Hillside House commission part #2

[@kathleenmartingale9718]

The progress is gorgeous! So realistic. Love the touch of the grass growing between stones. I may have to steal that one! And always good to see rare specimens in the wild! Always nice to see John Boy.

[@RichMiniatures]

@kathleenmartingale9718 hehehe yes, I wasn't expecting to see this particular rare specimen, but he was friendly when approached so all was well 😂

[@maroulio2067]

Yes, Rich, I made it to the end and enjoyed every minute. This is a very interesting build and I am learning from you- Thanks!!

[@RichMiniatures]

@maroulio2067 thank you for that my lovely 🙏 and I'm looking forward to the next stage myself

[@barbaracampbell4090]

Wonderful tips and techniques for a Spanish style house 💛

[@RichMiniatures]

@@barbaracampbell4090 it's meant to be an Italian hillside villa, but it all comes under the category of "Mediterranean" really 😊

[@CarolHall-m3i]

Just love love love this new commission allowing you to use your artistic talents. So many useful tips and tricks can’t wait for further progress. I can relate to your bedtime planning. Love to you and your lovely John boy.

[@RichMiniatures]

@@CarolHall-m3i thanks Carol 🙏 and I like that you've called it "bedtime planning"! It makes night times sound all nice and effortless! 😂 love back from the boys 💕

[@jenpink4298]

Your stonework looks great! And those tiles are lovely

[@RichMiniatures]

@jenpink4298 thank you Jen 🙏 I'm enjoying thinking up new ideas for this project

[@deenafrayo]

The stones and the steps turned out really nice. Reminds me of Southern Spain. The courtyards in the older sections of town had all kinds of beautiful tiles.

[@RichMiniatures]

@deenafrayo that's right Deena! I remember seeing courtyards like that in Granada, and in Seville. Brings back more nice memories

[@craftyhobbit7623]

It looks fantastic and nicely done. It might take a while to do, but the end result is worth it.

[@RichMiniatures]

@craftyhobbit7623 thanks, I'm quite pleased with it

[@rachelianson2737]

Ah you’ve made my Friday night 😊 xx

[@RichMiniatures]

@rachelianson2737 bless you Rachel, it's my pleasure 😊💕 xx

[@StoriesByCarol]

The egg carton technique is genius! The stones look amazing.

[@RichMiniatures]

@@StoriesByCarol thank you 🙏

[@rachaelkasper5445]

Wonderful effects! This is coming along beautifully. You teach me something new and exciting every time. Now, I know the scientific name of a Johnus Boyus in the wild if I ever see one, although, I think the finest specimen lives in your garden. LOL Brilliant!

[@RichMiniatures]

@@rachaelkasper5445 hehehe I even laughed myself when I was editing the video and watched that bit back! 😂

[@katehawkins1331]

It's truly mesmerising to watch you work. You are full of ideas and the match of the design/colour of tiles to stonework is perfect... and I watched to the end and it was well worth it!

[@RichMiniatures]

@katehawkins1331 bless you Kate! I do try to put as much content in as possible, so it's lovely to hear when folk enjoy it! 🙏😊

[@joanware6473]

Wow, the stones and tiles marry together so well it looks lovely.

[@RichMiniatures]

@joanware6473 many thanks Joan 🙏 I'm really enjoying the journey as usual.

[@monajakobsson9447]

Really beautiful and it is very nice to make a cup of the and just follow along 😊

[@RichMiniatures]

@@monajakobsson9447 I'm pleased you enjoyed watching...thank you Mona 🙏

[@UlsterCountyNY]

Loved attending your Master class in miniature stonework! You are so great at showing the progression of your work! I am sure that your commission customer is so happy already!

[@RichMiniatures]

@@UlsterCountyNY thank you, fingers crossed she will like it!

[@RobynWright-f1g]

Hi Rich, I really love this house design. The stonework looks fabulous and I can’t wait to see what’s coming next . Cheers Robyn ❤😊

[@RichMiniatures]

@@RobynWright-f1g thanks Robyn, I'm really looking forward to the next also! 😊💕

[@em6577]

Ohhhh my ....everything you do is a success!!! Those steps,the tiles,the colours....its absolutely fantastic... I can just imagine walking up them steps,looks so realistic❤ As for the grass...thats a lovely touch and brings it to life. And you have jonos boyos on hand for when it needs tidying....this video felt like 5 minutes...mwwwa💕💕

[@RichMiniatures]

@em6577 hehehe I think Jones boyos should start his own gardening videos! I'd watch them! 😂💕💕

[@suesmith7968]

Wow!!! The ‘stone’ looks sun baked!!! Great technique, and, as always, your attention to detail is next level! ☮️💜

[@RichMiniatures]

@suesmith7968 thanks Sue 🙏 can't tell you how much I'm enjoying creating the ideas I have in my head for this commission! 😊💕

[@linellcorban4194]

Oh, yes! I kept thinking you needed some tiles. They really add the perfect touch!

[@RichMiniatures]

@linellcorban4194 yes a house like that definitely needed tiles! 😀

[@frog-cat6109]

Thanks Rich for the video. You remind me of Bob Ross! You tell wonderful stories share your knowledge all while working on the doll houses!

[@RichMiniatures]

@frog-cat6109 hehehe I have been called that on previous videos too! People called me the UK version of Bob Ross! Of which I was very proud of because I've followed his programs for many years and always thought he was such a kind, loving human being! 😊 someone even sent me a Bob Ross doll, because when I was very young, I had a perm and it turned very frizzy, so at one point in time it was hard to tell the difference between us! 😂

[@JohnBurke67]

Incredible attention to detail. Using the egg packaging for the flooring really creates texture and your overlaying paint effect and grouting another level bud. I’m big into Minature diorama models and you’re up there with those guys. Me and Lesley being cat 🐱 people to appreciated the whiskers treats lid as a paint pallet 😊 Thanks for all the wonderful tips I’m going to implement them into Lesley’s next house build. Have a lovely day guys 🤗

[@RichMiniatures]

@JohnBurke67 thank you to both you guys for your ongoing support 🙏 and I'm touched that you consider my efforts as being so worthy! That means the world to me, as I spend most of my waking hours trying to improve constantly 🙏💕

[@debrafoster4374]

Oh, how pretty! I love what the couple is doing with the place, lol! Your rocks look like... well, real rock! They are just stunning. I'm ready to vacation at this villa, let me tell you. John's tea room is also lovely. You are two very talented guys! Nigel and Georgie are handsome as ever, too. Can't wait for the next installments for both of these properties!! Much love ~

[@RichMiniatures]

@debrafoster4374 aww bless you my lovely 🙏 I'm loving this journey, and can't wait to get each idea out of my head and into the house! A few sleepless nights still to come! 😂💕

[@jonihenry8124]

The tiles are beautiful!! ❤

[@RichMiniatures]

@jonihenry8124 thank you Joni 🙏

[@marygatdula2744]

I used to plan and dream at nighttime, too. I called it, getting into my happy place, but that's what would put me to sleep at night. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to work anymore. I'm just awake no matter what. I'm happy you are able to get away with little sleep, but I sure can't. I love what you're doing with the house. It looks terrific!

[@RichMiniatures]

@marygatdula2744 yes I call it my happy place too, because I can just think about my work without distractions

[@bethgaither1214]

Wow! I love it all!

[@RichMiniatures]

@bethgaither1214 many thanks Beth! 🙏

[@amandahood7809]

Lovely! I'm SO happy I found your channel ❤✨

[@RichMiniatures]

@amandahood7809 awww bless you for saying 🙏 it makes me feel so happy when I hear that folk are enjoying what I'm doing! 😊💕

[@T.H.Andersdotter]

Looking absolutely brilliant so far!

[@RichMiniatures]

@T.H.Andersdotter thank you my lovely! 🙏

[@Mary-mv2kn]

Another masterpiece Richard. I absolutely love your stone work. ❤❤❤

[@RichMiniatures]

@Mary-mv2kn you're very kind Mary, Thank you 🙏 I'm really enjoying the designing if this commission 😊

[@jojenks8688]

Love your attention to detail and really enjoyed the longer video

[@RichMiniatures]

@jojenks8688 thank you Jo 🙏 I'll see what I can do for the next installment then.

[@lanaheasman1623]

Enjoyed this video so much! You explain everything so well. Thanks Richard, it looks amazing & I’ve learnt a lot. Will definitely be trying the egg carton stone paving, so will start saving a few cartons!!!! Tiled stairs also look fabulous!

[@RichMiniatures]

@lanaheasman1623 thank you Lana 🙏 I'm really enjoying designing this commission, and can't wait to show everyone the next stage!

[@1mariacat]

Rich your attention to detail is super I love all that makes it so real x

[@RichMiniatures]

@1mariacat that's really nice to hear someone say that. I get so "passionate" about my work, and try to put as much detail in as possible. That also makes a house more personalised for the owner, so anyone else having the same house, won't necessarily look the same, and not so generic 😊🙏xx

[@1mariacat]

@@RichMiniatures yes you do x

[@RichMiniatures]

@1mariacat I really appreciate you saying that, thank you 🙏 x

[@marleneruddell9395]

Excellent video, thank you so much for sharing ❤ really enjoyed it.

[@RichMiniatures]

@marleneruddell9395 you are very welcome Marlene, thank you so much for enjoying watching 🙏❤️

[@allysonj7158]

It all looks wonderful, very realistic and charming. You have such imagination and patience ❤

[@RichMiniatures]

@allysonj7158 thank you 🙏 I really enjoy thinking up ideas that add a bit of realism to a house, and then work out how to get there 😊

[@davidlyster2614]

Loving what you are doing, also learning a lot. Keep up the good work and videos.

[@RichMiniatures]

@davidlyster2614 thank you very much for your support 🙏

[@tammyhall6178]

Hi Richard from across the pond. I think we all do that stay awake half the night until your mind works out new or even redo projects. Lol. Just a suggestion if you use the other side of the egg cartons you will get alot more texture for your stone/ brick walls and or walls. Anyway. Thank you for sharing.

[@RichMiniatures]

@tammyhall6178 hello my lovely 👋 yes I did think about the text side of the cartons, but I'm not sure if ours are made in a different way or not. But the unprinted side has a very flat texture with fine dots on, like a grid pattern! Difficult to explain, but it looks more "machine" made, rather than natural. And now you've brought that to my attention, I'm going to have a look at other egg cartons next time we're buying eggs, just to see if the different choices have different make ups! 🙏😊

[@juliederry3719]

Looks amazing Rich, as always you’ve done a fantastic job, I’m like you, when you’re working on a project the brain sort of goes into overdrive and you can’t get sleep, tfs x Julie

[@RichMiniatures]

@juliederry3719 yes it can be fun when that happens but also sometimes annoying because you just want to sleep! 😏 x

[@Siennaflower]

So beautiful!!! My aesthetics are very much like yours. I love everything you do, and you do it with far more quality and precision than I would muster!! My Niece is in Morocco right now, and her photos and videos are so inspiring! ❤

[@RichMiniatures]

@Siennaflower oh how lovely for your Niece being in Morocco just now! It's such an experience, completely different culture from anywhere we've been before! I hope she has a wonderful time there ❤️

[@irismoles9369]

I love it I’m sure I’ve heard mush in a film when they want the huskies to go faster You are so talented

[@RichMiniatures]

@@irismoles9369 hehehe oh yes....MUSH MUSH! I can almost see the huskies running!

[@lizvan-loon697]

Looks llo vely

[@CherylBarlow-sy5to]

Hello Richard. Well, I was happily watching the creation of the stucco & the stone paving & thinking how clever you are & then you pulled out the big guns & wacked me with Moroccan tiles!!! ..your creativity is just amazing! Out of interest, what sort of paint did you use to paint the stucco & the paving stones? I once made stucco for a Welsh cottage I have but used plaster of paris & good old British emulsion to paint it, which has chipped over time, it all adds to the effect but your technique looks far better ❤❤❤

[@RichMiniatures]

@CherylBarlow-sy5to Hi Cheryl, it's great to hear and learn how other folk approach their projects, as we learn off each other 😊 for paint colours I usually have them mixed for me at our local DIY store. I choose whether I want the paint in a matt or silk finish. And I came up with the stucco idea after trying a few different plasters. I found out that using the foamboard with the outer paper pealed off, and then using the lightweight filler was the most suitable to get the effect I had in my head. And the great thing about this filler, is that it takes paint really well, and is flexible after it's set. So it probably won't start chipping off over time! 😊🙏❤️

[@rhondacostanza6133]

Love love love the work you're doing. I feel like I'm in Tuscany as you're working on it. BTW I think you should know that when you paint rocks "randomly," in America you're painting them "willy nilly." Who knew? W__ C____? Just wanted to add a colloquialism to your love of saying "quafee."

[@RichMiniatures]

@rhondacostanza6133 Hey Rhonda 👋 I'm so glad you're getting a feeling of being in Italy! I'm going to bed each night amost dreaming of anything Italian 😂 and I am amazed to hear you saying willy nilly!!! I've been using that expression for years on and off, and I never dreamt it was spoken outside the UK hehehe

[@carolwhittlesea7683]

Hello Richard lovely to see another video and seeing George the cat 🐈. But your video looks not very wide. I have changed every size on my phone but the screen is black at top and black at bottom. Normally it was a wide screen. Some one said its not wide screen.

[@RichMiniatures]

@carolwhittlesea7683 yes, sorry Carol. When I film my videos, they are made of several clips over so many days, and then all put together into one video. But when I put all 32 clips together, I realised that I hadn't filmed all of them on the full screen setting by mistake! It was too late to change once the clips had been filmed, so that's why I put a message up during the video, apologising for the screen not being the right size! 😊🙏

[@jessaglenny]

You should be proud!

[@RichMiniatures]

@@jessaglenny many thanks 🙏

[@JoWalden-o1m]

Rich if you were renovating an already decorated house would you start on the outside and then redo inside or start inside?

[@RichMiniatures]

@JoWalden-o1m well Jo, it's just personal preference, but if I was completely renovating a house, I would still get the outside done first. If you redecorate all the rooms first, then remove the doors to decorate, you then also have to do the sides of the building, and roof etc. And very often, you end up getting splashes of paint or what ever, marking the newly decorated rooms that aren't protected! But I just find it less hassle that way 😊

[@lizcockrum9413]

I have used the egg carton technique before. I don’t think yours look like you used egg carton. It looks like real stone. You did a wonderful job 😊