Art in many forms
If you find my work helpful, please consider dropping me a Ko-fi tip. DATE OF LAST UPDATE: May 23, 2024 On this page you’ll find the dates, locations, and links to conventions and shows that include miniature contests. If you’re new to miniature competitions, check out this page for more information about judging formats and… Continue reading Contest and Show Calendar for Miniature Painting and Sculpting
Amazon has rolled out another sales event - Big Spring Deal. As far as miniature hobby supplies go it’s mostly a Big Spring Dud, but I did find a few bargains, including discounts on a few A Song of Fire and Ice sets. Deal Checking and Coupons If you want to check whether an Amazon… Continue reading Amazon Spring Sale Deals
It is once again festive miniature time at Reaper Miniatures! As I have had the joy of painting a number of the holiday figures for Reaper, I thought I would write a post to share additional photo angles and links to articles with painting tips. Many cultures and faiths have festivals to mark this time… Continue reading 12 Days of Reaper 2023
Black Friday has morphed from a day of sales, to a weekend (or more). I check this post periodically and remove/add items as the sales shift. I’ll continue to check through Cyber Monday. LAST UPDATED November 27 10:00pm ET: Sale items are now tagged Cyber Monday instead of Black Friday. Checked and updated links as… Continue reading Black Friday 2023 Miniature Hobby Deals
What is the number one thing that ‘pro’ painters are doing that you aren’t?! Yeah, I’m goofing around with a clickbaity opening, but at the same time, what I want to talk about today genuinely is something a lot of us aren’t aware of, and this hobgoblin figure gave me a good example to use… Continue reading Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 (Hobgoblin Skin)
Bird with a Brush 