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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Gold halos, antler crests, slate blue armor. Highlight night on my Blood Bowl Bretonnians, working up armor edges and capes. Bases still to go 🦌 Painting station: 15% off with code lefthanded at krydrufi.com/oqk05a (affiliate link, helps keep the team in paint 🙌) #BloodBowl #MiniaturePainting

Holy Hand Grenadiers knight number 8 in a stag-antler helm carrying the ball, slate blue armor and red cape, in focus between knights 5 and 1 on green bases with white rim numbers

Knight number 4 in a gold antler crest and knight number 2 lunging forward, both in slate blue armor and red tabards, with squires in olive tunics behind

A knight with a gold sunburst halo and blue shield held on a painting handle while a brush highlights his red cape, paint racks blurred behind

The stag-helm knight held on a painting handle with a brush working highlights onto the armor, Vallejo paint bottles on the rack behind

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Two new Marvel: Crisis Protocol builds: the Brotherhood, plus X-23 and Honey Badger from X-Force. Way more clipping and gluing than Marvel United, but look at these poses. Affiliate links, using them supports me 🙌 Brotherhood: link.amazon/B05JxYjaQ X-Force: link.amazon/B02RH6Z6V

Unpainted Quicksilver mini held in hand, sprinting off one toe with a trail of debris rising from the base

Unpainted Blob mini grinning, fist clenched, standing on a cracked pavement base

Unpainted X-23 mini leaping forward claws-first from her base

Assembled Blob held up in front of the Crisis Protocol Blob assembly guide on an iPad

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Rhino: all momentum and muscle, charging through problems instead of solving them 🦏 My first mostly monochromatic mini. No color crutches, just shadows, midtones and highlights doing the storytelling. Surprisingly fun, and I'll be back to it. #MarvelUnited #MiniaturePainting

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Skaven don't believe in teamwork. They believe in speed, chaos, and getting clear before something explodes 🐀 Purple armor pops against the grimy fur, but the base is my favorite part: a rat charging through glowing warpstone sludge like it's just another Tuesday. #BloodBowl

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Tali'Zorah vas Normandy: fully sealed in her suit, and somehow still one of the most expressive characters in Mass Effect 💜 Favorite part: soft green and pink pushed into the visor for an inner glow that feels alive without stealing the scene. #MassEffect #MiniaturePainting

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Happy New York Comic Con weekend! 🦸 Twenty years of NYCC, so here's a little con floor from my paint desk. #NYCC #MiniaturePainting

Grid collage of the painted minis in this post: Mysterio with his fishbowl helmet and green smoke effects; Spider-Man 2099 crouched on a rooftop base; Apocalypse in blue armor with pink cables; Galactus in purple and blue on a lunar base; Batman with cape spread over a Bat-Signal base; Harley Quinn in red and black on a green bubbling base; Dazzler with pink light blasting from her hands; Monochrome grey Rhino charging; Maestro, the bearded future Hulk, flexing

Mysterio with his fishbowl helmet and green smoke effects

Spider-Man 2099 crouched on a rooftop base

Apocalypse in blue armor with pink cables

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Blood Bowl Matchday 4: 0–2 to the Tomb Kings Entourage, dropping us to 1–3 ☀️ Four Tomb Guardians with Regeneration, and we took down exactly zero of them. Their thrower Takatenus scored both. That gold paint on their team, though. Stunning team to lose to. #BloodBowl #MiniaturePainting

A Grenadiers knight standing over a Stunned Tomb Kings player, gold Tomb Guardians looming beyond

Low-angle shot of a Grenadiers catcher carrying the ball while the Tomb Kings wall holds midfield

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Cheapest photo upgrade I've made: a velvet backdrop 📸 Same mini, same light. Foam gave me a gray wash, and my lightbox's plastic backdrop left a reflection line at the curve. Velvet just eats the light and lets the model do the work. Macro photography is its own rabbit hole. #MiniaturePainting

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Commander Shepard, on the edge of a hostile world with a gun in one hand and a terrible choice in the other 🚀 The OSL is a bit meh and I'm still dialing it in, but I'm proud of the freehand N7 on his chest. Small detail, high risk, worth slowing down for. #MassEffect #MiniaturePainting

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Most Blood Bowl teams get one big guy. The Tomb Kings get four ☠️ My favorite of the set, mostly because I glued a boulder (roughly the size of a small boulder) into his hand. It felt right. Four big guys on one team is objectively ridiculous. That's why I love them. #BloodBowl #MiniaturePainting

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Garrus Vakarian, calibrating 🔭 Cool blues and desaturated metals keep the armor grounded and military, and a warmer base stops him disappearing into the void. Lots of drybrushed edges and a bit of grime. With Garrus, less flash says more. #MassEffect #MiniaturePainting

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The desert doesn't forget. It waits… and rises in black and gold ☀️💀 My Blood Bowl Tomb Kings in Pittsburgh Steelers colors. My first real try at army-style batch painting after mostly one-off characters. Favorite detail: field lines chalked right over the desert rocks and logs. #BloodBowl

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Won the fight, lost the game 🏈 Blood Bowl Matchday 3: 1–3 to the Shimmerveil Hurricanes. Their Dragon Princes just ran around us. We took two elves off the pitch for good (one by a squire!) and lost squire Edelgard Rabe. RIP. Gorgeous card-suit High Elves, though. #BloodBowl #MiniaturePainting

Grenadiers knights in shallow focus squaring up to the Shimmerveil Hurricanes' card-suit High Elves

The Grenadiers' front line facing the full High Elf team across the pitch

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The quest for the Grail got violent 🏈💀 Matchday 2: Monarchia Marauders 2, Grenadiers 0. Pouring rain, a buttered ball, and Rogerin still managed three completions for MVP. Kor the Cunning turned my roster into a casualty ward. Four players left standing, no mercy rule. Moral victory. #BloodBowl

Overhead view of the stone pitch mid-match, Grenadiers on pink bases facing the Chaos Chosen

The pitch mid-drive as a player moves a Chaos Chosen piece into the Grenadiers' lines

Close-up of a Chaos Chosen player looming over a knocked-down Grenadier

Late-game scrum with only a few Grenadiers left standing

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Holy Hand Grenadiers took the field 🏈🐇 Matchday 1 of my first Blood Bowl league was also my first-ever game of Blood Bowl. We beat the Oak City Lucharitos Halflings 2–0. Barely past base coats. The plan: paint them up over the season while Blood Bowl makes their lives worse. #BloodBowl

Grenadiers 2–0 Oak City Lucharitos, photo 1

Grenadiers 2–0 Oak City Lucharitos, photo 2

Grenadiers 2–0 Oak City Lucharitos, photo 3

Grenadiers 2–0 Oak City Lucharitos, photo 4

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Question: I usually post about my minis on IG, but I’ve been sharing my time at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend and I’ve gotten lots of good questions about going. Would you be interested in hearing some Tips and Tricks to join me next year?

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Throwback climb up the Spire 🖌️✨ Painting these Slay the Spire board-game minis was a blast, but The Defect stole the show, both on the table and at the hobby desk. I experimented with glass-effect orbs for the first time and loved how the blues and highlights turned out.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Gotham’s guardian, in classic gray and blue. 🦇 My painted Batman from the Hush core box of DC Super Heroes United—cape highlights, bat-signal glow, and a touch of 90s nostalgia. Not the paint job he deserves, but the paint job he needs.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

If they’re strong enough to control Big Blue, Ivy’s vines must be pretty wild. 🌿💥 Loved breaking out the @vallejocolors fluo paints for that blacklight pop - perfect for my unique (?) take on the Controlled Superman mini from the Hush box of DC Super Heroes United. ⚡🦸‍♂️

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Making some sewer, lava, and docks bases for the TMNT chibis. Green stuff and Technical Effect paints in progress of drying… hopefully the water goes clear and the lava earth cracks like I expect it to.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

💪🏻❤️ #ALS Awareness Space Marine for the #ArmyFromOne #GrimdarkExchange I packed this model with Easter eggs for ALS awareness and in memory of my mom, Wendy ❤️ This hobby has given me a way to honor her and raise awareness, one mini at a time.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Finally got some colors on the teens tonight. Still a work in progress but getting closer! #tmnt #tmntunited #chibi #miniaturepainting #hobbies #art #warhammer #painting #minis #turtles

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

💫 “I am no Jedi.” 💫 Ahsoka Tano is a former Jedi Padawan who left the Order to follow her own path. Known for her dual lightsabers and calm-but-deadly fighting style, she’s become one of the most skilled and independent heroes in the galaxy.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Every month I paint minis. In Sept, I’m also running one. I’m running the Sola Hot Mini 5K (yes, it’s donut-themed 🍩, but I’m claiming it) for ALS research. My team (Wendy's Warriors) is running in honor of my mom, Wendy, who we lost to the disease in 2017. Each $ counts! Donate Here 👉 bit.ly/mini5k

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

When I was 16 Darth Maul was the coolest thing I’d ever seen. ❤️🖤 I even dressed up as him for Halloween, double-bladed lightsaber and all. So my first Shatterpoint mini had to be Maul. 🔥 I painted my first ever lightsaver, tried makeup sponges for the lighting and some glazing effects on the beams.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

The chibi sculpt made it extra fun to exaggerate the color contrast and give him some real presence on the table. Not the most complex model, but one of the most nostalgic. Who else grew up watching X-Men: The Animated Series and hearing that booming voice echo across time and space?

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I am as far beyond mutants as they are beyond you. Just wrapped up this Marvel United Apocalypse, and I had a blast leaning into that classic '90s cartoon vibe. I went full Saturday morning villain with bright pink energy coils and that iconic blue-and-silver armor.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

🎬 Brought my Stature mini to life with a little AI magic 👣💥 Still one of the more fun (and weird) uses of AI I’ve seen! I know it’s controversial—but like it or not, it’s here to stay. This one’s powered by @nauknauk.io — part animation, part fever dream.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Back to the chibi fun 💀✨ Got Apocalypse from Marvel United: X-Men base coated in about 40 minutes. It’s not the most complex sculpt, but I’ve missed painting in this playful style. Feels good to mix in these quick, satisfying sessions alongside my more detailed projects.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I really leaned into the aftermath vibe on this one—splattered steel, stained boots, and a monster just off-camera. Felt right for the oldest Witcher in the school.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Did I go overboard on the blood? …Nah, Vesemir’s seen worse. 😅🩸 Painted for The Witcher: Path of Destiny by @go.on.board and @cdprojektred Let me know if it’s too much… or just enough. 👀⚔️

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

With my light box setup, I made myself a quick cheat sheet of settings for both white and dark backgrounds — swipe to see it in the second pic. Having those numbers dialed in saves me a ton of trial and error. 2/x

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

I’ve been using my old-ass Canon Rebel T5i from 2013 to shoot my minis. I can only assume the “i” stands for internet, even though it has zero WiFi, Bluetooth, or any other conveniences. What it does have is a decent sensor and enough manual control to make my tiny plastic heroes look their best 1/x

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

🎶🌹 “Toss a rose to your bard…” 🌹🎶 Dandelion’s here to charm the courts and taverns alike in The Witcher: Path of Destiny. I leaned into the purples, golds, and a scattering of roses to match his flamboyant flair. Would Dandelion sing a ballad about this paint job, or would he roast me in verse? 😆

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

🧠🔧 “Brilliance always finds a way… even in the rubble.” 🔧🧠 Here’s my painted Doc Ock from Marvel Zombies—the non-zombie version, still scheming and smashing with those metal arms. The Vallejo umber wash really gives him that grimy, battle-tested look like he’s been crawling through the ruins of NYC

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

🧡💙 New paint session up! In this video, I’m laying down the base coats for Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: Shatterpoint. I’ve got some LoFi beats by e s c p running in the background and the full 40 minute video is up on youtube.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Sure, I still crack wise — but these days the jokes come with a body count. This version of me? Painted up nice and grim, just like home. The yellow gloves? Gotta have a little pop of color in a reality full of rubble and regret.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Hey there, multiverse weirdos. Name’s Morph. Used to be the class clown… now I’m the last laugh in a world gone to hell. Apocalypse broke the rules, so I broke my face into whatever shape gets the job done.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

This mini captures that powerful shift in his story—still armored in crimson and rage, but driven by love and loss instead of vengeance. I pushed the reds, layered cool purples into the shadows, and gave his war-torn base some gritty metal tones to echo the shattered world he’s trying to save.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

In a world where Professor X died before founding the X-Men, Magneto took up his dream—and made it his own. As Apocalypse tore across the globe, culling the weak and remaking the world in his image, Magneto stood as Earth’s last line of defense.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Closed out the Multiverse core box with Shuri in the Black Panther suit. I wasn’t super inspired by the mini at first, but I ended up enjoying the challenge of building up those “black” surfaces with careful layering of grays.

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I picked Zombie Nova for a painting class a while back, mainly for the awesome base: fire, smoke, and the wreckage of a crashing spaceship? Hard to resist. For the zombie flesh, tried pale purple to give it a raw, decayed look… but I’m still experimenting. Might shift to a sickly green at some point

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Just wrapped up Spider-Man 2099! 🕷️💥 All-one-color characters are always a challenge to shade, but I’ve been leaning more into a cell-shaded style lately because I like how it looks and also I'm still learning how to blend! The bold contrasts and sharp lines really make this future Spidey pop!⁠\

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

June Recap 🖌️✨ It was a slower month on the painting desk w vacation time and wrangling the game shelves into order. I managed to wrap up a few complex pieces I’m proud of! Sometimes progress is steady, sometimes life takes you away from the hobby table — but the brush always calls you back!

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Maestro’s not afraid to rock some color—but don’t let the flashy wardrobe fool you. This isn’t a fashion statement, it’s a warning. Take a closer look. This Variant-Hulk from Earth-9200 is already standing atop what’s left of the Earth’s mightiest heroes. 💀🟣💚

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

This marks mini #150 for me! It’s been a fun and rewarding journey—I’ve learned a ton, improved my technique, and picked up more tools (and brushes) than I can count. But if there’s one thing I’ve figured out, it’s how much more there still is to learn. Thanks for following along!

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Maestro’s not afraid to rock some color but don’t let the flashy wardrobe fool you. This isn’t a fashion statement, it’s a warning. Take a closer look. This Variant-Hulk from Earth-9200 is already standing atop what’s left of the Earth’s mightiest heroes. 💀🟣💚

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Left-Handed Minis @lefthandedminis.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I’ve done a few of these big ones now, and every time I hit that final highlight, I’m more than ready to move on. 😅 Still, there’s something satisfying about seeing her stand tall next to the rest of the young avengers!

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