With a bit of magic anyone can paint minis! We'll cover the "magic tricks" you need to make miniature painting easy. Base-coating, washes, & highlights. Includes one mini that we'll paint together.
Too many minis staring back at you with blank faces? Looking to step up your paint game but not sure how? Learn to use challenges in fun ways to finish stalled projects and stretch your skills!
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This clinic will focus on using fun challenges to put forth quality work. There are many obstacles to completing painting projects: time management, perfectionism, distractions, over-choice, and not feeling like we are making progress in our art. We will address all of these and more through the use of simple (and fun!) challenges and strategic goal setting. We'll also cover technique questions as they come up--no need for lots of experience. Stop looking at unpainted, unfinished, or uninspired work and pick up your brush! You'll receive a primed metal mini to practice on and take home, and this clinic might also include mini prizes for completing challenges.
Learn how to increase model appeal by using warm/cool colors, mixing unique shade/mid/highlight combos, & complementary vs. contrasting colors. Make it pop! Metal mini to keep.
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This clinic will focus on composition and using color to make your models look more interesting. We'll discuss basic color theory, how to mix your own colors (especially for more interesting shades and highlights), and how to make your blends smooth (ink wash, layering, 2-brush blending). We can accommodate a wide variety of brush techniques and skills as well, depending on participant interests. Some painting experience is encouraged, but even newbs will benefit. Bring your questions! A different metal mini is provided for each Squid Studios clinic.
Learn how to increase model appeal by using warm/cool colors, mixing unique shade/mid/highlight combos, & complementary vs. contrasting colors. Make it pop! Metal mini to keep.
Description:
This clinic will focus on composition and using color to make your models look more interesting. We'll discuss basic color theory, how to mix your own colors (especially for more interesting shades and highlights), and how to make your blends smooth (ink wash, layering, 2-brush blending). We can accommodate a wide variety of brush techniques and skills as well, depending on participant interests. Some painting experience is encouraged, but even newbs will benefit. Bring your questions! A different metal mini is provided for each Squid Studios clinic.
This is a clinic for anyone wanting to raise their painting game, no matter current skill. We'll be discussing core techniques, but each one can be expanded to meet your painting need.
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Learn the core of good brushwork & composition: color choice, base coating & layered highlights, paint loading/thinning/mixing, washes, dry brushing, & more. An excellent place for intermediate questions and to practice new ideas, but also a perfect place for newbies wanting to learn basics. Metal mini and all supplies provided.
Red-black, blue-black, green-black, brown-black, neutral black! Learn to make your blacks pop with special highlights & shades just for this versatile, tricky, & ubiquitous color.
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We'll be going over how to highlight black (and other deep saturation colors) for maximum effect. Skills discussed and practiced will likely include: paint mixing and thinning, highlight application, smooth blending or layering techniques, textures, and environmental lighting. All supplies will be provided, and you'll get a pre-primed, metal miniature to practice on and take home. Questions welcome!
Ever wanted to sit and paint a little castle while chatting with new people or having a little lunch, answering texts? Join us for a laid back no-pressure castle painting party!
Ever wanted to sit & paint a little castle while chatting with new people or having something to do with your convention friends before everyone goes home?
Are you worthy of joining the 331st Royal BattleMech Division? Join our single elimination tournament to prove it! Rules are simple: Kill your opponent and survive. Winner gets an exclusive NFS patch.
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Are you one of the best? Do you think you're worthy of joining the 331st Royal BattleMech Division? Come compete in our single elimination tournament to prove it! The rules are simple: Take out your opponent and survive. Winner receives a patch that is not for sale anywhere.