Listen "Talking Miniatures with Andy Wardle"
Episode Synopsis
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 Creativity and Technical Skill
12:44 The Drive for Personal Satisfaction in Art
16:35 Navigating Doubts and Expectations in Painting
22:11 Finding Motivation and Long-Term Goals
26:54 The Importance of Community in Hobbies
32:13 Personal Journeys and Connections at Events
39:09 Navigating the Hobby Landscape: Staying Engaged
46:00 Finding Inspiration in Nature and Art
48:03 The Art of Basing and Dioramas
51:03 The Journey of Improvement in Miniature Painting
54:14 Creativity and Motivation in the Hobby
57:05 Transitioning to a Business: The Cult of Paint
01:01:08 Balancing Passion and Business in Miniature Painting
01:12:09 The Art of Competition Painting
01:13:40 Transitioning to Judging: Insights and Experiences
01:17:36 The Ethos of Judging: Balancing Subjectivity and Fairness
01:19:58 Finding the Balance: Difficulty vs. Generosity in Awards
01:22:38 Building a Judging Team: Collaboration and Expertise
01:24:43 The Growth of MPO: Challenges and Community Engagement
01:30:12 The Value of Community: Why We Attend Competitions
00:05 Introduction to Andy
02:45 Exploring Andy's Unique Painting Style
05:50 The Evolution of Storytelling in Dioramas
10:19 Balancing Creativity and Technical Skill
12:44 The Drive for Personal Satisfaction in Art
16:35 Navigating Doubts and Expectations in Painting
22:11 Finding Motivation and Long-Term Goals
26:54 The Importance of Community in Hobbies
32:13 Personal Journeys and Connections at Events
39:09 Navigating the Hobby Landscape: Staying Engaged
46:00 Finding Inspiration in Nature and Art
48:03 The Art of Basing and Dioramas
51:03 The Journey of Improvement in Miniature Painting
54:14 Creativity and Motivation in the Hobby
57:05 Transitioning to a Business: The Cult of Paint
01:01:08 Balancing Passion and Business in Miniature Painting
01:12:09 The Art of Competition Painting
01:13:40 Transitioning to Judging: Insights and Experiences
01:17:36 The Ethos of Judging: Balancing Subjectivity and Fairness
01:19:58 Finding the Balance: Difficulty vs. Generosity in Awards
01:22:38 Building a Judging Team: Collaboration and Expertise
01:24:43 The Growth of MPO: Challenges and Community Engagement
01:30:12 The Value of Community: Why We Attend Competitions
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