Heroes & Beasts by Nato Late | Designer Spotlight

About Heroes & Beasts

Heroes & Beasts is the creative project of fantasy artist and sculptor Nato Late, a designer known for creating highly detailed fantasy miniatures inspired by classic fantasy artwork, mythology and heroic storytelling.

Drawing inspiration from legendary fantasy artists such as Frank Frazetta, Boris Vallejo, Julie Bell, Brom and Joe Jusko, Nato Late focuses on creating miniatures that capture the spirit of traditional fantasy illustration while bringing those characters and creatures to life on the tabletop.

From mighty heroes and noble warriors to fearsome beasts and legendary monsters, Heroes & Beasts celebrates fantasy in its most iconic form.

A Community Built Around Creativity

Through Patreon and MyMiniFactory, Nato Late shares not only finished miniatures but also the creative journey behind them. Supporters gain insight into the sculpting process and the artistic decisions that help transform an idea into a finished miniature.

By sharing this process, Heroes & Beasts encourages hobbyists, painters and tabletop gamers to appreciate the craftsmanship behind every model while supporting the continued creation of high-quality fantasy miniatures.

Why We Love Heroes & Beasts

We love Heroes & Beasts because the collection feels like a celebration of classic fantasy art. Nato Late's miniatures capture the heroic spirit, dramatic poses and larger-than-life storytelling that made fantasy artwork so memorable for generations of gamers and hobbyists.

Rather than focusing on quantity, Heroes & Beasts prioritises craftsmanship, character and artistic quality. The result is a collection of miniatures that are perfect for painters, collectors and tabletop gamers looking for memorable centrepieces, legendary heroes and truly epic fantasy encounters.