Our Miniature Hobby Lifestyle
Creative writing is a great way to express yourself and make a lasting impression. Here are a collection of articles we’ve written that have no purpose other than to express an idea, a thought, or simply to play with words on a page. Creativity with words is the name of the game.
In the quiet of the night, when the world seems to slow down, I often find myself reflecting on the day’s rush, the unending tasks, and the pervasive feeling of tiredness that seems to cloud my mind. It’s not the physical exhaustion that weighs heavily upon me; it’s a more profound sense of weariness, a […]
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Every weekday morning, my walk from the parking lot to my lab takes me past the entrance of a military hospital. On the surface, it’s an ordinary stroll, but the people I pass every day are far from ordinary. They are injured veterans, men and women whose scars—visible or invisible—tell stories of battlefields stretching from
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I got lost for a while back there. Not lost in the sense of not knowing where I am, but lost in the sense of feeling disoriented and confused. And, it is often “stopping” to smell the roses that helped me find my way again. Here, it was a road trip. At these moments which
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I write a lot. Most of it is technical academic stuff for work. But, often I’ll pull up a blank page and draft a creative story or some essay on the state of the world—life. It’s something I enjoy doing and it helps me make sense of what’s going on internally in my head. Journaling
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So you want to be different? As an artist and miniature painter, I find myself driven to find out how I can differentiate myself from the crowd. With digital media’s escape velocity connecting us globally, embracing individuality becomes increasingly important to me. And, as such, I’ve continually searched for ways to change how I do
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Do you want to know how to write a campaign? Looking for tips for writing a D&D adventure? If you’re playing Dungeons and Dragons (DND) or other tabletop RPG game, you can be sure that there’s more than just rolling dice and slaying monsters. Here I’ll discuss some tips for creating compelling stories that will
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As a miniature painter, have you ever found yourself feeling stuck, unmotivated, or doubting your abilities? These feelings may be the result of learned helplessness, a psychological phenomenon that can impact even the most skilled and experienced artists. In this article, I explore the concept of learned helplessness, its prevalence in miniature painting, and its
What is “Learned Helplessness”? Insights for Artists Read More »
I often get asked why I write so much about hobbies, thoughts, and insights. The simple answer is that it’s something I’m passionate about. But there’s more to it than that. It’s kind of an identity. I think it’s important to have a hobby or creative outlet that is entirely your own. Something that you
Hobby Writing and Intrusive Thoughts (Editorial) Read More »
Do you ever feel like you’re just not good enough? That no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to achieve your goals? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, this is a feeling that nearly everyone experiences at some point in their lives. The key to overcoming this feeling is to learn from
What Painting Miniatures Teaches You About Blood and Failure Read More »
As a miniature painter of tabletop gaming models, do you often feel the pressure to create perfect pieces. This can be extremely frustrating, as it seems that no matter what you do, you can never quite achieve the level of perfection you’re striving for. This can result in a lot of wasted time and energy,
Do You Suffer From Hobby Perfectionism? (Solutions) Read More »
It was 2:40pm on a bright sunny day. We were at the local playground. My daughter wanted to play in the sandbox. It was crowded with other parents and children mingling about. But, we did find a shaded spot in the sand away from the ‘traffic’. This was a last minute trip, hoping to take
Grit: More Than Sand Read More »