of the first wave,
• Gors with full command group – the backbone of the herd, added in the third wave,
• Chaos Warhounds – fast and feral; tied into the rest of their army with their dark fur and visible mutations,
• Razorgors (converted from AoS Gruntas) – now these are definitely not the kind of razorgors you would expect. These are not the “Pumba-wannabes” that you know, but proper, bulky, disgusting and smelly hogs that you can see if you remove armor from Age of Sigmar Gruntas!

The heavy-hitters

• Tuskgor Chariots – pay attention to details here, and you will be able to see some miserable elves, who were unfortunate enough to get captured by the Beastmen and were used here to enhance the grimdark feel of these painted Beastmen Brayherds chariot miniatures,
• Dragon Ogres & Dragon Ogre Shartak – you may wonder where in the range between beastmen and dragons they are. But no matter where, they still remain big, scary, and monstrous,
• Greater Chaos Spawn – As if the original Forge World miniature is not grotesque and disturbing enough, Thymos.Theos has added his own grimdark touch to make it even more so!

What’s next? Well, that depends on what changes the Arcane Journal brings. 🙂 But we are expecting the next waves to follow, as the army is still not complete. And the client was very happy with what we did!

Let me quote his comments here:

I love what was done with Malagor! The hints of blue on the feathers, bone, and skin really carry the theme through the model. I’m really excited about how the army is coming along.

or:

Got all the minis on Wednesday and everything looks great! The whole army together has a dark vibe to it and the blue theme really pop. Excited to get it on the table tomorrow!

and finally:

Had an amazing time with the army at the tournament this weekend! It looked beautiful on the battlefield.

If you would like to see any of these miniatures in closeup photos, let us know and we will take care of it!

What Warhammer painting techniques were used on these grimdark miniatures?

If you are familiar with Thymos.Theos and his works, you will know that he loves his dark palettes enhanced with OSL effects.

OSL stands for Object Source Lighting and basically means light effects that are actually painted on miniatures. Without them, the miniatures might seem dark, but smart use of OSL allowed Thymos to give this whole army an eerie and dark fantasy feel, while still retaining its grimdark vibe.

The overall color choices here are muted, desaturated, and dark. They make the miniatures look sinister and believable. As if they were real inhabitants of a dark, haunted, magical forest.

Beastmen Brayherds are coming! Are you ready?

Do you feel prepared for the return of Beastmen to the Old World of Warhammer Fantasy? Is your army ready to encounter them? Or will you be commanding your own Beastmen army?

If you need some help getting your miniatures ready for battle, we can do it for you.

And if you’re just gathering intel, why don’t you visit our Instagram gallery for more frequent updates on our latest paintjobs. And let us know how you liked this version of grimdark Beastmen miniatures. We’re all ears!

We told you there are many updates coming soon. This one may only be a minor thing for most of you, but it may be leading to something bigger.
Tomorrow we’re having our first live stream on Youtube.

The reason it may be of little interest to most of you is because it’s going to be in Polish, but everybody has to start somewhere. We’re starting small and once we feel comfortable enough, we may change the formula.

Now, just keep your fingers crossed and if you think you can understand the stream in Polish, join our two members, Ańa and Tosuto, and our friend (and a former team memer) Galharen on the stream tomorrow! 🙂

Hey all,
It’s embarrassing to look at the date of our last update. It may even have seemed that we have already been gone, but it’s only partially true. We’ve gone to Kontrast 2025, a miniature painting festival that took place on the previous weekend in Warsaw. And it was a blast!

We may be covering it in another post soon, but to prove we’ve been there, here’s a photo of a bunch of our team members at the gates of the festival. 🙂

We’ve been very active there, participating in many aspects of the festival. From entering our works into the painting competition (and winning awards, yay!), through presenting our works in the exhibition section, leading workshops and doing painting demos, to judging in the main contest and organizing the speed painting competition.

Now, after this is said and done, let’s roll our sleeves up and return to works. Clients of our miniature painting service need to get their orders done!

If you need our help in getting your miniatures painted, just send us a message, and we’ll be back with more information. Just give us a little time, as we’re catching up even on weekends now.

Stay tuned for more news from us. 🙂

When it comes to the Space Wolves, their fierce and valorous nature is legendary. We are showcasing some of the armies we have painted, so we thought you might want to see the Blackmanes army. The Blackmanes are a Space Wolves great company. Our artist Thymos.Theos was the best choice for this project of painting grimdark Space Wolves because of his fondness of the grimdark style.

This project, completed in two waves, achieved a gritty, grimdark aesthetic that encapsulates the chapter’s ferocity and history. Full of pop culture references and character homages, this army tells a rich story both on and off the battlefield. Let’s look into the details of this incredible project.

What is Grimdark?

The term “grimdark” originates from the Warhammer 40,000 universe, describing a setting that is dark, dystopian, and morally complex. In miniature painting, grimdark refers to a style that emphasizes weathering, battle-worn details, muted colors, and an overall sense of bleakness. Achieving this look requires a mastery of techniques such as washes, dry-brushing, and stippling. Thymos.Theos expertly applied these methods to create a truly immersive and realistic Space Wolves army.

Painting Grimdark Space Wolves: The Blackmanes Overview

The Space Wolves Blackmanes chapter is renowned for being the first to cleanse heretics, with their deeds often overlooked for the greater good of the Imperium. In this commissioned project, Thymos.Theos captured their brutal efficiency and fierce loyalty through a lens of the grimdark style. Complete with deliberate weathering and battle wear.

First Wave: Unleashing the Wolves

As we have mentioned, the project was split into two waves. The first one included all the more urgently needed units. Like the following:

• Thunderwolf Cavalry: This unit features a reference to Max Rockatansky from Mad Max. The gritty, battle-worn aesthetic complements the grimdark style, and the weapon and bare arm make the reference more visible.
• Venerable Dreadnought: Homage to Enter the Dragon is evident in the stylized claws. Weathering techniques make this dreadnought look like a veteran of countless battles.
• Wolf Guard Terminators: With nods to Blain from Predator and Logan / Wolverine from Marvel comics, these terminators boast a fierce and rugged appearance. Their armor is chipped and battle-tested, reflecting their veteran status.
• Grey Hunters: Featuring tributes to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and He-Man, these units highlight individualistic traits while maintaining a cohesive battle-worn look.
• Ragnar Blackmane: The leader of the first wave, painted with detailed attention to his armor and weaponry, showcasing a lord ready to lead his pack into the fray.

Second Wave: Expanding the Legends

Obviously, the first wave was only the beginning. So the army soon became expanded with:

• Wulfen Units: References to Daniel LaRusso from Karate Kid and Ken Masters from Street Fighter make these feral warriors stand out. Their torn, grimdark appearance emphasizes their bestial transformation.
• Thunderwolf Cavalry: With inspirations from Viking heroes and gods like Odin, Thor, Ull the Hunter and Erik the Red, these units capture the ferocity of ancient warriors reimagined for the 41st millennium.
• Terminator Units: These terminators are some of the most unique concepts in this army, as they match 15 Knights of the Round Table. Thymos.Theos converted them using Grey-Knights-themed parts, and gave each legendary knight his personal heraldry. The grimdark style emphasizes their valorous and heroic past.
• Assault Centurions: Now, these are an unusual addition to the army. They are supposed to become leaders for the Terminator units, and they feature homages to Hulk Hogan, Zawisza the Black, and King Arthur, these leaders command attention with their detailed and weathered armor.
• Rune Priest: Basically a shaman of this pack. His mystical aura is captured through subtle, elemental detailing fitting the grimdark theme.
• Arjac Rockfist: Paying tribute to Mr. T as Clubber Lang from Rocky 3 and B. A. Baracus, this dark-skinned warrior emanates raw power and determination.
• Wolf Lord Krom: Converted to Cyber-Conan, this homage combines Conan the Barbarian’s savagery with cybernetic enhancements, making him a formidable presence.

Done, Not Based?

Thymos.Theos’ stunning work on the Blackmanes chapter is an outstanding example of painting grimdark Space Wolves. Each miniature, rich with pop culture references and grimdark detailing, tells a story of valor, brutality, and resilience.

Though left blank at the customer’s request, the bases further immerse these figures in their harsh, war-torn reality. Who knows, maybe some of you are lucky enough to encounter this army in battle and see it with completed bases? Something we couldn’t see and show.

Grimdark Space Wolves Can Look Impressive

We are thrilled to present Thymos.Theos’ completed Space Wolves Blackmanes army, a project that beautifully captures the grimdark aesthetic. We really wish more people requested this style for their armies, because all the clean and factory-new armies are becoming boring, aren’t they?

If you’re inspired by this incredible display and wish to see your own miniatures transformed with such meticulous detail, consider our miniature painting service.

Join the Conversation

What do you think of Thymos.Theos’ grimdark take on the Blackmanes chapter? Have you tried painting Space Wolves in a grimdark style yourself? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!