What are fantasy Miniatures? They are small figures, usually in the 25 to 28mm scale range. They are usually made of lead or pewter and sometimes plastic, and come quite unpainted and plain. What is involved in painting them? Well a heck of a lot really, though to get some satisfactory results early on isn't too difficult. There is a section later that will deal with some tips towards painting these tiny figures, as well as links to other sites and groups that can give ample help when needed!

I would like to state my primary area of interest in Fantasy Miniatures. A lot of people enjoy table-top wargames and this sort of thing has been going on for many centuries. Naturally, nicely colored armies will instill awe and fear in your opponent, thus, one should endeavour to paint every piece in one's army. Now I personally have never played any table top wargames (except perhaps for chess or board (bored) games. My main purpose in painting and collecting Fantasy Miniatures is to PAINT and COLLECT them. Naturally, being an avid Role-player, I have used many of my miniatures in everyday gaming. This works out great because you have to start painting all sorts of different minis to have a variety for your players. Also, it encourages you players to paint with you and perhaps even buy minis for you to paint! Unfortunately, interest in my circles in Role-playing games is waning due to the influx of amazingly cool video games such as Diablo 2, Baldur's Gate and the new one's (you know what I'm talking about if you are an AD&D player). These games are so amazingly amazing, that they will actually cause people to shun the social interaction of the gaming table to stare blankly at a monitor. In a way though, this is a good thing for collecting miniatures. Now all of my minis are safely stashed in my house and are not constantly getting picked up, passed around, put down, knocked over and generally beat upon by a voracious band of heroes that just lost their only Cleric to Blibdlpoolp.

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Here is a list of Chronological Upates to the site of imminent interest :o)

10/18/2003 Morkoth Vipertongue has been added to my Reaper gallery and put up for auction on Ebay!

10/04/2003 An old 1988 RAFM pirate, the Bloodsea Pirate, has been added to my "Other" gallery.

09/30/2003 I have added two older paintjob Reaper Knights to my Ebay auctions! Check them out if you like!

09/28/2003 I have uploaded a Dark Legionnaire painted as a Chaotic Fighter to my Reaper Gallery.

09/27/2003 I have advanced to the Painting Rounds of the "Last Painter Standing" Contest on The Miniatures Page... See upcoming I-Kore minis and articles for details :D The initial rounds started with 80 entrants, and a voting process that spanned 3 rounds! Now we are 11 :)

09/23/2003 I uploaded Templar Lightbringer to my Reaper gallery.

09/22/2003 I have added a touched up and new Reaper Miniature, Halbarad the Goodly Priest to my Reaper gallery.

09/22/2003 Added a submission from Becky (Paintwidow), Alyscia of the Forest, to my Crappy Mini or Not Exhibit.

09/16/2003 I have started an EBAY seller account! Check out my auctions :)

09/13/2003 I have uploaded my CMoN Contest entry, Zebeyana, Handmaiden of Lolth to my Others Gallery. The pics aren't great, but until I get better ones, they shall have to do!

09/01/2003 I have added a premier restoration of a Goblin Warlord by Joe (Abstracity) Wiedeman to my Crappy Mini or Not gallery! Thanks Joe! Your entry serves as an example to future contributors!

09/01/2003 Well, I have gone and won the revered Golden Toadstool Fun Painting Competition sponsored by Reaper Miniatures! It is a great honor to win, and after creating and hosting this monthly contest of skill and improvement, it is truly awesome to win the 14th installment with the Technomage of Fire!

09/23/2003 Well we had our 4th Alberta Painter's Meet in Red Deer! Big time showing this time, and some very nice pics to come!

08/17/2003 Well after much work on a large project and the end of a big commission, I have uploaded my Technomage of Fire to my "Other" gallery.

07/31/2003 I have added a schwack of minis to the Erol Otus Gallery, including a brief explanation of a custom miniature skirmish game.... Go see :D

07/26/2003 Well our 3rd Alberta Painter's Meet was today and I finished an old Ral Partha Ranger and added him to my gallery. Pics to come of some of the figures at the meet in a few days :D

07/20/2003 I have uploaded a 1999 Priestess of Light to my "Other" gallery. Also updated the Guest area with a Druid by Ralf Yaknchuk.

07/19/2003 The 2nd Alberta Painter's meeting was today. Dan Byer from edmonton came down and showed off some cool stuff. I will add a report after the meet next saturday.

07/02/2003 I have began a page featuring some artwork and sketches that are my own ill design. Watch for updates as I dig out some oldies!

06/23/2003 I have added an entry to the Crappy Mini or Not Gallery donated by Darth Foley!

06/14/2003 I have opened my area for Reviews and Reports. I have started this off with a Review of C.J. Cummings' Cthulhu Statue! Check it out; it is very impressive indeed! I also have done a report from our Alberta Painter's Meet so have a look and maybe you can organise a meet in your area!

06/11/2003 I have uploaded a Reaper Highlander to my Reaper gallery. A new mini done for fun instead of work. Hope you enjoy it :)

06/08/2003 I have created a Bulletin Board forum for all of the Fantasy Figure Fanatics out there. It will cover painting, converting, photography, RPGs, and a whole whack of other things, including a chat option! Check it out!

06/07/2003 I have uploaded a quick Khorne Champion and some Talisman Frogs to my Games Workshop gallery. Also integrating new e-mail for the site to contact me, and setting up a mailing list for folks to join up if they like!

05/25/2003 I have uploaded the Iphigenia Dragondawn to my Reaper gallery. I almost finished her at the meet, and did some touch ups and designs today. I also uploaded a very quick Talisman warrior to my Games Workshop gallery, and I also based and updated Lord Sunder's Chaos warriors in the Guest gallery! I have also started a "For Sale" section of my Painting Service, featuring a freshly based Grenadier Fighter Cleric. Busy day indeed!

05/24/2003 Well, the Alberta Meeting was great fun and very inspirational as well! Not only did I get to see and share some awesome minis, but I met some other local painters as well! I can't wait for the next meet!

05/23/2003 I have uploaded several pages of GW Chaos warriors to the Games Workshop gallery. There are two Nurgle, two Slaanesh and two Tzeentch warriors. Also, tomorrow is the big meeting of Alberta Mini Painters so I am quite excited! I shall attempt to post a report of some sort when I get back!

05/14/2003 Well, ball season has started, so mini painting will slow for a few months, but I have now uploaded a second great page of artwork to the Erol Otus gallery. Features some old classics, and a new treat as well from the Hackmaster module "Netherdeep". Hoping to get some pics taken this weekend coming up, and also looking forward to an Alberta mini painter's meet in a few weeks! Should be fun :)

05/04/2003 Uploading of the gallery stuff is complete! Now, with some patience, I can slowly add bits here and there :D

05/03/2003 I have reorganised and uploaded all of the links and I have also began uploading the gallery stuff, starting with Games Workshop miniatures as well as my Reaper miniatures.

05/03/2003 I have added the old tips sections to the new site as well as my Cthulhu Beast Diorama conversion "The Lesser of Two Evils".

05/02/2003 I designed new menu buttons for the index, and I have uploaded my Biography section as well as the Commission page.

05/01/2003 I have uploaded the Crappy Mini or Not Gallery. Feel free to contact me about a submission!

05/01/2003 I have uploaded the Erol Otus gallery to the new site. Please enjoy :D

04/30/2003 Well I have switched hosts now, and I am courteously being hosted by chaosmailorder.com. Hopefully, I will slowly start adding content as I build the site back up to it's previous level.

01/16/2002 The original Miniature Painting Guild came online, complete with banner ads, poor pictures, and generally all things annoying :)