About Me:

 I started painting tabletop gaming miniatures around 1987. I was originally introduced to miniature painting through a friend who played role playing games. I initially started painting figures to represent the characters of our gaming group, but broadened my collection to monsters, dragons, battle robots, and whatever else looked fun to paint. Some of my favorite miniature lines at the time were by Ral Partha, Grenadier, and Games Workshop - quite a few examples of these are on display in the Gallery.

 I painted through 1992 or early 1993, when other hobbies gradually crept in. All my figures and paints were boxed, shelved, and put into storage.

 Out of nostalgia and discussions with friends, in late spring of 2005 I decided to dig out all my old paints, brushes, and supplies. I was pleasantly surprised to find that my old paints and supplies had weathered well -- and I had plenty of figures to work on, with several drawers full of unpainted miniatures and some new ones received as gifts.

 With the wealth of information relating to miniature painting now available online, I've found my approach to miniatures has undergone many changes. Whereas before I used straight acrylic colors, washes, and inks, now I use various additives, thinned paint mixtures, and creative combinations of brands and colors. Can an old dog learn new tricks? Time will tell...

 I attended Games Workshop's 2007 Chicago Games Day and entered figures in several categories at the world-renowned Golden Demon Painting Competition - to my surprise, I not only made "First Cut" and received "Honorable Mention" with all my entries, but also was awarded a Silver Demon for my Lord of the Rings Single Miniature entry. I'd like to give my thanks to many folks in the community who have supported my continued development as a miniature painter and hobbyist, as well as served as inspiration. Approaching this hobby as an artist, I'd ideally like to continue to refine my technique, and hope for this site to be helpful to both new and experienced painters looking for information to help them do the same. On that note: feedback, comments, and constructive criticism is more than welcome!

 If you (or someone you know) have any questions, suggestions, or comments regarding the miniatures or any of the other content on this site, please write to me directly! I would be happy to add information, clarify ideas presented, or even adjust the layout of things to improve the presentation or material here at Painting by Tinweasel.