How to Paint Contrast – Mind Games

If you like the work I do on this blog, please consider supporting it via my Patreon or a Ko-fi tip. I’ve written previously about why we need to paint miniatures with a lot of contrast, and why painting in a more contrasted fashion is not only more artistically interesting (and better for game play use),… Continue reading How to Paint Contrast – Mind Games

Contrast versus Realism

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

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

ReaperCon 2018 Sophie: Painting Process

If you like the work I do on this blog, please consider supporting it via my Patreon or a Ko-fi tip. A couple of weeks ago I posted pictures of my completed paint job on ReaperCon 2018 Sophie. (https://birdwithabrush.com/2018/08/22/painting-figures-to-match-art-reapercon-2018-sophie/) She is now available for purchase online at this address. You can also purchase Barglemore and Camille… Continue reading ReaperCon 2018 Sophie: Painting Process