Mastering Miniatures: A Judge's Tips for New and Experienced Painters

As a miniature painting contest judge for several years at CaptainCon, I've seen a lot of amazing entries, from beginner to expert level painters. Of course, as the convention matured, the entries got better and better. I've also seen plenty of mistakes as well--and having judged close to a few hundred figures over the years, I can tell you that there are some key tips for miniature painting success.