WhiteWulfe Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 2 hours ago, TaleSpinner said: Tuesday, Nov 15: What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard? (Doesn't need to be about minis.) A few come to mind... - You may not see any improvements from piece to piece, however if you look over a longer timeframe the shifts in your preferred techniques and the development of your style and skills should be a lot more noticeable. - There's nothing wrong with looking up to painters who you feel have better skills, especially if such helps with newer techniques, or piques your curiosity to try something new, or differently. Don't beat yourself up because "they're better than you", they were new to the thing at one time. And my personal favourite, which is kind of a variant on the "buy once cry once" philosophy: buy as much/high as you need and can afford. Usually this is in relation to tools. Do you need SnapOn, Mac, or the other high end brands? No, there are plenty of mid-range options that will last effectively forever and work very, VERY well. I use this with my various art things, for example, like brushes and paints... I tend to not like the whole "buy once cry once" wording because it implies that more expensive = better, when I prefer to research things, try out a bit, and then decide from there. Yes, there is a noticeable difference between say a white taklon and a kolinsky sable brush for painting, but I'd rather go with a quality synthetic for base coats, and then have a few sables for detail work. For art supplies, I only went with Faber Castell Polycromos and Albrecht Durers because they fit my hands better (and the colour matching, I'll admit it). 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoramel Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 3 hours ago, TaleSpinner said: Tuesday, Nov 15: What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard? (Doesn't need to be about minis.) I've gotten loads of unsolicited advice over the years and most of it is absolute garbage. A little bit of it is semi useful in the correct situation. But mostly it's just folks who see what's worked well enough for them and then try to tell people with their own unique situations that if they just do whatever, they'll be happy. Which, in my opinion, is outrageous nonsense. There's even been a few folks who offer advice on subjects they have no business talking about. Like the thrice divorced cousin at my wedding trying to give out advice for relationships. That's just laughable. That being said, my dad did give me some advice as a young man that he said came to him from his dad. And it has served me pretty well over the years. It is simply "Never trust a politician, a preacher, a salesman or a lawyer. Those people have to earn your trust." I can guarantee I've avoided a lot of scams and abuse following that advice. And it is still as solid now as it was four decades ago. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malefactus Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 3 hours ago, TaleSpinner said: Tuesday, Nov 15: What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard? (Doesn't need to be about minis.) NEVER trust a naked bus driver. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Dog Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, TaleSpinner said: Tuesday, Nov 15: What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard? (Doesn't need to be about minis.) Always bet (vote) against the biggest loudmouth. Be it politicians (federal, municipal) or bureaucrats (board of directors, school board, home owner's association), the loudest ones have a knack of causing more trouble than they are fixing. It doesn't mean you'll always win, especially if the choice is between the lesser evil. Edited November 15, 2022 by Cranky Dog 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejala Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 It's okay to be you/you don't have to apologize for existing. Sometimes still have trouble believing and following that. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 1:31 PM, TaleSpinner said: Friday, Nov. 11: Have you or any of your family have served in your country's military (TGP)? Grandfather on my Father's side was a Career Soldier in the Dutch Army. Grandfather on my Mother's crossed the North Sea during WW II to England so he could fight the Germans. My Father served his conscription in Suriname Me, I'm a Career Soldier in the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Warrant Officer will (probably) retire in 2026. On 11/13/2022 at 3:27 PM, Chaoswolf said: Late weekend question: When you move, how long afterwards does it take you to get your hobby area/stuff unpacked and arranged the way you want it? -or- If you've never had to move, is your hobby area/stuff arranged the way you want it? Unpack it being able to paint a bit within a few days, having it set up like I really want it, weeks or months even. I have moved like eleven times... On 11/14/2022 at 12:59 PM, TaleSpinner said: Miniature Monday, Nov. 14: How long does it take you to paint a miniature? Depends, I painted a mini within a few hours, I also painted one over the course of a few years. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWulfe Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Glitterwolf said: Me, I'm a Career Soldier in the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Warrant Officer will (probably) retire in 2026. If your forces are anything like ours, they'll wait until the last six months and try and offer up the "hey, we'll double your pension if you stick around another five years" 'deal'. Dad almost took it, but he missed out on a fair bit of things in my life and constantly regrets it, not to mention they were going to send him to the middle of... Wait, no, not the middle of nowhere, go another 300km further into the deep nowhere and you're getting closer. Yeah, he laughed at the guy, and said he'd consider it if he was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer (he was a Sergeant at the time, and had just come back from duty as an acting Warrant Officer) but with the pay (and desk) of a Lieutenant-Colonel. Or, y'know, something equally absurd. But yeah, middle of absolutely nowhere Quebec was not somewhere dad wanted to move to for some reason... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Khan Artist Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 16 minutes ago, WhiteWulfe said: If your forces are anything like ours, they'll wait until the last six months and try and offer up the "hey, we'll double your pension if you stick around another five years" 'deal'. Dad almost took it, but he missed out on a fair bit of things in my life and constantly regrets it, not to mention they were going to send him to the middle of... Wait, no, not the middle of nowhere, go another 300km further into the deep nowhere and you're getting closer. Yeah, he laughed at the guy, and said he'd consider it if he was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer (he was a Sergeant at the time, and had just come back from duty as an acting Warrant Officer) but with the pay (and desk) of a Lieutenant-Colonel. Or, y'know, something equally absurd. But yeah, middle of absolutely nowhere Quebec was not somewhere dad wanted to move to for some reason... Isn't that how they got Yossarian? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWulfe Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, Great Khan Artist said: Isn't that how they got Yossarian? No idea who that is. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezler the Polychromatic Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 11 hours ago, TaleSpinner said: Tuesday, Nov 15: What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard? (Doesn't need to be about minis.) "Never sniff goblin farts." -Buglips*the*Goblin This has saved my life many times. 2 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 12 hours ago, TaleSpinner said: Tuesday, Nov 15: What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard? (Doesn't need to be about minis.) "Always bet on stupidity." Captain Don Cross, Menard Correctional Center 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGP Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 hours ago, WhiteWulfe said: 3 hours ago, Great Khan Artist said: Isn't that how they got Yossarian? No idea who that is. I didn’t either. But Yossarian is a fictional character that can be googled. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawhat Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 13 hours ago, TaleSpinner said: Tuesday, Nov 15: What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard? (Doesn't need to be about minis.) Never drive faster than you can see. 6 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 20 hours ago, TaleSpinner said: Tuesday, Nov 15: What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard? (Doesn't need to be about minis.) If it sounds to good to be true, it is... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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