The GitGud Painting Podcast10 Okt 2025

Talking Miniatures with David Colwell

This week we sit down with the incredibly talented David Colwell to dive deep into the craft of miniature painting. From the infinite skill ceiling of the hobby to the mental health benefits that draw so many of us to the brush, we explore what it really means to grow as an artist. Dave shares his philosophy on continuous learning, the importance of feedback, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is just finish that project sitting on your desk. We talk technique, creative blocks, competition mindset, and the pure joy of putting paint on tiny plastic. Settle in, this is a good one.

Chapters: 00:55 Exploring Dave's Artistic Journey 03:48 The Philosophy of Continuous Learning 06:42 Motivation and Passion for Miniatures 09:41 The Infinite Skill Ceiling in Miniature Painting 12:35 Influences and Inspirations in the Hobby 15:50 Project Management and Decision Making 18:52 Balancing Multiple Projects 21:44 Personal Life and Mental Health in Art 27:36 Mental Health and Miniature Painting 30:06 Self-Critique and Artistic Growth 33:29 Pressure of Competition in Art 36:29 Cultural Influences on Painting Styles 38:56 Developing a Unique Artistic Style 46:18 Overcoming Creative Blocks 49:20 The Importance of Feedback in Art 57:31 Navigating Feedback in Creative Spaces 59:53 The Importance of Personal Style and Confidence 01:04:00 Common Mistakes and Traits of Successful Artists 01:07:48 The Journey of Mastery in Painting 01:11:14 Defining Moments in Artistic Growth 01:14:58 Future Directions in Art and Technology 01:20:32 The Art of Colour and Narrative in Miniatures

Dave online: https://www.instagram.com/davecolwell725/ https://www.artstation.com/davecolwell725

A selection of the work discussed: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/OmKboK https://www.artstation.com/artwork/lRYa5e https://www.artstation.com/artwork/wrxby6 https://www.artstation.com/artwork/a0G2gJ https://www.artstation.com/artwork/L45WBP https://www.artstation.com/artwork/VyWEzX https://www.artstation.com/artwork/9E9rLv https://www.artstation.com/artwork/dKw3X1

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