Since this is the first posting in a blog about miniatures, I guess it would be bold not to start with a picture:

My try on a djinn, I hope you like it. He's larger than a human but smaller than an ogre should be in this scale. Almost done, still missing his knuckles. I tried to catch and reflect the impression of a powerful being, magically bound to a lamp and forced into eternal slavery, waiting for a chance to turn against his master and free himself. Cunning and determined, yet not too dominant. For now, this little fella is resting in his former master's tomb until I find time and inspiration to let a group of oriental adventurers raid his chambers.
Cheers,
your lovely little fungoid lotus-eater