Selected Biography for Jakob Rune Nielsen

1976 - born in Copenhagen, Denmark.

1992 - my brother got into roleplaying and I painted the miniatures for his characters. I started collecting my own miniatures and was soon introduced to Warhammer Fantasy Battle and began focussing on Citadel Miniatures.

1992-1996 - won several local painting competitions.

1997 - applied successfully for a job as 'Eavy Metal painter and worked in Games Workshop's Design Studio in Nottingham from February to December 1997.

1998 - moved back to Denmark and began studying Art History at Aarhus University.

1998 - Golden Demon UK: 1st WFB single model - Elven Chaos Lord, 1st WFB monster - Lord of Change, Open Competition - Chaos Army.

1999 - Golden Demon UK: 3rd W40K single model - Imperial Missionary, 1st WFB single model and Slayer Sword - Prince Tyrion, 2nd Battle scene - Daemon Battle.

2000 - Golden Demon UK: 1st W40K single model - Mercenary Captain, 2nd WFB single model - Orc Warlord.

2001 - Golden Demon UK: 1st Duel - "Panther Hunt".

2002 - Golden Demon UK: 1st W40K single model - Armoured Inquisitor, 2nd Duel - "Between Dimensions", 1st Large scale model - Imperial Rogue.

2003 - Bachelor Degree in Art History.

2003 - Golden Demon UK: 1st Warhammer Regiment and Slayer Sword - Chaos Cavalry of Nurgle.

2005 - Golden Demon UK: 2nd W40K single model - Adeptus Custode Guard, 1st W40K squad - Kroot Mercenaries.

2006 - Master Degree in Art History and Multimedia.

2006 - Golden Demon UK: 3rd WFB monster - Ogre Maneater conversion, 2nd Large Scale model - Missionary Judge.


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