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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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Painted a quick first pass sketch on the last pira Painted a quick first pass sketch on the last pirate this weekend while hanging out with the patrons. Hope toy like seeing these early work in purges shots. #ContrastMinis #pirate #WIP #miniaturebust #miniatureart #PaintBravely
Seeing my grandfather's face in my painting this e Seeing my grandfather's face in my painting this evening... brings a smile to my face remembering that old pirate. Still #WIP #ContrastMinis #pirate #bust #miniatureart #instaart #highfantasy #adventure #PaintBravely
A post to honor the veterans on this day. This bus A post to honor the veterans on this day. This bust honors the sacrifices of the soldiers who faught and suffered in Vietnam. #militarymodels #bust #vietnamsoldier #paintedminiatures #miniatureart #ContrastMinis #sculpture #acrylicpainting #instaart #youngminiatures #lifeminiatures #artofinstagram #artwork #artoftheday #PaintBravely
I painted up a second version of Sanguious recentl I painted up a second version of Sanguious recently. This one is done in my super fast #SketchStyle #ContrastMinis #warhammer40k #gamesworkshop #paintedminiatures #bloodangels #speedpainting #instaart #ContrastMinis
I did a quick sketch and then started adding Tatto I did a quick sketch and then started adding Tattoos to this bust. Wanted to share the work in progress with all you fine people 🙂 #SketchStyle #ContrastMinis #WIP #wipart #fantasyminiatures #pirate #bust #miniaturebust #miniatureart #paintedminiatures #PaintBravely
I did this Pirate sketch during our monthly patron I did this Pirate sketch during our monthly patron hangout. Work in progress. Sculpture by Lucas Pina. @spiramirabilis_miniatures #ContrastMinis #pirate #sketch #WIP #paintedminiatures #miniaturebust #miniatureart #instaart #PaintBravely
Kingdom Death Dragon Tyrant Painted to a display Kingdom Death Dragon Tyrant Painted to a display quality for a client Filmed most of the painting for tutorials @MiniatureMonthly
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"Long ago, the Dragon King coveted the light of th "Long ago, the Dragon King coveted the light of the world. So, he stole the sun for himself alone and plunged the kingdom into darkness and death." #ContrastMinis #KingdomDeath #kingdomdeathmonster #miniaturegaming #miniaturepainting #fantasyart #instaart #darkfantasy #dragon #color #miniatureart #PaintBravely
Painted miniature in metallics and color shifting Painted miniature in metallics and color shifting paints. #ContrastMinis #dragon #dnd #rubydragon #paintedminiatures #miniaturegaming #PaintBravely
Quick #speedpainting I did for a friend's birthday Quick #speedpainting I did for a friend's birthday. I'm happy with the result of only 3 hours work start to finish. #ContrastMinis #reaperminiatures #osl #Goth #PaintBravely
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!
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