The truth is, I'm unemployed and have had ample time. I just flat out hit the wall, ran out of motivation to continue painting - or at least the ethusiasm to work on whatever things I had in the pipeline. So I took a break, dabbled in building a couple of plastic models, played computer wargames, spent more riding the bikes, etc.
This is about the last thing I painted before this fallow period, a few Conquistadors. The foot are old figures from Kieler and Loy, the rider from Scholtz.
What now ? Taking a somewhat different tack, I have in mind a new project which has really rekindled my enthusiasm. And I promise not to wait another two months to reveal the details.
It is good to see that you are blogging again. I. Have never ever tried painting 'flats' but I always enjoy seeing your work. It is truly great!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Bob
good to have you back.I await news of the new project with interest.I am pleased the hobby fire is rekindled for you.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Alan
Those figures are amazing well done!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back - great figures as always
ReplyDeleteI've had my own fallow periods, generally when outside live rudely intervened to sap energy and distract but luckily they have always passed to date. Good to see a new post and such marvelous figures. Looking forward to seeing what's next.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for the gratifying and warm welcome back, gentlemen !
ReplyDeleteNice to have you back - the number of my posts have been decreasing lately too, but hopefully I can pick up the pace again. The figures are very nice as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andras. I'll keep an eye on your blog as well.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back! I really enjoy your paintings.
ReplyDeleteDear Steve, reading your post, I began to worry about you. It sounds not well what you wrote; a professional daily life should be stable and the family in good health. You are such an evidently talented artist with figures - you earn all my deep respect. If I can do anything for you, supporting or giving some ideas, or whatever, let me know it - I would do that with pleasure.
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Thanks, Janos. Glad you like the painting and I'll try to keep new things coming here.
ReplyDeletePeter, I thank you very much for your concern about my welfare. I'm okay, I assure you. My wife is undergoing chemotherapy, leaving her constantly tired and often irritable. All I can do is support her as best I can. On the hobby front, it was just a case of temporary malaise. My boyish enthusiasm remains intact.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Steve
Thanks, Steve, for this open words - it is good to read such an answer. I wish all the best for your wife - I know such malaise from my own family. I am glad following your new outputs in the hobby - me too, I am boyish; just extremely occupied by profession at this time..
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