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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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Instagram post 2140111486349964706_3601041237 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.

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Instagram post 2106887525525031602_3601041237 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!

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Instagram post 2050356643624679817_3601041237 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!
Instagram post 2040026099221384143_3601041237 Great times private coaching with my new friend Ken. In this class we learned to paint different luminous flesh tones inspired by Frazetta.
Instagram post 2037860492631724307_3601041237 #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!
Instagram post 1967113924492892947_3601041237 A tribute to childhood fantasy: Tanis Half-elven from the Dragonlance book series. Painted on commission

Figure is 32mm. A male ranger from #darkswordminiatures 
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Instagram post 1916302968804547195_3601041237 Geronimo bust by @goblackheart 
Painting step be step is up on @miniaturemonthly 
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Instagram post 1913321845442970779_3601041237 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!
Instagram post 1912585783460306346_3601041237 A sneak peak of the model I painted during my class on Textures, patterns, and freehand last weekend in #Indianapolis

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Instagram post 1897278366304653966_3601041237 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 :)
Instagram post 1882073063866878991_3601041237 New display quality Magnus painted!

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Instagram post 1879496775465507019_3601041237 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 😄

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Instagram post 1876978415074875569_3601041237 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!
Instagram post 1820532090863446438_3601041237 One if the figures from my piece "The journey of Creation" 
Sculpted by Liang

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Instagram post 1819729385206056599_3601041237 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/
Instagram post 1805380187115663371_3601041237 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

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Instagram post 1794356539840829087_3601041237 Still images of the Demon of Pride

Based on Commercial sculpture by @raulatorre

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Instagram post 1787968653855915140_3601041237 The Demon of Pride... Always hungry it devours achievements, success, friendships, and loves... But is never satisfied.

Converted and painted bust
Commercial sculpture by @raulatorre

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Instagram post 1787126762485824707_3601041237 From the next piece in my demon series...
Instagram post 1776258478730812150_3601041237 Pics of the finished Sherlock Holmes diorama. Enjoy 🙂 75mm scale

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