Gorilla with a Brush
@gorillabrush.bsky.social
Alan O’Bryan. Miniature painter and Golden Demon winner. Loves cats. Maybe not a real gorilla.
Trying to get my mojo back. I just want to power through a project and try to finish it rather than worry about making it perfect. So I started on this Splinter model.
January 28, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Trying to get my mojo back. I just want to power through a project and try to finish it rather than worry about making it perfect. So I started on this Splinter model.
For those of you who have been following Benjamin’s progress, he is now officially considered “cured” of FIP! This disease was once considered 100% fatal, but there is now treatment available. If you have any questions about that treatment, I’m happy to answer them.
January 8, 2024 at 7:21 PM
For those of you who have been following Benjamin’s progress, he is now officially considered “cured” of FIP! This disease was once considered 100% fatal, but there is now treatment available. If you have any questions about that treatment, I’m happy to answer them.
It’s been a while, but I got some painting in today.
December 27, 2023 at 12:41 AM
It’s been a while, but I got some painting in today.
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As you might know, (1) I am a huge animal lover and (2) my cat Benjamin has been fighting FIP this year. I rarely share donation requests, but this one is urgent for another cat fighting FIP. This guy is 2/3 of the way done with treatment and his family has been through the ringer this year...
December 14, 2023 at 6:15 PM
As you might know, (1) I am a huge animal lover and (2) my cat Benjamin has been fighting FIP this year. I rarely share donation requests, but this one is urgent for another cat fighting FIP. This guy is 2/3 of the way done with treatment and his family has been through the ringer this year...
As you might know, (1) I am a huge animal lover and (2) my cat Benjamin has been fighting FIP this year. I rarely share donation requests, but this one is urgent for another cat fighting FIP. This guy is 2/3 of the way done with treatment and his family has been through the ringer this year...
December 14, 2023 at 6:15 PM
As you might know, (1) I am a huge animal lover and (2) my cat Benjamin has been fighting FIP this year. I rarely share donation requests, but this one is urgent for another cat fighting FIP. This guy is 2/3 of the way done with treatment and his family has been through the ringer this year...
I sure miss my wonderful wife and kids, but it’s been a fun weekend in Phoenix seeing family and old friends, playing games and catching up.
November 12, 2023 at 7:05 AM
I sure miss my wonderful wife and kids, but it’s been a fun weekend in Phoenix seeing family and old friends, playing games and catching up.
Our little warrior Benjamin has been fighting FIP this year. Up until a few years ago, this was a death sentence for cats. But there is now a treatment that is as much as 90% effective in curing the disease (although some vets still don’t know about it and recommend euthanasia).
October 13, 2023 at 1:15 AM
Our little warrior Benjamin has been fighting FIP this year. Up until a few years ago, this was a death sentence for cats. But there is now a treatment that is as much as 90% effective in curing the disease (although some vets still don’t know about it and recommend euthanasia).
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I could keep going but I need to get sleep. All of these people are great. Take a look.
I could keep going but I need to get sleep. All of these people are great. Take a look.
September 21, 2023 at 5:07 AM
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I could keep going but I need to get sleep. All of these people are great. Take a look.
I could keep going but I need to get sleep. All of these people are great. Take a look.
"The world only turns twice/
Once for the laughter/
Once for the memories after/
All the rest is just kicking through
the weather and the fines."
~ Ben Howard
Once for the laughter/
Once for the memories after/
All the rest is just kicking through
the weather and the fines."
~ Ben Howard
September 13, 2023 at 7:17 PM
"The world only turns twice/
Once for the laughter/
Once for the memories after/
All the rest is just kicking through
the weather and the fines."
~ Ben Howard
Once for the laughter/
Once for the memories after/
All the rest is just kicking through
the weather and the fines."
~ Ben Howard
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Hope to see you tonight for Part Two—last week’s was super fun, and Part One can be found on my Insta feed.
September 13, 2023 at 1:11 PM
Hope to see you tonight for Part Two—last week’s was super fun, and Part One can be found on my Insta feed.
A fine Sunday morning spent watching documentaries and painting little dudes.
September 10, 2023 at 8:37 PM
A fine Sunday morning spent watching documentaries and painting little dudes.
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I have notes.
I’m starting a Seven Kennings readalong tonight at 7 pm Eastern on Instagram Live. We’ll be discussing Days 1-5 of A PLAGUE OF GIANTS, answering your questions, & doing some giveaways. Hope to see you & your friends there—let your epic fantasy peeps know, eh?
I’m starting a Seven Kennings readalong tonight at 7 pm Eastern on Instagram Live. We’ll be discussing Days 1-5 of A PLAGUE OF GIANTS, answering your questions, & doing some giveaways. Hope to see you & your friends there—let your epic fantasy peeps know, eh?
September 6, 2023 at 2:01 PM
I have notes.
I’m starting a Seven Kennings readalong tonight at 7 pm Eastern on Instagram Live. We’ll be discussing Days 1-5 of A PLAGUE OF GIANTS, answering your questions, & doing some giveaways. Hope to see you & your friends there—let your epic fantasy peeps know, eh?
I’m starting a Seven Kennings readalong tonight at 7 pm Eastern on Instagram Live. We’ll be discussing Days 1-5 of A PLAGUE OF GIANTS, answering your questions, & doing some giveaways. Hope to see you & your friends there—let your epic fantasy peeps know, eh?
Tinkering around with this fella as a new project. I have a bunch of projects in random states of starting/finishing. I’m having trouble getting them over the finish line lately.
September 3, 2023 at 11:42 PM
Tinkering around with this fella as a new project. I have a bunch of projects in random states of starting/finishing. I’m having trouble getting them over the finish line lately.
Yesterday I accidentally made my coffee with distilled water instead of filtered water. The coffee came out incredibly smooth tasting. Tried it again today, and it was not a fluke. Was this some crazy coffee secret everyone knows about that they never told me?
September 3, 2023 at 2:45 PM
Yesterday I accidentally made my coffee with distilled water instead of filtered water. The coffee came out incredibly smooth tasting. Tried it again today, and it was not a fluke. Was this some crazy coffee secret everyone knows about that they never told me?
Another one of my favorites - I call this one "Santa on Vacation". He gets tired of hanging out with reindeer all of the time.
September 1, 2023 at 3:33 PM
Another one of my favorites - I call this one "Santa on Vacation". He gets tired of hanging out with reindeer all of the time.
I know this guy is not the flashiest model out there, but I personally love this paint job. I tried to do a lot with a very limited palette and use subtle color and brushstrokes to give him a lot of character. It doesn't hurt that he's a fellow gorilla, either!
August 31, 2023 at 9:04 PM
I know this guy is not the flashiest model out there, but I personally love this paint job. I tried to do a lot with a very limited palette and use subtle color and brushstrokes to give him a lot of character. It doesn't hurt that he's a fellow gorilla, either!
I've started to force myself to hobby a bit lately, but the progress is small and not worth sharing. So instead here's a throwback to a model I had a lot of fun painting. One of my favorite movies and movie characters.
August 28, 2023 at 4:07 PM
I've started to force myself to hobby a bit lately, but the progress is small and not worth sharing. So instead here's a throwback to a model I had a lot of fun painting. One of my favorite movies and movie characters.
I have been very quiet lately, I know. It's just one of those periods where life is getting in the way of hobbying. Work, family, sick pets, ... it's a lot right now! But here is my current project. I'll get back to it sometime...
August 24, 2023 at 7:59 PM
I have been very quiet lately, I know. It's just one of those periods where life is getting in the way of hobbying. Work, family, sick pets, ... it's a lot right now! But here is my current project. I'll get back to it sometime...
Hello and welcome! I love painting miniatures. Here are some of my favorites! #miniaturepainting
August 20, 2023 at 1:29 AM
Hello and welcome! I love painting miniatures. Here are some of my favorites! #miniaturepainting