To say it's been a long time since my last post is an understatement! But I'm happy to say that I'm still here and still involved in the hobby, but with a bit of a twist...
After an unexpected and unwelcome change on the job front last year, I now find myself painting miniatures full-time, which is great, but it has meant a lot less time and energy to devote to my own projects. As such, I haven't had much to post about hobby-wise, but rather than let the blog die off completely I thought I might as well start sharing some of the painting that I have been doing (with client permission, of course).
First up is a 32-figure batch of 28mm hoplites from Crusader Miniatures, which were completed today and finished off with shield transfers from Little Big Men Studios. I've painted a large number of these hoplites at this point, and I'll share photos of the rest of them in future posts. Like all of my commissions so far, the figures will be based by the client.
I plan to add a bit more info about my commission painting at some point soon, but in the meantime if you do have a need for the services of a miniatures painter, feel free to get in touch using the contact form on the blog's right-hand column, as I have capacity at the moment to take on additional work.
I'm sure I'll have time in future to post more about my own personal wargaming and painting projects, but I hope the commission-related content is still of use/interest to any blog visitors. Most of the commissions I've been doing have been 28mm ancients, which has got my mind thinking about projects from that era that I'd like to do myself. As always, I've lots of ideas, but it's just finding the time and energy to do it all!
Kevin, beautifully done …. Lucky clients.
ReplyDeleteThanks Norm. The Crusader hoplites are always a pleasure to paint. I used to have around 60 of them in my own collection.
DeleteCongratulations on the new job Kevin ,I hope it all goes well for you ,figures look great ,I must admit my painting productivity has been very slow this year I've barely painted much at all real life getting in the way ,once again I wish you all the very best ,regards jay
ReplyDeleteThanks Jay, really appreciated. I know what you mean about finding quality hobby time in between life demands. It's a problem for many of us! I hope you can enjoy getting back to some more painting eventually.
DeleteHope the new job works out well for you and judging by the figures posted here, I can't see why not!
ReplyDeleteCheers Steve!
DeleteNice to see you back Kevin, great models xx
ReplyDeleteNice work Kevin, welcome back
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike, it's good to be back! I hope your Napoleonic Peninsular War armies are going well.
DeleteExcellent work. It's easy to see why you are hired. I did commission work way back in the 1970s and 80s and made peanuts. I did it to finance my own projects.
ReplyDeleteHi Bruce, thank you. Yes, figure painting probably isn't for anyone wanting a well paid career. I can honestly say it is one of the most satisfying things jobs I have ever done though.
DeleteNice you see you posting again Kevin! Although it may be work for your client they're beautifully done and its a pleasure to see your style on Ancients!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony, it’s nice to be back!
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