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 My instructional mini painting 3-DVD set is aimed at both the beginning and the experienced painter.

I've been active in the online painting community since the beginning. Over and over again I heard painters asking for painting videos. "If only I could see someone do it close up..." You can teach someone how to paint in a classroom setting, but it's never the same as seeing the miniature from the teacher's perspective and watching their techniques in action.

My DVDs address this. In over 8 hours of footage, I go through the entire painting process, using over 30 different example miniatures: from selecting, prepping, painting and finally varnishing a miniature. Along the way I'll share the tricks and tips learned through my years as an award-winning painter. By the time you finish the set, you will truly know how to paint a better miniature!

That's not to say advanced painters won't benefit from these techniques. The DVDs are designed to continue the lessons learned on the Basic DVD into two Advanced DVDs.

The first Advanced disc concentrates on painting techniques like blending and layering, as well as improving skin tone realism and learning how to mix color shades for desired effects.

The second Advanced DVD goes in-depth into the theory and practice of non-metallic metallics, a very popular technique, yet one difficult for some to master. I explain how to determine lighting, select colors and apply them to create realistic metallic effects using normal acrylic paints. I also demonstrate SENMM (sky-earth non-metallic metallic), showing how to achieve chrome effects on a variety of surfaces. Finally, the DVD outlines how to paint gems, another difficult technique to master, and introduces diorama basing.

So from newbie to adept, there's something here for everyone!

- Laszlo Jakusovszky
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Volume 1 goes into everything you need to know to paint a well-painted mini.

Using more than 20 miniatures, in over 80 chapters, I go over all aspects of selecting and painting your first model. I go over common pitfalls and show you how to get it right!

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In Volume 2, things really start swinging!

I go in depth on working with paints, color theory, and lighting to raise your technique to the next level. This DVD details blending, both wet and dry layering, and how to paint the male and female form.

You'll learn everything for painting a miniature masterpiece!
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This last volume removes the mystery from painting good non-metallic effects.

Using 3 minis, I explain the theory and application of painting NMM steel, gold and chrome (SENMM). Along the way I share the right and wrong way to approach NMM, helping you master this challenging technique.

Finally, I reveal how to paint gems with realistic reflections, and go into the world of diorama display bases, for giving your mini that finishing touch!
   

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Hear what people are saying about my videos:
"I have to say what a wonderful set of DVD’s. Both my son and I were completely immersed in watching your DVD’s. They were very informative, insightful and the close-ups were phenomenal."

- Jim P.
"Just a small email to let you know your 3 DVD set has arrived!  I just wanted to write you a few words in appreciation of your efforts in making this set.  I think it’s a fantastic effort; I'm currently on DVD 2 and gradually working my way through all the sections.  For reference, I also have Rune Kappel’s set, MIG Productions sets, Mad Dog Enterprise set and the Sacha Herm one too! And this is truly head and shoulders above all of those!"

- Billy B.
"The best part of Laszlo's was the part on wetblending. I mean, I knew he was the master of wetblending, but I had no idea. Seriously. He explains and shows how to do it so clearly, it makes the viewer think, 'hey, I could do that.' and the results are really amazing. Something I learned: I had no idea that the paint for wetblending should be so thick. I always tried to do it with paint that is way thinner than what L uses, so I could never get it to work.

The other thing is the first disk, which discusses basic techniques. Laszlo shows how to do drybrushing and washes, but he shows how to do them right. The result is way better than what I would normally associate with drybrushing. Of course, the results are not as nice as those when he shows blending, but still, for a beginner, this is a really great example to follow.

I wish I had this DVD when I was starting out 5 years ago, but there was a lot for me to learn now too. I think a lot of people are going to be really happy when they purchase this video."

- Michael K.
"Got your video yesterday. I guess I have to thank you for being tired today at work. I just kept watching and watching last night into the weeeeee hours. Anyways, you did a great job. You know when I bought it, all I could think of was this old painting video I had with some guy dressed up as a wizard! It was really bad and I kept telling myself, 'please God, let this video be at least a little bit better!'

Well it WAS a lot better. This is something you can really be proud of. I mean it is so complete, I can see you selling this for many many years to come.

...Anyways, here are some of the things I liked most about the video. The red shirt and suspenders were killer!!! I love how you can pick out any chapter that you want and then go one step further and pick out sub chapters. It makes looking for something on the fly very easy! It was nice seeing your views on light/shadow, nnm all that stuff. Not to mention fixing little mistakes as you go. I feel that you can never know too much. That being said I know that I will be a better painter because of your video. Thanks again for taking the time to make it and I hope you sell a ton of em!!!"

- Aaron L.
 
 

Hot Lead: How to paint a better miniature (3 DVD set):

Format:
  • DVD-Video
  • NTSC
    (international customers can play on a PC or NTSC/PAL DVD player)
  • English language
  • Optimized for progressive scan
  • Total Length: 8+ hours (500 minutes)

Price:

$40.00 + shipping (California residents will be charged 9.50% sales tax)

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