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Composition - The Basics

  • The Gaming Arena 123 Bakers Road Coburg North, VIC, 3058 Australia (map)

Cost: $100AUD (by bank transfer)
Miniature: Bring your own
Class Capacity: 15 seats

This 4-hour class will cover the basic elements to creating a memorable composition. This includes color placement as well as understanding how to use different visual elements to construct a base that complements the miniature.

I will discuss how to choose a miniature for competition and display and why choosing a compositionally strong sculpt is important in display and competitive work.

This class will largely be theoretical and instructional with example photos of my work and other well-known pieces to discuss in the class.

The hands-on portion of the class will be assisting students with working out their color composition on a model of their choosing.

Supply List:
You can purchase a supply kit from The Gaming Arena that includes all of my recommended paints and brushes. You will still need to bring a sketchbook for notes.
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  1. Bring your own sketchbook and pen for notes and swatching

  2. Your own miniature - I recommend something that is a larger scale than 28-35mm

  3. Natural Fiber Brushes - watercolor rounds in size 2-4, bring a gunky brush for mixing

  4. Palette - bring what you normally use at home

  5. Your own paints including:
    Cobalt Red
    Ultramarine Blue
    Cadmium Yellow
    Transparent Magenta
    Turquoise
    Black
    Titanium White

Later Event: October 5
Photography for Miniatures