Paint Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 — Forest Sprite (2016332) — acrylic miniature paint

The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 — Forest Sprite is an acrylic miniature paint formulated for rapid application and high coverage on tabletop miniatures and scale models. This single-step shade combines a pigmented base tone with integrated shading properties to reduce layering time and deliver a shaded finish in fewer passes. Developed for hobbyists and model builders, the Forest Sprite shade offers a natural green tone suitable for foliage, clothing, and natural accents on fantasy and wargame figures when used over an appropriate primer and sealed with varnish.

Advantages

Speedpaint 2.0 provides a pigmented, high-coverage base that also deposits shading within the same stroke, enabling faster paint sessions and more consistent results across multiple miniatures. The formula is water-based and compatible with standard miniature primers and acrylic varnishes, and it spreads smoothly to reduce visible brush strokes. Its balanced pigmentation helps maintain detail on sculpted surfaces while offering reliable adhesion when applied to properly primed models.

Suitable for

• Tabletop wargame miniatures requiring quick tabletop-ready finishes
• Role-playing and display figures where natural green tones are needed
• Scale models and terrain elements with foliage or organic textures
• Batch painting and assembly-line workflows for multiple figures

Key specifications

• Type: Water-based acrylic miniature paint
• Finish: Pigmented base with integrated shading (single-step shade)
• Colour family: Natural green suitable for foliage and garments
• Compatibility: Designed for use over standard miniature primers and with acrylic varnishes
• Application: Brush application; suitable for standard hobby brushes and techniques

How to use

Prime the miniature with a compatible primer and allow it to fully dry. Shake the paint bottle thoroughly before use to ensure even pigment suspension. Apply the Forest Sprite paint in thin, even coats; a single medium coat often provides both base coverage and shading, but additional thin coats can be applied for deeper saturation. Work from recessed areas outward to preserve sculpted highlights and avoid flooding fine details. Allow each coat to dry before varnishing or applying additional effects.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use over a neutral or mid-tone primer and thin the paint slightly with water if necessary to improve flow for fine details. Seal finished miniatures with a matte or satin acrylic varnish to protect the surface and unify the finish. Clean brushes with water immediately after use.