Q: What inspired your vision for the Beholder Collector’s Box project?
I am a huge Lovecraft fan, so Cthulhu played a small role in my mind for picking the color palette. I was also inspired by a haunted swamp theme. So muted olive greens and drab browns were my color of choice. The eye had to “pop”, so I went with neon greens.
Q: What makes the Beholder such a fun model to paint?
It literally is one of the best, if not the best sculpts of the Beholder ever. All the textures of the scales, the teeth, that add so much personality into the face of the model. And let us not forget that huge eye and eye stalks. So many options to bring this amazing Beholder model to life.
Q: What are some techniques that define your style?
I’d call my style “whimsical darknes,” bright colors, then muted down to a dingy-dirty. I’ve heard it called “used and abused hard and put away wet ” style.
Q: What advice would you give to new miniature painters?
Have fun with the process. It’s only paint. You can always redo or correct any mishaps.
Q: Tell us about your creative process – do you start with a plan and stick to it or let the model guide you along the way?
I set the mood with music as my muse to start the painting process, usually Metal or Rock. I examine the model, then figure out a color scheme I want to use. I tap into a little color theory and harmony. I then let the model guide my mind’s eye on what it needs as I start the painting process.
Q: Do you have a favorite D&D memory?
Playing my long-standing Viking theme Nordic dual wielding fighter “NorGaar” as he hacked and slashed his way through wave after wave of Svirfneblin, mounted on T-Rexes as their mounted cavalry. I then rolled a 1 and had to roll strength checks against the ascending foot of a T-Rex. Of course, NorGaar won his rolls!
Q: What would you do if you encountered a Beholder in real life?
RUN!!!! Run far, run fast. Run forever….
