Green Tiger | 28 Jul 2017 3:17 a.m. PST |
I was reading an article in WSS this morning where painting model figures was likened to that colouring people do for relaxation. I enjoy painting but wouldn't say it was relaxing – in fact it can be hard work… what do you lot reckon? |
ZULUPAUL | 28 Jul 2017 3:36 a.m. PST |
For the most part I find it relaxing. |
Dynaman8789 | 28 Jul 2017 3:46 a.m. PST |
I find painting relaxing. Filing, glueing, snipping flash, etc, not so much. |
advocate | 28 Jul 2017 3:49 a.m. PST |
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FusilierDan | 28 Jul 2017 3:58 a.m. PST |
Yes. I can make myself stressed by it if I want but I choose not to. It's never work. |
steamingdave47 | 28 Jul 2017 4:05 a.m. PST |
Generally pretty relaxing, agree with Dynaman about the prep stuff though. Only time it's not relaxing is when I realise that the cavalry brigade I promised to take to a game in four days time is still only at the primer stage! |
warwell | 28 Jul 2017 4:24 a.m. PST |
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Karellian Knight | 28 Jul 2017 4:38 a.m. PST |
It is very relaxing, put on something to listen to, and paint for a few hours. Bliss. |
ccmatty | 28 Jul 2017 4:48 a.m. PST |
I am with Karellian Knight. Paint, music…peace. |
razuse | 28 Jul 2017 4:51 a.m. PST |
an escape, no question…and a sense of accomplishment |
Doug MSC | 28 Jul 2017 4:57 a.m. PST |
Yes it is relaxing and very enjoyable also. |
skipper John | 28 Jul 2017 5:02 a.m. PST |
Yes, I enjoy it and look forward to it…. I just wish I was better at it. |
Virtualscratchbuilder | 28 Jul 2017 5:03 a.m. PST |
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Atomic Floozy | 28 Jul 2017 5:19 a.m. PST |
For me, it depends on the figure. Most of the time it is relaxing, but if it is a figure I'm really not interested in, it can seem like it takes forever. I have some gnolls on the painting table at the moment that I just have to force myself to paint because I need them for a game. |
Timmo uk | 28 Jul 2017 6:13 a.m. PST |
Yes. If I stop enjoying it or feel it has become a chore I stop and wait until I want to return. Currently I have no wish to paint another figure but that will change. |
Dadster | 28 Jul 2017 6:13 a.m. PST |
Extremely relaxing. Wish I had more time to paint – another three years and I will :) I wish I played more – or more apt at all. I normally paint everything up, get terrain and associated items, snap a few photos – and then nothing. After a few months time to sell everything….. Argh what a cycle! |
JLA105 | 28 Jul 2017 6:16 a.m. PST |
It is when it's going well. |
pzivh43 | 28 Jul 2017 6:18 a.m. PST |
Very relaxing. I can transport myself away from stress and care for a few hours! I even like basing figures, too. |
Chuckaroobob | 28 Jul 2017 6:25 a.m. PST |
No, painting is not relaxing. I wish it were. It's not fun at all, but a necessary task. |
79thPA | 28 Jul 2017 6:30 a.m. PST |
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robert piepenbrink | 28 Jul 2017 6:44 a.m. PST |
Oh, yes. It's simple, mechanical and I get a real sense of accomplishment from finished armies and units. Researching uniforms, or hand-painting flags, sometimes not so much. |
Tom Reed | 28 Jul 2017 6:52 a.m. PST |
For me it is. And I really need to get started back and do some more. WHat I really hate is building terrain, and oit shows. |
Moonbeast | 28 Jul 2017 6:58 a.m. PST |
I am the polar opposite of Dynaman8789. Painting is a chore and a burden, converting and trimming figures is relaxing. |
StoneMtnMinis | 28 Jul 2017 7:08 a.m. PST |
No, I suck at painting. Designing and casting the figures are much more relaxing to me. So all you guys that find it relaxing contact me I will provide you with plenty of opportuneties to relax. Dave |
jeffreyw3 | 28 Jul 2017 7:10 a.m. PST |
Definitely hard work, but then I'm constantly trying to up my game in terms of technique and results. If I concentrated more on the "play" end of the hobby, and just basecoat/wash/hilight, it would be more "fun," I guess--but certainly less challenging and interesting. |
joeltks | 28 Jul 2017 7:27 a.m. PST |
Varies all over the place. As many have said sometimes it's a chore, sometimes it's fun and relaxing; just depends on the circumstances and the models or even what stage of painting is being done. |
PaulCollins | 28 Jul 2017 7:28 a.m. PST |
Absolutely relaxing for me. I use it to unwind from other stressors in my life. |
Bill N | 28 Jul 2017 7:38 a.m. PST |
No. It is a necessary evil in order to field armies that look decent. |
advocate | 28 Jul 2017 7:48 a.m. PST |
I'll expand my comment. I'm not a great painter, and as I prefer armies to a few figures, I often end up with a lot to paint. Sometimes it's a bit daunting; but when I'm actually applying paint to figure, I don't have to think about anything else. And I get a good feeling at the end of the process, whether that is finishing a unit or an army. And the second time I play with the army (the first time, it loses). |
Captain Cook | 28 Jul 2017 8:26 a.m. PST |
Yes, except when painting Napoleonic French. |
Winston Smith | 28 Jul 2017 8:45 a.m. PST |
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Rich Bliss | 28 Jul 2017 8:54 a.m. PST |
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Buck215 | 28 Jul 2017 8:59 a.m. PST |
Hell, no! I come up with swear words I never new existed when I make a mistake or the coloring and shading/highlights are not "right"… |
andymac | 28 Jul 2017 9:00 a.m. PST |
I use painting as a form of therapy to help with my mental health issues, I find it relaxing, a good distraction and have found it also reduces my heart rate. I am Ex forces and now teach other ex service personnel with issues to paint figures. The group is doing realy well. |
Cyrus the Great | 28 Jul 2017 9:07 a.m. PST |
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Extrabio1947 | 28 Jul 2017 9:28 a.m. PST |
For me, it's a form of meditation. Grab a brush and Zen out. |
attilathepun47 | 28 Jul 2017 9:48 a.m. PST |
No, I hate the repetitiveness. Painting one figure is creative and interesting. Painting twenty just the same is boring and tedious. However, I want to say, "Good for you!," to andymac above. |
Oberlindes Sol LIC | 28 Jul 2017 10:07 a.m. PST |
I find all aspects of painting and modelling relaxing and absorbing. I can completely lose track of time when I'm working on a project. |
Herkybird | 28 Jul 2017 10:44 a.m. PST |
Its a pain to get started, but I do enjoy it when I am painting and everything looks ok. |
jefritrout | 28 Jul 2017 2:33 p.m. PST |
I used to find it a chore and unpleasant. Then I started working at a stressful job. Suddenly it became a major stress reliever. I turn on a game and listen to it as I paint. American football is great to watch while painting, thirty seconds of painting, then a 4 second play, and back to painting. (I hate hurry-up offenses.) |
Grey Heron | 28 Jul 2017 3:41 p.m. PST |
Listening to music whilst painting is very enjoyable. |
Jason O Mahony | 28 Jul 2017 4:09 p.m. PST |
Very. Sometimes I can be sitting there and it is as if my hands are working of their own volition with me being only a passive observer. |
Joe1870 | 28 Jul 2017 4:49 p.m. PST |
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MSU John | 28 Jul 2017 5:02 p.m. PST |
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Ney Ney | 28 Jul 2017 11:58 p.m. PST |
Not now my eyes are struggling to see the figures. Used to be tho. |
14Bore | 29 Jul 2017 5:44 a.m. PST |
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KSmyth | 29 Jul 2017 10:39 a.m. PST |
Yes. I often paint with some great music on or listening to a Mariners game. It's how I unwind after a busy day. |
coopman | 30 Jul 2017 9:06 a.m. PST |
Yes, when the paint is covering well and I can see that I am not going to have to do a 2nd coat. I always listen to music when I paint. It's a great escape for me. |
Zeelow | 30 Jul 2017 2:14 p.m. PST |
Depends if you don't knock over the paint container. |
Syrinx0 | 30 Jul 2017 7:23 p.m. PST |
When the project is going well, Its very relaxing. |