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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Let's paint some majestic mountains, happy little trees, and maybe a big ol' dragon just havin' a good time. I don't know, it's your world. Do what makes you happy. #bobross #joyofpainting #miniature #miniaturepainting

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I call this piece "Planet of the Apes" "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..." My submission for @romanlappat.miniatureart #beyondyourimagination2 challenge. #miniaturepainting #miniature

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

First completed project of 2026. I would like to thank January for being 6 months long and my desperate need to dissociate for a few hours every night. Also 🖕🧊 #miniaturepainting #whiterabbit #madhatter #squig #goblin

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

So long, 2025! It was a great year for painting, and I’d like to thank everyone here for the likes and comments! Hoping to make more fun things, get better, and find more like minded weirdos in 2026! Cheers! #miniature #miniaturepainting #artistvsart2025

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Not sure how on earth I thought this was gonna get done by Christmas. But I finished 13, which I think is pretty good. Only a bazillion more to go. #heman #motu #minipainting #miniature

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Clamp champ, Rokkon, and Man-e-Faces. Painting the Masters of the Universe board game figures for my brother in law. 3 down, 50 something to go. I can finish this by Christmas, right?! 🤣 #motu #miniature #miniaturepainting

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

A sneaky little kobold. Painted for the #pathfinder quest painting competition via @myminifactory Go pick up the free model and paint this cute little assassin yourself! #kobold #miniature #miniaturepainting #3dprinting

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Flame Atronach from @elderscrolls call to arms tabletop game by @modiphius. I painted her in my hotel while on a work trip, which was a challenge but fun. Turns out black pants make a good backdrop, in a pinch. #miniature #miniaturepainting

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Every year, I decorate the trunk of our car for Halloween at my kids school. This year, it was a dragon made almost entirely of garbage (cardboard boxes and plastic containers) and hot glue. Say hello to Trash Dragon. I’m kinda proud of this one.

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Gourdon and the gourdettes. Model by dragon trappers lodge, painted for their monthly contest (and for fun) #miniaturepainting #halloween

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Who wants to play some DnD?! Because something wicked came in the mail today… #Dnd #TTRPG #Thecrookedmoon #legendsofavantris

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Finally got back to it. I think this is better, with really dark shadows vs actual black lines. It’s a little messy, but good enough for table top. Thoughts? #miniaturepainting #motu #he-man #man-e-faces

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

This is Man-E-Faces, the first of MANY figures from the Masters of the Universe board game. Going for a more cell shaded animated look like the original cartoon from the 80s. Thoughts? Constructive criticism welcome. #MOTU #miniaturepainting #miniature #He-man

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

My newest #Dnd character, Wulfred Blackclaw, a bugbear bard. Finished painting him up last night and somehow survived the Death House today. #miniature #miniaturepainting #curseofstrahd

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

I forgot to post gencon stuff. Much fun was had, and it kicked off an insanely busy august. New projects soon… #gencon #daggerheart #criticalrole #miniaturepainting

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

A few more of sun baby before we move on to the next project. Thanks for all the love for these creepy little monsters! #miniature #minipainting #diorama #teletubbies

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

I can’t believe I spent time doing this. More so, I can’t believe how happy it makes me 👶👼 #miniaturepainting #diorama #baby #sun

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

This model is cursed. After a week of late nights painting, I decided to spray varnish, which covered it in white specks. So instead of submitting last night as planned, I tried to salvage it. An hour of editing photos this morning only to realize I missed the deadline by 1 hour. 🙄 #minipainting

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Woke up to a lovely surprise this morning!

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

In honor of its 30th anniversary, last nights #miniandamovie was #totalrecall. Emoji summary at the conclusion of the video.

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

I finished! Only had to repaint it twice 🤪 I learned that painting flat surfaces is very difficult, white paint is very difficult, and green static grass looks vibrantly neon when you photograph it. #mechamay #miniature #mecha #minipainting

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I’ve never made a road before. It’s silly how happy this makes me! Also I stole kinetic sand from my children to make gravel, hence the blue. This is what I do when everyone else is sleeping 😂 #miniature #minipainting #diorama #mecha

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

A few more days to finish before the end of the month. Can she do it folks? (Maybe…) #WIP #mechamay #miniaturepainting #mini #robot #mecha

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

He’s done and submitted for the 4 year anniversary DM Stash painting contest. Go check out all the amazing entries! (And vote for me if it pleases you 😉) strawpoll.com/DMSTASH-4YEA...

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Time to paint a #droid and watch #StarWars. (I wish I had the original version on #vhs) #maythe4thbewithyou

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I finally got to bring out the hut! After last nights battle, it is hag-less and on the loose! #dnd #ttrpg #miniature #babayaga Model by @loot-studios.bsky.social (When you forget your mini, you get the carrot Lego)

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

I honestly have no words 😂🤣 And the review from “Pastor Ken”?! Just let us have our colorful eggs and jelly beans for Christ sake (pun intended). He’s clearly not doing well here and no child wants a rock with a bearded man inside.

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Great tips! I need to try this…

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Saw #terraintuesday somewhere. I’ve only ever done a few pieces. These are from a @loot-studios.bsky.social collection.

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

How it started. The tables for building dungeons and maps in #shadowdark are fun!

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Dice mail from the lovely folks at #veridiandice. If I’m gonna play #gaslands again (eventually), thematic math rocks are clearly a necessity. #dice

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

As a currency, cheese has… limitations.

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The start of a little #shadowdark map, just for fun.

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

If you see this, post something monochromatic

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

30 minute #speedpaint I did at the @reaperminiatures.bsky.social table last gencon. Got through to the second round and felt like I didn’t breathe for 30 minutes. Looking forward to more events like this this year! #miniaturepainting #wizard

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

This is what he looks like in his nymph form. When you hurt the nymph enough, big boy emerges. His ac goes up every subsequent round as his carapace hardens, and after a few rounds he gains a fly speed. Best to kill him quick.

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

This is Ragnus. He has pixies in his beard. #dnd #dwarf #miniature #minipainting

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Jess @helljay.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

What to watch what to watch… #vhs

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