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
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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
Colour Matching is Not the Secret Code to Realism
Ko-fi tips help keep this content free. Patreon supporters receive PDFs with high res photos. One of the things that’s been interesting about studying more traditional art forms after learning to paint miniatures is discovering that there are common issues and areas of mistaken focus for learners of all forms of visual media. One area that… Continue reading Colour Matching is Not the Secret Code to Realism
Common Feedback Issues Index
Ko-fi tips help keep this content free. Patreon supporters receive PDFs with high res photos. Have you ever wanted to pick the brain of a miniature painting contest judge? Or get feedback from an experienced painter and teacher on your painting? While we all love personalized feedback, it has been my experience both as a… Continue reading Common Feedback Issues Index
Bugbear: Before and After Touchup
Ko-fi tips help keep this content free. Patreon supporters receive PDFs with high res photos. Most of us actively seek out feedback on our miniatures to discover what people like about them and what we could do to improve our work. But often we are reluctant to repaint or do touchups on the figure that… Continue reading Bugbear: Before and After Touchup
Bird with a Brush 