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Jun 15, 2026 / #painting

The daily vlog returns

It's been a couple of days since I posted a vlog and I didn't realize that. So, I've been recording stuff.

Rambling about competitive vs fun games.

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Jun 10, 2026 / #warmachine

Rambling about competitive vs fun games.

I'm going to do a ramble over some of my games from Sunday.

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Jun 7, 2026 / #snow-effects

Prepping for game day

Totally forgot today was a family uh event day. So, I didn't get time to paint. And I'm really only going to have time to get everything packed up tonight to…

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Apr 23, 2026 / #warhammer

GW got me again

Breaking a three-year no-new-GW streak at my old local store, plus why the daily hobby vlog is winding down so I can start building 40k my way for 11th edition.

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Apr 21, 2026 / #painting

RIP to my heat gun

Painting a glowing gemstone with fluorescent orange glazes — and losing the heat gun I inherited from my grandfather in the process.

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Apr 17, 2026 / #painting

My minimal solo rpg kit

Trying something new today. I think I found my perfect lightweight solo RPG system. I haven't actually played a game of Krath. I've read the rule book front to…

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Apr 10, 2026 / #warmachine

How to Get Better by Playing Yourself

A complete guide to solo Warmachine practice—why it works, how to deploy against yourself without cheating, and how to get months of improvement in a week.

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Apr 7, 2026 / #basing

Infernal Diaries Day 1

Starting the Infernals journey—basing a fresh 3D-printed army, building a 30-point learning list with Agathon, and figuring out essence management.

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Apr 5, 2026 / #painting

Quick Hobby Update

Castle Grief mail day, Infernals printing wrapped up, and laying out plans for a busy April—live stream on Monday to finish Maximus and the Dusk test model.

How to Start Commission Painting and Why You Maybe Shouldn't

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Apr 1, 2026 / #painting

How to Start Commission Painting and Why You Maybe Shouldn't

Real talk on getting into commission painting—how to find clients, how to price your work, and why turning your hobby into a business might not be what you think.

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Dec 5, 2025 / #terrain

The Best Snow Effect Ever

How to create incredible snow effects using crushed glass, realistic water, and fishing line icicles—nothing compares to this technique.