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Sketchbook 2017

A collection of some of my best sketches painted during the year 2017. I hope you enjoy this little window into my process.

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"Creation" One piece of my cosmic tryptich. A fant "Creation" One piece of my cosmic tryptich. A fantadtical cosmic being grips the accretion disc of a black hole and pours the raw materials of the universe out to create a quasar galaxy and a sea of stars. Initially created during the Dogma 48 USA challenge hosted by @verkosvault. This challenge was to create a new work start to finish in 48 hours. Thank you to @kryptykminis for organizing the event. Winner of best of category at @gen_con 2025 and 2nd place category winner at Verkos Vault Masters championship at #LVO #miniatureart #ContrastMinis #fantasyart #scifi
At #LVO with my new work! @verkosvault @mindwork. At #LVO with my new work! @verkosvault @mindwork.studio @spiramirabilis_miniatures #miniatureart #verkosvault #mindworkstudio
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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.
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
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
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'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
Come see a solo exhibition of my artwork at the Je Come see a solo exhibition of my artwork at the Jefferson Museum of Art and History in Port TownsendWashington. On display until the end of the year.
"The Essence of Ellie" Best of Show Fantasy subjec "The Essence of Ellie" Best of Show Fantasy subject at the Long Island Miniature show #ContrastMinis #miniatureart #paintedminiatures #ageofsigmar #paintingwarhammer #fantasyart #artistsoninstagram #plasticmodel #seacreatures #whimsicalart #dragonart #PaintBravely
Loaded up with awards at the Long Island Miniature Loaded up with awards at the Long Island Miniatures show. Including Best of Show Fantasy! Also best Bust, best Mounted Figure, and Best Medieval figure. It was my first time at the show and I had a great time seeing friends new and old. See you all next year! #ContrastMinis #miniatureart #paintedminiatures #historicalminiatures #fantasyminiatures #PaintBravely
In honor of the new Dune movie I thought I'd share In honor of the new Dune movie I thought I'd share this bust I painted a couple years back titled "The Fremen of Dune". I absolutely loved the movie and thought it captured the look, characters, and themes of the book perfectly. This piece is was originally a bust of Subzero from Mortal Kombat. Using just your imagination and painting you can remained the sculptures you are given. Make them your own and express your ideas! #Dune #dunemovie #ContrastMinis #paintedminiatures #paintedbust #miniatureart #art #ContrastMinis #PaintBravely
Work in progress on a new bust I'm painting for @m Work in progress on a new bust I'm painting for @miniaturemonthly
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