One of the perks of designing assets for games like Heap is getting to be a part of playtesting. Playing the game and watching how people hold and play their cards had a big influence on how we ended up with our final layout.

Once we decide to make a new video and what message that video is meant to communicate, it’s my job to create a plan, gather the necessary materials, and then assemble them into a finished production.

Here’s the progress so far on my organic sculpting project. I haven't spent much time working on this since it's a side project; my current studio project is the priority right now.

It's coming along well; the boots and pants are done, and the tunic has been "roughed out." I'll probably put more detail on the boots; they look a bit plain. Maybe some straps and buckles on the side with a steel toe or shin armor.

In my last blog, I discussed the basics of color theory. In this blog, I’ll define different color schemes used in art and design and then show you how to apply this knowledge to miniature painting. We should begin by noting that color schemes should be dictated by color harmonies. This is how colors work with one another to create a pleasing color scheme.

In No Quarter #42, the latest battle report features colossals, showing the Kraken and the Conquest in action. Creative director Ed Bourelle and director of business development Will Shick even used their own fully painted forces for the occasion. Working on the battle report is always tricky business. However, thanks to copious amounts of photos, and Editor in Chief Aeryn Rudel’s diligent note-taking, confusion is usually kept to a minimum.

They say good things come to those who wait. I say waiting is overrated. So we are doing Friday’s Insider a little early this week!

Say hello to the Mountain King!

The best thing about my job here at Privateer Press is that I get to speak one-on-one with retailers every day. The hobby and gaming industry is home to some of the hardest working people in the world, not to mention some of the liveliest people you’ll ever meet. There are countless stores that work tirelessly to make sure our players have a community they can call their own.

I recently finished working on the Cryx colossal, and I'm very happy with the results. Unleash the Kraken!

Of the three colossals I've had the fortune of sculpting, the Kraken was by far the most challenging. Digital sculpting with CAD-based software lends itself very well to simple geometry—straight lines and flat surfaces. As you can see just by looking at the Kraken, there are few straight lines or flat surfaces. As such, it took a while to nail down the bulky plates of the torso and other curved structures, but in the end it proved to be well worth the effort.

Most people who know me would tell you I have truly terrible taste in music. No, really; I mean just awful. I’m not ashamed to admit it. All of my musical taste is in my mouth, so to speak. I can’t carry a tune or even keep time with a song easily. That’s why the part of my job where I have to talk about design “beats” and “rhythms” amuses me to no end.