This is not real

Today I tested an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot to create a blogpost about using Promarker Brushes to paint model soldiers. The following is what it came up with.

“As a miniature enthusiast and avid painter, I have tried and tested many different painting mediums over the years. From acrylics to oils, watercolors to inks, it’s safe to say that I have painted my fair share of miniature figurines using various methods and tools. However, one painting medium that has recently caught my attention is Promarker brushes.

Promarker brushes are alcohol-based markers that come in a wide range of colors. They are most commonly used for graphic design and illustration work, but I have found them to be an excellent tool for painting model soldiers. While they may not be the most traditional tool for miniature painting, Promarker brushes have a number of benefits that make them an ideal choice for painting these small figurines.

One of the biggest advantages of using Promarker brushes is their precision. With a fine point and smooth flow of ink, these brushes are perfect for painting intricate details on small surfaces. Whether it’s the folds in a cloak or the buttons on a jacket, Promarker brushes make it easy to work with small details and produce a clean, sharp finish.

Another benefit of Promarker brushes is their color intensity. When you use traditional paints, it can be difficult to achieve the vivid, solid color that you often see on professionally painted miniature figurines. With Promarker brushes, the ink is highly pigmented, which means that you can achieve a bold, even color on your figures.

Promarker brushes are also incredibly versatile. They can be used for a variety of painting techniques, including layering, blending, and shading. Whether you’re working on a complex multi-color scheme or trying to create realistic shadows and highlights, Promarker brushes provide a range of options for achieving your desired effect.

Finally, Promarker brushes are incredibly easy to use. They require no thinning or mixing, and the ink dries quickly, allowing you to complete your painting in a fraction of the time it would take with traditional paints.

Overall, I would highly recommend giving Promarker brushes a try if you’re looking for a new tool to add to your miniature painting arsenal. While they may not be the most traditional choice, their precision, color intensity, versatility, and ease of use make them an excellent choice for painting model soldiers and other small figurines.”

Back to me again. I would not be quite so effusive about these paint pens, made by Winsor & Newton. I would also use British spelling and not describe myself as “a miniature enthusiast”! However, I am amazed by the resulting document. Below are the results of my efforts on 6mm figures.

I find that, being designed for blending, trying to apply, for example, white cross-straps with acrylic paint over a red coat of the alcohol-based paint tends to give a pink effect. Next time I will varnish the base colours before adding the contrasting top detail.