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.

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.

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.

Guest columnist Kevin McClain shares his technique for converting low-cost Clix minis to bemore useful for mainstream RPGs.

There are a lot of brushes in the miniatures painting world, but only one is the amazing Winsor & Newton Series 7. It’s the Cadillac of brushes, and worth twice what it costs. Read the review to find out why.

We talk with Tom Anders of Impact! Miniatures about the new releases for Elfball and what lies ahead for his company.

We get a demo of Rezolution from the Aberrant Games crew at Gen Con 2009.

We get a first look at the Kings of War line of plastic multipart fantasy elf minis by UK newcomer Mantic Games.

Earl Fischl gives us a quick look at the hot post-apocalyptic RPG Alpha Omega.