The Venerable Weed
@simonberman.bsky.social
Tacoma, WA
Owner, Strix Publishing
strixpublishing.com
President of the Brush Wielders Union
brushwieldersunion.com
Cohost & writer: Galaxy in Flames podcast and blog
galaxyinflames.com
Digital Curator, Newark Museum of Science & Trucking
Owner, Strix Publishing
strixpublishing.com
President of the Brush Wielders Union
brushwieldersunion.com
Cohost & writer: Galaxy in Flames podcast and blog
galaxyinflames.com
Digital Curator, Newark Museum of Science & Trucking
Pinned
Brush Wielders Union
The Brush Wielders Union is a community of like-minded miniatures gamers dedicated to playing their games fully painted and supporting one another in their craft.
brushwieldersunion.com
Intro post! I'm a professional tabletop games writer, podcaster, & hobbyist. Most recently I was as a principal writer on the Dune: Adventures in the Imperium RPG.
I run the brushwieldersunion.com an organization of miniatures painters of all skill levels!
I also own strixpublishing.com
#warhammer
I run the brushwieldersunion.com an organization of miniatures painters of all skill levels!
I also own strixpublishing.com
#warhammer
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I painted some Blood Bowl randos that spoke to me, from their place on my shelf where I've been ignoring them for years. They deserve better!
First up, this stalwart Amazon Linewoman of the Ratcitoctl Raincats, #3 Extri Yaretzi!
#bloodbowl #miniaturepainting #procrastination
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First up, this stalwart Amazon Linewoman of the Ratcitoctl Raincats, #3 Extri Yaretzi!
#bloodbowl #miniaturepainting #procrastination
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November 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I painted some Blood Bowl randos that spoke to me, from their place on my shelf where I've been ignoring them for years. They deserve better!
First up, this stalwart Amazon Linewoman of the Ratcitoctl Raincats, #3 Extri Yaretzi!
#bloodbowl #miniaturepainting #procrastination
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First up, this stalwart Amazon Linewoman of the Ratcitoctl Raincats, #3 Extri Yaretzi!
#bloodbowl #miniaturepainting #procrastination
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Mordheim weekend begins! My first game was an ignominious defeat - my ninja master fell out of a window and was immediately captured... hoping for better dice in Game 2!
November 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Mordheim weekend begins! My first game was an ignominious defeat - my ninja master fell out of a window and was immediately captured... hoping for better dice in Game 2!
Witch Burner and Combat Medic for #TrenchCrusade
November 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Witch Burner and Combat Medic for #TrenchCrusade
November 30, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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Hi! We're a small business & we'd love to get a sale today.
1st time since we set up in 2015 that we've had no traffic on #SmallBusinessSaturday
It's so hard, we know everyone is spread thin. Us too.
But if you like vintage / gothy stuff, everything below is still available, thanks for your time:
1st time since we set up in 2015 that we've had no traffic on #SmallBusinessSaturday
It's so hard, we know everyone is spread thin. Us too.
But if you like vintage / gothy stuff, everything below is still available, thanks for your time:
Adding to this thread of nifty things that additional brand-new Gothy / Batty / Catty / Vintage goodies are now available via Torch & Arrow, all one of a kind & part of Etsy's big cyber sale! Your support is *such* a help in a difficult year. 🖤
torchandarrow.etsy.com
#BlueSkyNightMarket
torchandarrow.etsy.com
#BlueSkyNightMarket
November 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Hi! We're a small business & we'd love to get a sale today.
1st time since we set up in 2015 that we've had no traffic on #SmallBusinessSaturday
It's so hard, we know everyone is spread thin. Us too.
But if you like vintage / gothy stuff, everything below is still available, thanks for your time:
1st time since we set up in 2015 that we've had no traffic on #SmallBusinessSaturday
It's so hard, we know everyone is spread thin. Us too.
But if you like vintage / gothy stuff, everything below is still available, thanks for your time:
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Getting a crew together for a #empireofman army for #warhammertheoldworld - I have about 20 more to finish, it’s going to be a slow process. #nerdlings #miniaturepainting #miniaturepainter
November 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Getting a crew together for a #empireofman army for #warhammertheoldworld - I have about 20 more to finish, it’s going to be a slow process. #nerdlings #miniaturepainting #miniaturepainter
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I'm a member of this and if you're a miniature painter in need of a good, supportive community you might want to be, too.
If you're a miniatures painter & are interested in a community of painters & tools for your hobby journey check out our Black Friday discount of 20% off annual memberships thru 12/05 with code: BWUHOLIDAY2025 Join now & take part in the 2026 Hobby Pledge!
#WarhammerCommunity
#Warhammer
#Miniatures
#WarhammerCommunity
#Warhammer
#Miniatures
Brush Wielders Union | Patreon
creating a community of minis gamers playing fully painted!
www.patreon.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I'm a member of this and if you're a miniature painter in need of a good, supportive community you might want to be, too.
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If you're a miniatures painter & are interested in a community of painters & tools for your hobby journey check out our Black Friday discount of 20% off annual memberships thru 12/05 with code: BWUHOLIDAY2025 Join now & take part in the 2026 Hobby Pledge!
#WarhammerCommunity
#Warhammer
#Miniatures
#WarhammerCommunity
#Warhammer
#Miniatures
Brush Wielders Union | Patreon
creating a community of minis gamers playing fully painted!
www.patreon.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
If you're a miniatures painter & are interested in a community of painters & tools for your hobby journey check out our Black Friday discount of 20% off annual memberships thru 12/05 with code: BWUHOLIDAY2025 Join now & take part in the 2026 Hobby Pledge!
#WarhammerCommunity
#Warhammer
#Miniatures
#WarhammerCommunity
#Warhammer
#Miniatures
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[observing someone’s obsessive passion project] wow i really like whatever’s wrong with that guy
November 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
[observing someone’s obsessive passion project] wow i really like whatever’s wrong with that guy
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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The fancy hardcover edition of my first collection, from @simonberman.bsky.social's Strix Publishing and illustrated by @corleyms.bsky.social is also on sale right now!
strixpublishing.patternbyetsy.com/listing/5654...
strixpublishing.patternbyetsy.com/listing/5654...
Never Bet the Devil & Other Warnings, Orrin Grey
Never Bet the Devil & Other Warnings is a premium, limited edition of a modern horror classic. First published in 2012 by Evil Eye Press, this collection put Orrin Grey on the map as an up and coming ...
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November 29, 2025 at 6:05 AM
The fancy hardcover edition of my first collection, from @simonberman.bsky.social's Strix Publishing and illustrated by @corleyms.bsky.social is also on sale right now!
strixpublishing.patternbyetsy.com/listing/5654...
strixpublishing.patternbyetsy.com/listing/5654...
Look, I know these creeps rarely experience any meaningful repercussions but Hegseth is uniquely repellent in a way that has all the makings of a political sacrificial lamb and I think there’s a real chance we get to see something extremely funny happen to him in a few years.
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Look, I know these creeps rarely experience any meaningful repercussions but Hegseth is uniquely repellent in a way that has all the makings of a political sacrificial lamb and I think there’s a real chance we get to see something extremely funny happen to him in a few years.
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When I'm not painting warhams I run a small press publishing company specializing in horror fiction, occult art books, enamel pins, and even an RPG. Anyway, it's all 25% off this week so give me your filthy dollars.
StrixPublishing
Horror, Scifi, & Games of superior quality since 2015.
strixpublishing.patternbyetsy.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
When I'm not painting warhams I run a small press publishing company specializing in horror fiction, occult art books, enamel pins, and even an RPG. Anyway, it's all 25% off this week so give me your filthy dollars.
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If you're a miniatures painter & are interested in a community of painters & tools for your hobby journey check out our Black Friday discount of 20% off annual memberships thru 12/05 with code: BWUHOLIDAY2025 Join now & take part in the 2026 Hobby Pledge!
#WarhammerCommunity
#Warhammer
#Miniatures
#WarhammerCommunity
#Warhammer
#Miniatures
Brush Wielders Union | Patreon
creating a community of minis gamers playing fully painted!
www.patreon.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
If you're a miniatures painter & are interested in a community of painters & tools for your hobby journey check out our Black Friday discount of 20% off annual memberships thru 12/05 with code: BWUHOLIDAY2025 Join now & take part in the 2026 Hobby Pledge!
#WarhammerCommunity
#Warhammer
#Miniatures
#WarhammerCommunity
#Warhammer
#Miniatures
This month's Brush Wielders Union podcast saw the return of my friend Dave Taylor for an informal chat about the state of miniatures painting as craft and art. I was delighted to pick his brain about trends, tools, and what he's working on both as a painter and publisher.
#warhammercommunity
#warhammercommunity
BWU Episode 80: An interview with Dave Taylor | Brush Wielders Union
Get more from Brush Wielders Union on Patreon
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November 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This month's Brush Wielders Union podcast saw the return of my friend Dave Taylor for an informal chat about the state of miniatures painting as craft and art. I was delighted to pick his brain about trends, tools, and what he's working on both as a painter and publisher.
#warhammercommunity
#warhammercommunity
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Too full and drunk to assemble a tank but got a bug up my ass to finally play with my original #TrenchCrusade Kickstarter figures.
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Too full and drunk to assemble a tank but got a bug up my ass to finally play with my original #TrenchCrusade Kickstarter figures.
Too full and drunk to assemble a tank but got a bug up my ass to finally play with my original #TrenchCrusade Kickstarter figures.
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Too full and drunk to assemble a tank but got a bug up my ass to finally play with my original #TrenchCrusade Kickstarter figures.
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ortolan mcnuggets
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 AM
ortolan mcnuggets
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War despot ready to conquer. This is one evil looking dude #hobbystreak day 364
November 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
War despot ready to conquer. This is one evil looking dude #hobbystreak day 364
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you better watch out
You better watch out
You Better Watch Out
𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘉𝘌𝘛𝘛𝘌𝘙 𝘞𝘈𝘛𝘊𝘏 𝘖𝘜𝘛
𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙒𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃 𝙊𝙐𝙏
𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗢𝗨𝗧
𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐓
《根据中华人民共和国相关法律法规，强烈建议谨慎行事》
You better watch out
You Better Watch Out
𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘉𝘌𝘛𝘛𝘌𝘙 𝘞𝘈𝘛𝘊𝘏 𝘖𝘜𝘛
𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙒𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃 𝙊𝙐𝙏
𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗢𝗨𝗧
𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐓
《根据中华人民共和国相关法律法规，强烈建议谨慎行事》
November 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
you better watch out
You better watch out
You Better Watch Out
𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘉𝘌𝘛𝘛𝘌𝘙 𝘞𝘈𝘛𝘊𝘏 𝘖𝘜𝘛
𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙒𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃 𝙊𝙐𝙏
𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗢𝗨𝗧
𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐓
《根据中华人民共和国相关法律法规，强烈建议谨慎行事》
You better watch out
You Better Watch Out
𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘉𝘌𝘛𝘛𝘌𝘙 𝘞𝘈𝘛𝘊𝘏 𝘖𝘜𝘛
𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙒𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃 𝙊𝙐𝙏
𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗢𝗨𝗧
𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐓
《根据中华人民共和国相关法律法规，强烈建议谨慎行事》
Happy tanksgiving, nerds.
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Happy tanksgiving, nerds.
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Kitbashed an Augur Command and Control squad for my Sons of Horus out of some old Mk IV bodies and various bits I had lying around.
#HorusHeresy
#Warhammer
#WarhammerCommunity
#HorusHeresy
#Warhammer
#WarhammerCommunity
November 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Kitbashed an Augur Command and Control squad for my Sons of Horus out of some old Mk IV bodies and various bits I had lying around.
#HorusHeresy
#Warhammer
#WarhammerCommunity
#HorusHeresy
#Warhammer
#WarhammerCommunity
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Heresy era Raven Guard
A survivor of the Dropsite massacre on Isstvan V, armour made up of Mk2, Mk3 and Mk6 hastily patched together to get back in action.
Helmet marking stripes as an ad hoc personal honour to the Salamanders and Iron Hands.
A survivor of the Dropsite massacre on Isstvan V, armour made up of Mk2, Mk3 and Mk6 hastily patched together to get back in action.
Helmet marking stripes as an ad hoc personal honour to the Salamanders and Iron Hands.
November 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Heresy era Raven Guard
A survivor of the Dropsite massacre on Isstvan V, armour made up of Mk2, Mk3 and Mk6 hastily patched together to get back in action.
Helmet marking stripes as an ad hoc personal honour to the Salamanders and Iron Hands.
A survivor of the Dropsite massacre on Isstvan V, armour made up of Mk2, Mk3 and Mk6 hastily patched together to get back in action.
Helmet marking stripes as an ad hoc personal honour to the Salamanders and Iron Hands.
Kitbashed an Augur Command and Control squad for my Sons of Horus out of some old Mk IV bodies and various bits I had lying around.
#HorusHeresy
#Warhammer
#WarhammerCommunity
#HorusHeresy
#Warhammer
#WarhammerCommunity
November 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Kitbashed an Augur Command and Control squad for my Sons of Horus out of some old Mk IV bodies and various bits I had lying around.
#HorusHeresy
#Warhammer
#WarhammerCommunity
#HorusHeresy
#Warhammer
#WarhammerCommunity