Betty Boop All Strung Out

I love painting metal miniatures -- the two-inch high metal figurines used in table top games and wargaming.

I just finished the latest batch, which included three Astral Reavers from Reaper's Dark Heaven line. In truth, these three figs look like a cross between Dr. Seuss' South-Going Zax and a tall, ematiated elf.

I did the female fig all in black and white, envisioning this outsider as a Goth chick with a bad attitude. Thus, the Betty Boop reference.

Painting minis is the one creative outlet where I feel my work isn't being judged. I do it for myself. Although I've received compliments on my painting, which is nice, it's the process I enjoy more than the final result.

This is a different approach from my wife, who paints ceremic houses and the like. Everything has to be perfect with her work. For her, it IS the finished product.

Did I mention that my wife is a big Betty Boop fan? Hmmmm ....