Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

im taking on some new clients to fill up some of my work load for mini
painting/conversions


here is a link to my gallery

http://freefall199.edenstudiosdiscussionboards.yuku.com/gallery/ls/aid/324531

cool mini or not gallery

http://www.coolminiornot.com/artist/freefall199

any questions ect
email me @ freefall197599@...

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Greetings! Kublacon '09 is almost upon us! The KublaAwards Mini-Painting
Competition has exciting new changes this year!

We are pleased to announce the new "Open" style judging for the KublaAwards.
"What is 'Open judging', you might ask? Well, allow me to explain:

The old familiar style of judging was commonly known as "Podium" judging, and
has been a mainstay of competitions such as Games Workshop's "Golden Demon
Awards", where entries are divided up by many categories and genres, and in each
category there are three winners in the order of Gold, Silver, and Bronze. This
is a reputable and time-honored judging system, but is not the only one, and is
not without its drawbacks.

  Common problems with Podium Judging involve under and over represented
categories. For example: Fantasy Single is often the most highly contested
category...dozens of entries may in fact be Gold-worthy, but the hard choices
must be made, and wonderful entries must be weeded out to just the top three.
Often, the same well-known high-end painters walk away with the trophies year
after year, discouraging new painters from entering. While in another category,
there may not be even enough entries to fill out the top three, thereby granting
automatic trophy status to whatever happens to have been entered. This tends to
cheapen the trophy.

Now, enter the Open Judging System! This style of competition is *merit-based*.
The panel of judges critique the entries based on quality of artistry and
technique. You are not judged against your neighbor, but against a 'standard'.
If your entry is Gold-worthy, then you will in fact win a Gold trophy! This
style of judging has been practiced for many years at Historical conventions and
European competitions. This year, many American painting competitions have
adopted variations of the Open System, including GenghisCon, ReaperCon, and our
very own KublaCon!

Genres will be eliminated. There are now two main categories: the Open Category
is the main competition, and the Masterclass category is for high-end prestige
competition. Masterclass will be judged to a more stringent standard. Those who
place in Masterclass are indeed the Best of the Best! Both categories are judged
according to Open rules.

Rules for entry:
Each competitor may enter a max total of 4 entries. For entry purposes, these
will be restricted to 2 Singles, 1 Squad, and 1 Large. You may choose to enter
any entry into either the main Open, or the Masterclass category.

Single is defined as any normal-sized mini under 3" in any dimension.
Squad is a themed grouping of at least 3 miniatures.
Large is any miniature larger than 3" in any dimension.

There are additional awards that will be handed out for Best of Reaper, Best of
GW, Best of Privateer Press....and a single award for the Best of Show
"KublaSword".

We will also carry on our traditional KublaKids category for painters 15 years
old and under. This category will continue using the Podium System.

Members of the Judging panel ARE allowed to enter the competition, but of course
will not be judging their own entries.

To celebrate our new KublaAwards system, we also have NEW TROPHIES! Our very own
local celebrity sculptor, Matt Gubser (of Prophet Miniatures) has been
commissioned to sculpt 3 new trophies. And they are beauties! The Open category
will be receiving medallions with the face of our Kubla mascot. The Masterclass
will get a bust of Kubla trophy. And the Best of Show is a stunning, and GIANT,
arm holding the coveted KublaSword. These are beautiful and exciting new
trophies! Be sure to catch Matt Gubsers popular sculpting classes at KublaCon
this year.

Entries will be accepted anytime at the Paint-n-Take area in the main foyer, on
Fri, Sat, and Sun till noon. Every care will be taken by Kubla staff to ensure
the safety of competition entries, but Kublacon staff, volunteers, and hotel
cannot be held responsible for lost, damaged or unclaimed entries. Please
reclaim entries anytime after 5pm Sunday, or Monday morning. Entry implies
consent for Kublacon to photograph and display entries during convention and
online. Previous KublaAwards winning entries are ineligible for further entry.
Judges decisions are considered final.

Come to KublaCon '09 and enjoy the new improved KublaAwards Competition, the
Paint-n-Take tables, Speedpainting contests, and seminars.

See you at KublaCon! May 22-25, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency, Burlingame, next to
the SF airport. http://www.Kublacon.com

Wayne Rogers,
Kublacon Mini-Painting director

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

--- In MasterclassMiniaturePainters@yahoogroups.com, chad patrick
<chadpatrick77@...> wrote:
>
> I use oak and maple roots as small trees.  That's about it, other than the
usual twigs and pebbles.

Chsd, yep I have seen people  use sapling tree roots as trees..I think the main
ones we tried before might have been pine saplings..I could be wrong... I think
this is a old train modeler trick Sheppard Paine((old school plastic kit
modeler)) spoke about where I first heard of using them..I recall digging them
up and letting them dry for a few days..my touch up buddy did a couple that
looked great.

I use oak and maple roots as small trees.  That's about it, other than the usual
twigs and pebbles.

--- On Thu, 3/19/09, Mickey Leach <mick40940@...> wrote:


From: Mickey Leach <mick40940@...>
Subject: [MasterclassMiniaturePainters] right in your back yard
To: MasterclassMiniaturePainters@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009, 9:36 AM






Has anyone found anything useful in their yards/backyards/ woods growing natural
that could be used as diorama or base enhancing material?..reason I ask is I
have been using some sort of little lichen?..or similar type vegetation that
grows on the trees here in KY...it looks great small but if it gets too big it
tends to get these large white looking growths that well look more alien then
anything.anyways just thought to ask if anyone else looks for such things...If
possible I will post some pictures of these so you can see what I mean((if
anyone is interested)) and their usefulness.



















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Has anyone found anything useful in their yards/backyards/woods growing natural
that could be used as diorama or base enhancing  material?..reason I ask is I
have been using some sort of little lichen?..or similar type vegetation that
grows on the trees here in KY...it looks great small but if it gets too big it
tends to get these large white looking growths that well look more alien then
anything.anyways just thought to ask if anyone else looks for such things...If
possible I will post some pictures of these so you can see what I mean((if
anyone is interested)) and their usefulness.

Try Michigan Toy  Soldier Company http://www.michtoy.com/ . Rick used to
carry it. Its primary use is for metal weapons, buckles etc on large
scale and toy soldiers. I imagine it would work for these purposes on
15s and 28s.
--
Deane P. Goodwin
Goodwin's Painting Service
http://minipainter.netfirms.com

alex wrote:
> I'm wondering if someone on this list can help.  I'm trying to track down this
illusive stuff called "Gold or Silver Printers Ink".  I can never find reference
of this with a brand name.  Does anyone have information on the form it comes
in, how it's used (I know lots of Historical Miniaturists use this, presumably
with oils), how expensive and how easy it is to acquire?
>
> Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.  As noted, I've also posted a
similar question up on CMON, but no bites yet :)
>
> Many Thanks!
> -AW
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

--- In MasterclassMiniaturePainters@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Marshall (Field
services, OpenEdge division)" <rmarshal@...> wrote:
>
> Printers ink usually comes in Tins or tubes and is used by offset printers
>
> It is fairly thick out of the van, but can be thinned down (just remember it
is a ink so it dries quick)
>
> Ink is what is used to actually put the writing / designs on the paper, don't
think of it like a ink wash
>
> Lithograph supply companies or perhaps a local printing house could get you
some
>
> Some brands I have used before include A.B. Dick and roto
>
> Regards
> Rob

I never had heard of using this sorta ink..seems as Rob says it would dry uber
fast but i can see the possibilities..anyone else tried it?
Mick

Printers ink usually comes in Tins or tubes and is used by offset printers

It is fairly thick out of the van, but can be thinned down (just remember it is
a ink so it dries quick)

Ink is what is used to actually put the writing / designs on the paper, don't
think of it like a ink wash

Lithograph supply companies or perhaps a local printing house could get you some

Some brands I have used before include A.B. Dick and roto

Regards
Rob

________________________________

From: MasterclassMiniaturePainters@yahoogroups.com
<MasterclassMiniaturePainters@yahoogroups.com>
To: MasterclassMiniaturePainters@yahoogroups.com
<MasterclassMiniaturePainters@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri Mar 06 12:30:23 2009
Subject: [MasterclassMiniaturePainters] A Question about "Printer's
Ink"...(question also posted at CMON)


I'm wondering if someone on this list can help. I'm trying to track down this
illusive stuff called "Gold or Silver Printers Ink". I can never find reference
of this with a brand name. Does anyone have information on the form it comes in,
how it's used (I know lots of Historical Miniaturists use this, presumably with
oils), how expensive and how easy it is to acquire?

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. As noted, I've also posted a
similar question up on CMON, but no bites yet :)

Many Thanks!
-AW






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That is a beautiful Squad.  I think I'll go check out your site, and see if
there's an explanation on the bases.  The bases are very impressive!

--- On Wed, 3/18/09, Mickey Leach <mick40940@...> wrote:


From: Mickey Leach <mick40940@...>
Subject: [MasterclassMiniaturePainters] Re: "Fire and Ice" GD 2006 new gallery
at victorialamb.com
To: MasterclassMiniaturePainters@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 9:36 AM






--- In MasterclassMiniatur ePainters@ yahoogroups. com, "lambvictoria"
<victoria@.. .> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> Its been a while since I have added anything to CMON. So here is a link to the
newly added "Fire and Ice" entry. This was my Aus GD 2006 gold winning squad.
> http://www.coolmini ornot.com/ 215984
> I have also added a new gallery for this squad to my website, having just
worked out how to add bigger and better pics. I am hoping I can do some bigger
pics for some of my other galleries in the future.
> http://victorialamb .com/wugs/ Fireice/index. html
> This was actually my last GD entry. It might be time to start planning a new
one.
> Happy painting,
> Vic.
>
Vic, wow what can we say... stunning work dear..your combination of painting and
sculpting is absurdly stunning...going to your website and the in progress is
very inspiring ..thanks alot for taking the time to post it here.
your pal
mick



















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--- In MasterclassMiniaturePainters@yahoogroups.com, "lambvictoria"
<victoria@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> Its been a while since I have added anything to CMON. So here is a link to the
newly added "Fire and Ice" entry. This was my Aus GD 2006 gold winning squad.
> http://www.coolminiornot.com/215984
> I have also added a new gallery for this squad to my website, having just
worked out how to add bigger and better pics. I am hoping I can do some bigger
pics for some of my other galleries in the future.
> http://victorialamb.com/wugs/Fireice/index.html
> This was actually my last GD entry. It might be time to start planning a new
one.
> Happy painting,
> Vic.
>
Vic, wow what can we say... stunning work dear..your combination of painting and
sculpting is absurdly stunning...going to your website and the in progress is
very inspiring ..thanks alot for taking the time to post it here.
your pal
mick

I'm wondering if someone on this list can help.  I'm trying to track down this
illusive stuff called "Gold or Silver Printers Ink".  I can never find reference
of this with a brand name.  Does anyone have information on the form it comes
in, how it's used (I know lots of Historical Miniaturists use this, presumably
with oils), how expensive and how easy it is to acquire?

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.  As noted, I've also posted a
similar question up on CMON, but no bites yet :)

Many Thanks!
-AW

Hi all,
Its been a while since I have added anything to CMON. So here is a link to the
newly added "Fire and Ice" entry. This was my Aus GD 2006 gold winning squad.
http://www.coolminiornot.com/215984
I have also added a new gallery for this squad to my website, having just worked
out how to add bigger and better pics. I am hoping I can do some bigger pics for
some of my other galleries in the future.
http://victorialamb.com/wugs/Fireice/index.html
This was actually my last GD entry. It might be time to start planning a new
one.
Happy painting,
Vic.

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Hi,

   You can see a list of my groups on Grouply at the link below. Maybe you'll
find some you want to join.

   marc

   Here's the link:
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Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach

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Welcome to the Masterclass Miniature Painter's Group. It is assumed that either
you have been invited here, you are an experienced painter, or at least on the
verge of expanding your skills to include some advanced painting techniques.

This group is not for new painters, as there are many other groups and forums
to help beginners learn the hobby, but for experienced painters, who want to
learn, study and compare their works with other great artists. If you are a new
painter, please try this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-painter/
They are more than willing to help and have extensive archives of posts and
help topics :D

It is expected that work posted by you will be critiqued or commented on by
other group members, and not all comments will be flattering of course! The aim
of this group is to increase the skill and knowledge of the members.

Also, we run several online contests or friendly showings from time to time,
and all members are welcome to enter, or to vote in said events. However, they
are not the driving force behind the group, but are aimed at increasing
participation, sharing art and technique and having a little fun!

I hope you enjoy being a member, and if the group is not for you, please find a
more suitable one to help you out!

A note on bouncing e-mails: If your account is bouncing, I will remove you and
you must rejoin. The group is getting so large that I don't have the time to
send out reminders and such!

Thank you :)

Micley L. Leach