GeekDad Daily Deal: Nix Mini Color Sensor
Get that color right with the Nix Mini Color Sensor: 30% off!
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Tag: Painting
Introducing a Star Wars Painting Master: GeekDad Interviews Sorastro
Sorastro’s videos are the benchmark in paint tutorials, clear, well edited and extremely helpful. I’ve used his tips and techniques, for IA, Batman, and Warhammer. Now he tells us how it’s done.
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Why GeekDad Paints! ‘Star Wars: Imperial Assault’
Why painting ‘Imperial Assault’ miniatures is enriched by and enriches the greatest film saga ever created.
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GeekDad Paints… Piles of Bones, Literally
Follow me as I attempt to paint all of my Reaper Bones and learn some new painting techniques as I go.
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Make a Lightsaber Painting With Your Preschool Padawans
Your kids can create their own Star Wars paintings unlike any other, with just watercolors, a straw, and this fun technique!
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Different Strokes: Another GeekDad Paints!
Inspired by earlier episodes in the GeekDad Paints! series, I’ve broken out my brushes and rediscovered my passion for averagely competent miniature painting.
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GeekDad Paints! ‘Memoir ‘44 Equipment Pack’
In this GeekDad Paints I begin upgrading the ‘Equipment Pack’ minis to show off their excellent molds with some color.
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GeekDad Paints! ‘Imperial Assault’ Part 8: Darth Vader
This week on GeekDad Paints, I tackle the Dark Lord of the Sith in homage to my recent run through Walt Disney World!
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GeekDad Paints! ‘Imperial Assault’ Part 7: Probe Droids
This week on GeekDad Paints! I show you how a base primer and little bit of metallic paint can transform the Probe Droids from ‘Imperial Assault.’
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GeekDad Paints! ‘Imperial Assault’ Part 6: Stormtroopers
It’s time to tackle the worst shots in the universe! That’s right, this week I’m painting ‘Imperial Assault’s monochromatic Stormtroopers!
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GeekDad Paints! ‘Imperial Assault’ Part 5 – Rebel Heroes
It’s time to paint the Rebel Heroes for ‘Imperial Assault!’ What happens when you throw a soldier, a commander, and a Jedi in a vat of goo? Read on to find out.
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GeekDad Paints! ‘Imperial Assault’ Part 4 – E-Web Engineers
This week on GeekDad Paints! I tackle the E-Web Engineers from ‘Imperial Assault.’ Also, finally something else from Combatzone Scenery other than crates!
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GeekDad Paints! Carson Optical MagniVisor… I Can See Again!
The Carson Optical Pro Series MagniVisor head-worn magnifier is simply an excellent and easy-to-use accessory for any type of detail work.
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War Games Supply Brings You Monthly Wargaming Goodness
War Games Supply aims to satisfy wargamers and miniature painters with a monthly subscription box tailored to their unique needs. Find out if it’s worth the cost of the subscription!
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GeekDad Paints! ‘Imperial Assault’ Part 3 – Rebel Troopers
It’s time to start painting good guys in this week’s GeekDad Paints! as I take on the Rebel Troopers from ‘Imperial Assault.’
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Kickstarter Alert: I’m Covered in Bones!
Reaper Miniatures has launched its Bones III Kickstarter. This is yet another opportunity from Reaper to acquire hundreds of quality, unpainted miniatures on the cheap.
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Create Masterpieces With Draw Paint Print Like the Great Artists
Learn to create art in the styles of many famous artists, learn basic art creation methods, and find your own artistic voice.
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3 Toddler-Friendly Art Hacks
Out of art supplies? Try these three quick tips for keeping busy hands and minds active.
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Paint a Steampunk Driveway
If you have a few days without rain, lots of paint, and some imagination, you can paint your driveway and make it very obvious how geeky your family is!
Continue ReadingStylus Review Times 2: Adonit Jot Pro and Nomad Brush FLeX
Tired of smudging and prints all over the shiny glass of your tablet’s display? Looking for something a little more realistic than your finger for writing, drawing or painting? Here are two good stylus choices for your iPad or other …
Continue ReadingCreating a Digital Art Gallery
Kids seem to have an endless supply of creativity. Drawing, painting, writing, building, colouring, storytelling – anything can spark it off and it can lead to hours of fun. And stacks and stacks of art of all forms decorating your …
Continue ReadingBalancing Board Games and Babies, Part II
My Pokemon mentor once said to me, “The family that games together, stays together.” He couldn’t be more correct. A few weeks ago I shared with you how my husband and I balance being parents and gamers. My husband and I …
Continue ReadingBalancing Board Games and Babies Part II
My Pokemon mentor once said to me, “The family that games together, stays together.” He couldn’t be more correct. A few weeks ago I shared with you how my husband and I balance being parents and gamers. My husband and I encourage our kids to play games as well. It doesn’t matter if it’s a […]
Continue ReadingBackyard Watercolors Anytime Activity
At heart, I’m really kind of a lazy mother. If I have to go to a lot of trouble to set up a fun activity, I’m apt to find a million excuses for putting it off until tomorrow. But that …
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Backyard Watercolors Anytime Activity
At heart, I’m really kind of a lazy mother. If I have to go to a lot of trouble to set up a fun activity, I’m apt to find a million excuses for putting it off until tomorrow. But that tendency conflicts with my desire to be a mom who says yes, a mom who […]
Continue ReadingCreate Masterpieces With Pastiche
Overview: Should board games be considered art? I don’t know that all of them should, but Pastiche, a recent board game from Gryphon Games, certainly makes a good case for it. The game features 34 famous (and not-so-famous) masterpieces, and …
Continue ReadingSeeing Things in Person: More HD Than HD
I’ve heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but being there is worth so many more, maybe a jillion or so. Last month I visited the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. I’m not a fan of modern …
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