49: Painting FUNDAMENTALS, how not to ruin your model and... potatoes?

The fundamentals of painting are important, but they can be boring. Though, important as they are, is it possible you can surpass them a little too soon? In this thought provoking episode, we discuss the merit of painting neatly vs detailed and if doing less, (well) can actually get you better results… Also in this episode, we discuss the relatable topic of painting fear, and how to overcome the thoughts that you might ‘ruin’ your models. Plus, stay tuned for our hobby hacks and the usual banter you expect, including some nonsense about painting with potatoes, and the aftermath of our premier Paint Perspective Drill Off!PATREON ➡️ https://shorturl.at/tCIKU ONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGCOMMISSIONS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/xBKW8*Critique Clinic Launch Trailer* https://youtu.be/l0w5v6oe1jwCUSTOM SERVICE ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kGH79EVERYTHING AIRBRUSH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bdX07LISTEN ON THE GO ➡️ https://pod.link/1690786293DISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM680:00:00 Preview0:00:30 Drill off aftermath0:10:52 Get our feedback on your models!0:14:02 James’ next hobby hack0:16:00 Painting an REAL tank0:18:55 The bounty is claimed0:20:28 Miniature painting fundamentals 0:21:42 Is neatness better than technique?   0:25:05 Surpassing fundamentals too soon0:27:51 Painting miniatures with… potatoes? 0:31:41 Not every model uses every technique 0:38:37 Learning from books 0:46:38 Common technique shortcomings  0:51:13 Fundamentals WE struggle with 0:55:07 Using real world references 1:01:48 I'm afraid to paint this model1:20:46 Gloss varnish hackSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts