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Matt Lefevre
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Web dev who loves reading, video games, miniature painting, and lifting weights. He/him
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Got through the second test model for my Sylvaneth Spearhead late last night. I’m definitely distilling down the parts I like vs. love in each of these models!

#warhammer #aos #minipainting #miniatures
A Tree Revenant from the Sylvaneth Spearhead in Age of Sigmar. This tree spirit is bright orange, wielding a spirt sword. They’re inhabiting a tree with dark brown bark and yellow leaves. A Tree Revenant from the Sylvaneth Spearhead in the Warhammer game Age of Sigmar. This tree spirit is bright orange, wielding a spirt sword. They’re inhabiting a tree with dark brown bark and yellow leaves. From this angle, you can see a gold talisman hanging from their hip.
December 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
mattlefevre.bsky.social
Finished my first test model for my Sylvaneth Spearhead. Definitely have a few tiny details to sort, but loving how it looks!

I’m excited to see how the other two go - I’m testing out different tree types to see which I like best.

#warhammer #aos #miniatures
A Sylvaneth tree spirit. They are orange, and the tree they inhabit is an aspen, its trees yellowing for the fall. They wield an orange spirt blade. Notice the gold amulet on their ankle, and the cute red mushrooms across their body. A Sylvaneth tree spirit. They are orange, and the tree they inhabit is an aspen, its trees yellowing for the fall. They wield an orange spirt blade. Notice the gold amulet on their ankle, and the cute red mushrooms across their body.
December 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Merry Christmas
December 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
mattlefevre.bsky.social
Happy hobby holidays! Enjoying some time off to rest and recharge.

I’m starting on my Sylvaneth Spearhead, and I wanted to try out some different tree themes. This one is an aspen. Done with the big stuff - just some details to fill in.

#warhammer #aos #miniatures
A Warhammer Tree Revenant from the Sylvaneth Spearhead. They are an aspen tree inhabited by a bright orange tree spirit, wielding a spirit blade. They have a smattering of yellow leaves. A Warhammer Tree Revenant from the Sylvaneth Spearhead. They are an aspen tree inhabited by a bright orange tree spirit, wielding a spirit blade. They have a smattering of yellow leaves.
December 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
mattlefevre.bsky.social
Spent the first chunk of my winter break assembling some minis for my kiddos to pant up (my oldest and I won them in a local comp).

Gotta get ‘em primed next. I can’t wait to see what the kids do with them!

#hobby #warhammer
A Warhammer 40,000 Chaos Knight: War Dog. A Warhammer 40,000 Lord of Change. My oldest won this one at a local painting competition.
December 22, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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jonbois.bsky.social
i actually don't have a lot of trouble believing that god returned for his flock and the refs were the only ones to be raptured
dreyesceron.bsky.social Douglas Reyes-Ceron @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 5d
the zoom out was 🤌
December 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
mattlefevre.bsky.social
SECOND PLACE BABBBBBYYYYY
🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈
mattlefevre.bsky.social Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 10d
Psyched that I finished my first diorama in time for a painting comp at my FLGS tonight.

I’m going for “Arctic hunting party.” I’d say it’s looking *pretty cool* though I painted it at a *glacial* pace.
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#warhammer #minipainting #seraphon #aos
A group of Seraphon warriors are on the hunt for game through an arctic landscape. They are wielding ice-hewn spears and shields. A diorama displayed in front of a black background. The diorama shows a group of Seraphon warriors are on the hunt for game through an arctic landscape. They are wielding ice-hewn spears and shields. An alternate view of the diorama, displayed in front of a black background. The diorama shows a group of Seraphon warriors are on the hunt for game through an arctic landscape. They are wielding ice-hewn spears and shields.
December 17, 2025 at 5:50 AM
mattlefevre.bsky.social
Psyched that I finished my first diorama in time for a painting comp at my FLGS tonight.

I’m going for “Arctic hunting party.” I’d say it’s looking *pretty cool* though I painted it at a *glacial* pace.
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

#warhammer #minipainting #seraphon #aos
A group of Seraphon warriors are on the hunt for game through an arctic landscape. They are wielding ice-hewn spears and shields. A diorama displayed in front of a black background. The diorama shows a group of Seraphon warriors are on the hunt for game through an arctic landscape. They are wielding ice-hewn spears and shields. An alternate view of the diorama, displayed in front of a black background. The diorama shows a group of Seraphon warriors are on the hunt for game through an arctic landscape. They are wielding ice-hewn spears and shields.
December 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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A few in-progress shots of my glacier diorama. It really came together!
A finished glacier diorama. It is a snow-covered landscape with a large, icy mesa in the back. An in-progress glacier diorama. A white dry-brush was done over various blue under-layers. An in-progress glacier diorama. Various blue patches have been thrown on the base haphazardly.
December 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Trying to wrap up my first diorama for a competition next Tuesday, and I felt like I needed to post a progress pic to get my morale up. I’m loving it, but it’s so much more work than just painting a single guy.

(I still have SO MUCH to do on the base - but it IS supposed to be a glacier scene!)
A group of deep blue Seraphon warriors on the hunt through a glacial landscape. They wield spears and armor made of ice. A wise leader watches from above. A group of deep blue Seraphon warriors on the hunt through a glacial landscape. They wield spears and armor made of ice. A wise leader watches from above. The leader of the hunting party. A detailed shot of a single model showing a few details in better resolution. Namely: - the ropes holding their armor and charms in place. - the inlaid gems of their armor
December 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
mattlefevre.bsky.social
Trying to wrap up my first diorama for a competition next Tuesday, and I felt like I needed to post a progress pic to get my morale up. I’m loving it, but it’s so much more work than just painting a single guy.

(I still have SO MUCH to do on the base - but it IS supposed to be a glacier scene!)
A group of deep blue Seraphon warriors on the hunt through a glacial landscape. They wield spears and armor made of ice. A wise leader watches from above. A group of deep blue Seraphon warriors on the hunt through a glacial landscape. They wield spears and armor made of ice. A wise leader watches from above. The leader of the hunting party. A detailed shot of a single model showing a few details in better resolution. Namely: - the ropes holding their armor and charms in place. - the inlaid gems of their armor
December 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
mattlefevre.bsky.social
The detail here is bananas. The shenanigans you can get up to with a good reference image (and high amount of skill) is wild 🤩
idrawcaralines.bsky.social Cara Curley @idrawcaralines.bsky.social · 24d
Here's a better look at the non-glitter glitter stippling. It's aaaaall matte paint, baby.

Alistair Glimmergaunt is by @twingoddessminis.bsky.social
The hunk from the last post but with way more color on the pauldrons showing Close up on the pauldrons Other pauldrons and sword The sparkly boots
December 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Today is the day to repost this meme about International Men's Day, one of the most unironically wholesome memes that has ever been made.

Shoutout to all my fellow champs, chiefs, and kings. ✊
Nerdy kid at keyboard: Hi guys, I've noticed that it is International Men's Day today, and I'm confused. Why do we need a day to talk about men? We're not a marginalised group like women, queer people, or people of colour. The media is already full of stories about men. Big buff shirtless dude at keyboard: I'm glad you asked, champ. Whatever your view on men's place in society, it's still true that we face a lot of issues - like social isolation, risk of suicide, health problems, and attitudes towards sex and child rearing. Having a day to talk about those doesn't take away from anyone else's problems. In fact, having a day to talk about them helps us be more mindful, and listen better at other times. Second shirtless buff dude on a couch at his laptop: The chief here is really on to something. I want to echo what he said, and also point out that the idea we should remain silent about our problems actually contributes to a lot of our issues. We are human beings, with human needs. Seeking mutual support and understanding isn't the same thing as placing a burden on others. Especially if we're providing it for each other. Third buff dude at his laptop: Right on, my fellow kings. We've inherited a social legacy of competition and division, and a lot of what makes a man in our era is under question. IMD is a chance for us to examine and rethink what we are together, and build the bonds of solidarity and support that will make a better way possible - like in this meme. Because in our hearts, we're all curious kids and buff guys on keyboards.
November 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Artists! Quote with your yellow #art 💛
An orcish sea captain wearing a dashing yellow coat. He has one peg leg, and a crutch/axe combo tool. A little goblin wearing a yellow tunic. He won me first place in a speed painting competition. A yellow Dragonborn paladin. He wields a flaming sword.
November 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Finished just under the wire - got a model done in time to celebrate Orctober!

He was a blast to paint, but was also a reminder that resin models are a pain. They’re just too fragile (hence the monkey’s little capped arm).
An Orcish sea captain stands atop a treasure chest. His yellow coat and matching hat distinguish him from the other captains sailing there thirteen seas. He has a single peg leg, which requires his use of a battle crutch - part battle axe, part crutch. He has a pet monkey on his shoulder, Amos Banana. A faithful companion who also suffered a grievous injury, resulting in the loss of his hand. Brothers on the waves, these two sea dogs went straight this past year, and are excited to see what a life of honest sailing can bring. An Orcish sea captain stands atop a treasure chest. His yellow coat and matching hat distinguish him from the other captains sailing there thirteen seas. He has a single peg leg, which requires his use of a battle crutch - part battle axe, part crutch. He has a pet monkey on his shoulder, Amos Banana. A faithful companion who also suffered a grievous injury, resulting in the loss of his hand. Brothers on the waves, these two sea dogs went straight this past year, and are excited to see what a life of honest sailing can bring.
October 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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I’m freaking out a bit - my favorite Warhammer faction is getting their first novel by my favorite sci-fi author.

I couldn’t have joined the hobby at a better time 🥹

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Adrian Tchaikovsky Interview – Writing the Seraphon in Starseer’s Ruin - Warhammer Community
What went into writing his new novel?
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October 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
mattlefevre.bsky.social
A beautiful breakdown of the stylistic approaches to printing minis 🥹
pantmonger.bsky.social Pantmonger @pantmonger.bsky.social · Oct 23
Miniatures and models: Simulation, Mimicry or Abstraction or a combination of the 3.
When you paint miniatures/terrain you are making decisions as to style even if you are not aware of them. These 3 techniques are IMO the most common. Gonna Waffle.
#WarhammerCommunity #PaintingMiniatures
9 of the same model painted with different techniques and styles.
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Inspired by the models I got for my birthday, I knew that I need to get through some of my painting backlog. So I got back to work on these lizard guys!

But then, I get a call from a friend. At 10:30pm! To check the mail.

And now my backlog is even bigger 😂

I can’t wait to get this one painted!
In the foreground is the test painting of the weapons and armor these warriors are going to end up with: ice-inspired / frosted blue. In the background, 10 Saurus warriors with royal blue weapons, deeply unfinished, that will eventually match the test models in front. An unopened Devilfish model, gifted for my birthday. Add it to the backlog!
October 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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Getting in the October spirit by assembling this creepy forest witch before work. 🪾🧙‍♀️
A Branchwych from the Sylvaneth Agr of Sigmar Spearheas box. Assembled in a single sitting before work. Lookin’ creepy!
October 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Opened my birthday presents a bit early - and my wife and kids clearly love me - and spooky haunted forests. 🪾
A picture of a Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Sylvaneth starter box, which looks like the denizens of a spooky haunted forest, as well as a Warhammer: Ogroid Thaumaturge, who frankly looks like a Minotaur.
October 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Bluey28, the hottest new indie skirmish game of 2025
July 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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When you run into your friend at hobby shop after telling them you wouldn't buy any more minis until you finished painting your pile of shame
July 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Had my first marathon airbrushing session last night (~2 hours) base-coating a squad of Dino Dudes.

While I had to go back and forth a bunch to get the patterning right, I'm super pleased with how it turned out!

#seraphon #warhammer #miniatures #miniaturepainting
A spear-wielding Saurus warrior. It has dark-blue scales providing armor to its back, arms, and legs and a brighter blue underside. Thematically, it is a Seraphon warrior in a mountainous region of ice and snow. Its battle against Chaos continues to the edges of the Mortal Realms. A spear-wielding Saurus warrior. It has dark-blue scales providing armor to its back, arms, and legs and a brighter blue underside. Thematically, it is a Seraphon warrior in a mountainous region of ice and snow. Its battle against Chaos continues to the edges of the Mortal Realms. A group of 9 Saurus warriors (one is out on vacation), painted with a dark-blue/light blue color scheme. They are all wielding spears and also taking a nap.
July 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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I’m a grown man. I can deadlift 300lbs. I can give my wife a piggy back ride for 3 blocks without breaking a sweat. I’m the guy you call when you need to move your furniture.

And yet.

I hurt my hand airbrushing little dinosaurs too much. Defeated by high quality German engineering and plastic.🥺 👨‍🎨
July 8, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Went to my first mini painting competition tonight. It was a speed-paint (2 hours) comp where you get a random mini and 6 random paints.

I got a great palate, and I won first place! I also walked away with my first hob, which is a win on its own.

Shout out to The Nerd Store, my FLGS
A Warhammer Old World goblin/hobgoblin(?). It is wearing a yellow tunic and a red, gnome-adjacent hat. It is next to a token indicating "first place" in a local painting competition.
June 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM