Hello again!
My uncle, ever since I have known him, has been obsessed with WWII--books, movies (one of which we share in common, Das Boot), and generally everything WWII-related. So, that got me thinking, why don't I paint him up a miniature for his birthday next year? Usually I'll give away edible perishables on special occasions, because it's convenient and doesn't require a lot of forethought, but I have been rethinking that as of late.
Actually, the more I think about it, giving away those edibles (not THC-infused ones, haha!) sometimes/oftentimes results in over-indulgence and feelings of guilt/shame afterwards. And you, having been the one to give them those chocolates, wine, etc., were the one that indirectly, uninintentionally caused them to feel that guilt. Last year, for example, I went to my neighbours' Christmas party and the hostess (wife) instructed me to bring home my Christmas present (an assortment of homebaked cookies) because she was going to have a hard time resisting them. (This year I'll be painting them a Christmas ornament and giving it to them as a gift instead!)
So, what's your experience been like gifting miniatures to your friends/family: is it something you do, why or why not? One of my main concerns in gifting models to adults, would be exposure to UV rays. I've witnessed firsthand the effect UV exposure has had on my/others' paintings, lava lamps, and other UV-sensitive objects. Models, I imagine, would also deteriorate from several hours of indirect/direct sunlight per day. Has this been a concern of yours as well, if you're someone who has given away models as gifts? Is it something you take preventative measures against? Let me know!
Bests,
Lissorles
My uncle, ever since I have known him, has been obsessed with WWII--books, movies (one of which we share in common, Das Boot), and generally everything WWII-related. So, that got me thinking, why don't I paint him up a miniature for his birthday next year? Usually I'll give away edible perishables on special occasions, because it's convenient and doesn't require a lot of forethought, but I have been rethinking that as of late.
Actually, the more I think about it, giving away those edibles (not THC-infused ones, haha!) sometimes/oftentimes results in over-indulgence and feelings of guilt/shame afterwards. And you, having been the one to give them those chocolates, wine, etc., were the one that indirectly, uninintentionally caused them to feel that guilt. Last year, for example, I went to my neighbours' Christmas party and the hostess (wife) instructed me to bring home my Christmas present (an assortment of homebaked cookies) because she was going to have a hard time resisting them. (This year I'll be painting them a Christmas ornament and giving it to them as a gift instead!)
So, what's your experience been like gifting miniatures to your friends/family: is it something you do, why or why not? One of my main concerns in gifting models to adults, would be exposure to UV rays. I've witnessed firsthand the effect UV exposure has had on my/others' paintings, lava lamps, and other UV-sensitive objects. Models, I imagine, would also deteriorate from several hours of indirect/direct sunlight per day. Has this been a concern of yours as well, if you're someone who has given away models as gifts? Is it something you take preventative measures against? Let me know!
Bests,
Lissorles