Hobby Motivation | The Hobbinomicon

Apr 8, 2026 / #painting

Ceiling Fan Wisdom

Some days picking up the paintbrush seems impossible, but even a single brushstroke is more paint than this model had at the start of the day.

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Feb 12, 2026 / #hobby-motivation

Channel Update

A personal channel update at day 154—talking about the future of Hobby Nomicon, launching dedicated channels for KDM and Warmachine, and some real talk about life, sobriety, and finding purpose through art.

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Jan 30, 2026 / #painting

Keeping the Hobby Streak Alive

Painting through recovery - if I can hobby through RSV, bronchitis, pneumonia, and an ER trip, I can hobby through a vasectomy.

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Jan 19, 2026 / #warmachine

I'm Not a Competitive Wargamer Anymore

Coming to terms with the reality that with kids and limited gaming time, competitive wargaming isn't realistic—and embracing being a hobbyist instead.

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Jan 14, 2026 / #giveaway

Giveaway Winner!

Pulling the 100 subscriber giveaway winner using YouTube API, plus cleaning the hobby space, opening Mage Knight boosters, and finishing the Ultimate Dungeon Terrain tile.

If You Can Make It Through Today You Can Make It Through Tomorrow

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Jan 9, 2026 / #hobby-motivation

If You Can Make It Through Today You Can Make It Through Tomorrow

Day 120—the hardest day since starting the channel. Five minutes of paint on a model to keep the streak alive and the reminder we all need sometimes.

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Jan 8, 2026 / #hobby-motivation

Bald Man Rants About AI

Thoughts on generative AI, the creative process, and what it means to be human when machines start making our art.

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Jan 7, 2026 / #basing

Basing and Life Tips

Finishing up a base with traditional flock, testing cherry blossom tufts, and a reminder to take a breath when life gets hectic.

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Dec 10, 2025 / #hobby-motivation

Thoughts On 90 Days of Hobby Vlogging

Reflecting on 90 days of daily uploads—how it transformed my life, announcing a second channel, and revealing my plan to build a miniatures company.

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Nov 6, 2025 / #hobby-motivation

It's Ok to Not Paint Your Miniatures

Realizing the 'everything must be painted to play' rule was holding me back. Giving myself permission to have fun with my toys without the pressure.

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Oct 30, 2025 / #hobby-motivation

Paint & Ramble: Hobby Pressure

Deep thoughts on hobby pressure, the pile of shame spiral, and why this hobby is more than just painting—it's a spiritual practice that keeps us sane.

Vlogging Hobby Struggles to Hopefully Motivate Everyone Else

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Oct 22, 2025 / #orcs-and-goblins

Vlogging Hobby Struggles to Hopefully Motivate Everyone Else

Fighting a virus, finding green I don't hate, and shamelessly stealing Quantic Color Studio's night goblin scheme. Who pins tiny arms but doesn't trim mold lines?

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Oct 21, 2025 / #hobby-motivation

Get a Small Win Every Day

Ever forget how to paint in the middle of a project? Wrong ink, separating paint, cursed goblins—sometimes the win is just gluing a horn back on.

Goblins Off Bases, Bad Casts, and Homemade Music

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Oct 12, 2025 / #hobby-motivation

Goblins Off Bases, Bad Casts, and Homemade Music

Goblins popping off bases, demon prince mold floating to the top, making my own music from a whistle and belly gut smacks. Tomorrow we finally paint.

Slowly Going Insane Removing Mould Lines

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Oct 8, 2025 / #orcs-and-goblins

Slowly Going Insane Removing Mould Lines

15 hours later, all 90 goblins are mold line free. I've dulled the back side of an X-Acto blade. This has been brutal.

A Quick-Win Trick for Long Hobby Projects

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Oct 6, 2025 / #hobby-motivation

A Quick-Win Trick for Long Hobby Projects

12 hours into assembly with no visible progress—here's my tip for staying motivated: get quick wins to keep the momentum going.

What 20 Days of Daily Vlogging Taught Me About Creativity

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Oct 3, 2025 / #hobby-motivation

What 20 Days of Daily Vlogging Taught Me About Creativity

Mental, physical, and financial—how do you actually create the space to sit down and make something? Lessons from 20 days of daily vlogging and The War of Art.

When the Airbrush Breaks, Paint a 20-Year-Old Goblin

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Oct 2, 2025 / #orcs-and-goblins

When the Airbrush Breaks, Paint a 20-Year-Old Goblin

When the airbrush is broken and you're stuck, pull out that 20-year-old goblin from storage. Don't let setbacks stop you from moving forward.

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Sep 18, 2025 / #hobby-motivation

A Game Board Turned Into Its Own World

Seven days in and I've found something I didn't realize I'd lost. The board started telling its own story, and for the first time in years, I'm truly back in the hobby.

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Sep 12, 2025 / #hobby-motivation

Fixing a Bad Speed Paint Job

Day two—no plan, just making videos. Don't run from the robe you messed up. Sit back down, grab some blues, and make it look like Vivi from Final Fantasy.