Welcome to the fantastic world of the Astra 'Santa' Militarum!

Let me tell you a bit more about myself; I'm somewhat of a novice in the vast Warhammer 40K universe. I heard about the franchise's name during my high school years when passing by a 'Games Workshop' store while buying my D&D dice and books. At that time, Warhammer seemed like an impenetrable fortress, especially for a girl, and the cost was very high. I didn't suspect the richness of the lore and narratives it held.

Fast forward about fifteen years to my encounter with the man who became my husband, a hobbyist in modeling and painting miniature figurines, including those of 40K. His passion for the lore and the way he talked about it triggered my curiosity, sparking my ADHD into high gear.

As he rekindled his interest in Warhammer and resumed collecting figurines after a 15-year hiatus, I was drawn to the Adepta Sororitas, particularly their saint, Celestine. This admiration led to my own detachment of the Adepta Sororitas, patiently waiting for me to free up some time to paint it.

Now, let's delve into the genesis of this specific artwork. One day, during a conversation with my husband about his Astra Militarum's tank division, the initial idea of an entire battalion of Christmas-decorated tanks emerged (unfortunately, I don't recall the exact conversation.) This whimsical idea lingered in my 'To Draw List' until now, waiting for the right moment to come to life. And here it finally is: a Leman Russ tank adorned with festive lights, steered by an officer dressed in a Santa uniform, a joyful fusion between Warhammer warfare and holiday magic!

Behold the Astra 'Santa' Militarum! In the dark and distant future reality, even the mighty Leman Russ tank joins the festive frenzy. Decked out with twinkling Christmas lights and steered by an officer clad in a Santa uniform, this festive spectacle brings a cheerful touch to the battlefield. Every bolt meticulously inked and painted, this tank is armed not only with firepower but also with a joyful merriment.

Software used: Clip Studio Paint.

Micro Gauntlet Fighter

By Paul Bila

Lisbon on the move!

Video by IJTR

Jeepney

We cannot talk about the Philippines without showing a jeepney. Made from jeeps left behind by WW2 GIs, they are still produced to this day. Wonderful, creatives, colorful, they are works of art, highly customized to the extreme. You can go anywhere, you can repair them on the spot, rear opening ease the passengers loading, what's not to like about the jeepneys? Well... to be honest, a bit. Poor emissions, traffic congestion, noise, security... The old generations are gradually phased out, there's talk about e-jeepney replacement program that would let behind a lot of drivers (and small rural locations). It's like having an old trusty car. It's custom, comfy and handy, you have so much memories attached, you wouldn't sell it for the world but boy, does it gulps!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeepney

/* Pencil doodle on A6 sketchbook - Portemine sur carnet A6 */

Impossible de parler des Philippines sans mentionner les Jeepneys. Faites à partir de jeeps abandonnées par les soldats américains, elles sont encore produites aujourd'hui. Merveilleuses de créativité, colorées, instantanément reconnaissables, ce sont de véritables oeuvres d'art modifiées à l’extrême selon les envies et lubies de leur propriétaires. Vous pouvez vous rendre partout, les réparer à la volée, la montée à l'arrière permet de se passer d'abribus. Franchement c'est pas le meilleur des transports en commun ? En fait, pas vraiment. Polluantes, encombrantes, bruyantes, pas de ceinture... Les anciennes générations sont peu à peu remplacées. Il y a bien un programme de jeepneys électriques mais qui laisserait beaucoup de chauffeurs (et le monde rural) dans les choux. C'est comme posséder une bonne vielle bagnole depuis des lustres. On l'a personnalisée de stickers et de gadgets, on la trouve confortable, pratique, attachante, chaque bout évoque un souvenir et vous ne l'échangeriez pas contre une fortune ou deux mais bon dieu, qu'est-ce qu'elle boit et fume !

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeepney      

Painting of a pillaged merchant wagon. It was inspired by the ambushed caravan in skyrim. The hardest part in this image was to find the equivalant word of "merchant caravan" because the AI didn't understand it.

Serious panning of a vintage car

Ferrania P30, Summicron 50mm v5,Leica M6

Props & Decors

Protagonist vehicule for a post apo school project

- Presentation - Rough sketch of the basis vehicule - Rough researchs of vehicule variations - Clean - Model Sheet - Moodboards

La cote auto est un élément important

Que l'on soit vendeur ou acheteur, il est bon de connaître la cote auto d’un véhicule. Cela aide à se faire une idée du prix auquel on va vendre ou acquérir une voiture.

Quoi vérifier en visitant une voiture d'occasion ?

Avant d'acheter une voiture d'occasion, il est important de se pencher sur quelques points à vérifier. L’historique du véhicule, le carnet d'entretien et la date du dernier contrôle technique, entre autres. Histovec est un outil pratique pour en savoir plus sur l’automobile.

Crédit photo : mettmett de Pixabay

3D Work done fore school.

Full 4k projects on my artstation: https://www.artstation.com/iyenss_s