Let’s get real: the past six months were a whirlwind — fun, hectic, and honestly, not as productive as I had hoped when it came to painting miniatures. 

A Look Back: What Happened? 

In the final quarter of 2024, I made some progress on my miniature projects, but nowhere near what I envisioned. Fast forward through Q1 2025, and… well, not a single model was finished. The reality? Life happened — both the fun kind and the chaotic kind. 

Here’s a quick breakdown: 

  • 📦 A sudden move to a new apartment 
  • 🏖️ Two vacations — one to Disneyland and another to Las Vegas 
  • 🎄 The holiday season in full swing 
  • 💼 Increased workload at my job 

Put all that together and yeah — my painting desk didn’t see much action. 

Reflecting on My Hobby Goals 

This break in momentum gave me a chance to evaluate my “Finish the Unfinished” projects. Instead of pushing myself to do it all, I’m prioritizing wisely for this quarter. 

✅ Staying on the workbench: 

  • The Giantess from Reaper Miniatures 

⏸️ On pause (for now): 

  • The Elves for Kings of War – as cool as they are, the sheer number makes them unmanageable with my current schedule. I’m shelving them for a time when I have more breathing room.

 

So… What Do I Replace It With? 

To keep things realistic and increase the odds of finishing something, I’m swapping the large elf project for a single, manageable miniature: the Town Square terrain from King Games. 

It’s a piece I started nearly a year ago with minimal progress — just a zenithal highlight, the beginnings of the stonework, and a bit of the roof. That makes it the perfect candidate to bring back into focus: it’s already prepped, it’s contained, and it scratches that terrain-painting itch. The style comes from their beautifully detailed Dunkeldorf Miniatures range — perfect for immersive town scenes. 

The Plan Moving Forward 

April may have slipped away already, but that just means it’s time to dive in with purpose. 

🎯 First up on the painting table: the three remaining heroes from Dragons Don’t Share. 
If I get them done in between other life tasks; I’ll call it a win. Everything beyond that? Just gravy on top. 

As always — paint fearlessly. It’s just paint, and you can fix any mistakes. 

May 23, 2025 Selnar Inspiration, Personal, Projects