We love discussing painting techniques here on the podcast, but there’s one of them we haven’t yet covered… Freehand! In episode 118 of Paint Perspective, we're joined by Ewan who is our in studio specialist for all things freehand and miniature artwork! He’s here to share his essential tips for mastering the craft and give us a live demo on how to create not just freehand patterns, but real miniature masterpieces!Expect insights into: 🖌️How to become a freehand master🏁Where to start as a beginner💀How to paint a freehand skull🔥Hobby hacks PATREON ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/siegestudiosSIEGE SCENICS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/TF7FLONYX PAINTING LAMP ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ryBEGPAINTING JOURNAL ➡️ https://shorturl.at/fFZQPRECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ➡️ https://shorturl.at/N9k7PDISCORD ➡️ https://shorturl.at/bwM68MERCH ➡️ https://shorturl.at/GOTkW0:00:00 Trailer0:01:03 Our guest0:03:48 3rd ed freehand banner0:09:38 Working at Siege Studios0:15:31 How to start practicing0:19:22 Genius painting advice0:25:11 Can anyone do this?0:30:23 Designs for beginners0:33:43 Drawing Vs painting0:36:40 Paint consistency 0:38:54 FREEHAND SKULL DEMO0:44:55 Best brush size?0:46:34 Refining the design0:49:46 Wet blending 0:52:18 Background colours0:55:46 Finished skull! 0:58:36 Getting over the fearSupport the showPaint Perspective is a miniature painting podcast brought to you by Siege Studios, featuring James Otero (Siege founder & CEO), Joe Hart (Siege Ops Manager) and George Coleman (Siege Content Creator & Commission Painter). Each week, our three co-hosts discuss a new topic from the point of view of people who work in the miniature painting industry.Follow us: @siegestudios / @paintperspectivepodcastWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiegeStudios/podcasts