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Composition Essentials for the Miniature Artist w/Matt DiPietro 10/25/26

$90.00

October 25th, 11:30am - 3:30pm

Tap into Matt’s 30 years of Miniature painting experience to learn the essential lessons that will inform design choices in your miniature projects. Great art isn’t created through an innate ability.

Rather it is based in fundamental aesthetic principles that you can learn to cultivate and master. In this class Matt will review these principles while diving deep into how you can use them in concert to create dramatic effects and express your artistic vision. You’ll learn about the various types of contrast, how they are used, and how they interact with each other to create great compositions.

Whether you struggle with color choices, dream of making dioramas, or just want to learn the artist's secrets and enjoy artwork on a deeper level this class is for you!

Length 4 hours

Price: $90

Level: All levels welcome. True beginners may struggle

Discussion class with structured activities

All materials provided

October 25th, 11:30am - 3:30pm

Tap into Matt’s 30 years of Miniature painting experience to learn the essential lessons that will inform design choices in your miniature projects. Great art isn’t created through an innate ability.

Rather it is based in fundamental aesthetic principles that you can learn to cultivate and master. In this class Matt will review these principles while diving deep into how you can use them in concert to create dramatic effects and express your artistic vision. You’ll learn about the various types of contrast, how they are used, and how they interact with each other to create great compositions.

Whether you struggle with color choices, dream of making dioramas, or just want to learn the artist's secrets and enjoy artwork on a deeper level this class is for you!

Length 4 hours

Price: $90

Level: All levels welcome. True beginners may struggle

Discussion class with structured activities

All materials provided

Matt DiPietro is one of the most experienced miniature painters working today. He started his career in 2006 as the lead painter for Privateer Press studio. There he shaped the painting of the Warmachine and Hordes studio models for nearly a decade. These days he makes his living teaching the next generation of miniature artisans, and creating miniature art for private collectors under the banner of Contrast Miniatures. When you hear Matt talk about miniatures, art, sculpture, and painting you feel the love he has for all aspects of our hobby. As a teacher, Matt’s goal is to meet each student where they are and help them learn to explore painting while loving their work as they grow into a better painter. Matt strives daily to bridge the gap between the worlds of hobby miniatures and fine-art through his teachings and artwork.