The GitGud Painting Podcast

MPO has come and gone and Magnus and Bruce are left to discuss a hell of a weekend of community, amazing work and awards.  00:06 Casual Conversations and Event Anticipation 02:38 Event Dynamics: Community and Interaction 08:35 The Importance of Display and Personal Connection 14:50 The Open Format: Freedom and Pressure 33:24 The Evolution of Competition Mindset 39:26 The Freedom of Competing in Ma...

This week Bruce and Magnus welcome Erik Swinson, one of the most accomplished painter and instructor in the field. They discuss Erik's unique approach to art, the importance of feedback, and the challenges of artistic growth. Erik shares insights on color theory, the role of competition, and how to overcome plateaus in painting. 01:10 Introduction and Context 03:58 Balancing Art and Business 07:14...

This week Bruce and Magnus sit down with Andy Wardle, multiple award winner and one half of the wonderful Cult of Paint. We cover everything from Andy's inspiration, to what it means to keep yourself at the top of the game over a decade of competition painting.  00:05 Introduction to Andy 02:45 Exploring Andy's Unique Painting Style 05:50 The Evolution of Storytelling in Dioramas 10:19 Balancing C...

This week Bruce and Magnus sit down with Raphael Boyon, the acclaimed miniature artist behind "Bohemond Minis". Known for his remarkable digital sculpting work that had everybody talking at Adepticon, Raphael shares his evolution from childhood painter to industry professional 00:05 Introduction to Raph 01:47 The Journey of a Sculptor and Painter 06:47 The Interplay of Sculpting and Painting 11:59...

Adepticon has been and gone and Magnus has some new Demons to add to his case while Bruce is looking at his shiny new commended pins! We also take some time to chat with some of the GG community members who kicked ass at Adepticon. Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.b.e.hobbies/ Rudy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skunkybearminiart/ Nathan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Aaron Clark, the creative mind behind ACMiniatures, has been making waves in the miniature painting community with his unique style and tight attention to detail. In this episode, Magnus and Bruce sit down with Aaron to explore his artistic journey, the inspiration behind his captivating creations, and what the future holds for this rising star in the miniature painting world. ACMiniatures on Twit...

Nikolas Rubens Mortensen is one of the most exciting miniature paints across the competition scene. In this episode, Magnus and Bruce sit down to learn what makes the man tick, and what the future holds in store for the Golden Demon God. 00:05 Introduction to the Danish Takeover 01:36 The Pressure of Competition 05:31 Creative Process and Time Management 09:27 Expectations and Unique Creations 13:...

Tutor, YouTuber, Patreon dude, big brained man, and general hero of Magnus and Bruce, Liam, AKA Phoenix, is here to talk competition, high level painting and what it takes to succeed in a mad world.

Are we doing enough to bring people into competition painting? Is the community full of good painters and bad teachers? Does Magnus enjoy sleeping on the floor? We discuss all and more in this episode of the podcast featuring Froggy PHD!

Albert Moreto Font is as close as it gets to the pinnacle of our hobby as it comes. Painter, Judge, Technical Powerhouse and all around nice guy, his work is what many of us strive to get near. Sit down with us while we get his perspective on painting at the very top.

When it comes to talking competition, you can't ask for better than multiple Golden Demon and Slayer Sword winner Richard Gray. As Adepticon looms closer, Rich gives us his views, hints and perspectives as one of the miniature painting GOATs.

Is two hours enough sleep? Will the relentless pace of competition ever lay off? Is community the greatest thing ever? All this and more discussed in the latest GitGud Painting Podcast.

Will Magnus ever be well again? What do we do with baby temperatures? How can we paint red? This week we answer all the important questions.

Magnus no longer remembers sleep, we leave our comfort zone and talk about all the amazing community that springs up at Monte.

Magnus is learning new things about himself, competition gives us a chance to think about the positives in our work and too much candy equals vomit. 

Golden Demon is over and Magnus has returned to a hero's welcome, Bruce is burning with the fire to do better, and we have lots of thoughts about Golden Demon. If you're reading this far down, go give some love to somebody in the community.

The impending Golden Demon, Magnus is hearing voices from the ether, and we discuss what it's like being a niche within a niche within a niche.

Life doesn't always go exactly how you want it to. It today's episode, we talk about how to keep painting when life decides to beat you up for a bit. CW: Health Anxiety, Cancer

Dad-chat returns, Magnus hates production, the shiny box is revealed and we find joy together. Welcome to episode 5 of the GitGud painting podcast.

Dad-chat, social media, rat-boys, why Bruce can't stop checking YouTube and German Field Grey. Welcome to Episode 4 of the podcast.

Erik Swinson workshops, Golden Demon, Painting to perfection and finding out that Byron from Artis Opus is a really cool dude. Welcome to Episode 3 of the podcast!

In today's episode, what the hell is a community and how do you run one? Why are we in this hobby? What do you do when you find yourself unable to paint? Will we ever get our Red Bull Sponsorship? All valid questions. A few of them are maybe answered. 

Get ready to... erm... listen to us talk about miniature painting!