My Creative Pursuits

Exploring miniature painting, luthiery, and tabletop adventures

Warhammer Miniature Painting

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I've been immersed in the world of Warhammer 40,000 and Trench Crusade for over quite some time. There's something incredibly satisfying about transforming a plastic kit or a crisp 3d printed resin model into a battle-ready miniature.

My current projects include:

  • Painting a full New Antioch army for Trench Crusade/li>
  • Converting and painting custom Chaos Space Marines - maybe the're Red Corsairs?
  • Experimenting with weathering techniques for vehicles - gotta love chipping and oil washes!

I particularly enjoy the challenge of creating realistic battle damage and weathering effects on vehicles and armor. The community aspect of sharing techniques and inspiring others is what keeps me coming back to the hobby.

Guitars & Guitar Building

As both a guitarist and aspiring luthier, I find joy in both playing and creating instruments. I've been playing guitar for 12 years and building my own for the past 3.

My current builds include:

  • A Telecaster-style guitar with a roasted maple neck
  • An acoustic parlor guitar using reclaimed wood
  • Modifying vintage pickups for unique tones

There's a special connection that forms when you build your own instrument - knowing every curve, every piece of wood, and every component that goes into creating your sound. I'm currently experimenting with different tonewoods and electronics configurations to find my perfect tone.

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Tabletop Roleplaying Games

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I've been a passionate tabletop RPG enthusiast for over a decade, with Dungeons & Dragons being my primary system, though I enjoy exploring others like Call of Cthulhu, Pathfinder, and Blades in the Dark.

My current campaigns:

  • Dungeon Mastering a homebrew D&D 5e campaign
  • Playing a dwarven artificer in a steampunk setting
  • Designing a sci-fi RPG using the Genesys system

What draws me to TTRPGs is the collaborative storytelling aspect - creating worlds, characters, and narratives together with friends. I particularly enjoy world-building and creating immersive settings with rich histories and cultures.