Painting Minis with Contrast, Inks, Shades, & Such
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Painting with glaze style paints may seem daunting and challenging at first. In this class, we will attempt to break down those barriers to success so you can be a Glaze Master.
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We will cover using various non-traditional paints to paint miniatures using glazing techniques. We will cover the fundamentals as well as a few more advanced techniques. Students will leave the class with their miniature.
Join Neil Duffey (ImpendingDuff) to learn how to paint realistic gems, lenses, and glass effects on miniatures. Master light, reflection, and contrast.
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Join Neil Duffey, aka ImpendingDuff, for a miniature painting class focused on gems, lenses, and other reflective surfaces. Known for his signature gem and lens work, Duff teaches the core concepts behind creating convincing shine, depth, and realism using simple, repeatable techniques.
Students will learn how light interacts with reflective surfaces, where to place highlights and shadows, and how to use contrast to sell the illusion of glass and gemstones. A good understanding of glazing—or having taken Duff’s glazing class, available during this convention—is recommended.
Students receive a miniature to paint and take home, plus a PDF outline. Students are encouraged to bring a size 2 brush with a sharp point, though basic brushes are available for use.
Synthwave music has been around for some time and has inspired it's own distinctive style of cover art. We will discuss synthwave themes as seen in art and how to apply them to a miniature.
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Students will leave the class with their miniature.
Learn a deeper understanding about painting skin tones: for humans, zombies, aliens, humanoids, and monsters. Students receive a reference handout & a miniature.
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In this class, students will learn a deeper understanding about painting skin tones and all the different types of skin tones for humans, zombies, aliens, humanoids, and monsters. Learn about the differences between a warm and cool palette and how it ties in with painting skin tones. Each student receives a reference handout and a miniature to take home.
Painting skin may seem easy but comes with many challenges, especially with the variety of skin tones there can be! We will cover fundamentals, tricks, and pitfalls of flesh.
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We will discuss how to make your flesh look more vibrant, more (un)lively, and more (un)realistic.
Students will leave the class with their miniature.
Have you ever wanted to start painting minis or have you started painting but don't know how to grow as a painter? This is the class for you!
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This includes everything from priming, how to properly apply paint, how to shade and highlight and other fundamental skills you may or may not know you need to succeed. Students will leave the class with their miniature.
Don’t let this essential task daunt you. Learn to paint the perfect eyes on your miniatures with confidence from one of miniatures premiere teachers: Matt DiPietro.
Description:
Over the years Matt has developed a variety of tips and tricks to make painting eyes easier and ensure that they look fantastic. In this shorter class you’ll learn everything you need to know to paint those perfect eyes on your miniature and get a chance to practice them yourself. There will also be a demonstration of advanced eye painting for experienced painters!
Don’t let this essential task daunt you. Learn to paint the perfect eyes on your miniatures with confidence from one of miniatures premiere teachers: Matt DiPietro.
Description:
Over the years Matt has developed a variety of tips and tricks to make painting eyes easier and ensure that they look fantastic. In this shorter class you’ll learn everything you need to know to paint those perfect eyes on your miniature and get a chance to practice them yourself. There will also be a demonstration of advanced eye painting for experienced painters!
On your mark, get set, PAINT! Only 45 minutes to paint a mini from Reaper's 3-D printed line as you race the clock and compete against others. Everyone gets the same Reaper mini, paints, and brushes.
Description:
Join us for a round speed painting - a fast paced creative showdown sponsored by one of the most beloved names in the miniature world. Reaper Miniatures is known for producing high quality, highly detailed minis; designed to be affordable and a joy to paint for hobbyists of every level. Participants receive the same Reaper mini, the same Reaper Master Series Paints, and the same brushes, putting pure skill and creativity in the spotlight. When the clock starts, you’ll have 45 thrilling minutes to bring your mini to life with bold color choices and quick, confident strokes. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or diving in for fun, this challenge delivers excitement, community, and the perfect chance to show what you can do with a Reaper mini under pressure. Each session's winners come back to compete in the Championship Round on Sunday to determine our 'Fastest Reaper Bones USA Painter'!
On your mark, get set, PAINT! Only 45 minutes to paint a mini from Reaper's 3-D printed line as you race the clock and compete against others. Everyone gets the same Reaper mini, paints, and brushes.
Description:
Join us for a round speed painting - a fast paced creative showdown sponsored by one of the most beloved names in the miniature world. Reaper Miniatures is known for producing high quality, highly detailed minis; designed to be affordable and a joy to paint for hobbyists of every level. Participants receive the same Reaper mini, the same Reaper Master Series Paints, and the same brushes, putting pure skill and creativity in the spotlight. When the clock starts, you’ll have 45 thrilling minutes to bring your mini to life with bold color choices and quick, confident strokes. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or diving in for fun, this challenge delivers excitement, community, and the perfect chance to show what you can do with a Reaper mini under pressure. Each session's winners come back to compete in the Championship Round on Sunday to determine our 'Fastest Reaper Bones USA Painter'!