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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 9h

Studio Dispatch #96 Started on her face. Had a chill Stay In Frame co-stream with @painty_paint_paints and @dobbiesdiorama. Thanks for the raid, @Dorian_Miniatures, and special thanks to everyone that hung out with us! Here's an elongated fruit. #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Studio Dispatch #95 Nothing much to report, just continuing to work on refining the marble and embossments. I do like where it's going. Took it over to @uselesswizard ! Special thanks to everyone that hung out with us! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #competitionpainting @neriksonminiatures

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Studio Dispatch #94 Base work continues, I think it's slowly starting to take shape. Visited @you_there_is_here! Special thanks to everyone that hung out with us! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #competitionpainting @neriksonminiatures

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #93 Putzing away on da base. Slowly but surely, inch by inch. Sauntered over to @wicked_minis! Special thanks to everyone that hung out with us! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #displaypainting

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #92 Started on Orinthia's base. Starting to get a little marble going on. Raided out to @tabletopminions! Special thanks to everyone that hung out today #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #paintingminiatures

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #91 Nice co-stream with @painty_paint_paints and @ladenroses. I want to do one more short sess to finish. Went and visited @monsterdenminis via @painty_paint_paints!. Special thanks to everyone that hung out today #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #paintingminiatures,

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #90 Still very WIP. Was looking forward to having her finished tomorrow. Cleaning up and refining, we'll see how far we get. Took it to @haunted_miniatures ! Special thanks to everyone that hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #paintingminiatures, #3dprint

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #89 Still picking and sketching on Faelana. Coming along, will be able to start narrowing down details tomorrow. Raided over to @patriciacreates! Special thanks to everyone that hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #paintingminiatures, #3dprint

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tales from the Tail: SAM HAS EARS!!! I missed posting last week because bronchitis got the better of me, but I’m finally back at the workbench. Sam’s T-shirt is taking shape, his arms and hands are coming along, and next up: pants! #AetherwoodCollection

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #8 Started sketching on Faelana from @runciter.world . She is a paint-swap with @markukpainting, done as a punk rocker. Brought the love to @gildedbrushstudios!. Special thanks to everyone that hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #miniaturepainting, #3dprint

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #87 Printing and prepping some new pieces to work on. Not my fav, but here we are. And, I've got three more to print up. Joined up with @waltersworkshop. Special thanks to everyone that hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #miniaturepainting, #3dprint

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Nice little side quest! Now, getting ready for some bigger work, prints are printing. Greystone the Steadfast 32mm @runciter

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #86 Finished up Nox from Aetherwood. Nice, mellow Stay In Frame with @ladenroses and @painty_paint_paints. Took the party to @monsterdenminis! Thanks for joining us! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #85 Couple more tweaks, but he's done. Went and visited @tacobellbottoms! Join us for Stay In Frame Crew with @ladenroses, @painty_paint_paints tomorrow at 4pm est. Special thanks to everyone that hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio #minipainting #paintingminiatures #proacryl

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #84 Greystone WIP, touched up things, started on back side. Thanks for the raids, @ColossalMeltDown and @jacedafaceis! Sailed over to @sleepiewolfie for a visit. Special thanks to everyone that hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio #minipainting #paintingminiatures #proacryl

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #83 Did some more work on our Dwarf friend. Mostly sketching out his sword. Special thanks to everyone that hung out tonight! Raided over to @you_there_is_here! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #paintingminis #dndminis #proacryl

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #82 Picked away at Greystone and went over the stl's for the three new pieces I procured. Special thanks to everyone that hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #paintingminis #dndminis

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #81 Sketching and blocking out Greystone from #runciter. Nice, mellow Stay In Frame with @ladenroses and @painty_paint_paints. Thanks for joining us! Almost over ConCrud, but still feeling bleh. Gonna rest now. Joined up with @monsterdenminis! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Tales from the Tail: No clay tonight. I’ve been back in Chapter Four, working on Noravana’s place in the story and discovering more about Toby—who hasn’t even reached my sculpting table yet, but is already making himself heard in Aetherwood. #AetherwoodCollection

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #80 Finished up Shnoz from @ORC.the.Brand. He was a blast to paint, fun! Figured out which pieces I'd like to get going. Till then I got a dwarf. Stepped over to @rude_raccoon! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #paintingminis

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #79 Still decompressing from Nova. Having some fun with The Shnoz from @ORK.the.brand. I'll finish him up tomorrow night. Rolled over to @frawgenstein! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #paintingminis #displaypainting

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #78 Went through #novaopenconvention pictures, primed up Shnoz and sketched more on Nox. Thanks for the raid, @Punexpected_Painting! Went and viisited @grumbly. Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #paintingminis

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What a blast we had. Met so many new friends and had a great time. Thanks so much for another fun #novaopenconvention! The Doc recieved a Silver in Journeyman Large Scale! I'm grateful for the recognition with so many other fantastic pieces in the cabinets. Everyone was amazing!

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Two days at Nova Open: Tejas’s minis are in the Capital Palette case, 30 Aetherwood cards found their way into new hands, and we’ve met some wonderful creators. Even Arjun is making friends. Enjoying meeting new friends with genuine connection for the love of art/toys.

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #77 Messed around more with Nox. Heading to #novaopen2026 Thurs morning and will be back Monday. Hopefully, we'll do a live stream from the convention at 6:30pm est. Raided up @sparkminis! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting,

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Tales from the Tail: Sam survived the oven! His basic shapes and pose are in place, so I can start refining his muscles. Then comes the next decision: What is Samuel Harriman going to wear? I have ideas, but what do you think? #AetherwoodCollection

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Studio Dispatch #76 Touchups, done. Streaming tomorrow night and out until next Monday. I do believe i'll try to stream from NovaOpen around 6:30pm est. Stay tuned.I'm tired of looking at these models, here's a pic of my desk atm. Raided @sirdavicus! Thanks everyone! #smilingbeaglestudio

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Laedria, the Necromancer Diorama by David Powell White Werewolf Tavern - @WWTavern 75mm So much fun with these guys, what a fun sculpt! Sorry, vid is not so sharp. I do have to poke an errant dot that got on her, but, they're done. #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #miniaturepainting,

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Laedria, the Necromancer Diorama by David Powell White Werewolf Tavern - @WWTavern 75mm So much fun with these guys, what a fun sculpt! I do have to poke an errant dot that got on her, but, they're done. #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #miniaturepainting, #miniatureart, @WWTavern,

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Studio Dispatch #75 Finished Necromancer. Started sketching on my version of Karen's creation, Nox. Hung out with @Painty_Paint_Paints, @ladenroses and @confusedcatgirl! Slid over to @Painty_Paint_Paints! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Tales from the Tail—Saturday edition! I lost track of time on Friday, but I continued working on Sam. Now I need to attach the leg so I can get the right pose for his left arm. #AetherwoodCollection #KarenSculpts

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Studio Dispatch #74 Did some repair on a seam on the base I wasn't happy with. She's done tomorrow. Visited @fallingfreely! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #whitewerewolftavern #novaopen2026

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Studio Dispatch #73 Minor tweaking, just poking around and seeing what can be made better. I'll be done with them tomorrow night. Took it to @jiminipaints! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #whitewerewolftavern #novaopen2026

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Studio Dispatch #72 Picking away at Laedria and Friends. Tweaking the base, shoulder armor and reflection refinements, mostly. Still more to go! Thanks for the raid, @jacedafaceis! Took it to @ghoulstudio! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #novaopen2026

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Tales from the Tail: Sam is emerging! His head is attached, and I’m shaping his neck, shoulders, chest, and back. There's a lot of adding clay, removing it, and checking proportions. At 16 inches, he’s teaching me a lot about sculpting larger. #AetherwoodCollection #Karensculpts

Unfinished gray clay sculpture of a male head and torso with visible tool marks, one arm with a metal wire armature protruding from the clay, the model is positioned against a wooden crate and cloth in a sculpting workspace.

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Studio Dispatch #72 Got back into Necromancer and Friends. Getting the final finishing work done this week. Started working up the base. Brought the love to @rude_raccoon! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! @smilingbeaglestudio, @whitewerewolftavern #minipainting #novaopen2026

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Hoover Brightfeather 32mm @dmstash Sculptor: Daniel Ehrli Fun little side project to distract from competition pieces. Nice sculpt, I'd like to do the bigger version next time. @smilingbeaglestudio, #displaypainting #minipainting

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Uther, Light of the Realm 1/12 Scale @blackcrowminiatures Sculptor: Raúl García Latorre This will be the last you see of him for awhile, thanks for your patience! I've learned so much with this sculpt, it was a true pleasure to paint. Next stop, @novaopen!

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Studio Dispatch #71 Uther, Light of the Realm is fini! Actual glamor shots to come, and varnish. Hung out with @Painty_Paint_Paints! Raided over to @thelyoncreative! Thanks for the raid, @confusedcatgirl! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #blackcrowminiatures

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Studio Dispatch #70 Started on sword hilt, need to fix newly broken sword. He'll be done tomorrow..really. Raided over to @thelyoncreative! Thanks, @greengrannybricks, for the raid! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #blackcrowminiatures #nmm

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Tales from the Tail: Nox is finally ready to scan! Meanwhile, Sam’s armature is built and I’m roughing out his body. At 16 inches, he’ll be the largest human figure I’ve sculpted so far. Four extra inches feels like a whole new challenge. Wish me luck! #AetherwoodCollection

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Studio Dispatch #69 Nano poking. Diff POV. Good trick for checking values and such. Raided over to @thedorkdepot! Thanks, @ColossalMeltDown, for the raid! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #blackcrowminiatures #nmm

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Studio Dispatch #68 I'm very happy with where he's at. Next up is finishing his cloak and blending in a few more spots. Just about there! Stopped over at @crocodire! Special thanks to everyone who hung out tonight! #smilingbeaglestudio, #minipainting, #blackcrowminiatures #nmm

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Smiling Beagle Studio @smilingbeagle108.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Tales from the Tail: It’s too hot to sculpt for more than 10 minutes, even with chilled clay. So I’m working on Aetherwood’s story, finding shops for my artwork, and creating Yomei’s little 3×3 character book. #TalesFromTheTail #AetherwoodCollection

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