James Wappel’s ‘Discover the Painting Pyramid‘ Kickstarter is now up and running (and essentially funded). This Kickstarter – in essence – allows you to pledge for a choice of “learn-how-to-paint” DvDs. Not a revolutionary product. But it is less the DvDs that are exiting, than who is providing the guides that are on the DvDs. Here’s a glimpse into James Wappel’s amazing work!
#1 – Warhammer Fantasy Tomb Kings Sepulchral Stalkers
![Warhammer Fantasy Tomb Kings Sepulchral Stalkers](https://zweischneid.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/snakes.jpg?w=525&h=435)
Sepulchral Stalkers, painted by James Wappel
Some mean snakes for Warhammer Fantasy!
#2 – Infinity Miniature
![Infinity Miniature](https://zweischneid.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/guijiatagsmall1.jpg?w=525&h=437)
Ininity Miniature, painted by James Wappel
Forgive me for now being “in-the-know” with Infinity. Though I know next to nothing about the game or background, I’ve been oogling the miniatures for some time.
Interesting to see a professional “non-Giraldez” paint-job on one of them.
#3 – Kingdom Death Flower Knight
![James Wappel Flower Knight](https://zweischneid.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/kingdom-death.jpg?w=525&h=335)
Kingdom Death Flower Knight, painted by James Wappel
With all the excitement surrounding Kingdom Death’s recent record-breaking Kickstarter, I am sure I am not the only one looking for painting advice to do the KD miniatures justice (I sure could use some source-lighting tips… those lanterns are everywhere in Kingdom Death!).
#4 – Warhammer 40K Imperial Fist Rapier
![Warhammer 40K Imperial Fist](https://zweischneid.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/imperial-fist.jpg?w=525&h=413)
Imperial Fist Rapier, painted by James Wappel
Nothing like some good ol’ Space Marines painted to the highest standard. Awesome!
Unfortunately, the one thing odd about James Wappel’s Kickstarter (to me) is that there is no video. Before pledging to “learn-how-to-paint” DvDs, it would’ve been great to get a glimpse of how the DvDs would “feel”: i.e. a sample of James Wappel’s narration, the angle, etc.. .
Alas, the Kickstarter will run another month – until February 8th to be precise – and maybe we’ll get a sample video till then.
What do you think?
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Z.
If you haven’t read it, check out my Kickstarter Interview with James Wappel!