It's been an odd period for me recently, I seem to have spent a lot of time thinking about Life in general, looking back and trying to look ahead. When one reaches the grand old age of 68 it's hard not to spend time reflecting and certainly with regards to this hobby of ours I have been doing a lot of that! Over half a Century since I painted my first Airfix soldier I'm still doing it although I no longer have aspirations to large wargame tables and big battles, in truth I have done all of that many times over, enjoyed it very much but it's done now for me. That said I'm still interested in small scale games such as many I see in the 2mm Facebook Group where there is great creativity which I enjoy following.
All of the above said I am still able to enjoy bringing metal or plastic soldiers to Life with my modest painting skills and grateful that I am able to top up my Pension a little each month in this way. I remain grateful to those few friends and customers who still enjoy what I do, so thank you.
So what's in the pipeline? Having just finished the recent batch for Old John including these nice 20mm castings from Art Minaturen in Germany (below) I'm about to embark on 24 Napoleonic Spanish Artillery figures plus 10 siege Engineers for Tony (Foy), again 20mm. Following these I have more Epic regiments for 1745 Culloden for Marcus and then back to more WoR for Noel. I am indeed turning away commission requests, two in the past month, because I have to feel comfortable with my work load and my schedule.
Anyway, onwards my friends and keep those brushes moving!
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I like the look of those officers
ReplyDeleteThank you Neil :)
DeleteLee.
generals etc all look superb, so many thanks for all you've done and do for me
ReplyDeletecheers Old John
Many thanks John for all of your support over the many years :)
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Lee.
Nice figures, Lee and the other lot should keep you bust for quite a while!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray, and yes I have enough to keep me ticking over for several months ahead!
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Lee.
Lee it seems that you at the place that you want to be in terms of hobby involvement. I think everyone shifts around a little in where they want place their hobby emphasis at any particular moment in time. I am going through another re-setting of parameter's (but I seem to do that nearly every few months - so nothing special there :-) ).
ReplyDeleteNot becoming overstretched on the commission work is likely the single most important aspect of any ‘thinking’.
Hi Norm. Yes. I think I have the right balance now, I sit and paint for about three hours per day, 5 out of 7 days, just about right for me. I must confess my sins and admit that I did cave in when I saw the new Perry Travel Battle 'tricorn' 8mm metal figures and purchased a few boxes (even these arrive in the neat little black card boxes). With the headset I can see them remarkably well, I just wanted to paint some.
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Lee.
Not even in your 70s, there is plenty ahead of life's experiences to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThose are really nicely done figures.
I enjoyed seeing your prep stage and future work as well. It's nice to get a peek behind the curtain of your prossess.
Thank you very much indeed 'WEK'. I am grateful that I am still able to paint and to enjoy the process.
DeleteI remain an old school Black primer man, just can't do it any other way!
Cheers,
Lee.
the Art-Miniaturen generals galloped here today, absolutely SUPERB!!! so many thanks so maybe the Tallard figure might have a chance of victory (not a hope)
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Lady Godiva so beautiful, no wonder you got over stimulated!! think one general in white tunic with sword tried to cut out of packaging but not successful, also wagons great
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white tunic treid