About Jake

I've been painting miniatures full time “professionally” now for over a decade, running Chief Live Gaming as an in home commission studio. I am 36 years old. I live in Wisconsin, USA with my amazing wife and our pet rabbit, Baxter!

In 2013, I was in a motorcycle accident that led to me dropping out of college and re-evaluating what I wanted to do with my life. While recovering from my injuries, I decided to pick up miniature painting again, which had been a hobby of mine when I was younger.

I loved it. I had forgotted how therapeutic it was. Mini Painting really helped me stay focused and positive during a pretty rough time in my life. My girlfriend (now wifey!) at the time was super supportive and encouraged me to take the plunge and start taking commissions.

I have had the opportunity to work with many talented artists and collectors over the years and have painted more models than I can count! Thank you all for being a part of this journey with me! If you're reading this and are thinking about starting to take commissions yourself- feel free to reach out. I would be happy to share advice or answer any questions you might have about getting started!