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Verko’s Spotlight- Today’s featured piece is “Nyx,” painted by museum director Riccardo Agostini - Miniature Painting fo...
06/16/2026

Verko’s Spotlight- Today’s featured piece is “Nyx,” painted by museum director Riccardo Agostini - Miniature Painting for Kimera Models, with sculpt by Joaquin Palacios and concept art by Lucio Parrillo.

In Riccardo’s words: Since I painted this piece, I thought I’d explain how a project like this comes together.

Everything started with a rough idea: an Undead knight. I collected references knowing I wanted a horse in a similar pose to an older Native American piece by Pegaso Models, paired with a very skinny, sickly undead. At the time in Kimera we sketched ideas, then contacted Lucio to draw proper line art and bring his expertise. It came out buffer than I wanted, so when we spoke with Joaquin for the sculpt we spent a lot of time on modifications to match the idea. All of this took months before I touched a brush.

After 3D printing, casting, and preparing a Kickstarter, I finally started painting. I knew I wanted a cold palette but wasn’t sure how to treat the exposed muscles on the horse or differentiate the saddle. Then the Ghost Rider idea struck. I used contrasting colors, glows, and reflections to place importance on the horse’s head, the rider’s head, and the weapon, keeping the rest cold with a yellowish dawn light. I’m still not sure I made the right call on the base colors.

I brought the piece to Freak Wars to show at the Kimera stand. Our van broke down in Madrid, forcing us to leave it behind with all the pieces inside. For Scale Model Challenge I asked Ruben Martinez to bring it for me. In transit a hoof detached slightly and it arrived just in time with no chance to repair. We got a silver medal, and was told the hoof costed us the gold.

If you go to a contest and don’t get what you think you deserve, don’t worry, it happens all the time. Just keep creating!

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Verko’s Spotlight - Today’s spotlighted piece in the Vault collection is this Terminator diorama, painted by Robert Karl...
05/28/2026

Verko’s Spotlight - Today’s spotlighted piece in the Vault collection is this Terminator diorama, painted by Robert Karlsson, aka Rogland Studio, and sculpted by Peter Müller.

This original sculpt at approximately 90mm scale brings Dave Gallagher's iconic "Space Marine Donning Terminator Armour" directly into three dimensions. The scene depicts the sacred ritual of encasing a warrior in Terminator plate, surrounded by chapter serfs, mechanized skulls, and hooded attendants who exist for that single act of service.

The crimson armor is the only saturated note in the entire composition. Everything else, robes, cables, attendants, mechanical debris, is pushed toward warm black and desaturated grey-brown. Your eye returns to that central figure every time, no matter how deep into the surrounding detail you go. This is incredible control of visual hierarchy through color.

The relief format raises the difficulty considerably. Light falls consistently across the entire composition rather than treating each element in isolation, and it reads as a single scene rather than a collection of painted parts. Dense, solemn, and completely uncompromising.

The sculpt itself deserves equal credit: the density of overlapping figures, cables, and mechanical detail compressed into a relief format without ever becoming visually incoherent is a serious technical achievement.

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We’re proud to officially announce the Verko’s Vault Open, taking place February 5–7, 2027 at Verko’s Vault: Museum of F...
05/26/2026

We’re proud to officially announce the Verko’s Vault Open, taking place February 5–7, 2027 at Verko’s Vault: Museum of Fantasy Miniatures in Las Vegas!

This event is part of a growing collaboration with Kontrast - Festiwal Malarstwa Figurkowego in Poland and Monte San Savino Show in Italy, two of the most respected competitions in the miniature art world. Together, we’re helping build a circuit of events that share a similar vision and passion for the hobby, and we believe this is only the beginning.

Our competition will use an open judging system, where entries are evaluated on their own artistic merit and craftsmanship rather than directly against one another. The ruleset follows the same standards used at Monte and Kontrast, with judging that is thoughtful, thorough, and taken seriously. At the same time, we want this to be an event that welcomes artists of all experience levels. Whether you’ve been painting for two years or twenty, your work will receive a fair and honest evaluation. Fantasy, historical, and sci-fi entries are all welcome.

Our long-term goal is simple: to grow the Verko’s Vault Open into one of the premier miniature art events on the West Coast, and eventually beyond.

Throughout the weekend, attendees will also be able to take workshops from internationally renowned artists, explore the Verko’s Vault museum collection, and visit our retail store.

We hope to see you there!

Further details, registration information, and workshop announcements will be coming soon.

Verko’s Spotlight - Today’s featured piece in the collection is “Mater Matuta,” painted by Marc Masclans Miniatures , sc...
05/21/2026

Verko’s Spotlight - Today’s featured piece in the collection is “Mater Matuta,” painted by Marc Masclans Miniatures , sculpted by Leila Khalili, and based on the oil painting by Roberto Ferri .

Marc Masclans and Leila Khalili took on one of the most demanding source materials possible: Roberto Ferri, the Italian painter whose work sits at the intersection of Baroque classicism and visceral surrealism.

Leila sculpted this unique copy from Ferri's Mater Matuta canvas, expanding the composition downward to give it a proper base to breathe on. Marc then painted it with a clear goal: stay true to Ferri's style while shifting the color palette and the brushstrokes enough to make it a genuine reinterpretation rather than a straight copy.

That's a difficult line to walk, and Marc found the balance. What makes his approach particularly distinctive is his technique of working acrylics almost like watercolors, building up the image through overlapping transparent stains rather than opaque layers. It gives the skin tones that luminous, almost organic quality you see across all the figures here.

Even the plinth, with its dark marbled tones and ember-like warm spots, ties everything together and grounds what is otherwise a deeply unsettling and beautiful composition. A fan art, yes. But the kind that stands entirely on its own.

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We’re happy to announce the next round of the Verko’s Vault Artist Development Program, continuing our initiative to hel...
05/20/2026

We’re happy to announce the next round of the Verko’s Vault Artist Development Program, continuing our initiative to help support and encourage developing artists within the miniature painting community.

Applications are now open for mentorship seats in the following upcoming workshops at the Vault:

• Albert Moreto Font — July 22–23
• Erik Swinson — July 25–26
• Erik Swinson — August 1–2

Selected participants will receive full workshop tuition and the opportunity to learn directly from internationally respected instructors.

When reviewing applications, we’ll take into consideration:
• Desire and motivation to grow as an artist
• Current artistic development and potential
• Involvement within the miniature community
• Other relevant factors

Applicants must be able to attend using their own transportation and accommodations.

Applications are due by the end of the day on June 5, 2026. Please specify which workshop(s) you are applying for when submitting your application.

Apply here:
https://forms.clickup.com/9014747063/f/8cn47xq-2394/KM9O43HB0CZ2IKLNRU

Spots are still available for Erik Swinson’s August 1–2, 2026 workshop at the Vault in Las Vegas!Erik is a multi-award-w...
05/19/2026

Spots are still available for Erik Swinson’s August 1–2, 2026 workshop at the Vault in Las Vegas!

Erik is a multi-award-winning painter who has taught workshops around the world and judged at prestigious events including Monte San Savino, Golden Demon, and World Model Expo. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the hobby’s most respected artists.

Register now through our webstore:
https://store.verkosvault.com/collections/events/products/erik-swinson-workshop-august-1-2-2026

We are excited to announce that registration for Erik Swinson’s second weekend workshop at the Vault (August 1–2) will g...
05/12/2026

We are excited to announce that registration for Erik Swinson’s second weekend workshop at the Vault (August 1–2) will go live today, May 12, at 4pm Pacific Time on our webstore at the link below:

https://store.verkosvault.com/collections/events

If you missed registration for Erik’s first weekend workshop, this is another opportunity to attend a workshop taught by Erik at the Vault.

We are proud to announce the upcoming workshops of Albert Moreto Font on July 22–23 and Erik Swinson on July 25–26, both...
05/12/2026

We are proud to announce the upcoming workshops of Albert Moreto Font on July 22–23 and Erik Swinson on July 25–26, both of which filled before we had the chance to officially announce them here.

For those who were unable to secure a seat, we will be opening registration for a second Erik Swinson workshop on August 1–2 today (5/12) at 4pm Pacific Time on our webstore.

To stay up to date on future workshop releases and announcements, we encourage you to join our Discord community:
https://discord.gg/S4GCXkbG3V

Verko’s Spotlight - Today’s featured piece in the Vault collection is “Window to the Stars #6,” painted and created by ...
05/07/2026

Verko’s Spotlight - Today’s featured piece in the Vault collection is “Window to the Stars #6,” painted and created by Roman Lappat - Miniature Art , featuring his signature Astronaut sculpted by Momo .

Roman is a powerhouse of creative storytelling, best reflected in his recurring tiny explorers. Across his Astronaut series, each piece varies in scale, mood, and narrative, yet consistently invites the viewer into moments of wonder.

The core concept is genuinely clever: a massive explosion of nebula-like energy contained within a viewport, and at the very bottom, nearly invisible, a tiny astronaut in turquoise just... standing there watching it. That scale contrast does enormous narrative work, making the viewer feel the insignificance of the human figure against cosmic forces without spelling anything out.

The industrial black casing with its mechanical details and indicator lights is critical to this. Without it, this is an interesting abstract painting. With it, it becomes a diorama with a story. The frame contextualizes the chaos and gives the astronaut something to stand in front of.

Technically, the background painting is exceptional. The transition from deep red through orange into acid yellow-green has real luminosity, reading as genuinely backlit. The splatter and pour textures create organic chaos that feels deliberately uncontrolled, reinforcing the whole "raw energy" concept.

Stay tuned to our social media for more featured works, and explore the full gallery under

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Verko’s Spotlight - Today’s spotlighted piece in the Vault collection is Necromancer Dragon, painted by KAHA Katarzyna G...
04/30/2026

Verko’s Spotlight - Today’s spotlighted piece in the Vault collection is Necromancer Dragon, painted by KAHA Katarzyna Górska , produced by Creature Caster , and sculpted by Miguel Leonardo Art.

What would a fantasy museum be without dragons? We have many stunning ones in the collection, and today we wish to highlight this dragon painted by the incomparable Kaha.

This piece is a showcase of Kaha’s otherworldly use of color and textures. Bold transitions between turquoise, violet, crimson, and yellow tones create an almost alien feel, giving the dragon a powerful presence that is simultaneously beautiful and unsettling. The change in colors on the wings feel realistic and plausible, and the light temperature shift between the top of the wings and the rest of the dragon is a masterclass in itself.

On top of that are her signature freehand patterns and textures across the wings and body that add depth, movement, and an extra layer of complexity that is almost impossible to replicate. The attention to detail is incredible and fascinating.

Stay tuned to our social media for more featured works, and explore the full gallery under

For more info about the museum, store, and our artist community, check out our Linktree:
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