Smooth color transitions are an important part of miniature painting; learn or perfect your skills of blending, layering, feathering and more. All these techniques will be demonstrated in detail to help you get the best results.
In this class taught by multiple Golden Demon winner Aaron Lovejoy, you will learn several blending techniques that he uses on a daily basis. Everything you need to know to take your painting to the next level: From US to European techniques as well as some tricks he has come up with on his own! What to bring: paints and brushes. Also feel free to bring in some of your current work for critique!
In this class taught by multiple Golden Demon winner Aaron Lovejoy, you will learn several blending techniques that he uses on a daily basis. Everything you need to know to take your painting to the next level: From US to European techniques as well as some tricks he has come up with on his own! What to bring: paints and brushes. Also feel free to bring in some of your current work for critique!
Tom Schadle, winner of 25 Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will be demonstrating his style of highlighting, shading, and blending. No wet blending here, but instead expert tips and tricks to get a smooth transition of color using layered highlights through paint mixing, thinning, glazing and varnishing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own current WIPs for practice and critique, as well as their own brushes.
Tom Schadle, winner of 25 Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will be demonstrating his style of highlighting, shading, and blending. No wet blending here, but instead expert tips and tricks to get a smooth transition of color using layered highlights through paint mixing, thinning, glazing and varnishing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own current WIPs for practice and critique, as well as their own brushes.
Discover the essence of color theory and get familiar with color choices. Through an exploration of various paintings and miniatures become accustomed to picking the right color for the right mood. This class will explore color theory and its application through miniature painting. You want your miniature to speak and portray a story beyond its simple pose? Come and learn how!
Converting & Sculpting Your Way to Something Original
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Join Zach Lanier as we go over the many different ways you can create something original. We'll review cut and paste converting as well as sculpting techniques. We will have a large range of putties and clays as well as a whole host of tools available. If you're interested in creating a slight modification or a major re-work to fit your vision, this is the place to start.
Ever feel that the miniature you bought is close to perfect, but has the wrong weapon or isn't standing just right? This workshop will review the basics for converting miniatures including head swaps, weapons swaps and simple repositioning. You will be converting a figure as part of this workshop. The instructor will review additional techniques as you work on your project. You can bring a miniature or use one of the provided samples.
Ever feel that the miniature you bought is close to perfect, but has the wrong weapon or isn't standing just right? This workshop will review the basics for converting miniatures including head swaps, weapons swaps and simple repositioning. You will be converting a figure as part of this workshop. The instructor will review additional techniques as you work on your project. You can bring a miniature or use one of the provided samples.
Get personal critiques and demonstrations on how you can improve your miniature painting from Amy Brehm. She has won best in show at Gen Con for miniature painting in the past, and is a judge this year, so here's your chance for feedback from a judge!