Article: Painting a 4.0 mini (updated with photos!)

shris

New member
Temperance, you're absolutely right. I appreciate your additions and completely agree. :)

I wanted to write an article with some tips and suggestions, but since I'm a newbie I figured I'd better stick with something that I have some credibility on. Unfortunately, it backfired, because my lowest-scoring mini recently reached 4.3. *sigh*

Maybe in a few weeks I can post a mini that will give me some credibility with a slightly more constructive set of tips. :)
 

vincegamer

Active member
Yeah, I don't know if I can trust anyone who doesn't have any figures at or below a 4.
If you want an example of minis that in fact were painted with the brushes that come with children's watercolor sets, check out my mystery minis.
 

Sand Rat

New member
Sorry Shris, got to give you a five on this one - I was drinking water when I started reading it and shot water out my nose.
 

renevandenassem

New member
The only appropriate rating is tops with a 1 ;-)
Absolute fun to read, you should make a living with it ! Since I have worries if you ever need to earn a living with painting mini''s !!!

Rene
 

shris

New member
Yikes, Rene, give me at least a full year painting before you condemn me to mediocrity forever! :)

Actually, a great deal of my living is made writing business documents--instructions, procedures, etc. Not especially amusing stuff, but useful.

steelcult, I'm sorry if your keyboard got wet. I hope it wasn't fatal--I guess not, or you wouldn't have commented.

vincegamer, I saw a few of your mystery minis, and you're right, they are excellent examples of the 'cheap brush' strategy.

I'm glad the responses have been so positive, regardless of the scores. When I submitted the article, I suddenly had visions of hordes of offended cruddy/newbie painters out for my blood.
 

Squiggoth

New member
You deserve a 1; I'll try out your tips and finally get myself a Golden Deamon. Thanks ever so much!!! :D Cheers, Martijn
 

Valander

Member
Bravo! I've been wondering what it takes to get that score! I'm off to the paint table right after I finish these Cheetos. Hopefully, my rating for your article will help it reach its goal!
 

Dragonsreach

Super Moderator
Staff member
Thank you, at the end of a Garbage Monday at work this has lightened my mood. I can now look forward to the drive home with a smile on my face, ready to paint my mini's with brushes made from the grooming hair remains of my dog. A perfect 4.0 or less is on the cards.
 

shris

New member
Thanks everyone, for your kind comments. Maybe in a few weeks I can write something more seriously helpful. :)
 

virtuouswolf

New member
Pictures! I wanted to see pictures!!! How can I know if I'm doing it right without pics to guide me?!?! If I get a 3.0 or a 5.0 I'm going to be seriously pissed.
 
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