Humorous and unsettling, he traveled about in a wacky caravan and would show up unexpectedly, sometimes for casual encounters and sometimes for events far more impactful on the main plot. His name was Potioini (pronounced po-she-nee), and he was a smarmy trickster potion seller whose arrival was always preceded by a swarm of spiders. I think one of my absolute favorites was a recurring NPC in a campaign that my husband DMed. I’ve been playing D&D for over a decade and have so many wonderful memories. Some of my most unique and interesting work has come from the frustrating process of tediously figuring out what I don’t want until I settle on what I actually do want. When I’m unsure, there can be a lot of meandering and experimenting and happy accidents (and sometimes a few more layers of paint than intended) before I get to a place I am content. When I have a clear vision for what I want to create, I am often remarkably productive and can create a model I’m very proud of in a matter of hours. I paint on instinct, which is a blessing and a curse. Q: Tell us about your creative process – do you start with a plan and stick to it or let the model guide you along the way? Lately I’ve been enjoying limited palettes and using neutral tones, which can be striking especially on models where it is unexpected. I’m a huge fan of using dry brushing techniques to quickly add detail and interest to a piece. My signature style tends to be wet blending color gradients and using many vibrant colors, though I love to experiment with different moods and styles in my miniatures. Q: What are some techniques that define your style? Having painted a few of them now I can say it was a delight each and every time, and there are nearly endless opportunities for creative color schemes to suit your campaigns.
The sculpt is fantastic and takes paint like a dream, whether you’re layering or shading or using a dry brush. Kathryn believes that D&D is a great way to use your imagination to experience wonder and adventure as a team, and exercise and showcase your creativity, whether it be through miniature painting, writing, art, DMing, or role-playing as a player character.Q: What makes the Beholder such a fun model to paint? Perhaps you catch a glimpse of its glowing green eyes by the light of some luminescent fungi before it comes towards you and you realize your party is in peril. She delights in experimenting with unique and vibrant color schemes, and telling a story through her painted models.įor this beholder project she wanted to evoke the mental image of your party traversing the Underdark and stumbling across a lurking aberration, floating in the blackness like a patient anglerfish, its deep blue-purple body terribly difficult to ascertain through the darkness. Though she paints all manner of miniatures, her favorites by far are monstrous and fantastical creatures. Kathryn Chodor is a New England based miniature painter, and long time Dungeons & Dragons player.
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