This week Bruce and Magnus sit down with Andy Wardle, multiple award winner and one half of the wonderful Cult of Paint. We cover everything from Andy's inspiration, to what it means to keep yourself at the top of the game over a decade of competition painting. 

00:05 Introduction to Andy

02:45 Exploring Andy's Unique Painting Style

05:50 The Evolution of Storytelling in Dioramas

10:19 Balancing Creativity and Technical Skill

12:44 The Drive for Personal Satisfaction in Art

16:35 Navigating Doubts and Expectations in Painting

22:11 Finding Motivation and Long-Term Goals

26:54 The Importance of Community in Hobbies

32:13 Personal Journeys and Connections at Events

39:09 Navigating the Hobby Landscape: Staying Engaged

46:00 Finding Inspiration in Nature and Art

48:03 The Art of Basing and Dioramas

51:03 The Journey of Improvement in Miniature Painting

54:14 Creativity and Motivation in the Hobby

57:05 Transitioning to a Business: The Cult of Paint

01:01:08 Balancing Passion and Business in Miniature Painting

01:12:09 The Art of Competition Painting

01:13:40 Transitioning to Judging: Insights and Experiences

01:17:36 The Ethos of Judging: Balancing Subjectivity and Fairness

01:19:58 Finding the Balance: Difficulty vs. Generosity in Awards

01:22:38 Building a Judging Team: Collaboration and Expertise

01:24:43 The Growth of MPO: Challenges and Community Engagement

01:30:12 The Value of Community: Why We Attend Competitions