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mjbminiman.bsky.social
Well the #NovaOpen has come and gone and my boy didnt get any commendations from the #CapitalPalette. Cant say im not a bit heartbroken, but im very proud of him none the less

Hope you all enjoy Kairos Ascended :)

#warhammercommunity #warhammer #paintingwarhammer #warhammer40k #deamons #tzeentch
September 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
crimsonoracle.bsky.social
One thing I always love at #novaopen is running a big end of day 3 scenario and this year was no different, we combined my two flagship tables to use for a final mission with all the remaining players. #Necromunda
September 7, 2026 at 3:49 AM
embershadowwolf.bsky.social
Award ceremony for the paint competition for #novaopen was today!

I entered my nightbringer as a large model under the apprentice bracket. I ended up with a bronze medal, that's equivalent to 3rd place

Excited to compete again next year!!
September 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
gleefulgecko.com
Last day for me at Nova Open. NMM class this morning, then free painting area hanging out with cool people painting cool toys. #novaopen #miniaturepainting #nerdlings
Frog bandit figure. Painting in the open area of the con. Metal shield from the NMM class this morning taught by Derek Clawson. The primed mouse model from my NMM class taught by Derek Clawson.
September 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM
embershadowwolf.bsky.social
Day 3 of #novaopen !! Didn't do much yesterday other then learn Arena Rex!

Today i finished up #mongo from #dungeoncrawlercarl and played a #magicthegathering sealed event!!

Paint judging started today, awards are tomorrow! We'll know how i played then
September 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
gleefulgecko.com
What did you do at Nova Open today? I had two classes today, first was painting skin by mixing single pigment Kimera paints taught by Jason, the Painting Llama. Great class, excellent teacher. #miniaturepainting #novaopen #khimeracolors
Jason, the Painting Llama. Great instructor. The model after an hour and a half of work with mixing the yellow, red, blue, and white colors. A value check of the model in grey tone. The starting model for the class on the pallette with the colors used in the class. Yellow, red, blue and white.
September 5, 2026 at 1:14 AM
gleefulgecko.com
My second class was with Eric Swinson on cast shadows. I struggled with my hand shake but it was an excellent class as well. #miniaturepainting #novaopen
The model for the cast shadows class, a hooded goblin with a zenithal prime. A value check of the model as I was working. My model after three hours of work. Very rough still, but the basics are there with yellow skin and a blue hood. Eric Swinson, an excellent teacher of how light works in our painting.
September 5, 2026 at 1:14 AM
gleefulgecko.com
Son of photos from the Crystal Brush cabinets at Nova Open #miniaturespainting #novaopen #crystalbrush
September 4, 2026 at 10:21 PM
gleefulgecko.com
More photos from the Nova Open Crystal Brush cabinets. #miniaturepainting #novaopen #crystalbrush
September 4, 2026 at 4:26 PM
embershadowwolf.bsky.social
Official first day of #novaopen ! Got some goodies, submitted my #nightbringer for the paint competition, and painted a #mongo from #dungeoncrawlercarl in my airbrush class. (Nit 100% done yet)

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September 4, 2026 at 1:55 AM
gleefulgecko.com
There was already a ton of gaming going on in the halls. Including this excellent Helms Deep game. #novaopen #miniaturesgaming
September 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
gleefulgecko.com
I took a color theory painting class from Pale King Hobbys that was informative and fun. #novaopen #palekinghobbies
Not an ad for Doctor Pepper Zero, but a photo of Kyle Dalton, the Pale King, teaching us about the properties of colors and how to use them while painting miniatures.
September 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
gleefulgecko.com
Nova Open today for me. Already some great figures in the cases. #miniaturepainting #novaopen
September 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
thecoconutmonkey.bsky.social
Last call for alcohol! @NOVAOpen kicks off tomorrow! So much work left to do!!
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September 3, 2026 at 12:25 AM
thecoconutmonkey.bsky.social
@NOVAOpen is this week!! It's the final countdown!!
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Final Countdown Countdown
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September 2, 2026 at 12:16 AM
smilingbeagle108.bsky.social
Studio Dispatch #76

Touchups, done. Streaming tomorrow night and out until next Monday. I do believe i'll try to stream from NovaOpen around 6:30pm est. Stay tuned.I'm tired of looking at these models, here's a pic of my desk atm.
Raided @sirdavicus! Thanks everyone!
#smilingbeaglestudio
September 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM
othryades.bsky.social
Soon...

#NovaOpen
#LegioCustodes
#HorusHeresy
A pair of the same shield shaped coins on opposite sides displaying the tails side showing text while the heads side shows a raptors head both surrounded by filigree and detail plated with polished brass on top with recesses in nickle plating
August 26, 2026 at 8:47 PM
smilingbeagle108.bsky.social
Uther, Light of the Realm
1/12 Scale
@blackcrowminiatures
Sculptor: Raúl García Latorre

This will be the last you see of him for awhile, thanks for your patience!
I've learned so much with this sculpt, it was a true pleasure to paint. Next stop, @novaopen!
August 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
rushputin.bsky.social
Oh no! (Tell me who offline)

Also I just realized this conflicts with the Mid-Atlantic Meltdown, which is not in any way a replacement event for Infinity at NOVAOpen but given there isn’t an Infinity event at NOVAOpen is _the_ large regional Infinity event.
August 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM
smilingbeagle108.bsky.social
Studio Dispatch #67

Worked on Uther's sword and got it glued on. Starting to come together. Finishing for @novaopen.
Visited @miniaturemonthly! Thanks, @jacedafaceis, for the raid! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight!

#smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #dmstash #nmm
August 18, 2026 at 2:24 AM
smilingbeagle108.bsky.social
Studio Dispatch #66

Fun and productive Stay In Frame Crew today with @ladenroses and @painty_paint_paints, joined by @dobbiesdorama!
Finished up Hoover from @dmstash. Back Monday with some Uther. Road to @novaopen.

Took it to @painty_paint_paints!

#smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting
August 16, 2026 at 3:28 AM
waltersworkshop.bsky.social
Can’t wait until next year! #miniaturepainting #paintingminiatures #colorsofconquest #warhammer #novaopen
September 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
secrettabby.bsky.social
Having way too much fun with this

#gamesworkshop
#warhammercommunity
#paintingwarhammer
#paintingminis
#warhammerunderworlds
#minipainting
#scale75
#goonhammer
#novaopen
June 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
secrettabby.bsky.social
Rat in progress for Goonhammer/NOVA Open

#gamesworkshop
#warhammercommunity
#paintingwarhammer
#paintingminis
#warhammerunderworlds
#minipainting
#scale75
#goonhammer
#novaopen
June 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
secrettabby.bsky.social
These rats won best painted in the Underworlds event at the Baltimore Goonhammer Open. After another month of work they would win best painted it the Underworlds event at NOVA Open.

#warhammercommunity
#paintingwarhammer
#paintingminis
#warhammerunderworlds
#goonhammer
#novaopen
December 20, 2024 at 10:38 PM