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Tips for Contest Entries – Part 2

Ko-fi tips help keep this content free. Patreon supporters receive PDFs with high res photos. This article focuses specifically on common painting-related issues that judges see with contest entries. I also recommend reading Part 1 of this article, which focuses on general tips and common issues related to assembly and workmanship.  Even if you’re not… Continue reading Tips for Contest Entries – Part 2

Tips for Contest Entries – Part 1

Ko-fi tips help keep this content free. Patreon supporters receive PDFs with high res photos. In the many years that I have been  entering and judging miniature competitions, I’ve noticed some common pitfalls and mishaps. In the article series I’d like to share some suggestions that will help you show off your hard work to… Continue reading Tips for Contest Entries – Part 1

How to Transport Miniatures

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Miniature Contests at Conventions and Shows

If you like the work I do on this blog, please consider supporting it via my Patreon or a Ko-fi tip. Are you looking to compete? Take a look at this calendar of conventions and shows that include miniature contests. Prizes and awards at the MSP Open in 2019. This article outlines general information about various… Continue reading Miniature Contests at Conventions and Shows

Saturated Wash Colour Experiments

Ko-fi tips help keep this content free. Patreon supporters receive PDFs with high res photos. Recently I have been experimenting with washes. With my skeleton bone wash experiment, I learned that different colours of washes could be used to quickly add a little individuality to batch painted figures without too much extra time or effort.… Continue reading Saturated Wash Colour Experiments