Want to try some Digital Sculpting?

Have you ever wondered what it took to do a little bit of Digital Sculpting? Wanted to know what work is involved behind the scenes, sculpting digital miniatures?

Well, my buddy Jake Schneider, is traveling all the way from Australia to attend AdeptiCon 2015. He'll be running two seminars (on Thursday night and Sunday) on how to go about getting into the world of Digital Sculpting. Click HERE and search for Jake to find his classes.

Based on the number of conversations I've had with various miniatures companies over the last few months, Digital Sculpting will continue to be a very desirable field to be in.

If I wasn't teaching classes at the same time, I know I'd be sitting in on Jake's classes.

Cheers
Dave

War Games Con is Nigh!

It is just under a week until War Games Con (formerly BoLSCon). You still have a chance to sign up for some of the events and "get your ass to Austin!"

Bigred, JWolf, and the team there have some great stuff planned for the entire weekend.

One of the things planned is the first stab at some hobby seminars. This time around they have asked me to talk about toy soldiers, and you know I love to do that : )

I think there are still a few slots left for the Friday Hobby Day, so hit up the website and register!

Session One: 10am - 12pm

Dave Taylor presents Joe Orteza's "Lose the Fear: Working with Greenstuff" class.

This class will focus on figure conversion and the use of green stuff. Students will learn different aspects of figure conversion, from basic to advanced. The class will touch on the pose of the figure, basing, and the theme of model. I’ll discuss different techniques from singular display models to large units. Students will learn to utilize green stuff for figure embellishment and sculpting.

Session Two: 1pm - 3pm

"Back to Basics: Streamling Techniques to get your Army Painted"

This class will focus on painting models efficiently and effectively, allowing you to get your armies painted that much faster. Students will learn different "tricks" to cut down on the time spent deliberating on color choices, correcting mistakes, and enhancing the "pop" of an army.

Session Three: 4pm - 6pm

"Building that Centerpiece: The Jewel in the Crown of your Army"

Each army you build really deserves to have a standout, unique model that stands in the center of the display board. This class will focus on the use of plasticard (and plasticard related materials) to enhance existing models/vehicles, or create completely new vehicle shapes and ideas. Students will learn the correct ways of handling plasticard, as well as plenty of ideas and tips for embellishing their centerpiece models.

Cheers

Dave

From the other side of the planet

Hi everyone!

Here's a quick post from the other side of the planet. My family and I are in Australia for two weeks (a trip planned and paid for prior to the crazy car crash) and having fun catching up with friends and family.

Two things for you today. The first of these are pics of Kor'asso Khan. Here's the model I showed you a few posts back, now resplendent in his painted White Scars finery. I hope you like him.

Item number Two is my first real foray into teaching classes at a convention. I'll be at BoLSCon in Austin, TX, at the end of July, running three classes as part of what will hopefully build towards a great hobby "Mecca" over the coming years. For information on the classes, you can check out the announcement here.

Take care folks, and enjoy the good things in life!

Cheers

Dave