What is Free Paintover Day?

Free Paintover Day is a community event where I take photos of painted miniatures and turn them into cinematic photo edits (paintovers). It happens every other Friday and it’s free to join. I pick a set of minis, create edits that same day!

Seen across the hobby

White Dwarf, Mantic Games box art, Adepticon, Black Library.

Featured in White Dwarf, Mantic Games, Adepticon, Black Library

Before & After Paintovers

  • Before and after paintover of a Warhammer Iron Warriors Dreadnought miniature with energy beam and battlefield effects.
  • Before and after paintover of a Warhammer Chaos Knight miniature with fiery battlefield effects.
  • Before and after paintover of a Warhammer Carcharodon Terminator miniature with glowing claws and cinematic lighting.

How to Support Free Paintover Day

Free Paintover Day grows when people see it. Share the event to help more hobbyists find it and to improve your odds of being picked.

Share this page

Post the link anywhere you hang out online.

Re-share my announcement

Grab my latest Free Paintover Day post and re-share it.

Share on X • Share on Facebook • Share on Reddit
Tag me when you post

Instagram and Facebook: @artistsempireart. Other platforms: @artistsempire. Use #FreePaintoverDay.

Post anywhere

Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, Reddit, or Discord. Every share helps the event reach new people.

Every share brings in more hobbyists and gives your mini a better chance of being picked.

Get Your Photos Ready

Clear, well-lit photos give the best results for Free Paintover Day. Want tips on lighting and angles?

Read the Photo Guide

FAQ: Free Paintover Day

Do I have to share to enter?

No — you can submit your photo directly here. But sharing this page or my Free Paintover Day post helps the event grow, and I’m more likely to pick minis that spread the word.

How often does Free Paintover Day run?

Typically, every other Friday. Check my latest social posts for the next date.

Can I submit more than one miniature?

Yes, but I usually pick one per person per event so more hobbyists get a chance.

What kinds of minis are welcome?

Any tabletop miniature you’ve painted — Warhammer, Mantic, Trench Crusade, or other games.

Can I request changes to the free edit?

No — Free Paintover Day is quick and fun, so I don’t do revisions. If you want guaranteed edits with extras and revisions, commissions are available.

When will I know if mine was picked?

I post the selected paintovers the same day on my channels and tag you if possible.