This week Bruce and Magnus here are thrilled to sit down with the incredibly talented Arnau Lázaro Azcarate. Arnau, born in Barcelona and now based in Richmond Upon Thames, has rapidly become one of the leading voices in miniature figure painting. Known for his stunning commissions and box art for top brands, Arnau’s journey from Warhammer enthusiast to professional artist is both inspiring and insightful. Join us as we sit down and discuss all things minis! 00:06 Introduction to Arnau and His Journey01:06 The Evolution of Box Art Painting04:40 Balancing Commissions and Personal Projects06:22 Detachment from Artwork and Personal Collections07:57 Perception vs. Reality of Artistic Work10:22 Understanding Artistic Style and Its Complexity14:17 The Importance of Research in Painting18:44 Alternating Between Rendering and Ambience20:05 Finding Motivation in Personal Projects24:02 The Challenge of Starting a Painting25:12 The Reality of Mistakes in Art32:18 Embracing the Process of Destruction in Art33:34 Embracing Destruction in the Creative Process40:15 The Role of Sketching in Art43:44 Navigating Competition and Self-Perception57:23 Finding Joy in the Artistic Journey Arnau online: https://www.arnauminiatures.com/