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About skippen

A gamer, a painter, and a reader.

Volkon’s Face

Posted on October 9, 2015

I have been working on Volkon’s face (and some of his arm and hair), but mainly his face. So far I am quite happy with the face. Very happy. Still work to do on it, but it is more done … Continue reading →

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Volkon Begins….

Posted on October 6, 2015

So after playing around a bit more with my Margery Tyrell from Dark Sword, and being utterly frustrated after looking at her using my opti-visor (paint was chunky in places with some bits in it). Quite frustrating as from a … Continue reading →

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Volkon Lostblood — Sketches

Posted on September 30, 2015

Well, as I do, I disappeared from the blog-o-sphere for way too long.  As I also do, once back from a marathon painting session/workshop, I am fired-up to paint again.  I just returned from a workshop with Alfonso “Banshee” Giraldes, … Continue reading →

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A Tiny box for Tiny People

Posted on June 1, 2015

Last weekend, my wife and I make a trip to Ikea to get a display cabinet for my miniatures and the beaver figurines I collect (more on those later–stop with the jokes). Overall, doesn’t look too bad, but as we … Continue reading →

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Yancy Street

Posted on May 27, 2015

Last night I got the chance to work a bit on the base for Mr. Grimm. I am going for a concrete/blacktop look. I am not sure if I am pulling that off or not yet, but I am not … Continue reading →

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A bit more work on Ben

Posted on May 20, 2015

A bit more work on Ben last night. After much debate, I decided to go with the white trim on the trunks instead of the dark, dark blue look for mere contrast, and I am happy with that. Last night … Continue reading →

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Ben Grimm, aka The Thing

Posted on May 18, 2015

Well, after having returned from the high that is ReaperCon, and then recovering from Con Crud, I have started working again on Ben Grimm, aka The Thing again from Knight Models.  I had hopes of maybe bringing him to ReaperCon, … Continue reading →

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