BO PENSTOFT, CEO

A veteran of the hobby and games industry, Bo’s resume includes 10 years for Games Workshop, the last 6 years as their Northern European Head of Marketing.

JONAS FÆRING, CO-FOUNDER

A centerpiece at industry trade shows, Jonas is a former Games Workshops ‘Eavy Metal master painter and has put his painting knowledge to work in the development of our Warpaints, Quickshades, and more.

How did we get our start?

The Army Painter is the brainchild of Bo Penstoft and Jonas Færing. Veterans with many years in the wargaming and hobby industry. The two teamed up to launch the original Quickshade Dip. It is the first ever speed painting solution to be brought to market. The beginnings of what would become The Army Painter. Quickshade was an instant success, and the company would then go on to produce other groundbreaking and top-quality products and ranges. The Army Painter is on their path to becoming an industry innovator and leader.

Where are we today

Since 2007, The Army Painter has grown from a two-person startup with one product to a complete hobby company with nearly 80 employees. Army Painter in a new state-of-the-art production facility in Skanderborg, Denmark. A far cry from filling Quickshade tins from a tiny red barn in Bo’s backyard. The Army Painter Colour Lab has gone on to develop several key products and ranges. All designed to help new and experienced gamers bring their gray plastic sprues to life. From the first clip to the final layer of paint – and everything in between.

We will never stop innovating

Our commitment is to always offer high-quality products, at responsible prices. We offer informative how-to guides and videos that demystify the hobby. Our products, approach, and education combined will lower the barrier of entry for new gamers making the hobby more inclusive.

No matter how big we may become, we will never forget our roots. That’s why we continue to support the hobby community through events, sponsorships, and donations. Because gamers are what make this hobby, and industry – great.