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Declan Chodak

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Here’s my finished version of my Comanche Warrior from @pegasomodels. This was probably my most challenging display mini I have ever painted but I’m happy with it. I tried my best to accurately depict and honor this Comanche tribe member. Heavily inspired by the great @greg_overton_fine_art. As always painted with @artisopusltd brushes and @vallejocolors, @kimera_models Kolors.
This great 90mm sculpt is from @eduardovelayos.
Amazing live edge base from @orangelion.diy.

#miniaturepainting #nativeamericanart #vallejo #scalemodelling by @declan.miniatures

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3 months ago

Here’s my finished version of Seeking Refuge from @robotrocketminiatures. This piece was such a joy to paint and I really had fun with colors and textures. I tried my best to tell an impactful story with a simple color palette. Hope y’all enjoy!
Sculpted by Momo Pugerl
Painted with @artisopusltd and @tintorettobrushes, along with Kimera and @vallejocolors

#vallejo #artisopus #minipainting #warhammer #kimera by @declan.miniatures

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8 months ago

My most recent project finished for my second MFCA show, Korpikalli Hunter by @heramodels_minis. This was such a beautiful figure and a joy to paint.

I want to thank @squared_paints @brandon.paints @kaizen_miniatures @thewanderingprince @nickrotic__brush and @odi.zac for all their feedback and assistance. Their kindness and friendship is what makes these shows worth it. Please check out their pages. Congratulations to everyone!

Lastly I want to thank @erik_swinson for inspiration and feedback. As well as being named the new MFCA Grandmaster! Painted with Kimera Kolors and Vallejo acrylic paint.

#kimera #vallejo #heramodels by @declan.miniatures

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a year ago

Another @novaopenconvention in the books! I ended up getting two finalist pins in the Masters division for Bust and Historical.
I also took my first ever painting classes with @erik_swinson, who is just as fantastic as a teacher as everyone describes. Both of his classes were extremely well taught and fun! I was also lucky enough to take a sculpting class with @africa.mir_sculpture, who was just as excellent.
As always the best things about conventions is the community. I want to thank everyone for their continued kindness and support. It was great to see @nickrotic_brush, @squared_paints, @thewanderingprince, @bloodasmedium, @synchroneyess, @kaizen_miniatures and @flapjacknickelsack.
It was also great to meet new friends; @aaronmpaints, @waltersworkshop and @slminipainting. Thank you once again. by @declan.miniatures

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21 days ago

Here’s my single day paint job of this great bust sculpted by the amazing @joapala for @epicatales.

Three weeks ago I spent a week in the hospital after a complex surgery. I challenged myself with a quick and loose paint job to get back into the flow. Hope y’all enjoy!

Brushes by @artisopusltd, paints by @vallejocolors and @kimera_models. #minipainting #bustpainting #kolinskysable #vallejo #vampireart by @declan.miniatures

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2 months ago

WIP: Progress of the “Comanche Warrior” from @pegasomodels. So far it’s been a challenge but also quite rewarding. Fun working with a historical model with such bright colors. Hope y’all enjoy!
Painted with @artisopusltd brushes and @vallejocolors paints.

#vallejo #minipainting #nativeamericanart by @declan.miniatures

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4 months ago

Excited to have finished this awesome Orc dude for @nickrotic_brush ‘s HomieQuest! It was a joy to paint up this dude, and happy to have been included in this awesome community project where a separate artist paints a different mini for a complete set! First time painting an older gaming model and I’m hooked. Enjoy!
@warhammerofficial

#heroquest #miniaturepainting #vallejo #gamesworkshop by @declan.miniatures

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4 months ago

What a nice surprise! In my first online competition and my first time participating in the @squidmarminiatures Open I was able to snag a Bronze in Masters for my Jericho from @mindworksartstudio. This is such an honor, especially with how tough the competition was. I want to sincerely thank all the judges, but specifically @borjammerminiatures @marttio_miniatureart and @romanlappat.miniatureart for their hard work judging the Masters division. Thank you to everyone who takes the time out of their day to view my posts.

#squidmarminiatures #mindworkstudios #bustpainting #vallejo by @declan.miniatures

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7 months ago

Here’s my version of “Logan” by @heramodels_minis. This was a very quick project playing with light and skin tones. Painted with @artisopusltd brushes, using Kimera and Vallejo paints. Sculpted by @raulatorre.

#vallejo #kimerakolors #artisopus #heramodels by @declan.miniatures

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a year ago

Wow I don’t have enough great things to say about @novaopenconvention this year. It was amazing coming away with a Silver in Masters for my Jericho bust and a Bronze in Masters for my Korpikalli Hunter. A huge thanks to @thewanderingprince @squared_paints @kloas_enough @bloodasmedium and @kaizen_miniatures for making the trip so worth it. The trip wouldn’t have been nearly as awesome without @elena.ssuarez traveling along with me❤️. Thank you to everyone🫶🏼 taken in Washington D. C. by @declan.miniatures

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Here’s my version of Jericho from @mindwork.studio. This was finished in about a week for the @novaopenconvention. He was entered into the Master division and got a silver medal which I’m super proud of. I hope y’all enjoy!

Painted with @artisopusltd brushes and @kimera_models Kolors paints by @declan.miniatures

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a year ago

Here’s my finished version of Tola from @mindwork.studio based off the artwork of @paulbonner58. I finished this piece for WME in Versailles, experimenting with snow and more atmospheric light. Hope y’all enjoy!

Painted with @kimera_models Kolors and @vallejocolors paint.

#paulbonner #vallejo #kimera #minipainting by @declan.miniatures

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