So I'm used to cheap plastic minis for my D&D games, but a group I started in earlier in the year uses all hand-painted minis, so I jumped on the band wagon and painted one of my own. I used a paladin mini from the Reaper line. This mini is full of firsts: first time with green stuff (I gave him long hair); first time using water effects (I made him stand on the edge of a creek); and first time free-handing on a smooth surface (take note of the ivy on his shoulder pads). He's still a bit ruff, but I'm proud of him. Without further ado, here's Elesius in all his summer-court glory! I wish the creek showed up better, but I'm still very proud. --DF2K