Listening To Paint Dry with Mike and Dan

This week we're excited to bring you an intervidew with the incredibly talented Lyla Mev, the Mini Witch. Thank you so much Lyla for sharing your hobby journey. You can follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lyla.mev/, YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/LylaMev, and Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lylamev. We will be back again very soon with a review of the Game Envy Exemplar Wet Pallet. Follow us on Instragram, Facebook, and YouTube at Listening To Paint Dry. We're on Twitter @DryListening. Drop us a line at [email protected]. Embrace your inner artist and you'll become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Unitl next time.

As promised, another episode from ReaperCon. This time Mike interviews the talented artist and teacher AnthonyRodriguez, also known as Pirate Monkey Painting. Thank you much Anthony for sharing your hobby journey with us. You can follow him on Instagram (here), Facebook (here), Paint and Putty (here) and Patreon (here). We will back again in a few days with another interview. Failure is exciting. It means you're on your way to becoming a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

We're finally back. My apologies to our guests and listeners. When I got back from ReaperCon, life kind of ran over me. We are now back on track. Today we're pleased to bring you an interview Mike conducted with Dev Sodagar, also known as Raggy Paints, with CK Studios. Dev is a talented artist and fantastic teacher. It was great getting to know him at the show. Thank you so much Dev for sharing your hobby journey with us. Follow Dev on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/raggypaints/?hl=en) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RaggyPaints/). We will be back in a couple of days with an interview with Anthony Rodriguez, AKA Pirate Monkey with much more to follow. Please like, subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts from. We're on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at Listening To Paint Dry and Twitter @DryListening. The journey to becoming a Better, Braver, Happier Painter starts with a single brush stroke. Until next time.

Hello to all of our listeners. Here is our first ReaperCon interview with none other than Ed and Dave Pugh, the owners of Reaper Minatures. Thank you so much to Ed and Dave for sharing their hobby journey with us. You can follow Reaper Miniatures at www.reapermini.com, www.reapercon.com, as well as their Twitch Channel at https://www.twitch.tv/reaperminiatures. We will be back later with more great content from ReaperCon 2021! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at Listening To Paint Dry. On Twitter @DryListening. Send us an email at [email protected]. Like subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts. Think outside the box to become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

Today we are pumped to bring you an interview with artist Chris Suhre. You can check out his work at chris_suhre_miniature_art on Instagram. Thank you Chris for sharing your painting journey with us. It was an honor. As noted at the beginning of this episode we are helping to sponsor a 2 day painting class taught by Erik Swinson at Game Garrison in Fredericksburg, VA. The dates are October 16 - 17, 2021. Email us at [email protected] for more information. As always, please follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry. On Twitter @DryListening. If you don't do podcasts but like to listen to YouTube videos while you paint, we've got you covered. Check out our YouTube channel. We'll be back in a couple of days with another incredible interview. The recipe for becoming a Better, Braver, Happier Painter is inside you. Until next time.

Hello to the brave and happy painters out there. This week we have a special interview with award winning artist, judge, and all around wonderful human being, James Craig. James just finished being the head judge for the wildly successful online painting competition, The Brush Beast. Join us as we pick James' brain about painting, judging and how to compete. Thank you to James for sharing his hobby journey with us. Check out the Brush Beast vault here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1447175852298677 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at Listening to Paint Dry. On Twitter @DryListening. Send us an email at [email protected]. Like, subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts from. We'll be back again in two starting our Journey to ReaperCon series. To be a Better, Braver, Happier painter, you have to beat your true competition first: yourself. Until next time.

Hello Better, Braver, Happier Painters! This week we return with another genre focus episode about the one that started it all, Greek Mythology. We explore the legends, talk about the games and minis, and we delve into some painting techniques. You can follow us on Instragram, Facebook and YouTube at Listening To Paint Dry as well as on Twitter @DryPainting. Drop us an email at [email protected]. Please like, subscribe or follow us wherever you get your podcasts. While you're there, if you could leave us a good review, it would really help the show. Most of the extra research from this show was done on the History Channel's website. We'll be back in two weeks when we get into beastmode with James Craig. Create your own legend by becoming Better, Braver, Happier Painters. Until next time.

Hello to all of our Better, Braver, Happier Painters! Our international art party continues. We're back this week with a wonderful conversation with Aleksandra and Marko from Craftworld Studios. It was amazing hearing about their hobby journeys and getting some fantastic tips on how to improve our painting skills. Here are all of their links: PATREON https://www.patreon.com/craftworldstudioart Link to fb: https://www.facebook.com/craftworldstudio Link to ig: https://www.instagram.com/craftworldstudio/ Link to yt: https://www.youtube.com/craftworldstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraftworldStud1 Wix website: https://craftworldart.wixsite.com/page We'll be back in 2 weeks with a genre focus episode on Greek Mythology. You want to miss it. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry. We're on Twitter @DryListening. Send us an email at [email protected]. Like, subscribe or follow us wherever you get your podcasts. Unleash your artistic side to become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time!

We're back in action this week with another trip up north to Canada. We're excited to bring you our conversation with Kris Belleau of The Way of the Brush. Thank you so much Kris for sharing your hobby journey with us as well as some invaluable painting tips. You can follow Kris on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook at The Way of the Brush. Check out his website www.wayofthebrush.com as well as his Patreon. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry. You can also check us out on Twitter @DryPainting. Drop us a line at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you. Please like, subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts and if you could leave us a good review it would really help the show. We''ll be back again 2 weeks as we continue the international art party with Craftworld Studios. Embracing your failures is key to becoming a Better, Braver, Happier Painter! Until next time.

We're back with another wonderful interview. This week we had the pleasure of talking with award winning artist Erik Swinson. You can follow him on Instragram at https://www.instagram.com/erik_swinson/. Thank you Erik for sharing your painting journey with us. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry and on Twitter @DryPainting. Like, subscribe, or follow wherever you get your podcasts from. You can send us an email at [email protected]. Check out Firebreathing Kittens, a podcast about Dungeons and Dragons. We'll be back in two weeks with another episode. Inspiration is everywhere! Use it to become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

Let's start with a quick apology to our listeners. We got off track over the last month and we are sorry. Life moves super fast sometimes. We are back on track and ready to bring you the best podcast about the art and hobby of minature painting. This week we head north to continue our international art party with Alex Good of Stiff Neck Studios who is located in Canada. Thank you so much to Alex for sharing his painting journey and wonderful advice on improving skills. You can check out Stiff Neck Studios on their website at www.stiffneckstudio.com as well as on Facebook and Instagram. You follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry and on Twitter @DryPainting. Send us an email at [email protected]. Like, subscribe, or follow us where you get your podcasts from. We'll be back in 2 weeks with another new episode. They say patience is a virtue. It's also a great tool to become Better, Braver, Happier Painters. Until next time.

Surprise! It's time for a bonus episode! This week we're pleased to have Michael Proctor of Clever Crow Studios return to the show. We have great conversation about painting and his show on Twitch called the Crow's Nest on the Reaper Miniatures channel, Tuesdays at 5 PM CST. Here's the link: https://www.twitch.tv/reaperminiatures. You can also follow him on Instagram and Facebook at Clever Crow Studios. The big news is Dan and I will be guests of the show on Tuesday April 13, 2021 so tune in to watch us try to throw each other under the bus as much as possible. You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at Listening To Paint Dry. We're on Twitter @DryPainting. Drop us a line at [email protected]. Like, subscribe, or follow us where ever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a good review. Thank you to all of those who listen. We really, truly appreciate you. The bus is gassed up and ready to go for you to become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

This week we are excited to bring you an awesome interview with Zumikito's Miniatures as we continue our international art party. Thank you so much for sharing your painting journey with us and Happy Birthday! Let's all give him a present by subscribing to his YouTube Channel, Zumikito's Miniatures, and following him on Facebook and Instagram at Zumikito's Painting. You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at Listening To Paint Dry. Follow us on Twitter @DryPainting. Send us an email at [email protected]. Like, subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts from. We'll be back in 2 weeks with another fantastic interview. Remember, it's not a fantasy. You can become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of our listeners. We're officially back from break with one of Mike's favorite topics: Irish Folklore. Join us as we explore popular myths and dig deep into what makes up both beautiful and deadly stories. Research for today's show included information from Irish Central and wiki pages on Irish Folklore and Banshees. We'll be back in 2 weeks with another episode. Please like, subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts from. If you could leave us a good review that would be most helpful. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instragram, Facebook and YouTube at Listening To Paint Dry and on Twitter @DryPainting. May your paints always be thin, your brush points sharp, and your hearts filled with joy as you journey to become Better, Braver, Happier Painters! Until next time.

Hello again! I know it's been a while but break was very necessary for Dan and I. We thought we would reward our listeners with a bonus episode before we officially come back from break on March 17. Today we have a fascinating conversation with James Otero, Managing Director of Siege Studios. A commission painting company in the United Kingdom. Check out their webpage at https://siegestudios.co.uk/. You can also follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube by searching for Siege Studios. Thank you so much to James for taking the time to share his painting journey. It was really a lot of fun and now I totally need a bacon themed stormcast eternal army. Overcome your F.E.A.R. and beome a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

It's so crazy. It's been a year since we started on this journey. Thank you so much to all of the artists who joined us along the way. We truly appreciate the time they took to share their stories and lessons. It's their generosity that helps continue to build an amazing community. You can help support those artists by clicking on their links below. Thank you so much to our listeners. We wouldn't be here without you and words can't express how deep our gratitude is. Drop us a line at [email protected] to let us know how we did this first year and what you'd like to see in 2021. Although 2020 was a bit of downer, it was still a great year to become Better, Braver, Happier painters with you. Until next time. Artists: Shoshie Bauer, Shoshie's Magnificant Minis: https://www.patreon.com/ShoshiesMinis Uncle Atom, Tabletop Minions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2CKTY1TXQ4YQ3AHvyCgtbQ Michael Proctor, Clever Crow Studios: https://www.facebook.com/CleverCrowMinis/ Caleb and Kat, CK Studios, https://www.facebook.com/CKStudiosComePaintWithUs/ Sam Lenz, https://www.patreon.com/samlenzartwork Dave Taylor, 'Eavier Metal, https://www.facebook.com/groups/eaviermetal Lyn Stahl, Metal Head Minis, https://www.metalheadminis.com/ Jason Craze, Slow Fuse Gaming, https://www.slowfusegaming.com/shop/ Joe White, Smooth Blend Studio, https://www.facebook.com/SmoothBlendStudio/ John McAvoy, Mini Master Werks, https://minimasterwerks.com/ Tim Daniel Jonker, Ouroboros Miniatures, https://www.ouroborosminiatures.com/ Matt DiPietro, Contrast Miniatures, http://www.contrastminiatures.com/ Kenny Boucher, Next Level Painting, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTfnfIY3Kyxcv8sWck4sxvQ Vince Venturella, Hobby Cheating and many more, https://www.youtube.com/c/VinceVenturella/about Cathy Wappel, Morethandice podcast, https://www.instagram.com/cathywappel/ Eons of Battle, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDNHPNeWScAC8h8IxtEBtkQ MC Miniature Surgeon, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_psKQcUV_KOQd-93NRmMkA Alasdair Stuart, Host of Psuedopod, https://pseudopod.org/ Banshee, https://www.miniatureartacademy.com/ David Soper, https://sproketsmallworld.blogspot.com/ Trovarion, https://www.patreon.com/trovarion Marc Masclans, https://www.instagram.com/masclans_miniatures/?hl=en Thank you again so much to all who made this podcast happen.

This week we are proud to present an interview with brilliant artist, teacher, and karate sensei Marc Masclans. You can check out is artwork here. He has also done work for Banshee's Miniature Art Academy and you check see those videos here. Thank you so much Marc for sharing your painting journey with us. We will back on January 28 with our anniversary episode and then taking a break during the month of February. You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at Listening To Paint Dry. Check us out on Twitter @DryPainting. Let us know what you think of the show at [email protected] Like, subscribe, or follow whereever you get your podcasts. If you could leave us a good review we would appreciate it. For 2021, have the intention of becoming a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

First, we want to wish all of our listeners and those in the hobby community a wonderful holiday season. We hope that you have a Better, Braver, and Happier New Year. Second, the focus of this week's episode is another stop on our world tour. This week we have the honor of interviewing Trovarion, an amazing artist, teacher, and all around great guy. Thank you so much to him for sharing his painting journey with us. You can follow Trovarion by clicking any of the following links: Pateron, Instagram, Paint and Putty, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. You can follow us Facebook, Instragram, and YouTube at Listening To Paint Dry. Check us out on Twitter @DryPainting. Drop us an email at [email protected]. Like, subscribe or follow us wherever you get your podcasts which includes Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and Amazon. The new year is right around the corner, you can certainly become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter in 2021. Until next time.

Our international art party continues with a wonderful conversation with the very talented and award winning David Soper. Check out his work at https://sproketsmallworld.blogspot.com/ and you can follow him on Instagram at davidr.soper. David, thank you so much for sharing your hobby journey with us. It was an honor having you on the show. You can follow us on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry. We are on Twitter @DryPainting. Drop us an email at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. Please like, subscribe, or follow us wherever you get your podcasts. If you could leave us a positive review that would would be much appreciated. We'll be back in 2 weeks with another episode. If you're going to fail, fail fantastically on you way to become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

This week Mike had the honor of talking to an incredible person, painter and teacher, Banshee. Just a small warning, the language in this episode gets a little colorful but that's what makes it so beautiful. You can continue to learn from Banshee by checking out his Patreon by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/miniatureartacademy. You can also follow him on Instagram and Facebook at Banshee's Miniature Art Academy. Thank you so much Banshee for taking the time to share your hobby journey with us. I know I am a Better, Braver, Happier Painter because of you. Check us out on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at Listening To Paint Dry with Mike and Dan. We are on Twitter @DryPainting. Please like, subscribe, or follow wherever you get your podcasts which now includes Amazon. We'll be back in 2 weeks with another genre focused episode. Build your community to become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

Happy Halloween to all of our listeners! We return to the genre focus with a look at this very special day. We talk about the origins of Halloween, related games and miniatures as well as we dive into how to get inspired during this most wonderful season. We also have a special guest. Alasdair Stuart of the world famous horror fiction podcast, Psuedopod joins us. Thank you so much Alasdair for sharing your horror journey with us. All of the fantastic links he mentioned are below. You can support Psuedopod and their goal of paying all of their contributors on the Escape Artists Patreon. Download, like and subscribe to Psuedopod wherever you get your podcasts. Let us know what you think of our new direction or tell us what your Pandemic Halloween celebration will be like by emailing us at [email protected]. Find us wherever you get your podcasts, now including Amazon. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry and on Twitter @DryPainting. Here are the links Alasdair mentioned: Escape Artists https://escapeartists.net/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/EAPodcasts Stories PseudoPod 111: Radiodemonology https://pseudopod.org/2008/10/10/pseudopod-111-radiodemonology/ Escape Pod 500: The Man Who Lost The Sea https://escapepod.org/2015/09/04/ep500-the-man-who-lost-the-sea/ Full details of The First https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_(TV_series) Author Recommendations (horror) Kit Power https://www.gingernutsofhorror.com/kit-power.html Preemee Mohamed https://www.premeemohamed.com/ Penny Jones-Suffer Little Children https://blackshuckbooks.co.uk/shadows-13/ AF Karen Osborne-Architects of Memory http://www.karenosborne.com/ Kameron Hurley https://www.kameronhurley.com/ Namwali Serpell-The Old Drift https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1111103/the-old-drift/9781784703998.html YA Sheena Kamal-Fight Like A Girl https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/599465/fight-like-a-girl-by-sheena-kamal/9780735265554 Sal and Gabi Break the Universe/Fix the Universe by Gabriel Hernandez https://www.readriordan.com/book/sal-and-gabi-break-the-universe/ The Strangeworlds Travel Agency by LD Lapinski https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/46123742-the-strangeworlds-travel-agency A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking https://argyllproductions.com/product/a-wizards-guide-to-defensive-baking/ How to Interview Doctor Who, Ozzy Osbourne and Everybody Else http://www.jasonarnopp.com/how-to-interview-doctor-who-ozzy-osbourne-and-everyone-else.html After the War, the RPG I co-created with Jason Pitre https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/285582/After-the-War Genesis of Legend, Jason's company https://genesisoflegend.com/ My press kit https://alasdairstuart.com/press-kit/

After some wonderful feedback we've decided that we are going to be switching things up a bit. Due to the reception of the Jack the Ripper episode we decided to spend more time exploring different genres in the minature painting world. Today's focus is a relatively new genre but it is fascintating none the less. We take a look at the origins of Steampunk and how it relates to the world of miniature art. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listneing To Paint Dry or on Twitter @DryPainting. Let us know what you think of this type of show at [email protected]. Like, subscribe or follow us wherever you get your favorite podcasts and if you could leave us a good review that would be most helpful. We'll be back in two weeks with another new episode. The world of Steampunk is wide open, just like your ability to become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

It took a while but we're back with another Mini Episode. This time Mike takes a look at Level Up Hobbies/TAGO Collectibles Succubus based on the artwork of Bayard Wu. This is an unsolicited review. Mike just got the model from Kickstarter and decided to talk about it. The model can be purchased at https://leveluphobby.com/. Pictures supporting this review will be available on our Facebook and Instagram feeds at Listening To Paint Dry as well as on Twitter @DryPainting. Please like, subscribe, or follow wherever you get your podcasts from. If you could leave a positive review that would help too. You can also email us at [email protected]. Don't let self doubt become a succubus that drains away your desire to become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

Yes indeed Mike does talk with a doctor who is also a mini painter and YouTube content creator. This week our interview is with M.C. The Miniature Surgeon. We truly appreciate M.C. taking the time to share his hobby journey and unique perspective with us. Check out his YouTube Channel by clicking here. Subscribe to his videos and hit the bell so you can stay on top of when he posts new content. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Listening To Paint Dry and on Twitter @DryPainting. Send us an email at [email protected] to let us know how we're doing or just tell us what you're working on. Subscribe, Like, or Follow us wherever you get your podcasts from. We'll be back next week with a mini epsiode review. Make your own house call and become a Better, Braver, Happier painter. Until next time.

We made it and just in time. Today Mike and Dan talk about 1888 London and the Jack the Ripper murders and how this type of atomosphere can translate to miniature painting. We also delve into miniatures and board games based on Jack the Ripper and other mythos out there. If you would be so kind, please spread the word about our show. We appreciate anything you can do. Follow us on Instragram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry and on Twitter @DryPainting. Feel free to email us at [email protected]. Like, subscribe or follow us wherever you get your podcasts from. If you could leave us a positive review that would be incredible. Get out of your own way and you can become a Better, Braver, Happier painter. Until next time.

We're back and actually on time. This week we have a fantastic interview with Jay and Nick from Eons of Battle. We appreciate that they share their hobby journey with us and the amazing content that they produce. Check out and subscribe to the Eons of Battle YouTube channel. You can also find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Eons of Battle. Watching their videos will certainly help you down the road to becoming Better, Braver, Happier painters! You can follow us on Instragram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry as well as on Twitter @DryPainting. Please like, subscribe or follow where you get your favorite podcasts from. If you could leave us a positive review, it would be greatly appreciated. We'll be back August 31 with our next full episode about Jack the Ripper! You won't want to miss it. The journey is worth it. Take your time and enjoy becoming a Better, Braver, Happier painter. Until next time.

This week Mike and Dan just catch up on things since it's been a while since they recorded. They talk about the world of COVID (of course, who doesn't these day), what they're working on and what they have thrown money at recently. We also have an interview with incredible artist Cathy Wappel. Thank you so much to Cathy for sharing part of her hobby journey with us. You can follow her on Instagram @cathywappel and catch her streaming on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/morethandiceapodcastt weekdays from 3 to 5 PM CST. You can also follow her on Twitter @Catheero. You can see some of Cathy's artwork on our Instagram and Facebook pages at Listening To Paint Dry. Send us an email a [email protected]. Please like, follow, and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts from. If you could leave us a positive review it would help us a great deal. You know you want to be a Better, Braver, Happier painter so just do it. Pick up that brush or airbrush and get going. Until next time.

This week we have a shorter episode while we wait for Dan to get his act together and record. A couple of important announcements: 1. The Nova Open Charitable Foundation raffles are live! Help out a good cause and try to keep the NOVA Open alive by going to www.novaopenfoundation.org and buying some rafffle tickets. 2. One of our friends has opened up a brick and mortar gaming store in Manasass, VA called Crimson Fields Gaming. You can learn more about it at www.crimsonfieldsgaming.com Today we get the opportunity to talk again with John McAvoy of Mini Master Werks about the Studio X carrying case Kickstarter. Click here for the link. He also talks about the Red Hood figure that they created which you can grab a copy of it by going to their Facebook page at Mini Master Werks. You can follow us on Instragram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry as well as Twitter @DryPainting. Please like, subscribe, or follow wherever you get your podcasts from. You can email us at [email protected]. Chase those dreams and you will become Better, Braver, Happier. Until next time.

This week we just have some programing notes: First, we are going to try and get back to an hour an episode. Second, our new production schedule will be every other Friday. We are also asking our listerners if they would mind helping us get the word out about the podcast. Word of mouth is really the only way we advertise so anything our amazing friends can do would be appreciated. The main part of the episode this week is a good one. We have an interview with the incredible Vince Venturella. He is an talented artist and creater of the Hobby Cheating YouTube series which has helped thousands of painters up their painting game. Check out his YouTube channel and subscribe to it. You won't regret. https://www.youtube.com/c/VinceVenturella/videos We'll be back in two weeks with another episode. Failing is the key to become Better, Braver, Happier painters. Until next time.

This week Mike and Dan chat about how things have been going during the pandemic and what life is like as things start to open up. We also have a remarkable interview with Kenny Boucher of Next Level painting. You can follow him on Instragram and Facebook at Next Level Painting and The Long War. You can also support him on Patreon and get access to over a thousand videos. Watch him live on Twitch at Next Level Painting. Thank you so much to Kenny for an insightful and fun conversation. We'll be back in 2 weeks with more painting nonsense. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Listening to Paint Dry. Email us at [email protected]. Like, subscribe or follow us wherever you get your favorite shows. We would love it if you would share our show with others. Every little bit helps. I know that you are all up to the challenge of becoming Better, Braver, Happier Painters. Until next time.

This week Mike and Dan talk about some of the colors out there that people find difficult to paint (red, yellow, black and white.) We also have a fantastic interview with Matt DiPietro of Contrast Miniatures. Check out his jaw dropping skills at www.contrastminiatures.com. You can also follow him on Facebook at Contrast Miniatures and/or Instagram at MattDiPietro Art. He also has videos available at the $10 and above Patreon level at Miniature Monthly. Thank you so much to Matt for a great conversation about the hobby we all love so much. Our next episode will feature an interview with Kenny Boucher of Next Level Painting. You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Listening To Paint Dry. Send us an email at [email protected]. Please help us by spreading the word about the show and subscribing, following, or liking us wherever you get your podcasts from. If you could leave a positive review that would help too. I dare you all to become Better, Braver, Happier Painters. Until next time.

We're back and yes, we're a little late. Please accept our apologizes as technology and quick sand prevented a timely release of this episode. On a technical note: Yes, that is Mike pouring himself a soda and his wife on a conference call during the interview. It's a brave new world and finding a quiet place to conduct an interview with house full of people and a couple of large dogs has become nearly impossible. With that out of the way we are pleased to present Episode 8: Campaign Madness. In this episode Mike and Dan talk about their experiences with crowdfunding. We also have a fantastic interview with the owner of Ouroboros Miniatures, Tim Jonker and we get insight into his hobby journey and talk about the process of making a miniature. You can find out more about Ouroboros Miniatures and their currently live Kickstarter for a set of models called the twins that are mindblowing at https://www.ouroborosminiatures.com You can also follow him on Instagram and Facebook at Ouroboros Miniatures. Our next episode will feature an interview with Matt DiPietro from Contrast Miniatures. Please subscribe, like or follow us whereever you get your podcasts and if you could leave us a positive review. You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Listening To Paint Dry. Send us an email at [email protected]. The search to become a Better, Braver, Happier painter has to start in your owh head. Until Next time.

Recently Mike had the opportunity to talk with John McAvoy from Mini Master Werks about his painting journey and his upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the Studio X Carrying Case which launches May 1, 2020. Thanks to John for taking time out of his crazy schedule. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram at Mini Master Werks. You can sign up for more information about the upcoming campaign at www.minimasterwerks/ks. We'll be back next week with another episode. You can drop us a line at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Listening To Paint Dry. Please subscribe, like, or follow us whereever you get your podcasts from and if you could give us a positive review, we'd greatly appreciate it. Let your imagination be your best friend as you continue to become Better, Braver, and Happier. Unitl next time.

This week we talk about teaching newcomers and children the art and hobby of miniature painting. We have an incredible interview with Joe White of Smooth Blend Studio. You can find him on Facebook and Instagram at Smooth Blend Studio. Thank you to Joe for his time and sharing his story. Next time we'll have a conversation with John McAvoy of Master Mini Werk to talk about the hobby and their Studio X Carrying case that is getting ready for a launch on Kickstarter. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening to Paint Dry. Email us at [email protected]. If you truly want to become a Better, Braver, Happier painter, paint like a child. Until next time.

We hope all our listeners out there in the hobby world are safe and healthy. Today Mike dives into the world of AK Interactive's new 3rd Generation Acrylic Paints. Please note: this is a paint brush only review. We will talk about how they airbrush in a later episode. Special thanks to Mike's youngest for doing the intro. We'll be back next week with an interview with Joe White from Smoothblend Studios. We'll talk to him about his painting journey and how to teach kids to paint miniatures. Pictures supporting this review are on Instagram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry. Please subscribe where ever you get your podcasts and if you could leave us a good review. We'd really appreciate it. You can also drop us a line at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. Hopefully everyone can use isolation time to become Better, Braver, Happier painters. Until next time.

This week Dan and Mike put to rest the Great Brush Debate! Who will win? Raphael, Windsor Newtons, Rosemary and Co or maybe there's a new company or two that might have something to say about which brush is best. We also speak with Jason Craze of Slow Fuses Gaming and Monument Hobbies to talk about his hobby journey and he also gives us an incredible education about paint brushes. You can follow him on Facebook at Monument/SlowFuse Gaming and on Instagram at Monument_hobbies . You can check out their products at the Creature Caster Store https://creaturecaster.store/. Our next episode will feature an interview with Joe White from Smooth Blend Studios and we'll talk about how to get kids interested in the hobby. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or whereever you get your podcasts from. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Listening to Paint Dry. You can email us at [email protected]. Finding the right tools for you is the key to become a Better, Braver, Happier Painter. Until next time.

Today we have a special episode for our listeners. Adepticon may have been canceled but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the fun. The incredible Lyn Stahl of Metalhead Minis joins us for a quick conversation about Adeptican't 2020. Check out the events page, vendor hall, and live stream schedule on Facebook at Adepticant 2020. You can also check out Metalhead Minis at https://www.metalheadminis.com/. This is an incredible opportunity to join in and become Better, Braver, and Happier Painters.

This week Mike and Dan explore the world of social media and the impacts of the corona virus on the miniature painting community. We have an excellent interview with Dave Taylor, one of the admins of what may very well be the largest painting community on Facebook called 'Eavier Metal. They've even got their own merch. You can reach us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening to Paint Dry. Please subscribe, like or follow us whereever you get your podcasts from and if you could leave us a positive review we would greatly appreciate it. We'll be back next week with Mike's continued saga of trying to do a Gundam for the first time. Stay safe everyone and if you are out there providing services or healthcare to those in need during these very trying times, thank you. We appreciate you. Hopefully you can use this time at home to become Better, Braver, Happier Painters.

This week Mike's painting journey takes a turn down the road of Gundams. This is part 1 of a miniseries and is all about what a Gundam is and the building process. Join us as we keep moving towards being Better, Braver, and Happier by trying something new. We'll be back next week with a full epsiode. Please subscribe, follow, or like us where you get your podcasts. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry. Contact us at [email protected].

This week we get right down to business. We have an interview with the one and only Sam Lenz. We are so appreciative that he took the time to share some of his painting journey with us. Follow him on Facebook at The Fantasy Art of Sam Lenz and on Instagram at samsonomas. Catch his live Twitch streams Tuesday through Thursday, 2 PM to 5 PM Central Time. Check out his upcoming class schedule and other artistic goodies at https://samlenzartwork.bigcartel.com/ We will be back later this week with an interview with John McAvoy of Master Mini Werks to talk about the journey from the artistic world to the business world and the launch of their Studio X Kickstarter. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening to Paint Dry. Drop us a line at [email protected]. Better, Braver, Happier!

Sorry we're late! Life sometimes gets in the way of podcasting. This week Mike and Dan both went to the Richmond International Plastic Modelers Society's Old Dominion Open. We had a great time but Dan made Mike do the review on his own. We will be back next week with an interview with the one and only Sam Lenz. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Listening To Paint Dry.

In this week's installment we discuss the challenges that painters and gamers face as well as have an incredible conversation with award winning and freelance artist Michael Proctor of Clever Crow Studios. Thank you so much Michael for sharing your journey and inight with us. Follow him on both Instagram and Facebook at Clever Crow Studios. We'll be back next week with a review of the Richmond IPMS Old Dominion Open and in 2 weeks with an Interview with Sam Lenz. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Listening To Paint Dry. Remember, to be Better, Braver and Happier, just be yourself and no challenge is insurmountable.

Today I review the Young Miniatures RAF Bomber Command WWII Bust that I received from my lovely wife for Christmas this past year. It's an incredible and challenging piece that I look forward to painting. You can find their models here: http://www.young-miniatures.com/English/News-English.htm. We will be back next Tuesday with an interview with Michael Proctor of Clever Crow Studios. You won't want to miss that. Please subscribe, like and/or follow wherever you get your podcasts. If you could, we would really apprecaite a positive review. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry. It's easy to become Better, Braver, and Happier. Just try something new! Until next time.

This week we have a very special interview. We met in blending class taught by CK Studios 4 years ago. It's our pleasure and privilege to get to talk to Caleb and Kat and get to know more about CK Studios. Follow the on Facebook and Instagram at CKStudios. Their website is https://ckstudios.bigcartel.com/ We will be back Thursday with a review of Young Miniature's RAF WWII Pilot and next Tuesday with an interview with Michael Proctor of Clever Crow Studios. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry. Our email is [email protected]. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, like and if you could, give us a positive review. Until next time, be Better, Braver and Happier Painters.

This week we talk about what has changed in the hobby over the course of the past 20 plus years. We also have an excellent interview with none other than Uncle Atom from Tabletop Minions. You can find him on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook at Tabletop Minions. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry. We would love to hear from you so send us an email at [email protected] Please subscribe and give us a good review wherever you get your podcasts from. Music in this episode is Death by a Thousand Questions by Springtide downloaded from the FMA on a non-commercial share alike agreement.

In our first unsolicited review we take a look at an 80mm resin model from Golem Miniatures Les Muses line. If you're looking to become a better, braver, and happier painter by practicing painting skin tones then this may be the model for you. You can find out more about the model at www.golem-miniatures.com. We'll be back next week with another full episode. Visit us on Instagram at Listeningtopaintdry. The music is Death by a thousand questions by Springtide, downloaded from the FMA on non-commercial share alike agreement.

This week we discuss the show's motto of becoming a Better, Braver, and Happier Painter. We'll talk about some new things going on in the world of miniature painting and we have an excellent interview with a wonderful artist, excellent teacher, and all around amazing person Shoshie Bauer of Shoshie's Magnificent Minis. Follow her on Facebook at Shoshie's Magnificent Minis, or on Instagram and Twitch at Shosiesminis.