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This week Bruce and Magnus here are thrilled to sit down with the incredibly talented Arnau Lázaro Azcarate.
Arnau, born in Barcelona and now based in Richmond Upon Thames, has rapidly become one of the leading voices in miniature figure painting. Known for his stunning commissions and box art for top brands, Arnau’s journey from Warhammer enthusiast to professional artist is both inspiring and insightful. Join us as we sit down and discuss all things minis!
00:06 Introduction to Arnau and His Journey01:06 The Evolution of Box Art Painting04:40 Balancing Commissions and Personal Projects06:22 Detachment from Artwork and Personal Collections07:57 Perception vs. Reality of Artistic Work10:22 Understanding Artistic Style and Its Complexity14:17 The Importance of Research in Painting18:44 Alternating Between Rendering and Ambience20:05 Finding Motivation in Personal Projects24:02 The Challenge of Starting a Painting25:12 The Reality of Mistakes in Art32:18 Embracing the Process of Destruction in Art33:34 Embracing Destruction in the Creative Process40:15 The Role of Sketching in Art43:44 Navigating Competition and Self-Perception57:23 Finding Joy in the Artistic Journey
Arnau online: https://www.arnauminiatures.com/
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MPO has come and gone and Magnus and Bruce are left to discuss a hell of a weekend of community, amazing work and awards.
00:06 Casual Conversations and Event Anticipation02:38 Event Dynamics: Community and Interaction08:35 The Importance of Display and Personal Connection14:50 The Open Format: Freedom and Pressure33:24 The Evolution of Competition Mindset39:26 The Freedom of Competing in Masters46:53 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Awards57:56 Reflections on Future Projects and Community01:09:32 Gratitude and Looking Ahead
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This week Bruce and Magnus welcome Erik Swinson, one of the most accomplished painter and instructor in the field. They discuss Erik's unique approach to art, the importance of feedback, and the challenges of artistic growth. Erik shares insights on color theory, the role of competition, and how to overcome plateaus in painting.
01:10 Introduction and Context03:58 Balancing Art and Business07:14 Inspiration and Creativity in Painting10:10 Judging and Competition Perspectives13:07 Understanding Style and Technique16:12 Color Theory and Decision Making19:13 Feedback Fridays and Teaching Methodology22:06 Identifying Skill Levels in Painting25:20 Navigating Artistic Plateaus28:08 Embracing Discomfort in Growth33:07 Managing Expectations in Competitions35:18 The Importance of Feedback40:49 Training Your Eye and Observational Skills45:55 Finding Passion and Inspiration in Painting51:45 Exploring the Future of Miniature Painting57:46 Key Lessons from Artistic Growth
Erik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik_swinson/Erik on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/erik_swinson/
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This week Bruce and Magnus sit down with Andy Wardle, multiple award winner and one half of the wonderful Cult of Paint. We cover everything from Andy's inspiration, to what it means to keep yourself at the top of the game over a decade of competition painting.
00:05 Introduction to Andy02:45 Exploring Andy's Unique Painting Style05:50 The Evolution of Storytelling in Dioramas10:19 Balancing Creativity and Technical Skill12:44 The Drive for Personal Satisfaction in Art16:35 Navigating Doubts and Expectations in Painting22:11 Finding Motivation and Long-Term Goals26:54 The Importance of Community in Hobbies32:13 Personal Journeys and Connections at Events39:09 Navigating the Hobby Landscape: Staying Engaged46:00 Finding Inspiration in Nature and Art48:03 The Art of Basing and Dioramas51:03 The Journey of Improvement in Miniature Painting54:14 Creativity and Motivation in the Hobby57:05 Transitioning to a Business: The Cult of Paint01:01:08 Balancing Passion and Business in Miniature Painting01:12:09 The Art of Competition Painting01:13:40 Transitioning to Judging: Insights and Experiences01:17:36 The Ethos of Judging: Balancing Subjectivity and Fairness01:19:58 Finding the Balance: Difficulty vs. Generosity in Awards01:22:38 Building a Judging Team: Collaboration and Expertise01:24:43 The Growth of MPO: Challenges and Community Engagement01:30:12 The Value of Community: Why We Attend Competitions
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This week Bruce and Magnus sit down with Raphael Boyon, the acclaimed miniature artist behind "Bohemond Minis". Known for his remarkable digital sculpting work that had everybody talking at Adepticon, Raphael shares his evolution from childhood painter to industry professional
00:05 Introduction to Raph01:47 The Journey of a Sculptor and Painter06:47 The Interplay of Sculpting and Painting11:59 The Risks of Originality in Competition14:58 Passion Projects and Personal Inspiration20:36 The Nature of Competition24:56 The Importance of Finishing Projects33:20 Finding Inspiration in Art37:07 Teaching Digital Sculpting38:42 Advice for Aspiring Digital Sculptors40:58 The Importance of Community in Art45:01 The Value of Competition and Personal Growth50:08 Future Projects and Aspirations54:07 Shifting Goals in Competition01:00:07 Encouragement for New Artists01:04:55 The Power of Community and Shared Experiences
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Adepticon has been and gone and Magnus has some new Demons to add to his case while Bruce is looking at his shiny new commended pins! We also take some time to chat with some of the GG community members who kicked ass at Adepticon.
Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.b.e.hobbies/
Rudy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skunkybearminiart/
Nathan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nath.art.wright/
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Aaron Clark, the creative mind behind ACMiniatures, has been making waves in the miniature painting community with his unique style and tight attention to detail. In this episode, Magnus and Bruce sit down with Aaron to explore his artistic journey, the inspiration behind his captivating creations, and what the future holds for this rising star in the miniature painting world.
ACMiniatures on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/acminiatures
ACMiniatures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_c_miniatures/
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Nikolas Rubens Mortensen is one of the most exciting miniature paints across the competition scene. In this episode, Magnus and Bruce sit down to learn what makes the man tick, and what the future holds in store for the Golden Demon God.
00:05 Introduction to the Danish Takeover
01:36 The Pressure of Competition
05:31 Creative Process and Time Management
09:27 Expectations and Unique Creations
13:36 Balancing Quality and Quantity
17:42 Developing a Unique Style
21:34 The Role of Social Media in the Hobby
32:23 The Power of Feedback in Painting
41:47 Motivation Behind Competition Painting
47:47 The Importance of Sculpting and Conversions
54:14 Common Challenges in Teaching Painting Techniques
01:00:37 The Role of Real-Life References in Art
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Albert Moreto Font is as close as it gets to the pinnacle of our hobby as it comes. Painter, Judge, Technical Powerhouse and all around nice guy, his work is what many of us strive to get near. Sit down with us while we get his perspective on painting at the very top.
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When it comes to talking competition, you can't ask for better than multiple Golden Demon and Slayer Sword winner Richard Gray. As Adepticon looms closer, Rich gives us his views, hints and perspectives as one of the miniature painting GOATs.
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Is two hours enough sleep? Will the relentless pace of competition ever lay off? Is community the greatest thing ever? All this and more discussed in the latest GitGud Painting Podcast.
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Will Magnus ever be well again? What do we do with baby temperatures? How can we paint red? This week we answer all the important questions.
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Magnus no longer remembers sleep, we leave our comfort zone and talk about all the amazing community that springs up at Monte.
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Golden Demon is over and Magnus has returned to a hero's welcome, Bruce is burning with the fire to do better, and we have lots of thoughts about Golden Demon. If you're reading this far down, go give some love to somebody in the community.
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The impending Golden Demon, Magnus is hearing voices from the ether, and we discuss what it's like being a niche within a niche within a niche.
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Dad-chat returns, Magnus hates production, the shiny box is revealed and we find joy together. Welcome to episode 5 of the GitGud painting podcast.
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