What to do when you’re holding yourself back
Originally posted on Bye, 9-5!:
Now that I’ve decided to make my dreams come true, I have to start somewhere! To…
How to Get Blog Post Ideas
Originally posted on Evelyn's Blog:
Going off of last week’s blog post, I am going to talk about another process that…
The Pitfalls of Writing Advice
Originally posted on WritingMyLifeAway:
Just to be clear: I’m not here to hand out writing advice. I don’t consider myself…
Miniature Basing Isn’t That Hard
Originally posted on Wargame Painted:
Back when I first started out with Warhammer 40k, I kind of thought all the fancy…
Painting Articles ›
What to do when you’re holding yourself back
Originally posted on Bye, 9-5!:
Now that I’ve decided to make my dreams come true, I have to start somewhere! To…
Grymkin: Skin & Moans Warbeast (painting – quick overview)
I never expected to pick up the Grymkin faction (Warmachine/Hordes tabletop game). But, when I saw the models and the night-marish […]
Ways To Develop Your Art Style
Originally posted on artists R us:
A big way artists get their art noticed and their name recognized is to have their…
10 Things I Tell People: “How to Get Better at Painting Miniatures?”
I’ve gotten many questions over the years from new hobbyists about what they can do to improve their miniature painting. […]
Photography ›
Structure in Photography: Better Images
Here’s the good news: you don’t need new equipment to take better photographs. Do you want your photos to have […]
Patience in photography is key
Originally posted on Photography & Vision:
I am not the most patient person in the world neither would I pretend to be.…
Black and White Photography: At the Beach
As winter approaches, the beach near our home has become more and more desolate. But, it’s beauty is still the […]
What Kind of Camera Should I Use to Photograph my Models? Try your Smartphone (overview)
I get this photography question a lot. You want to photograph your miniatures in the best light possible. The first […]
Miniature Projects ›
Grymkin: Skin & Moans Warbeast (painting – quick overview)
I never expected to pick up the Grymkin faction (Warmachine/Hordes tabletop game). But, when I saw the models and the night-marish […]
Beginner’s Guide to Modeling with Green Stuff
Originally posted on Imperial Discipline:
So you’ve honed your painting skills and got a sizable number of minis tabletop ready. You’ve…
How Much Money is a Pro Painted Miniature Worth?
This post contains some thoughts from someone (me) who has purchased, traded, and sold used miniatures across all kinds of […]
Tools of the Trade: Handy Things
Originally posted on SparrowMarie Minis:
This week’s blog is about things that are helpful but not necessary to have around. “So…
Reviews ›
Horror Genre: Dean Koontz versus Stephen King
I’m at the bookstore. It’s the Halloween time of year, and I want a scary book. I have many favorite […]
My Favorite Workhorse Brush for Speed Painting (Quick Review)
I am a commissioned miniature painter. Of the many questions that I get asked, the answer to the following question […]
Best Miniatures for Role Playing Games?
Originally posted on The Everything Kid:
One common complaint I hear from GMs is the burden of having to collect a ton…
Fast Favorite Coffees for the Long Painting Session
When it comes to productivity I've chosen instant gratification at the cost of disposable taste.
3D Printing ›
Quick Overview for Designing Custom 3D Printable Bases for Wargaming Models (free)
If you’re always looking for new ways to differentiate your models from that of other wargamers and collectors, then this […]
3D Printed Hydralisk (40k Tyranid Proxy) for Gaming or Collection
The goal of the 3D printing project was to make a proxy model for one of the 40k Tryanid pieces (in particular, for the Ravener miniature). In my opinion, it's a neat looking model, but it doesn't carry the respect of the much more iconic Starcraft Hydralisk. So, searching the internet, the Hydralisk 3D file was available for purchase (among other 3D files for video game models).
Writing ›
Is It Okay to Recycle Blog Post Material?
Originally posted on Living The Q Life:
We have had our site for a little over three years at this point and during…
The Most Unexpected Wisdom for Writing and Art?
On a coffee break, partaking in two of my favorite activities: consuming and spewing. Here’s my afternoon spew…. This is […]
Short Story: “An Afternoon Stroll”
I wrote this short story (circa 2003) as an exercise in writing conversational dialog. It was practice, written quickly to […]
“The End” Isn’t Real?
This morning sitting on a chair at my desk with a cup of coffee and a typewriter, I feel reality […]
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What to do when you’re holding yourself back
Originally posted on Bye, 9-5!:
Now that I’ve decided to make my dreams come true, I have to start somewhere! To…
How to Get Blog Post Ideas
Originally posted on Evelyn's Blog:
Going off of last week’s blog post, I am going to talk about another process that…
The Pitfalls of Writing Advice
Originally posted on WritingMyLifeAway:
Just to be clear: I’m not here to hand out writing advice. I don’t consider myself…
Miniature Basing Isn’t That Hard
Originally posted on Wargame Painted:
Back when I first started out with Warhammer 40k, I kind of thought all the fancy…
Why Should You Play Warmachine/Hordes?
I’m in the midst of a hard-fought battle. I’m having a great time. But, my opponent and I haven’t said […]
What to do when you’re holding yourself back
Originally posted on Bye, 9-5!:
Now that I’ve decided to make my dreams come true, I have to start somewhere! To…
Black and White Photography: At the Beach
As winter approaches, the beach near our home has become more and more desolate. But, it’s beauty is still the […]
Top 3 Websites for How to Paint Non-Metallic Metal (NMM)
When I first started learning to paint miniatures–I mean really trying to improve my work–I searched everywhere on the internet […]
Reflecting on 7 Years of Blogging
Originally posted on FueledByLOLZ:
Blogging has changed a lot since I started in August of 2010. You can read my…
Lights for Painting Miniatures (Tips and Recommendation)
Good quality, diffuse lighting can prevent eye fatigue, a major roadblock to a comfortable long painting session. For miniature painting, for long stretches, I highly recommend getting a lamp that uses a full spectrum daylight bulb or LED.
Structure in Photography: Better Images
Here’s the good news: you don’t need new equipment to take better photographs. Do you want your photos to have […]
Quick Overview for Designing Custom 3D Printable Bases for Wargaming Models (free)
If you’re always looking for new ways to differentiate your models from that of other wargamers and collectors, then this […]
Flash fiction: “More than a Kidney”
I wrote this story fast. So fast. Written in the morning before work using an iPad, using the tools of […]