Learn the steps that Amy Brehm takes to paint her minis and the process she goes through to complete them. Learn tips for clean, thin dark lining, and also smooth blends and layers. This class is aimed at all levels of painting. A handout is included with step by step instructions, as well as a model for hands-on practice during class. Please bring your own brushes!
Reaper's Staff Painter Anne Foerster discusses basic color theory to achieve effective eye-catching color schemes for your minis! Covers choosing the colors for your mini, good colors for shading and highlighting, employing complimentary colors and using neutral tones and basing to balance out your mini! Students encouraged to bring examples of their own work for feedback. Handout and set of 10 Reaper Master Series Paints included class!
Reaper's Staff Painter Anne Foerster discusses basic color theory to achieve effective eye-catching color schemes for your minis! Covers choosing the colors for your mini, good colors for shading and highlighting, employing complimentary colors and using neutral tones and basing to balance out your mini! Students encouraged to bring examples of their own work for feedback. Handout and set of 10 Reaper Master Series Paints included class!
Photographer and Art Educator, Colleen Green, shows you the ins and outs of photographing minis. Topics covered include: use of light cubes, macro photography, digital cameras, and Adobe Photoshop Elements. Experience photographing miniatures first hand after the demonstration. If you wish to try, please bring a mini and your camera. (CD-R with all class materials provided to all attendees.)
Photographer and Art Educator, Colleen Green, shows you the ins and outs of photographing minis. Topics covered include: use of light cubes, macro photography, digital cameras, and Adobe Photoshop Elements. Experience photographing miniatures first hand after the demonstration. If you wish to try, please bring a mini and your camera. (CD-R with all class materials provided to all attendees.)
Dave Pauwels, 8X Golden Demon winner and Gen Con painting competition judge, discusses the competitive process and demonstrates various advanced painting and modeling techniques. Topics include: model and category choice, display bases, and national competition venues. Insight from a judges’ perspective. What judges look for and how to make your figure stand out in a crowd. Attendees encouraged to bring models they are currently working on.
Dave Pauwels, 8X Golden Demon winner and Gen Con painting competition judge, discusses the competitive process and demonstrates various advanced painting and modeling techniques. Topics include: model and category choice, display bases, and national competition venues. Insight from a judges’ perspective. What judges look for and how to make your figure stand out in a crowd. Attendees encouraged to bring models they are currently working on.
8X Golden Demon winner and amateur historian addresses different scales, from 6mm to the 54mm display figures, “historical� challenges: painting armor, horses, realistic camouflage, flags and banners. Realism and historical accuracy take priority in this workshop that covers periods from ancient Spartans to WWII tanks, includes historical research and resources. Attendees encouraged to bring their own models for discussion and tips.
Class focuses on how to paint with thin glazes of color. Covers different techniques for miniature preparation, such as underpainting or zenith priming, and the use of paints with varying levels of opacity. Paints, brushes and printed handouts will be provided. Miniatures will also be provided in this hands-on class, but please bring your own miniature or brushes to work with if desired.
Class focuses on how to paint with thin glazes of color. Covers different techniques for miniature preparation, such as underpainting or zenith priming, and the use of paints with varying levels of opacity. Paints, brushes and printed handouts will be provided. Miniatures will also be provided in this hands-on class, but please bring your own miniature or brushes to work with if desired.