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.
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”
-Booker T. Washington
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.
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!
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.
