Join award winning painter Rhonda âWrenâ Bender to study methods for painting flesh and faces. Topics will include where to place highlights and shading, differences in painting males and females, detailing (eyes, lips, fingernails, etc.), and using skin tones as part of your overall colour scheme. Practice minis and paints will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring a good brush and minis youâve painted for critique.
Join award winning painter Rhonda âWrenâ Bender to study methods for painting flesh and faces. Topics will include where to place highlights and shading, differences in painting males and females, detailing (eyes, lips, fingernails, etc.), and using skin tones as part of your overall colour scheme. Practice minis and paints will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring a good brush and minis youâve painted for critique.
Freehand is not nearly as hard as it looks, if you know how to do it. Learn how to make a pattern and how to make it look shaded. Also, learn how to make naturalistic freehand, like leaves or butterflies. This class includes a handout covering the course material with step-by-step instructions.
Freehand is not nearly as hard as it looks, if you know how to do it. Learn how to make a pattern and how to make it look shaded. Also, learn how to make naturalistic freehand, like leaves or butterflies. This class includes a handout covering the course material with step-by-step instructions.
Learn the theory behind what makes great paintjobs and techniques that make them possible. There are many methods to obtain smooth color transitionsâblending, layering, feathering and more. I will demonstrate all of these to help you decide what might work best for you. Please bring examples of your recent work.
Learn the theory behind what makes great paintjobs and techniques that make them possible. There are many methods to obtain smooth color transitionsâblending, layering, feathering and more. I will demonstrate all of these to help you decide what might work best for you. Please bring examples of your recent work.
Join veteran painter, Dave Pauwels, for this introduction to basic miniature painting. From miniature preparation and priming, to fundamental painting techniques like dry-brushing, shading and blending, this seminar is perfect for the beginner, novice or even the painter who needs a refresher. Improve your painting skills or take the first steps into a new hobby.
Join veteran painter, Dave Pauwels, for this introduction to basic miniature painting. From miniature preparation and priming, to fundamental painting techniques like dry-brushing, shading and blending, this seminar is perfect for the beginner, novice or even the painter who needs a refresher. Improve your painting skills or take the first steps into a new hobby.
You can paint an excellent miniature in only a few hours. Veteran painter Derek Schubert shares his idiosyncratic self-taught techniques to get good results fast, from true "speed painting" (one hour or less) to about eight hours for a single figure. This class will be mostly demonstration - as much of a figure as Derek can do - but you may bring your own miniature and paints to try the techniques and get immediate feedback.
So youâve painted a few minis, put the paint generally where you want it, and would like to take the next step. This class is for you. Emphasis is on key skills such as thinning paint for various uses, loading the brush, layering, wet-blending, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes and paint you can use. A prepped mini will be provided that you can take with you from the class.
So youâve painted a few minis, put the paint generally where you want it, and would like to take the next step. This class is for you. Emphasis is on key skills such as thinning paint for various uses, loading the brush, layering, wet-blending, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes and paint you can use. A prepped mini will be provided that you can take with you from the class.
So youâve painted a few minis, put the paint generally where you want it, and would like to take the next step. This class is for you. Emphasis is on key skills such as thinning paint for various uses, loading the brush, layering, wet-blending, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes and paint you can use. A prepped mini will be provided that you can take with you from the class.
So youâve painted a few minis, put the paint generally where you want it, and would like to take the next step. This class is for you. Emphasis is on key skills such as thinning paint for various uses, loading the brush, layering, wet-blending, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes and paint you can use. A prepped mini will be provided that you can take with you from the class.
So youâve painted a few minis, put the paint generally where you want it, and would like to take the next step. This class is for you. Emphasis is on key skills such as thinning paint for various uses, loading the brush, layering, wet-blending, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes and paint you can use. A prepped mini will be provided that you can take with you from the class.
So youâve painted a few minis, put the paint generally where you want it, and would like to take the next step. This class is for you. Emphasis is on key skills such as thinning paint for various uses, loading the brush, layering, wet-blending, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes and paint you can use. A prepped mini will be provided that you can take with you from the class.
So youâve painted a few minis, put the paint generally where you want it, and would like to take the next step. This class is for you. Emphasis is on key skills such as thinning paint for various uses, loading the brush, layering, wet-blending, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes and paint you can use. A prepped mini will be provided that you can take with you from the class.
If you've had some practice with highlights and shadows, and want to begin experimenting with NMM, this class is perfect for you. There will be a discussion of techniques, with samples, demonstrations, and some hands-on instruction. Please bring your own brushes and samples of your recent work.
Nine-time Golden Demon winner, Dave Pauwels, will demonstrate the various techniques he uses in creating realistic metals and discuss the theories behind those techniques. A particular emphasis will be placed on weathering metals and how to achieve a realistic rust and patina effect using ink and paint washes and glazes. Students will receive samples of âsecret formulaâ washes.
Nine-time Golden Demon winner, Dave Pauwels, will demonstrate the various techniques he uses in creating realistic metals and discuss the theories behind those techniques. A particular emphasis will be placed on weathering metals and how to achieve a realistic rust and patina effect using ink and paint washes and glazes. Students will receive samples of âsecret formulaâ washes.
Nine-time Golden Demon winner, Dave Pauwels, will demonstrate the various techniques he uses in creating realistic metals and discuss the theories behind those techniques. A particular emphasis will be placed on weathering metals and how to achieve a realistic rust and patina effect using ink and paint washes and glazes. Students will receive samples of âsecret formulaâ washes.
MHE Seminar - How to Become a Professional Miniature Painter
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Our panel of renowned painting professionals answer your questions and discuss how they started, deal with clients, market themselves, and how they take advantage of various Internet technologies, including Ebay.
MHE Seminar - How to Become a Professional Miniature Sculptor
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Our panel of renowned sculpting professionals answer all your questions and discuss how they started, how they deal with miniatures companies, and how they market themselves.
This class will teach you how to paint realistic and smooth looking metallics-- with metallic paint! You will learn how to shade metallics, and how to highlight both gold and silver. Supplied for you are a Tiriel from Hasselfree Miniatures and a handout so you can remember what you learned once you are home.
Ever wonder how to paint realistic scratches, battle damage, scars, bleeding cuts, oil leaks, rust marks or cool looking tattoos and insignia? Well hereâs your chance! Using a one on one approach each participant will be personally guided for proper understanding and application of the various techniques.
Ever wonder how to paint realistic scratches, battle damage, scars, bleeding cuts, oil leaks, rust marks or cool looking tattoos and insignia? Well hereâs your chance! Using a one on one approach each participant will be personally guided for proper understanding and application of the various techniques.
Through my years of painting miniatures professionally I've learned a bunch of tricks to make life easier. Is your paint coming out chalky? Thatâs easy to fix. Did you discover a mold line too late? You might not have to strip your mini! Also learn quick and easy ways to paint stone, cracks, rust, dirt, eyes, and anything else giving you difficulty. Please bring examples of your recent work.
Through my years of painting miniatures professionally I've learned a bunch of tricks to make life easier. Is your paint coming out chalky? Thatâs easy to fix. Did you discover a mold line too late? You might not have to strip your mini! Also learn quick and easy ways to paint stone, cracks, rust, dirt, eyes, and anything else giving you difficulty. Please bring examples of your recent work.
Through my years of painting miniatures professionally I've learned a bunch of tricks to make life easier. Is your paint coming out chalky? Thatâs easy to fix. Did you discover a mold line too late? You might not have to strip your mini! Also learn quick and easy ways to paint stone, cracks, rust, dirt, eyes, and anything else giving you difficulty. Please bring examples of your recent work.
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Learn the quick and easy basics of miniature figure painting. Tired of waiting for an open seat at the Paint & Take? We'll teach you the basics and help you create your own mini masterpiece without the wait! Prepared miniatures, paints, and tools supplied, along with an expert Instructor and handouts. One miniature per person, limited variety available, or bring your own miniature primed and ready to paint!
Everyone knows tons of ways to make a cool fantasy base, but when it comes to bases for their modern and sci-fi figures, they always look the same. In this class, I'll give examples of ways to have sci-fi bases that are just as interesting as the models themselves. There are lots of things you can do that you probably never thought of, and most of them are easier than you think. This will be a hands-on class, with materials provided.
Everyone knows tons of ways to make a cool fantasy base, but when it comes to bases for their modern and sci-fi figures, they always look the same. In this class, I'll give examples of ways to have sci-fi bases that are just as interesting as the models themselves. There are lots of things you can do that you probably never thought of, and most of them are easier than you think. This will be a hands-on class, with materials provided.
Wood look like it's carved out of stone? Plate mail dull and dingy, not shiny? Non-Metallic Metallic painting is a great technique, but you need some fundamentals before your NMM arms & armor look right? Join Laszlo as he teaches the basics of metal reflectivity, light sources, paint formulas and other things that make objects painted with normal acrylic paints look "metallic".
Wood look like it's carved out of stone? Plate mail dull and dingy, not shiny? Non-Metallic Metallic painting is a great technique, but you need some fundamentals before your NMM arms & armor look right? Join Laszlo as he teaches the basics of metal reflectivity, light sources, paint formulas and other things that make objects painted with normal acrylic paints look "metallic".
This class teaches how to paint non-metallic metals. You will learn where to place highlights and shadows, how to make them look smooth, and what makes a surface appear to be metal. Also included are color recipes for silver, gold, and some interesting alloys. This class includes a handout covering the course material.
There are many nonhuman miniatures. This class will teach you how to paint realistic looking vampires, greenskins, water denizens and ice theme skins. Learn color recipes and painting techniques, and also learn how to create your own recipes. Included with the class is a handout with step by step instructions and the recipes.
Tom Schadle, winner of 25 Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will demonstrate his techniques of painted-on weathering and faux-finish battle damage. Adding dirt and grime to your characters, vehicles, and machines of war, will give them an authentic lived-in feel. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own models and brushes for hands-on work during class.encouraged to bring their own models and brushes for hands-on work during class.
Tom Schadle, winner of 25 Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will demonstrate his techniques of painted-on weathering and faux-finish battle damage. Adding dirt and grime to your characters, vehicles, and machines of war, will give them an authentic lived-in feel. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own models and brushes for hands-on work during class.
Tom Schadle, winner of 25 Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will demonstrate his techniques of painted-on weathering and faux-finish battle damage. Adding dirt and grime to your characters, vehicles, and machines of war, will give them an authentic lived-in feel. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own models and brushes for hands-on work during class.
Tom Schadle, winner of 25 Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will demonstrate his techniques of painted-on weathering and faux-finish battle damage. Adding dirt and grime to your characters, vehicles, and machines of war, will give them an authentic lived-in feel. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own models and brushes for hands-on work during class.
Frustrated trying to get those eyes perfect? Not sure where to put your highlights on the miniatureâs face? This class is intended for the beginner to intermediate painter that has trouble painting faces and eyes. I will demonstrate (and you can try) several ways to paint eyes so you can choose the method that works best for you. This will be a hands on class.
Frustrated trying to get those eyes perfect? Not sure where to put your highlights on the miniatureâs face? This class is intended for the beginner to intermediate painter that has trouble painting faces and eyes. I will demonstrate (and you can try) several ways to paint eyes so you can choose the method that works best for you. This will be a hands on class.
This class will teach you how to paint a face to look realistic. You will learn where on a face to shadow and highlight, how to paint a mouth, and how to paint eyes and eyebrows. Supplied in the class will be a Hyrekia from Reaper Miniatures and a step by step handout to help you remember once you are home.
Frustrated with painting realistic skin tones--or just getting eyes to look right? Professional miniature painter Marike Reimer demonstrates how she does it. Topics include color selection, techniques for hair, and facial features & expressions. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions.
Frustrated with painting realistic skin tones--or just getting eyes to look right? Professional miniature painter Marike Reimer demonstrates how she does it. Topics include color selection, techniques for hair, and facial features & expressions. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions.
Frustrated with painting realistic skin tones--or just getting eyes to look right? Professional miniature painter Marike Reimer demonstrates how she does it. Topics include color selection, techniques for hair, and facial features & expressions. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions.