Alexander, Rainbow Painter
@kalos.bsky.social
He/Him
I paint minis. Sometimes I'll share real-world stuff that's important to me.
I support 🇺🇦🇵🇸🇨🇩🇸🇩🇻🇪
Eastern Time Zone
Blog: https://counterspell.bearblog.dev/
Throne Wishlist: https://throne.com/hivefleetkalos
I paint minis. Sometimes I'll share real-world stuff that's important to me.
I support 🇺🇦🇵🇸🇨🇩🇸🇩🇻🇪
Eastern Time Zone
Blog: https://counterspell.bearblog.dev/
Throne Wishlist: https://throne.com/hivefleetkalos
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Tempestus Aquilons Kill Team | 2nd Hand Geek Inc
Assembled according to instructions and primed in black.
Along with the tokens and Datacards, this Tempestus Aquilons Kill Team includes the following:
Tempestor
Servo Sentry
Grenadier
Gunfighter
Gu...
2ndhandgeek.com
In case you missed it, I still have one #KillTeam available for sale.
If you're interested in the Tempestus Aquilons, consider getting them (pre-assembled and primed) from me over on 2nd Hand Geek.
#Nerdlings #Miniatures #WarhammerCommunity
2ndhandgeek.com/l/tempestus-...
If you're interested in the Tempestus Aquilons, consider getting them (pre-assembled and primed) from me over on 2nd Hand Geek.
#Nerdlings #Miniatures #WarhammerCommunity
2ndhandgeek.com/l/tempestus-...
Finally wrote my #WIPWednesday entry.
Please leave comments here if you have anything you'd like to discuss. The blog platform doesn't have a comment system (good thing?).
Thank you #Nerdlings and #WarhammerCommunity for being a source of joy for me.
counterspell.bearblog.dev/wip-wednesday/
Please leave comments here if you have anything you'd like to discuss. The blog platform doesn't have a comment system (good thing?).
Thank you #Nerdlings and #WarhammerCommunity for being a source of joy for me.
counterspell.bearblog.dev/wip-wednesday/
WIP Wednesday
I realize this is Thursday, but since I had a slight bump in the road called "life", I couldn't do this till now.
Hive Fleet Kalos Tyranid Ravener in nee...
counterspell.bearblog.dev
February 12, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Finally wrote my #WIPWednesday entry.
Please leave comments here if you have anything you'd like to discuss. The blog platform doesn't have a comment system (good thing?).
Thank you #Nerdlings and #WarhammerCommunity for being a source of joy for me.
counterspell.bearblog.dev/wip-wednesday/
Please leave comments here if you have anything you'd like to discuss. The blog platform doesn't have a comment system (good thing?).
Thank you #Nerdlings and #WarhammerCommunity for being a source of joy for me.
counterspell.bearblog.dev/wip-wednesday/
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In case you missed it, I still have one #KillTeam available for sale.
If you're interested in the Tempestus Aquilons, consider getting them (pre-assembled and primed) from me over on 2nd Hand Geek.
#Nerdlings #Miniatures #WarhammerCommunity
2ndhandgeek.com/l/tempestus-...
If you're interested in the Tempestus Aquilons, consider getting them (pre-assembled and primed) from me over on 2nd Hand Geek.
#Nerdlings #Miniatures #WarhammerCommunity
2ndhandgeek.com/l/tempestus-...
Tempestus Aquilons Kill Team | 2nd Hand Geek Inc
Assembled according to instructions and primed in black.
Along with the tokens and Datacards, this Tempestus Aquilons Kill Team includes the following:
Tempestor
Servo Sentry
Grenadier
Gunfighter
Gu...
2ndhandgeek.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
In case you missed it, I still have one #KillTeam available for sale.
If you're interested in the Tempestus Aquilons, consider getting them (pre-assembled and primed) from me over on 2nd Hand Geek.
#Nerdlings #Miniatures #WarhammerCommunity
2ndhandgeek.com/l/tempestus-...
If you're interested in the Tempestus Aquilons, consider getting them (pre-assembled and primed) from me over on 2nd Hand Geek.
#Nerdlings #Miniatures #WarhammerCommunity
2ndhandgeek.com/l/tempestus-...
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First wild rider red highlights in place and it immediately looks 1000 times better
#hobbystreak day 402
#hobbystreak day 402
February 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM
First wild rider red highlights in place and it immediately looks 1000 times better
#hobbystreak day 402
#hobbystreak day 402
In case you missed it, I still have one #KillTeam available for sale.
If you're interested in the Tempestus Aquilons, consider getting them (pre-assembled and primed) from me over on 2nd Hand Geek.
#Nerdlings #Miniatures #WarhammerCommunity
2ndhandgeek.com/l/tempestus-...
If you're interested in the Tempestus Aquilons, consider getting them (pre-assembled and primed) from me over on 2nd Hand Geek.
#Nerdlings #Miniatures #WarhammerCommunity
2ndhandgeek.com/l/tempestus-...
Tempestus Aquilons Kill Team | 2nd Hand Geek Inc
Assembled according to instructions and primed in black.
Along with the tokens and Datacards, this Tempestus Aquilons Kill Team includes the following:
Tempestor
Servo Sentry
Grenadier
Gunfighter
Gu...
2ndhandgeek.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
In case you missed it, I still have one #KillTeam available for sale.
If you're interested in the Tempestus Aquilons, consider getting them (pre-assembled and primed) from me over on 2nd Hand Geek.
#Nerdlings #Miniatures #WarhammerCommunity
2ndhandgeek.com/l/tempestus-...
If you're interested in the Tempestus Aquilons, consider getting them (pre-assembled and primed) from me over on 2nd Hand Geek.
#Nerdlings #Miniatures #WarhammerCommunity
2ndhandgeek.com/l/tempestus-...
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"“This is a global genocide, not just an Israeli one,” said lawyer Diana Buttu, a lecturer at Georgetown University in Qatar.
Speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, Buttu argued that the supply chain is evidence of complicity."
She's right.
Speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, Buttu argued that the supply chain is evidence of complicity."
She's right.
“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"“This is a global genocide, not just an Israeli one,” said lawyer Diana Buttu, a lecturer at Georgetown University in Qatar.
Speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, Buttu argued that the supply chain is evidence of complicity."
She's right.
Speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, Buttu argued that the supply chain is evidence of complicity."
She's right.
Not sure how long my current foray into blogging will go, but here we are.
counterspell.bearblog.dev/what-am-i-do...
counterspell.bearblog.dev/what-am-i-do...
What am I doing?
Not even sure what I'm doing, but enshitification has a lot of people rediscovering older and/or federated technologies. So, here I am.
I'm mostly interes...
counterspell.bearblog.dev
February 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Not sure how long my current foray into blogging will go, but here we are.
counterspell.bearblog.dev/what-am-i-do...
counterspell.bearblog.dev/what-am-i-do...
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I did it. I went and did it. I have installed phpBB.
I hope I can convince the amazing community I have met these last few years to join me.
A way to network, chat, and hangout without relying on Meta, Discord, etc.
I hope I can convince the amazing community I have met these last few years to join me.
A way to network, chat, and hangout without relying on Meta, Discord, etc.
February 10, 2026 at 2:07 PM
I did it. I went and did it. I have installed phpBB.
I hope I can convince the amazing community I have met these last few years to join me.
A way to network, chat, and hangout without relying on Meta, Discord, etc.
I hope I can convince the amazing community I have met these last few years to join me.
A way to network, chat, and hangout without relying on Meta, Discord, etc.
Age Verification?
I watched Optimus Prime die on an operating table in the theater.
I watched Optimus Prime die on an operating table in the theater.
Age Verification?
I watched the first series of Thomas the Tank Engine. And it wasn't a repeat.
I watched the first series of Thomas the Tank Engine. And it wasn't a repeat.
Age verification?
I remember when Bryan Adams was No 1 for weeks with his song from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
I remember when Bryan Adams was No 1 for weeks with his song from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
February 10, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Age Verification?
I watched Optimus Prime die on an operating table in the theater.
I watched Optimus Prime die on an operating table in the theater.
Post a banger that isn't in English.
I jam out to this quite regularly (unironically) 😌
youtu.be/92ydUdqWE1g?...
I jam out to this quite regularly (unironically) 😌
youtu.be/92ydUdqWE1g?...
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Post a banger that isn't in English.
I jam out to this quite regularly (unironically) 😌
youtu.be/92ydUdqWE1g?...
I jam out to this quite regularly (unironically) 😌
youtu.be/92ydUdqWE1g?...
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#BHM Day 9: Black Friars 🧶
Not all Black figures in medieval European art are symbolic, allegorical, or exoticized. Some are simply there bc Black people were there.
In the image from Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry (c. 1416), 3 Black monks appear in a scene of
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#yarnsky #yarnmarket
Not all Black figures in medieval European art are symbolic, allegorical, or exoticized. Some are simply there bc Black people were there.
In the image from Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry (c. 1416), 3 Black monks appear in a scene of
1/7
#yarnsky #yarnmarket
February 9, 2026 at 11:34 PM
#BHM Day 9: Black Friars 🧶
Not all Black figures in medieval European art are symbolic, allegorical, or exoticized. Some are simply there bc Black people were there.
In the image from Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry (c. 1416), 3 Black monks appear in a scene of
1/7
#yarnsky #yarnmarket
Not all Black figures in medieval European art are symbolic, allegorical, or exoticized. Some are simply there bc Black people were there.
In the image from Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry (c. 1416), 3 Black monks appear in a scene of
1/7
#yarnsky #yarnmarket
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A cold toned base of blues and greens to contrast the warm tones of the model.
There will be some proper pictures at some point.
Commission for @fenrisgames.com
There will be some proper pictures at some point.
Commission for @fenrisgames.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
A cold toned base of blues and greens to contrast the warm tones of the model.
There will be some proper pictures at some point.
Commission for @fenrisgames.com
There will be some proper pictures at some point.
Commission for @fenrisgames.com
No new activity from @stoat.chat in 6 months... Anyone know if it's still being worked on, or if it was abandoned?
February 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
No new activity from @stoat.chat in 6 months... Anyone know if it's still being worked on, or if it was abandoned?
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#BHM Day 8: Diego Bemba 🧶
This colorway turns to a figure whose presence in the historical record is both rare & quietly powerful: Diego Bemba, a Kongolese aristocrat from Soyo (in what is now the DRC & Angola), painted in the mid-17th century.
It is exceptionally uncommon to know the
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#yarnsky
This colorway turns to a figure whose presence in the historical record is both rare & quietly powerful: Diego Bemba, a Kongolese aristocrat from Soyo (in what is now the DRC & Angola), painted in the mid-17th century.
It is exceptionally uncommon to know the
1/8
#yarnsky
February 9, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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Imagine that cunt Ash Ketchum coming across this utter chad
Now I need to fit a speaker to it so it goes "Scyther!" like in the anime
Now I need to fit a speaker to it so it goes "Scyther!" like in the anime
February 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Imagine that cunt Ash Ketchum coming across this utter chad
Now I need to fit a speaker to it so it goes "Scyther!" like in the anime
Now I need to fit a speaker to it so it goes "Scyther!" like in the anime
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Do you want to know what I'll be painting next?
It's Beowulf! Also from @fenrisgames.com
I asked my historical reenactment friend for colour advice and he said lots of different colours was a sign of wealth and then shouted "But don't paint him rainbow!"
I think I have a reputation. 😂
It's Beowulf! Also from @fenrisgames.com
I asked my historical reenactment friend for colour advice and he said lots of different colours was a sign of wealth and then shouted "But don't paint him rainbow!"
I think I have a reputation. 😂
February 8, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Do you want to know what I'll be painting next?
It's Beowulf! Also from @fenrisgames.com
I asked my historical reenactment friend for colour advice and he said lots of different colours was a sign of wealth and then shouted "But don't paint him rainbow!"
I think I have a reputation. 😂
It's Beowulf! Also from @fenrisgames.com
I asked my historical reenactment friend for colour advice and he said lots of different colours was a sign of wealth and then shouted "But don't paint him rainbow!"
I think I have a reputation. 😂
See all those dots? ALL of those are a reminder to myself to do something. Take meds, feed fish, do dishes, etc. But *also* reminders to do things like making sure to make, keep, or go to appointments.
This is the part of growing up and aging with ADHD that sucks.
This is the part of growing up and aging with ADHD that sucks.
February 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
See all those dots? ALL of those are a reminder to myself to do something. Take meds, feed fish, do dishes, etc. But *also* reminders to do things like making sure to make, keep, or go to appointments.
This is the part of growing up and aging with ADHD that sucks.
This is the part of growing up and aging with ADHD that sucks.
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Art is to express not impress!!
If you enjoy your process then you are doing it right.
If you enjoy your process then you are doing it right.
Remember!
Drybrushing isn't cheating
Contrast/speedpaints aren't cheating
Airbrush isn't cheating
Use whatever practical tools you have on your desk to make your miniatures look great!
The real value is in the fact you've made some art yourself. No machine can ever replace your own creativity.
Drybrushing isn't cheating
Contrast/speedpaints aren't cheating
Airbrush isn't cheating
Use whatever practical tools you have on your desk to make your miniatures look great!
The real value is in the fact you've made some art yourself. No machine can ever replace your own creativity.
February 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Art is to express not impress!!
If you enjoy your process then you are doing it right.
If you enjoy your process then you are doing it right.
Reposted by Alexander, Rainbow Painter
Remember!
Drybrushing isn't cheating
Contrast/speedpaints aren't cheating
Airbrush isn't cheating
Use whatever practical tools you have on your desk to make your miniatures look great!
The real value is in the fact you've made some art yourself. No machine can ever replace your own creativity.
Drybrushing isn't cheating
Contrast/speedpaints aren't cheating
Airbrush isn't cheating
Use whatever practical tools you have on your desk to make your miniatures look great!
The real value is in the fact you've made some art yourself. No machine can ever replace your own creativity.
February 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Remember!
Drybrushing isn't cheating
Contrast/speedpaints aren't cheating
Airbrush isn't cheating
Use whatever practical tools you have on your desk to make your miniatures look great!
The real value is in the fact you've made some art yourself. No machine can ever replace your own creativity.
Drybrushing isn't cheating
Contrast/speedpaints aren't cheating
Airbrush isn't cheating
Use whatever practical tools you have on your desk to make your miniatures look great!
The real value is in the fact you've made some art yourself. No machine can ever replace your own creativity.
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Posted this damaged creature on my patreon.
www.patreon.com/c/evlynmoreau
Hoping someone will use it in a zine.
www.patreon.com/c/evlynmoreau
Hoping someone will use it in a zine.
February 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Posted this damaged creature on my patreon.
www.patreon.com/c/evlynmoreau
Hoping someone will use it in a zine.
www.patreon.com/c/evlynmoreau
Hoping someone will use it in a zine.
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Stupid Lore Sunday
The galaxy is a strange and terrifying place. When ancient cartographers created their maps they would mark the unknown ‘here be monsters’. In the grim dark future the maps are infinitely larger but there be monsters still.
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The galaxy is a strange and terrifying place. When ancient cartographers created their maps they would mark the unknown ‘here be monsters’. In the grim dark future the maps are infinitely larger but there be monsters still.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Stupid Lore Sunday
The galaxy is a strange and terrifying place. When ancient cartographers created their maps they would mark the unknown ‘here be monsters’. In the grim dark future the maps are infinitely larger but there be monsters still.
1/
The galaxy is a strange and terrifying place. When ancient cartographers created their maps they would mark the unknown ‘here be monsters’. In the grim dark future the maps are infinitely larger but there be monsters still.
1/
-10°F (-24°C)
Feels like -23°F (-31°C)
I don't think coffee is powerful enough to fix that. 🥶
Feels like -23°F (-31°C)
I don't think coffee is powerful enough to fix that. 🥶
February 8, 2026 at 11:18 AM
-10°F (-24°C)
Feels like -23°F (-31°C)
I don't think coffee is powerful enough to fix that. 🥶
Feels like -23°F (-31°C)
I don't think coffee is powerful enough to fix that. 🥶
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I think I might be done painting this fine Dwarf for @fenrisgames.com and it's basing time!
Until I look at the photos some more and spot any mistakes. 😆
Until I look at the photos some more and spot any mistakes. 😆
February 7, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I think I might be done painting this fine Dwarf for @fenrisgames.com and it's basing time!
Until I look at the photos some more and spot any mistakes. 😆
Until I look at the photos some more and spot any mistakes. 😆
"I *hate* interesting times!"
Same, Rincewind. Same.
Same, Rincewind. Same.
February 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"I *hate* interesting times!"
Same, Rincewind. Same.
Same, Rincewind. Same.
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#BHM Day 6: Black Bohemian Figure 🧶
This colorway is inspired by a Black figure depicted in an early 15th-cent Bohemian astrological ms from the court of King Wenceslaus IV. The figure is not identified as a specific historical person, but their presence is nonetheless meaningful.
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#yarnsky
This colorway is inspired by a Black figure depicted in an early 15th-cent Bohemian astrological ms from the court of King Wenceslaus IV. The figure is not identified as a specific historical person, but their presence is nonetheless meaningful.
1/7
#yarnsky
February 7, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Show me your art and I will say nice things about it.
February 6, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Show me your art and I will say nice things about it.