Listen "Talking Miniatures with Arnau Lázaro"
Episode Synopsis
This week Bruce and Magnus here are thrilled to sit down with the incredibly talented Arnau Lázaro Azcarate.
Arnau, born in Barcelona and now based in Richmond Upon Thames, has rapidly become one of the leading voices in miniature figure painting. Known for his stunning commissions and box art for top brands, Arnau’s journey from Warhammer enthusiast to professional artist is both inspiring and insightful. Join us as we sit down and discuss all things minis!
00:06 Introduction to Arnau and His Journey
01:06 The Evolution of Box Art Painting
04:40 Balancing Commissions and Personal Projects
06:22 Detachment from Artwork and Personal Collections
07:57 Perception vs. Reality of Artistic Work
10:22 Understanding Artistic Style and Its Complexity
14:17 The Importance of Research in Painting
18:44 Alternating Between Rendering and Ambience
20:05 Finding Motivation in Personal Projects
24:02 The Challenge of Starting a Painting
25:12 The Reality of Mistakes in Art
32:18 Embracing the Process of Destruction in Art
33:34 Embracing Destruction in the Creative Process
40:15 The Role of Sketching in Art
43:44 Navigating Competition and Self-Perception
57:23 Finding Joy in the Artistic Journey
Arnau online: https://www.arnauminiatures.com/
Arnau, born in Barcelona and now based in Richmond Upon Thames, has rapidly become one of the leading voices in miniature figure painting. Known for his stunning commissions and box art for top brands, Arnau’s journey from Warhammer enthusiast to professional artist is both inspiring and insightful. Join us as we sit down and discuss all things minis!
00:06 Introduction to Arnau and His Journey
01:06 The Evolution of Box Art Painting
04:40 Balancing Commissions and Personal Projects
06:22 Detachment from Artwork and Personal Collections
07:57 Perception vs. Reality of Artistic Work
10:22 Understanding Artistic Style and Its Complexity
14:17 The Importance of Research in Painting
18:44 Alternating Between Rendering and Ambience
20:05 Finding Motivation in Personal Projects
24:02 The Challenge of Starting a Painting
25:12 The Reality of Mistakes in Art
32:18 Embracing the Process of Destruction in Art
33:34 Embracing Destruction in the Creative Process
40:15 The Role of Sketching in Art
43:44 Navigating Competition and Self-Perception
57:23 Finding Joy in the Artistic Journey
Arnau online: https://www.arnauminiatures.com/
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