If you like the work I do on this blog, please consider supporting it via my Patreon or a Ko-fi tip. My previous post about the need to paint miniature figures with more contrast resulted in a fair amount of discussion on Facebook and some forums. (Feel free to make questions and comments right here on… Continue reading Contrast versus Realism
Author: WrenTheBard
Compare and Contrast
If you like the work I do on this blog, please consider supporting it via my Patreon or a Ko-fi tip. As a conservative estimate, I’m going to guess that 80% of the miniature painters reading this (and 100% of the person writing it) have received feedback that their miniature 'needs more contrast'. Contrast is the… Continue reading Compare and Contrast
Painting… with Friends!
(Groups, people, and products mentioned in this post are linked at the end.) The fact that painting is an activity you can do on your own in your own home is a big plus for most of us. You’re not at the mercy of someone else’s schedule - you can paint at 3pm or 3am… Continue reading Painting… with Friends!
ReaperCon 2018 Photos – Miniatures, People, and More
I think the thing that finally gave me the push to start this blog was my frustration at trying to share painting tips in photo captions on Facebook. But on the flip side of that, I think a blog is a terrible venue for a massive photo dump. So this entry is primarily some links… Continue reading ReaperCon 2018 Photos – Miniatures, People, and More
A Critique-Filled Promenade
If you like the work I do on this blog, please consider supporting it via my Patreon or a Ko-fi tip. (Links to posts, events, figures, etc. mentioned in this post are provided at the end of the post.) In my last post I showed off my figure Promenade, and talked about how well she’s done… Continue reading A Critique-Filled Promenade




