Way to hang in there and stay the course. Miner don't stress about the amount of painted minis or finished projects this early in the game. I am also just doing baby steps on my collection and am by no means putting you or anyone to shame. I have just been fortunate in finding my personal painting groove. If you stay at it, you will too.
Come to think about it, it's kinda like the "runner's high" I hear so much about. You know, when runners get to feeling real good when exercising. (I really wouldn't know...I run the sink for water and that's about it
) You'll start the see those finished minis pile up and before long...a complete army.
By the way, how are those Dwarves coming along? I ask because when I painted my Dark Tusks I studied them for a little bit and decided that if I base coated them with black then "over-brushed/dry-brushed" them the proper metallic color the boots and armor would be done. Not a tremendous feat, but then again you have the model half way done.(I love half way done models...because at least your half way and not starting from scratch.) Do this on fifteen models and now your making yourself an army. Now decide on how you want the base of the model to look like and get that done. Try this on all the war bands/army and Uh-Oh, now the devil is just in the details.
I am excited to see some activity from a veteran Forum member and whole heartedly applaud your efforts, just keep the momentum!
