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Talking Miniatures with Arnau Lázaro

Talking Miniatures with Arnau Lázaro

Update: 2025-06-13
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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 Journey

01:06 The Evolution of Box Art Painting

04:40 Balancing Commissions and Personal Projects

06:22 Detachment from Artwork and Personal Collections

07:57 Perception vs. Reality of Artistic Work

10:22 Understanding Artistic Style and Its Complexity

14:17 The Importance of Research in Painting

18:44 Alternating Between Rendering and Ambience

20:05 Finding Motivation in Personal Projects

24:02 The Challenge of Starting a Painting

25:12 The Reality of Mistakes in Art

32:18 Embracing the Process of Destruction in Art

33:34 Embracing Destruction in the Creative Process

40:15 The Role of Sketching in Art

43:44 Navigating Competition and Self-Perception

57:23 Finding Joy in the Artistic Journey


Arnau online: https://www.arnauminiatures.com/

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Talking Miniatures with Arnau Lázaro

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