Learn the theory behind what makes a great paintjob and the techniques that make it possible. There are many methods that can be used to obtain smooth color transitions—blending, layering, feathering and several more. There will be demonstration and discussion so you can decide what will work best for you. Please bring examples of your recent work.
Gen Con turns the big 4-OH! Celebrate with a special dragon-themed speed paint session sponsored by Dark Sword Miniatures. Everyone gets the same miniature and the same 45 minutes. You walk away with a little painted goodness to add to your mini collection. Three sessions only--same miniature each session--prizes awarded each session of this 40th Anniversary Special Edition of Speed Painting.
Gen Con turns the big 4-OH! Celebrate with a special dragon-themed speed paint session sponsored by Dark Sword Miniatures. Everyone gets the same miniature and the same 45 minutes. You walk away with a little painted goodness to add to your mini collection. Three sessions only--same miniature each session--prizes awarded each session of this 40th Anniversary Special Edition of Speed Painting.
Gen Con turns the big 4-OH! Celebrate with a special dragon-themed speed paint session sponsored by Dark Sword Miniatures. Everyone gets the same miniature and the same 45 minutes. You walk away with a little painted goodness to add to your mini collection. Three sessions only--same miniature each session--prizes awarded each session of this 40th Anniversary Special Edition of Speed Painting.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Golden Demon-winner Chris Borer discusses converting your minis with the ubiquitous “green stuff� epoxy putty, from simple embellishments to re-sculpting significant portions of the model. Some experience with miniatures helpful, but isn’t required. Students are invited to bring models and ideas to discuss. Students will receive three hand picked sculpting tools, fine tweezers, a sculpting surface and an instructional pamphlet.
Get demonstrations and hands-on help painting the hair on your miniatures. Emphasis on layer, feather and glaze techniques that work for any hair color and style. All materials and a handout provided, prepped figures from Dark Sword Miniatures to work on in class. Bring examples of your work.
Get demonstrations and hands-on help painting the hair on your miniatures. Emphasis on layer, feather and glaze techniques that work for any hair color and style. All materials and a handout provided, prepped figures from Dark Sword Miniatures to work on in class. Bring examples of your work.
How to Become a Professional Miniature Painter (SEM)
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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.
How to Become a Professional Miniature Sculptor (SEM)
Description:
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.
You’ve 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, wet blending and layering, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.
You’ve 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, wet blending and layering, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.
You’ve 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, wet blending and layering, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.
You’ve 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, wet blending and layering, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.
You’ve 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, wet blending and layering, better detail, and some hints on making color choices that work. The class will be hands-on, with brushes, paint, and miniature you can use or bring your own primed mini and supplies.