Ko-fi tips help keep this content free. Patreon supporters receive PDFs with high res photos. Is the way you look at your work when you’re trying to study or practice something new different than when you assess your work generally? Should it be? I think the answer is yes! It can be challenging to make… Continue reading How to Practice Painting
Author: WrenTheBard
Aaron Lovejoy Airbrush Classes in October
Just a quick note to let people know that Aaron Lovejoy will be running an online airbrush class in October 2021. You can sign up for the complete set of four classes, or buy just the ones that most interesting you individually. The classes include live video instruction, pre-recorded video instruction, and PDF handouts. One… Continue reading Aaron Lovejoy Airbrush Classes in October
MSP Open and Medals FAQ
Ko-fi tips help keep this content free. Patreon supporters receive PDFs with high res photos. I love that ReaperCon and other miniature conventions are using the open show format in their contests, but since that contest structure is a little more complex, it’s understandable that participants can have questions. This article answers frequent questions about… Continue reading MSP Open and Medals FAQ
The Drunken Mermaid and Basing Materials
Fun in the Sun was one of my entries into the ReaperCon 2021 MSP Open. It was awarded a Gold medal, and the unexpected honour of being selected as the Best Themed Entry for 2021’s theme of pirates. Below are some pictures of the finished piece. Nearer the bottom of the article is information on… Continue reading The Drunken Mermaid and Basing Materials
Half Ass is Better than No Ass
Dear perfectionists, Hello! I too am a perfectionist. I like to do things the ‘right’ way and the ‘best’ that I can. (Well some things, at least. ;->) Very often I end up not doing things at all, because the guaranteed way not to fail is to not even try. The trouble is it’s also… Continue reading Half Ass is Better than No Ass

