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Month: January 2019

We have a new studio!

Posted on January 29, 2019February 6, 2019 by Matt DiPietro

A New Home in the Country

The Contrast Miniatures studio has moved! The new studio provides the perfect backdrop for my work nestled among the trees and bordered by sea, stars, and mountains. Find out all about the our new location here!

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Some new #SketchStyle painting for all my students Some new #SketchStyle painting for all my students and collectors who enjoy my more loose style. Painted At #LVO this year during my Sketch Style class
Glazed some pottery recently. This is a momento of Glazed some pottery recently. This is a momento of the trip Ellie and I took to Italy last year. Painting was based on some of the photos I took. The bridge of sighes and San Marco Cathedral.
Teaching a number of classes in Las Vegas this wee Teaching a number of classes in Las Vegas this weekend. The students have really great attitudes and are picking up the concepts super quick. Proud of them 🙂
Final pics of my work "Bust of Conan after Frazett Final pics of my work "Bust of Conan after Frazetta"
Had a really great time private coaching in my new Had a really great time private coaching in my new studio with Dan last weekend. Teaching about lighting/contrast, luminous fleshtones, and non-metallic metals. #miniatureartwork #paintedminiatures #nmm #teaching #Art #blacksunminiatures #kingdomdeath #privatecoaching #ContrastMinis #PaintBravely
I had a great time teaching at GenCon this year. I I had a great time teaching at GenCon this year. I met over 100 new students who passed with smiling faces 😁 See you next time! #teaching #gencon #gencon2019 #miniaturepainting #miniatureartwork #SketchStyle #PaintBravely
I had a great time in Seattle yesterday painting m I had a great time in Seattle yesterday painting models and teaching the #SketchStyle with this talented group at Mayhem Games. Coaching sessions are the best way for students to improve both speed and skill. Visit us at ContrastMiniatures.com to schedule an in home or in studio session!
Great times private coaching with my new friend Ke Great times private coaching with my new friend Ken. In this class we learned to paint different luminous flesh tones inspired by Frazetta.
#kublacon is just a few weeks away. I still have a #kublacon is just a few weeks away. I still have a few seats left in classes so grab those spots. I hope to see you there!
A tribute to childhood fantasy: Tanis Half-elven f A tribute to childhood fantasy: Tanis Half-elven from the Dragonlance book series. Painted on commission Figure is 32mm. A male ranger from #darkswordminiatures #paintedminiatures #dungeonsanddragons #dragonlance #FantasyArt #gamingminiatures #fantasy #archery #miniatureartwork
Geronimo bust by @goblackheart Painting step be s Geronimo bust by @goblackheart Painting step be step is up on @miniaturemonthly #ContrastMinis #miniatureartwork #miniatureartist #InstaArt #paintedminiatures #paintedbust #historicalminiatures #nativepeoples #nativeportrait #contemporarypainting #PaintBravely
So proud of my student's work during my 2-day clas So proud of my student's work during my 2-day class last weekend on Textures, Patterns, and Freehand. They approached a really tough subject with bravery and style!
A sneak peak of the model I painted during my clas A sneak peak of the model I painted during my class on Textures, patterns, and freehand last weekend in #Indianapolis #ContrastMinis #WIP #bigcats #miniatureartwork #paintedminiatures #bust #FantasyArt #Handpainted #paintingwarhammer #texture #fantasy #contemporarypainting #PaintBravely
Bright home 3 gold medals at the MMSI show in Chic Bright home 3 gold medals at the MMSI show in Chicago last weekend. It was a great show with tons of talent. Really blown away :)
New display quality Magnus painted! #ContrastMini New display quality Magnus painted! #ContrastMinis #MattDiPietro #gamingminiatures #warmahordes #warmachine #privateerpress #miniaturewargaming #warhammer40k #miniaturepainting #tabletopgaming #paintingwarhammer #PaintBravely
Wrapped a really great first day of teaching the a Wrapped a really great first day of teaching the art of dioramas with my friend Seth Amsdem @hobbysensei Dropping so many knowledge bombs we're rocking the building 😄 #ContrastMinis #MattDiPietro #diorama #miniatures #miniatureartwork #tinyart #InstaArt #teaching #miniaturewargaming #warhamer40k #warhammer #warmachine #warmahordes #tabletopgaming #CrystalBrush #PaintBravely
Looks at all the awesome gear AK interactive had s Looks at all the awesome gear AK interactive had sponsored us with for our weekend masterclass this weekend. I'l be teaching with the super talented @hobbysensei fle what is surely going ri be a one of a kind hobby experience!
One if the figures from my piece "The journey of C One if the figures from my piece "The journey of Creation" Sculpted by Liang #ContrastMinis #CrystalBrush #miniatureartwork #chinesesculpture #dragontattoo #tattoo garagekit #contemporaryart #contemporarysculpture #contemporarypainting #InstaArt #FantasyArt #PaintBravely
I'm honored to announce that I will be part of the I'm honored to announce that I will be part of the 3 judge panel at this year's NOVA open Capital Palette painting competition. Find out everything you need to know about the event here: http://www.novaopen.com/capital-palette/
Work in progress sculpture after 3rd session. ~1/1 Work in progress sculpture after 3rd session. ~1/10 scale. I'm still learning and there's still work to be done, but I feel this is a real step up for me. Even more exciting is I'm having a great time! @gageacademy #WIP #Learningart #figuresculpture #ContrastMinis #learningtosculpt
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