The Dark Arts – Grimdark Paint Set for Miniatures

Two Thin Coats by Duncan Rhodes

The Dark Arts is a premium grimdark paint set designed for painting tabletop miniatures in a dark, moody and battle-worn style. Developed as part of the Two Thin Coats range, this collection provides miniature painters with a complete palette for creating deep shadows, aged metallics and rich, atmospheric colour schemes.

Whether you paint fantasy, sci-fi or historical miniatures — including Warhammer, roleplaying models or display pieces — The Dark Arts delivers the tones and tools needed to achieve a true grimdark finish.

What’s Included

21 High-Pigment Acrylic Paints

Twenty-one brand-new acrylic colours formulated using the signature Two Thin Coats smooth-flow medium. These paints are designed for layering, mixing and glazing, allowing you to build complex, desaturated tones ideal for grimdark miniature painting. Expect strong pigmentation, smooth application and reliable coverage.

3 Real Metal Metallic Paints

Three metallic paints made using real metal pigments for excellent coverage and an authentic finish. These darker, weathered metallics are perfect for worn armour, battle-damaged weapons, machinery and textured surfaces on tabletop miniatures.

6 Acrylic Inks for Shading and Effects

A new addition to the Two Thin Coats range. These acrylic inks are more fluid than traditional washes and provide smoother, more even coverage. They are ideal for:

• Deep shading and recess work

• Tinting and enriching base colours

• Weathering and grime effects

• Creating intense glow and OSL effects

Designed for Grimdark Miniature Painting

The colours in The Dark Arts set are carefully selected to function as a complete standalone grimdark painting system. At the same time, they integrate seamlessly with the wider Two Thin Coats paint range, allowing you to expand your palette and refine your style.

This paint set is particularly well suited for:

• Dark fantasy miniatures

• Sci-fi armies and models

• Historical tabletop miniatures

• Weathered armour and battle damage effects

• Realistic metallic finishes

• Advanced shading techniques

All paints are supplied in 15ml dropper bottles for precision control, reduced waste and easy mixing on the palette.

If you are looking for a complete grimdark paint set for tabletop miniatures, The Dark Arts by Two Thin Coats delivers a versatile, high-performance collection built for serious miniature painters. 

Available from RGB Kingz in Helsingborg, Sweden. With fast shipping and carefully packed orders for miniature painters across the country.