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This is a copy of a Brian Froud original.

This goblin sketch is based on a Gary lippincott original from his book "The Fantasy Illustrators technique Book" which I enjoyed. I changed the horns this goblin has into a helmet to mix it up a bit and I wanted to have a go at painting metal. For the metal I used a grey colour with light...

Here is the next nearly finished piece, a Cornish Piskie, based on a Brian Froud painting with a change or two and a little drunk on cider. It's A5 in size and this is a little darker than the actual colours - at least on my screen lol. A few details to add - some pasty crumbs, the details on...

Is anyone going to UK Games Expo in Birmingham this month? I will be attending for the whole weekend and have booked in to play Talisman on the Saturday. Need to get another Talisman win as I have suffered two defeats after a 3 win streak in our gaming group. I am a big trash talker and like...

After buying Adrian Smiths wonderful artbook I was inspired to try my hand at watercolour myseld and after getting myself some nice W&N paints I made a start the other week. Now I am obviously no Adrian Smith, but I do like his style, but one watercolour painter I REALLY like is Brian Froud and...

These two fabulous artists have arranged a very interesting challenge over the next 7 days Adrian will give Cyril a painting that he has to sculpt in a day. Cyril will post updates and photos throughout the day. Head on to my blog in the signature link below to get all the details to follow...

Just updated my blog with the interview I did with GW artist Adrian Smith, I received his artbook last week but had a cock up on the laptop front, so lost a ton of stuff and had to sort out a new one etc. Oh and life in general got in the way.... check it out people...

Please check out my blog by clicking the banner in the sig to see some more amazing pumpkin sculpting by legendary pumpkin carver Ray Villafane.... Tomorrow I hope to do another feature on an internet buddy of mine, sculptor Alfred Paredes who has just joined Rays sculpting team. Alfred's...

Hello peeps, Adrian Smith has kindly offered to answer some questions in an interview for my blog. Obviously a good idea to see if there is anything you guys would like to ask him, so PM me or just put the question in here. His artbook will be out soon, so I will take a few photos and write a...

If you live in the westcountry (arrrrrr) down Devon and Cornwall you may be interested in a games convention taking place soon. I have not attended one myself so I have no idea what the event is like and unfortunately I wont be able to attend this one, but for those who are interested...

Posted a video turnaround of the Abaddon model from Forgeworld. http://doggysdoings.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/abaddon-turnaround.html dfb

Some crits on my Ork warboss would be great, I received some good advice in the wip section and this made finalist in the 40k large monster which shocked me a bit. Anyway i woulds like to get my skills up to demon standard. For next year. I have some good ideas for entries, but not enough skill...

Click the link in my signature to head on over to my blog where you can view about 180 photos, including Golden Demon entrants, Heavy Metal team and both the Forgeworld and Games Workshop design studios and the licensed games being shown! Due to the size limitations the article is split over 4...

I have around 180 pretty decent photos from Gamesday, and endured nothing but hassle from my stupid laptop whilst uploading them last night to photobucket and today many problems with Bloggers photo uploading window not working ad then photos appearing and disappearing all over the place because...

Okay, a quick question for you peeps. I have my model on its gaming base inserted into a square block of wood with scenics but which is also fully painted.But t I also mounted this on a nice proper trophy type plinth to mount it on for handling so the paintjob wouldnt need to be touched. Is this...

For fans of Talisman this message will be one of great joy and much orgasming..... check out this news from Talisman Island website, its a double whammy of joy for Talisman fans attending Games Day..... http://www.talismanisland.com/ I am going up with Jon, the webmaster of Talisman Island who...

So who is attending Games Day UK from this forum? Is there a list of names and what bar are we all going to be brawling and wenching in? dfb

Okay, so I am starting to get my shit together and entering that ork warboss I did a while back. It is not suitable as an entry that stands a chance, but I shall enter it regardless as its all I have and my best painting to date really. And its done apart from the base. Just needs going over...

Gotta love cheerleaders, first time I really watched them properly to be honest. I bagsy the blonde in the middle! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqZu4jU7CS4&feature=player_embedded sorry no idea how to embed video. it says html is off at the bottom! dfb

Just thought I'd share the music of awesome local metal band I like to listen to when they are playing at my local pub..... Kernuyck Drink the Beer http://youtu.be/sKwxGk7THoo and Stones... http://youtu.be/wj80PwoW0zM I have no clue how to embed video given that html is switched off for...