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5 Reasons Miniature Painters Should Convert Their Miniatures into NFT Cryptocurrency

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Did you know you can convert your miniature painting into a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin? A non-fungible token (or NFT) is a unique unit of data on a digital ledger called a blockchain. As a miniature painter and artist, you can convert your miniature paintings into a unique NFT currency, a form of non-interchangeable digital creative […]

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Is a Subscription Based 3D Printing Marketplace for Miniatures Any Good?

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3D printing is a game changer for the miniature hobbyist and tabletop gamer. The ability to print miniatures or terrain on demand allows anyone to create models from the comfort of home. You don’t need to walk into a local store, wait for a delivery, or deal with bad weather. You can shop for amazing

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Are You a Bad Client for Commissioned Miniature Painters?

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As a commission miniature painter, there are projects you shouldn’t take due to the immensity of the work. You only have so much time in your day for the side gigs. You trade time for money, but when it comes to painting miniatures, the exchange is often an unfair. This is particularly true if you

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Bloody Motivation in Miniature Painting

2 Comments / Editorials, Lessons & Tips, Warhammer

Ever have a lazy mini painting day? I wrestled with the lack of motivation to paint a group of Blood Angel space marines during a bad snowstorm. Forced indoors, there wasn’t much to do, except watch TV and maybe catch up on some other responsibilities, e.g., work and chores. But, as I walked past my

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Procrastination: The Bogeyman of Artists and Miniature Painters

3 Comments / Editorials, Painting Articles

Ever wonder why you can’t seem to finish a project? Procrastination, it’s like a road block that holds you back. Whatever thorn is in your side, you can’t name it or pull it out. The bogeyman stalks all artists and miniature painters the same, and makes the work that much more scary. I’ve said it

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All Things Are Possible in Wargaming

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We live in a world of infinite possibilities. Anything can happen; Murphy’s Law and all that. But, there are some events that are so far outside the realm of expectation that we consider them impossible. They are miracles. In sport’s games, we often see feats that would shock even the most experienced player. For example,

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Headset Magnifiers and Hobby Magnifying Glasses for Painting Miniatures (Review)

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Are you looking for a hobby magnifying glass or headset visor to help you see your miniatures and models? For anyone who works on scale models, tabletop miniatures, or other really small art, magnifying glasses and visors are an amazing tool you shouldn’t overlook. For the overall best magnifying glass you can wear, the OptiVisor

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7 Habits of Effective Miniature Painters

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All miniature painters are artists in my book. Even if you’re painting to a tabletop standard, I’m sure many of you would like to improve the quality of your miniature paint jobs. Painting miniatures requires the same mentality, core skills, and virtues that other fine artistic endeavors require. If you’re looking to improve your miniature

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How to Make Hard Choices

Are You Surprised By Time?

2 Comments / Editorials, Journal

These are weird times! Stuck inside, perhaps, or forced disruption in “normal routine”? Time. My, how does time fly? Ever wonder why you lose track of time when you’re compelled to change your daily routine? Or, perhaps why do you feel as time speeds by as you’re having fun (or not)? Your sense of time

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3 Reasons Why You Have Too Many Miniatures!

2 Comments / Editorials, Hobby Articles, Hobby Budget Tips, Warhammer

Are you a wargaming hoarder? Do you put your local game store inventory list to shame? Maybe you have a large collection of tabletop wargaming minis that you don’t need anymore. But, you’re unwilling to donate or post them for sale on eBay or Facebook. Your Warhammer 40k models sit there in a box, on

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Wargaming: How to Beat a Bigger Army (4 Principles)

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Ever face an epic battle against a larger force? Are you a tabletop gamer looking for ways to win against a bigger army? Maybe, you’re in a fight against an opponent who seems to have more resources than you. Whether you’re a wargamer, a business person, or in academia, knowing the principles for winning a

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Wargaming: The Illusion of “Balance” (Editorial)

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In a typical tabletop wargame, two forces meet in a pitched battle: one against the other. Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, or even an accurate recreation of a real-life historical skirmish, it doesn’t matter. There’s something enjoyable and thrilling (perhaps, a tad sadistic) about miniature wargaming. Of course, a major draw for games is the

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Neuron Doodling: Thinking About Complexity

3 Comments / Neuroscience and Art, Sketchbook

Do you doodle while held captive by a long wait, work meeting, or school lecture? As a neuroscientist, I’ve spent countless hours looking through a microscope at brain and spinal cord tissue samples of the nervous system. What I see through the lens has not only informed my research, but has also shaped my creative

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How Simple Techniques Make You a Better Artist

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Stuck in a hobby or creative rut? Do you feel like despite all your effort your forward progress has come to a grinding halt? It may seem like you need to have that new workstation, watch another YouTube video, or get that fancy new brush, but deep down many of us simply want to create

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