Frustrated with painting realistic skin tones--or just getting eyes to look right? Professional miniature painter Jen Haley demonstrates how she does it. Topics include color selection, techniques for hair, and facial features & expression. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions, and will receive a technique guide. Paints, some brushes, and some practice minis will be available.
Frustrated with painting realistic skin tones--or just getting eyes to look right? Professional miniature painter Jen Haley demonstrates how she does it. Topics include color selection, techniques for hair, and facial features & expression. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions, and will receive a technique guide. Paints, some brushes, and some practice minis will be available.
Noted miniature painter Jen Haley demonstrates the painting of faux reflective surfaces on minis. She'll explain the principles behind NMM (non-metallic metal effects), gems and glass, shiny fabric and leather, and other instances where the placing of light and shadow are tricky. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions. An illustrated technique guide and some painting materials will be available.
Noted miniature painter Jen Haley demonstrates the painting of faux reflective surfaces on minis. She'll explain the principles behind NMM (non-metallic metal effects), gems and glass, shiny fabric and leather, and other instances where the placing of light and shadow are tricky. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions. An illustrated technique guide and some painting materials will be available.
Noted miniature painter Jen Haley demonstrates the painting of faux reflective surfaces on minis. She'll explain the principles behind NMM (non-metallic metal effects), gems and glass, shiny fabric and leather, and other instances where the placing of light and shadow are tricky. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models for feedback and suggestions. An illustrated technique guide and some painting materials will be available.
This class will take an in-depth look at the specific challenges, issues, and rewards involved in modeling and painting historical miniatures. The class will follow the painting process from uniform research to paint choice to creating realistic ground-work. The class will look at both painting for historical gaming and painting display and competition pieces.
This class will take an in-depth look at the specific challenges, issues, and rewards involved in modeling and painting historical miniatures. The class will follow the painting process from uniform research to paint choice to creating realistic ground-work. The class will look at both painting for historical gaming and painting display and competition pieces.
The figures for your miniature game are primed and prepped, ready for the paint job that will make them unstoppable on the tabletop. This class will show you how to get your models painted to a basic tabletop quality quickly. Demonstration of techniques, or bring your own primed models and follow along.
The figures for your miniature game are primed and prepped, ready for the paint job that will make them unstoppable on the tabletop. This class will show you how to get your models painted to a basic tabletop quality quickly. Demonstration of techniques, or bring your own primed models and follow along.
Sculpting with Green Stuff and Miniature Manipulation
Description:
Learn different aspects of figure conversion from basic to advanced, using "green stuff." The class touches on the pose of the figure, basing, and theme. Joe will discuss different techniques based on singular display models to large units. Students will learn to utilize green stuff for figure embellishment and sculpting. Materials: Students will receive sculpting tools and an instructional pamphlet, which are included in the course fee.