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Month: May 2016

New Galleries uploaded!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Matt DiPietro

"Revenge" By Matt DiPietro"The Lost Soul" By Matt DiPietroGalleries have been uploaded for two of my latest projects. A bust titled “Revenge” and a nude portrait called “The Lost Soul”. Click the pictures check out the galleries!

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My pictures from the first annual Dogma 48 USA hos My pictures from the first annual Dogma 48 USA hosted by @verkosvault. This was an amazing painting event! I had more fun painting this weekend than I can remember ever having. Thank you to all the beautiful friends who make this community what it is. You are all truly wonderful artists and people. More pictures of my finished work once I return home!
Last weekend I taught my class again lessons of th Last weekend I taught my class again lessons of the Fantasy Art Master: Frank Frazetta. This time the format was a weekend 1 on 1 experience in my studio with the talented @scherdy We had blast painting this beautiful figure from @mindwork.studio for the second time based off another piece of artwork from the legend Frazetta. Thank you again to @frazettagirls for sponsoring my class at LVO through a generous donation of books depicting the artwork large and in accurate color. Schedule your own weekend in my studio or learn from me through online coaching! Send a private message or visit my website ContrastMiniatures.com
Some pictures of my student's work from this year' Some pictures of my student's work from this year's Master Class at LVO. The topic of the class was "Lesson's of the Fantasy Art Masters: Frank Frazetta". We had a wide variety of skill levels for the class, but each student was able to achieve their goals and create wonderful effects with color schemes based on the incredible work of Frank Frazetta. Follow the student's work on thier profiles: @adam.paints @hecatinaminiaturepainting I would like to thank @frazettagirls @frazetta_art_museum For providing the books that really made this class possible. A big thank you to @mindwork.studio for the generous support of figures and paints that were absolutely ideal for this class.Thank you to @verkosvault for sponsoring and organizing the event may your works Ecco in legend. High-quality brushes were provided by @artisopusltd and allowed us to create the smooth blends and fine details. Palettes and tools were provided by @redgrassgames. The highly flexible lights and others great painting supplies were provided to the masterclass students by @hobbyholder.
First two days of Cruisehammer classes are in the First two days of Cruisehammer classes are in the bag. Now for the days of shore adventures! Tomorrow is an open bar and snorkeling on a tropical beach. @cruisehammer might be the best convention of the year!
Weekend workshop at Verko's Vault, Las Vegas Octob Weekend workshop at Verko's Vault, Las Vegas October 26 - 27 Matt DiPietro’s Finishing School (for finishers) The last 10% of your project makes 90% of the impact. Many classes teach how to start painting in interesting and unique ways, but none teach the final stages of the painting...until now. Join us for this masterclass taught by renowned miniature artist Matt DiPietro and push your projects to the highest level. Learn assessment and refinement techniques to get the most out of your painting-perfect those smooth blends, sharpen crisp details, create bases with rich storytelling, and much more. Bring your work-in-progress and enjoy personalized coaching specific to your project. Students will engage in constructive discussions of all projects in the class so that we can learn together. Take this class and elevate your painting to the next level! $250 for 2 days. Lunches are included. Email Contrastmini@gmail.com to sign up.
My version of "Alone" from the Art of Brom kicksta My version of "Alone" from the Art of Brom kickstarter availible now from @mindwork.studio @geraldbrom #ContrastMinis #fantasyart #miniatureart #paintedminiatures #paintingwarhammer #PaintBravely
"Perchta" painted for the Art of Brom kickstarter "Perchta" painted for the Art of Brom kickstarter produced by @mindwork.studio @geraldbrom #ContrastMinis #paintedminiatures #fantasyart #brom #art #paintingwarhammer #miniatureart #PaintBravely
WIP Making progress today on this figurefrom the u WIP Making progress today on this figurefrom the up coming Mindworks Kickstarter. I'm living working with BROM's palette. It feels like studying under the master. @mindwork.studio @geraldbrom #ContrastMinis #paintedminiatures #fantasyart #miniatureart #art #warhammer40k #PaintBravely
I'm thrilled and honored to announce I have won Be I'm thrilled and honored to announce I have won Best of Show and the Best Diorama this year at the Las Vegas Open painting competition! #miniaturepainting #paintingwarhammer #fantasyart #artistsoninstagram #miniatureart #MiniatureMonthly #warhammer40k #ContrastMinis #paintedminiatures #miniaturebust #PaintBravely
"The Prison of Medusa" Figures modified from @mind "The Prison of Medusa" Figures modified from @mindwork.studio 72mm scale acrylic paint An homage to Frank Frazetta's Egyptian Queen #miniatureart #frankfrazetta #paintedminiatures #diorama #fantasyart #instaart #dnd #ContrastMinis #PaintBravely
Today I wanted to share a few more photos from thi Today I wanted to share a few more photos from this year's @cruisehammer event. I'm happy receal that I am returning to teach at next year's Cruisehammer! I will have details for you soon so that you can start planning to join me on this very special event. I hope you see you there! #ContrastMinis #miniatureart #paintingwarhammer #MiniatureMonthly #warhammer40k #warmachine #paintedminiatures #ageofsigmar #gamesworkshop #PaintBravely
Impressions from the second day of CruiseHammer. I Impressions from the second day of CruiseHammer. I feel so fortunate to be bringing the art side of our hobby to such a great event. Doing some great demonstrations and blowing some minds. #CruiseHammer #paintingwarhammer #ContrastMinis #miniatureart #royalcarribean #royalcarribeancruise #warhammer40k #gamesworkshop #PaintBravely
On board for Cruise Hammer! On board for Cruise Hammer!
I wanted to share this work in progress for this R I wanted to share this work in progress for this Roman centurian I am painting for a collector. In particular the cloak is ready for a unifying glaze. The wool texture was painted using the series D brushes from @artisopusltd which made it quite enjoyable. #ContrastMinis #historicalminiatures #roman #workinprogress #paintedminiatures #miniaturebust #acrylicpainting #miniaturepainting #miniatureart #paintingprocess
A close up of this bust I painted from @cultofpain A close up of this bust I painted from @cultofpaint. I really liked devising a clever way of painting the faceted gemstone and creating the appearance of transmitted passing through it. I did a tutorial on this for @miniaturemonthly for those who are interested. #ContrastMinis #miniatureart #paintedminiatures #miniaturebust #acrylicpainting #ageofsigmar #paintingwarhammer #fantasyart #instaart #PaintBravely
It was wonderful to have a couple fellow miniaturi It was wonderful to have a couple fellow miniaturists visit the studio these last days. Best of luck to Marc Masclans on his US tour! #miniatureart #ContrastMinis #miniaturepainting #MiniatureMonthly
I met Byron at @artisopusltd while I was at @adept I met Byron at @artisopusltd while I was at @adepticon and he gave me a set of thier series D brushes to try out. I think these will be amazing at applying different textures to models! I already have some creative uses in mind I want to try. Thanks for the brushes Byron! #brushes #ContrastMinis #textureart #miniaturepainting #miniaturegaming #miniatureart #MiniatureMonthly
I'm heading home from #lvo2023 and I couldn't be m I'm heading home from #lvo2023 and I couldn't be more proud of my brave students. You all did great! #paintedminiatures #paintedbust #miniatureart #paintingwarhammer #ContrastMinis #PaintBravely
The Models are ready for the Las Vegas Open VIP Ma The Models are ready for the Las Vegas Open VIP Masterclass this weekend. Let's Go! #PaintBravely #ContrastMinis #paintedbust #miniaturebust #miniaturepainting
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