Thin thy paints sir(50/50 mix of paint and water)! You can also use some simple washes, like the citadel range, to quickly and easily turn a 3 color bland mini into an eye catching table-top piece.
I realize there is some detail lacking, but I'd
really love to have some suggestions as to how
I could blend/shade better... for example, his shirt is blotchy, and chalky looking.
I have a very difficult time with hi-lighting. It always looks very unnatural to me, but the better paint jobs I see here are so smooth. Any suggestions?