This has certainly been a challenging day, which for better or worse is not yet over.
I was a bit late getting on the road, but still hit Indy more or less on time. Anticipating a …

The Alpha announces its triumphant return at Gen Con Indy 2010

Things have been awfully quiet around here for the last few weeks, but that ends here and now…

A quartet of zombified doctors and nurses have shambled their way onto the Alpha’s workbench from new MZD addition Recreational Conflict. Read the review to see how they stack up.

Sometimes the simplest problems can be the toughest ones to solve. I hope the tale of my epic struggles to resolve a thorny photographic issue can help others from making the same stupid mistakes.

There were supposed to be a lot more pictures in The Screaming Alpha’s coverage of Gen Con, but the photographer who agreed to shoot them didn’t quite live up to expectations…

We’ve all run into tough modeling jobs that require a really strong bond to keep two troublesome components together. When I find myself in such a spot, JB Kwik is the stuff I reach for.

You’ve finally splurged and bought yourself some of those terrific artist-grade brushes. Good for you. Now it’s time to learn how to care for and protect your new tools so you can get years of enjoyment and service from them.

Your Humble Editor succumbs to the inevitable and finally sets up a Twitter account for The Screaming Alpha. Will the new platform drive more traffic to the site or is this all just a total boondoggle? Does anyone even use the word “boondoggle” anymore? Only time will tell…

Guest columnist and professional artist Mike Crowell breaks down the anatomy of a paintbrush and gives tips on how to find your own personal “best” brush.