ABOUT ME

I got into miniatures through The Lord of the Rings.

As a kid, I was a huge fan—not just of the films, but of the miniatures themselves. I started with the old metal models and simple terrain building. Back then, it was just about having fun and bringing small scenes to life.

Like for many people, the hobby faded over time.

During the COVID years, I picked it up again.

What started as a way to reconnect with something familiar quickly turned into something more serious. I began focusing on painting, learning techniques, and improving step by step.

Joining a local tabletop club helped a lot. Being around others in the hobby pushed me to get better and stay consistent. 

For me, grimdark means realism.

I’m not interested in clean, perfect-looking miniatures. I prefer models that look used—worn surfaces, muted colors, visible history.

I taught myself everything through practice, YouTube, and a lot of trial and error.

Over time, I started experimenting more:

• oil paints
• inks
• enamel products

I enjoy developing my own painting methods instead of strictly following tutorials.

COMMUNITY

For me, this hobby has never been just about painting.

It’s about the people around it.

I’m part of a local tabletop community and regularly support events like Warhammer 40,000 tournaments by sponsoring prizes and contributing where I can.

I also work together with local stores, helping to support the scene that helped me get back into the hobby in the first place.

Not everything I do needs to generate money.

Sometimes it’s just about keeping the community active, having a good time, and doing something for the hobby itself—even if it’s just for fun.

Because in the end, that’s what keeps this whole thing alive. 

DARK NORIKUM

The name comes from where I live—but it also carries history.

Noricum was a Celtic kingdom before it became a Roman province.
A region shaped by trade, metalwork, and war. Iron, bronze, and survival.

That connection stuck with me.

Dark Norikum reflects that background—not as mythology, but as influence.
A focus on materials, wear, and the idea that nothing stays untouched.

It’s not about fantasy.

It’s about grounding miniatures in something that feels older, heavier, and more real.