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Title: Dr. Mathias's attempt at a blog
Post by: Dr Mathias on January 20, 2015, 02:33:17 AM
People often ask me if I have a miniatures focused website, so I broke down and started a blog as a sort of New Year's resolution. It will be pretty eclectic- the first few posts include North African buildings, Retro Sci-Fi, and bell tents.

Dr. Mathias's Miniature Extravaganza (http://miniatureextravaganza.blogspot.com/)

Even if I receive no traffic it will help me keep track of what I paint. :)
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Post by: Chambersofminiatures on January 20, 2015, 05:08:37 AM
Your site looks fantastic! I am looking forward to more updates.
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Post by: Tactalvanic on January 20, 2015, 08:30:22 AM
That sir, has the looks of a bloody good blog, look forward to more!
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Post by: Centaur_Seducer on January 20, 2015, 10:08:38 AM
Hoping that it rolls on mate! I'm following it now :)
Title: Re: Dr. Mathias's attempt at a blog
Post by: zemjw on January 20, 2015, 10:52:39 AM
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Even if I receive no traffic it will help me keep track of what I paint

You've pretty much described my own blog lol

Looking good, welcome to the club
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Post by: Hu Rhu on January 20, 2015, 02:29:10 PM
Nice start to your Blog.  I shall be following with interest.
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Post by: shandy on January 22, 2015, 09:17:06 PM
Very nice blog! I especially like the retro sci fi stuff, splendid paint jobs!
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Post by: Dentatus on January 22, 2015, 10:59:24 PM
Excellent brushwork and photography. I'd expect no less, but your work is always impressive.
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Post by: Engel on January 22, 2015, 11:02:32 PM
Neat !
Title: Re: Dr. Mathias's attempt at a blog
Post by: Dr Mathias on January 22, 2015, 11:03:44 PM
Thank you all :) Naturally I'll be putting some exclusive content here on LAF. ;)
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Post by: syrinx0 on January 23, 2015, 03:46:30 AM
More pictures of your work is always a good thing. Nice blog.
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Post by: Elk101 on January 23, 2015, 07:33:47 AM
Nice blog, I'll be visiting it regularly for some lovely paintjobs and the compositions that you're famous for. And hopefully some tips and hints!
Title: Re: Dr. Mathias's attempt at a blog
Post by: Dr Mathias on January 23, 2015, 03:19:45 PM
Quote from: Elk101 on January 23, 2015, 07:33:47 AM
And hopefully some tips and hints!

Anything in particular? I'm a wargaming butterfly and any suggestions might help me focus :)
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Post by: Elk101 on January 23, 2015, 04:23:48 PM
Quote from: Dr Mathias on January 23, 2015, 03:19:45 PM
Anything in particular? I'm a wargaming butterfly and any suggestions might help me focus :)

Scenery building info would be good,  I always like your stuff. Any painting tips would also be great! Stuff like painting details such as the turbans and tunics on the figures above,  for example. They're incredibly crisp!
Title: Re: Dr. Mathias's attempt at a blog
Post by: Dr Mathias on January 23, 2015, 04:52:25 PM
Quote from: Elk101 on January 23, 2015, 04:23:48 PM
Scenery building info would be good,  I always like your stuff. Any painting tips would also be great! Stuff like painting details such as the turbans and tunics on the figures above,  for example. They're incredibly crisp!

No problem, I'm working on some mud brick walls now, I'll take some WIP shots.

Next in line on my Darkest Africa project is Baluchis, they'll have some stripes so I'll do a WIP on that too. I pretty much use the same method as Captain Blood. I believe he has a nice tutorial somewhere- it may have been the spiral stripe on lances?