Bring your miniatures to life
Commission miniature painting by JJ Lu, co-owner of Next Move Cafe and an experienced hobbyist painter. Board game miniatures, Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar armies, RPG heroes and collectible display pieces — painted here in Brooklyn, not shipped overseas.
Three painting tiers
Pick the level of detail that fits your project and your budget. Every tier is quoted per project, so you never pay for effects you did not ask for.
TABLETOP TIER
Clean, game-ready
A well-painted finish suitable for regular gameplay, so your army looks sharp across the table.
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Base colors and shading
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Simple basing
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Ready for play
Best for full armies and board game miniatures
ENHANCED TIER
Stands out at events
A higher level of detail for players who want their models noticed at the tournament table.
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Layered highlights
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Improved shading
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Refined basing
Best for tournament armies and character models
PREMIUM TIER
Showcase piece
Advanced techniques for centrepieces, characters and collectors looking for display quality.
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Blending and weathering
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Object source lighting
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Custom basing
Best for centrepieces, heroes and collections
Portfolio
A selection of JJ’s finished work. Fresh commissions get posted on Instagram as they come off the bench.
Warhammer 40K kill Ork
Warhammer killteam squad
Oathsworn board game
Warhammer 40k miniature
Vulkan He'stan
40k Dreadnought
Grim dark style
Horus Heresy miniature
About JJ
JJ Lu is a passionate miniature painter and dedicated tabletop gamer who has spent years in the hobby. After years of balancing painting alongside a full-time career, he left that career to devote himself fully to the tabletop industry. Today he works as a game instructor and commission painter at Next Move Cafe, where he approaches every commission with patience and precision — whether it is a single hero or an entire army, the goal is a piece you are proud to put on the table.
Request a quote
Pricing depends on the tier, model size and count, sculpt complexity, and any custom effects, so every commission is quoted individually. Send the details and JJ will come back with a price and the next open slot.
Email info@nextmovecafe.com
Discuss your project in Discord
Or book an in-person appointment with JJ at the cafe