Contrast Miniature’s first year marked the start of many explorations into methods of painting. I found that I liked the concept of sketching on miniatures and used some form of sketching in all my work going forward. So I thought it would be fun to share a collection of all my sketches for the year. Here they are… some are in black and white others in unadulterated color. Still others are gestural sculptures.
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Happy Holidays
I hope all of you are having a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. I’ll be spending the last days of 2016 updating the website and preparing for a new and exciting year. To all my customers, friends, followers, and fellow travelers I want to say thank you for making Contrast Miniatures first year a success. I wish you all find peace, love, and connection in your lives.
All the best until next year,
Matt DiPietro
New Article: Learning to Sketch in Value
If you’ve been enjoying the expressive “sketch style” gaming miniatures I’ve been producing for this first year of Contrast Miniatures then you’ll be excited for this article! Here is an introduction to my process so that anyone can try their hand at this new and attractive style.
Quote for the Day: 9/19/2017
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”
-Booker T. Washington
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The Dark Nomads of Thamar
Recently I got back to expanding a small Thamarite themed mercenary force for Warmachine! Here are two Nomad warjacks I converted and painted for this sketch style warband.
MORE GAMING MINIATURES!
10 Thunders Crane Clan Warband
Recently I had the pleasure to paint a Malifaux warband on commission. I knew these Monks would look great in the Sketch Style. With efficient paintjobs I was able to spend some time adding freehand Tattoos to some of the special characters. I Really like this little warband! It was a blast to paint and it will look great on the battlefield!
MORE GAMING MINIATURES!
Quote of the Day 8/8/2016
“You can fail in life doing the things you hate so you might as well take a chance doing what you love.”
– Jim Carrey
Learning to Sketch: an Overview
Ever wonder what is the meaning of the term “sketching” in art and in miniatures? What utility does sketching serve the artist? What are some examples of sketching in various mediums? And what are some methods for applying the sketching concept to miniatures in particular? These are the questions I will seek to answer in this article, the first in a series on the wonderful art of sketching.
