We need you, miniatures fans, to come and heckle these 10 Ace mini painters in this annual Gen Con charity event! One choice of weapon-erm-brush and one hour to paint an unknown figure. Will they panic?! The figures will be displayed until AUCTION TIME! After 6pm Saturday at the Gen Con Charity Auction, bid on this collectable display lot of miniatures, with all proceeds given to charity! Manufacturer/Painters/Charity have yet to be finalized.
Ok, so you’re really good and all your friends ask you to take their pictures. Why a photo workshop? To get even better! In this advanced photography workshop we explore how to build on what you already know and do. From background selection, lighting techniques and short cuts, this class will get your pictures to come out just right. Please bring a camera, miniatures and questions. Handouts will be provided, but bring pen and paper.
Ok, so you’re really good and all your friends ask you to take their pictures. Why a photo workshop? To get even better! In this advanced photography workshop we explore how to build on what you already know and do. From background selection, lighting techniques and short cuts, this class will get your pictures to come out just right. Please bring a camera, miniatures and questions. Handouts will be provided, but bring pen and paper.
Join Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter Matt Verzani for demonstration and discussions of advanced painting techniques. Topics include: flesh tones, metallics, gems, and freehand designs. Emphasis is on techniques to bring your miniatures to the next level. Students will recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Join Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter Matt Verzani for demonstration and discussions of advanced painting techniques. Topics include: flesh tones, metallics, gems, and freehand designs. Emphasis is on techniques to bring your miniatures to the next level. Students will recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Join Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter Matt Verzani for demonstration and discussions of advanced painting techniques. Topics include: flesh tones, metallics, gems, and freehand designs. Emphasis is on techniques to bring your miniatures to the next level. Students will recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Have fun with accomplished miniature painter Robert "Jester" Cruse as he shows quick and dirty tricks for getting the maximum effect out of your airbrush. He'll discuss and demonstrate working on vehicles, resin kits, and much more. Airbrushing, it's not just for tanks and planes... well, those too. Basic handout on airbrushing will be provided as we cover the entire airbrush, cleaning and application of paints.
Have fun with accomplished miniature painter Robert "Jester" Cruse as he shows quick and dirty tricks for getting the maximum effect out of your airbrush. He'll discuss and demonstrate working on vehicles, resin kits, and much more. Airbrushing, it's not just for tanks and planes... well, those too. Basic handout on airbrushing will be provided as we cover the entire airbrush, cleaning and application of paints.
Horses, birds, reptiles, canines, felines, even fish. We paint creatures based on animals and humanoids who ride them, carry them, or wear their skins. Discuss a wide variety of animal types, their colors and patterns, and some variations to help make your work stand out of the herd. Animal coloration follows rules, and we’ll talk about how to use them to make exotic color choices work. A color reference booklet will be provided.
Want to join a competition but can't get your pictures to come out right? Attend this basic break down of photography and learn how to apply it to photographing your minis and even your enemies across the table! Individual minis and even full armies will be discussed! It will also teach you how to select the right camera for the right mini. Please bring a mini and a camera. Handouts will be provided.
Want to join a competition but can't get your pictures to come out right? Attend this basic break down of photography and learn how to apply it to photographing your minis and even your enemies across the table! Individual minis and even full armies will be discussed! It will also teach you how to select the right camera for the right mini. Please bring a mini and a camera. Handouts will be provided.
Reinforce the basics of your miniature painting skills while learning more advanced techniques. Demo and discussion covers preparing your miniature, tools, and products to use while painting, then moves on to more advanced techniques such as lining, layering, and glazing. Geared towards both students new to the hobby and people who understand the basics but are looking to take the next step.
Reinforce the basics of your miniature painting skills while learning more advanced techniques. Demo and discussion covers preparing your miniature, tools, and products to use while painting, then moves on to more advanced techniques such as lining, layering, and glazing. Geared towards both students new to the hobby and people who understand the basics but are looking to take the next step.
Reinforce the basics of your miniature painting skills while learning more advanced techniques. Demo and discussion covers preparing your miniature, tools, and products to use while painting, then moves on to more advanced techniques such as lining, layering, and glazing. Geared towards both students new to the hobby and people who understand the basics but are looking to take the next step.
Don't settle for painting your mini bases green! I'll demonstrate simple techniques to create fast and good gaming-style bases. Participants will have an opportunity to make their own base, either on bases provided or please feel free to bring your own miniature(s). All materials provided, and participants will have the opportunity to test the Vallejo line of Stone and Water effects.
Don't settle for painting your mini bases green! I'll demonstrate simple techniques to create fast and good gaming-style bases. Participants will have an opportunity to make their own base, either on bases provided or please feel free to bring your own miniature(s). All materials provided, and participants will have the opportunity to test the Vallejo line of Stone and Water effects.
Shaky shading, horrible highlights? Get beyond the basic techniques of drybrush and washes to make your minis look better! Follow along as you learn and practice techniques to build smoother transitions from shadow to highlight. Emphasis on layer/feather and glaze. This is hands-on with minis, materials, and handout provided. Feel free to bring your own projects, brushes, and paints.
Learn the secrets of blending, along with the differences in using glazes and washes to apply highlights and shadows. Materials and Handouts provided, plus all students will receive an unreleased miniature from the new miniature company Kraken Editions. MHE Special Guest Jeremie Bonamont Teboul of France.
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!
Class with MHE Special Guest Jeremie Bonamont Teboul, master painter from France and winner of numerous awards. Learn color theory to create more expressive miniatures. Learn how to use cold or hot tone in blending, and the links between contrast, color and emotion. Materials and Handouts provided, plus all students will receive an unreleased miniature from the new miniature company Kraken Editions.
Join Master Sculptor and GoH Tom Meier as he presents an overview of basic principles of sculpting miniatures in epoxy, control of the structure, mass and surface of the model and a look at some commonplace problems of miniatures.
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.
Go to the next level with 24x Golden Demon and Slayer Sword winner Tom Schadle. Discuss ways to get your mini from table-top to display quality, including freehand design, weathering, proper decal application, conversions, special effects, stylized painting, unique basing tricks, and how to improve highlighting/shading. Reference handout will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paints, brushes, and miniatures for critique or practice.
Go to the next level with 24x Golden Demon and Slayer Sword winner Tom Schadle. Discuss ways to get your mini from table-top to display quality, including freehand design, weathering, proper decal application, conversions, special effects, stylized painting, unique basing tricks, and how to improve highlighting/shading. Reference handout will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paints, brushes, and miniatures for critique or practice.
Go to the next level with 24x Golden Demon and Slayer Sword winner Tom Schadle. Discuss ways to get your mini from table-top to display quality, including freehand design, weathering, proper decal application, conversions, special effects, stylized painting, unique basing tricks, and how to improve highlighting/shading. Reference handout will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paints, brushes, and miniatures for critique or practice.
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.)
Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter overviews basic/intermediate painting techniques to quickly create fantastic minis. Begins with a brief overview of how I paint most of my minis, and goes on to layering techniques, controlled drybrushing, washes, and edge highlighting, to help create great miniatures in as short a time as possible. Students recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter overviews basic/intermediate painting techniques to quickly create fantastic minis. Begins with a brief overview of how I paint most of my minis, and goes on to layering techniques, controlled drybrushing, washes, and edge highlighting, to help create great miniatures in as short a time as possible. Students recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Dark Sword Miniatures' award-winning staff painter overviews basic/intermediate painting techniques to quickly create fantastic minis. Begins with a brief overview of how I paint most of my minis, and goes on to layering techniques, controlled drybrushing, washes, and edge highlighting, to help create great miniatures in as short a time as possible. Students recieve a painting guide, and are encouraged to bring an example of their own work.
Award-winning miniature painter Jennifer Haley addresses common problems when working on humanoid figures, from selecting flesh tones to painting eyes and mouths. She'll demonstrate methods for smooth coverage and natural highlights. A technique and materials guide will be supplied. Bring along a painted model if you’d like feedback or suggestions on your work.
Award-winning miniature painter Jennifer Haley addresses common problems when working on humanoid figures, from selecting flesh tones to painting eyes and mouths. She'll demonstrate methods for smooth coverage and natural highlights. A technique and materials guide will be supplied. Bring along a painted model if you’d like feedback or suggestions on your work.
Award-winning miniature painter Jennifer Haley addresses common problems when working on humanoid figures, from selecting flesh tones to painting eyes and mouths. She'll demonstrate methods for smooth coverage and natural highlights. A technique and materials guide will be supplied. Bring along a painted model if you’d like feedback or suggestions on your work.
From Blister to Battlefield - Army Painting Survival Guide
Description:
Want your piles of unpainted miniatures on the table and in the game? Everything to get a playable gaming force on the table quickly from scratch, including motivation, planning, assembly, color selection, assembly-line painting, and basing. Advanced techniques for creating a display-quality army will also be discussed. Handouts will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paint, brushes, and miniatures for help or practice.
From Blister to Battlefield - Army Painting Survival Guide
Description:
Want your piles of unpainted miniatures on the table and in the game? Everything to get a playable gaming force on the table quickly from scratch, including motivation, planning, assembly, color selection, assembly-line painting, and basing. Advanced techniques for creating a display-quality army will also be discussed. Handouts will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paint, brushes, and miniatures for help or practice.
From Blister to Battlefield - Army Painting Survival Guide
Description:
Want your piles of unpainted miniatures on the table and in the game? Everything to get a playable gaming force on the table quickly from scratch, including motivation, planning, assembly, color selection, assembly-line painting, and basing. Advanced techniques for creating a display-quality army will also be discussed. Handouts will be provided, and feel free to bring your own paint, brushes, and miniatures for help or practice.
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.
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.