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Familiar Craftsman

@familiarcraftsman.bsky.social

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Miniature artist, regular-size gamedev. https://linktr.ee/familiarcraftsman

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · Apr 8

#PortfolioDay already??
I’m Chris, and I design (and paint) tabletop miniatures

#miniatures #miniaturepainting #nerdlings

Tabletop miniature of a knight in yellow

Tabletop miniature of a spectral holiday horse

Tabletop miniature of a kobold in nobleman’s clothes

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Trash Mob Minis @trashmobminis.bsky.social · 2d

Then perish

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve been doing it at the expense of sculpting time which hurts just a little but it’s a tradeoff I’m ok with. I can share the learning resources I find helpful if there’s any specific part you’re trying to figure out 💪🏻

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 7d

Nope, this one’s actually by Wizkids!

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 7d

More of a magic automaton, but tomato tomato. #miniatures #minipainting #nerdlings

A painted miniature WizKids Oaken Bolter

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 7d

Incredible work on that cyberpunk model! I’m really impressed 🤩

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Kingdoms of Bog @kingdomsofbog.bsky.social · 7d

BOGMINTON minis ahoy! Anyone for a whack around? 6 minis from a new minis sports game! #skirmishgames #nerdlings #tabletopdesign

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 7d

MAN those are some good skellies

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 7d

Many thanks, friend!

Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 7d

More of a magic automaton, but tomato tomato. #miniatures #minipainting #nerdlings

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 8d

I’m pretty fledgling at lowpoly meself but are you utilizing stars at any of the joints?

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 8d

It’s cuz he’s never been anything but an ideas guy (with capital)

Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 9d

YESSS

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realironhand @realironhand.bsky.social · 15d

This Bonan the Barbarian was really fun to paint, he's not for an army or anything, just because I love the sculpt. He's a 3-up so he's quite a tall lad, get yours from @heresyminiatures.com here: heresyminiatures.com/shop/index.p... #jhbackdrops #nerdlings

A skeleton with glowing green eyes wielding a two-hand sword with a spooky ruined in the far distance

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 14d

I could do greens all week, but I don’t think I’ve shared this handsome fella sculpted by @tinefieldling.bsky.social 🐸 #miniatures #minipainting #nerdlings

Four-panel turnaround of a miniature frog in overalls standing upright, smiling and smoking a pipe. Sculptor is Tine Feildling

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 14d

I could do greens all week, but I don’t think I’ve shared this handsome fella sculpted by @tinefieldling.bsky.social 🐸 #miniatures #minipainting #nerdlings

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Awkward Penguin's Minis @awkwpengu.bsky.social · 15d

I don't have many a halloween mini in my library, and overall creepy or scary characters, because I need my friendly-fluffy-rainbow-cute escape from the horrors of the world.

Pick up happy pumpkins to print?

#miniatures #miniaturepainting #DnD #terrain #miniatureterrain #wargaming #paintingminis

On a teal background, a gray print of terrain pieces: two similar Jack-o'-lanterns in different scale. They have friendly faces and curly stems.

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Delaney (Pum)King (She/Her/Whomst) @delaneyking.bsky.social · 15d

A little progress on my Das Schwarze Auge Tatzelwurm. Still a fair way to go.

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 18d

I was really surprised at how much medieval art there is of this! I’ve also never seen mention of Phyllis outside this story so I think she’s made up

Medieval Art of Phyllis riding Aristotle

Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 18d

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Marginalia Pals: Phyllis and Aristotle

Based on a very silly medieval drawing, which itself is based on the tale of how Aristotle was outsmarted by Phyllis, wife of Alexander the Great. This miniature is scaled for ttrpgs/wargaming and is ...

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 18d

Happy #MedievalMonday friends! I know it's been a bit since I've released any #miniatures but I've been working on this one for a bit and finally got the chance to print test it the other day. Link below - get it now! #minipainting #3Dprinting

Render of a miniature depicting Phyllis, wife of Alexander the Great, riding the philosopher Aristotle like a horse. He wears a bridle in his mouth and she holds a flogger in her hand, grinning at him sadistically.

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 23d

Big fan of number two 💪🏻💪🏻

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 24d

Don’t talk to me or my sub ever again

Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 24d

I messed up the scale first time printing this one but my supports were fine so I guess I’ll be releasing it in 25mm scale as well as 32mm
#miniatures #medievalmarginalia #minipainting

Two unpainted 3d printed miniatures, 32mm and ~25mm scale, each of Phyllis riding Aristotle like a horse

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks for sharing! Very organic looking end result; I’ll have to try it like this with my next slotted minis

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Familiar Craftsman @familiarcraftsman.bsky.social · 25d

Low poly bats luv cool September nights 🦇 #blender #procreate #lowpoly #animation #3Dart