For the past couple years I've painted a miniature with colors themed around one of the various Pride flags during the month of June; it's not something I choose to make a big deal out of, but I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself. This year I decided to push myself a little harder and paint three. I pulled a trio of female space pirate-types from Diehard Miniatures out of my stash and set to work; I decided this year I would paint the Bisexual, Lesbian, and Asexual Pride flags.
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| Asexual Pride - black, white, gray and purple. |
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| Lesbian Pride - a range of oranges and pinks with white accents |
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| Bisexual Pride - blue, purple, and pink. |
Above and beyond recognizing Pride Month, it was an opportunity to use some colors that I don't use all that often. Of the three, I think the Lesbian Pride figure came out the best, and I'm especially proud of the tattoo I freehanded on to her left forearm - a Labrys axe, another symbol associated with the lesbian community.
Bases still need to be finished, but I'm pleased to have completed the figures themselves before the end of the month.
Figures Purchased in 2025: 90
Figures Painted in 2025: 112
Great looking miniatures!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deletelooks good. And a nice way to celebrate. 😁
ReplyDeleteThanks Stew! And I agree :)
DeleteThis is so great at so many levels! I mean, not only the Pride celebration, but the paintjob itself. The palette works perfectly on all three models and you made them look awesome while adding the message to the models. I mean, this is how it's done, it's fantastic, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, thank you for the kind words!
DeleteCool figures with some nice paint work...I agree, the Lesbian one looks the best!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think having a broader ranger of colors available, and a wider assortment of textures (armor, cloth, leather) helped with her. Maybe next time I'll brighten any purples, too. I think, especially on the Ace pirate, the purple is dark enough to get lost and not stand out.
DeleteGreat way to show your support and pride, Bill! Those are some great looking miniatures!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Mike!
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