The Nightmares of Ylia – Art and Tutorial Book (315 pages paperback) is the second major publication in the Asteria universe. If you loved Fate of Asteria, this volume expands the narrative and visual world you already know—this time plunging into the haunting and evocative realm of vampires.
This Nightmares of Ylia art tutorial book explores darker themes and introduces new creature designs, offering a rich variety of concepts and styles that remain visually consistent with the first volume, yet go deeper into gothic and horror fantasy territory. From the eerie to the majestic, each page is filled with high-quality illustrations, original miniature concepts, and professional painting guides.
The book isn’t just a visual journey—it’s a resource. You’ll find exclusive painting tutorials by some of the miniature painting world’s top artists, including:
– Moroi by Massimiliano Richiero
– Grigore by Marc Masclans
– Galen & Luna by Francesco Farabi
– Nyx by Massimiliano Richiero
– Galen by Erik Swinson
– Helkhard by Riccardo Agostini
– Mathias by Danilo Cartacci
You’ll also find a behind-the-scenes article on how our miniatures are created—from concept art to sculpture—providing deeper insight into the creative and artisanal process behind the models you love.
This Nightmares of Ylia art tutorial book is more than just a collection of pages: it’s a tribute to the community that made it possible. Without our loyal supporters, this dark dream would have never come to life.
🔹 What’s inside?
– 315 full-color pages
– Softcover paperback edition
– 8 Painting tutorials by 6 world-class artists
– Original art and creature design
– Miniature gallery and concept illustrations
– Exclusive article on the sculpting process
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Samnite Heavy Infantryman 4th c. B.C.
Montezuma
Medieval Door – 54mm medieval doorway scenery
Roman Legionary
Roman Legionary in Lorica Segmentata, 1st Century AD
Medieval Knight with Falchion - XIV Cen.
Samurai
American Natives, Sioux Warrior
CANDIDATUS, Palace Guard, III Century A.D.
Pretorian Guard, 1? cen. B.C.
Roman Gladiator Secutor
Samurai Hero
U.S. Sherman Commander, Normandy 1944
Knight XV Century: Steel Study
Hannibal, Zama 202 b.C.
Samurai in Hitatare with Yari (1600-1867)
Ishtar
Ghulam Knight XII-XIII c. A.D.
Fallschirmjager
Asteria Mounted
Chinese Palace – 54mm chinese palace scenery
Xian Lu - Geisha
Sharysal VIDEO MASTERCLAS - Krzysztof Kobalczyk (6 hours!)
Mirmillone
Black Foot Warrior
Col. 2nd Life Hussar Regt. Prussia 1809
Kamikaze
Japanese Well – 54mm Japanese Scenery Base
Nymert - Nereid
Nerine
Templar Knight XII c.
Onondaga Warrior
Pawnee
Commodo
Venetian Admiral
Scottish Lord XVIII
Ronin, XVI sec.
Quadi Standard Bearer 3rd Century A.D.
Street Brigant, XVIII Cen
Spawn of Hunger - Academic Bust (VIDEO TUTORIAL INSIDE!) 




