THE ART OF… VOLUME 01 – Miniature Monthly
This 144-page book is the first in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the arists themselves.
THE ART OF… MINIATURE MONTHLY contains nine chapters, three chapters each from professional miniatures artists Aaron Lovejoy, Elizabeth Beckley, and Matt DiPietro. These cover an introduction to the artist and their journey through miniatures painting, a look at how they approach their art, and the ways they apply their motivations and techniques to some fantastic art.
This book is unique in that while each of the artists that make up the Miniature Monthly team is incredibly talented and have honed their skills over many years, they each have a very different approach to creating their wonderful miniatures art. Topics include:
• The Impact of Art Education • The Human Form
• The Business of Painting • Never Stop Learning
• Ancient Methods and Infinite Possibilities
THE ART OF… VOLUME 02 – Christof Keil
This 112-page book is the second in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the arists themselves.
THE ART OF… Christof Keil leans heavily into the aspect of miniatures art that Christof is most known for – kitbashing – or combining parts from a variety of incongrous kits to create completely new miniatures. In these pages, he describes the ways his inspirations, motivations, and techniques have evolved over the years.
Christof guides us through his early projects, including a detailed tutorial on building a modern version of a classic Necromunda miniature, before moving on to some larger endeavors such as his Black Phallanx Crusade collection for use in various Warhammer 40,000 settings.
In addition, we get to see some of Christof’s larger scale work sculpting and painting busts, as well as his tribute to a piece of grimdark artwork particularly famous in the miniatures wargaming community.
THE ART OF… VOLUME 03 Ana Polasncak
This 112-page book is the third in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the arists themselves.
THE ART OF… Ana Polanscak – For more than a decade, Ana Polanscak has been creating her own miniature worlds. Initially these worlds were a part of other wargaming settings, but over time they have been fleshed out and been made firmly her own. Ana, a professional miniatures artist, blends elements of European folklore with her own spin on classic tales.
Ana’s dark and often macbre style is instantly recognizable and deeply intriguing. Not only is her conversion and paint work incredible in it’s own right; the way she presents her miniatures and worlds through her photography is art as well.
In this volume, Ana guides us through the principles she uses to create her mysterious and magical worlds through the miniatures and scenery she builds. Are you ready to explore the darker corners of Ana’s imagination brought to life?
THE ART OF… CHRIS SUHRE
This 104-page book is the fourth in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves.
Chris Suhre is a wonderfully creative miniatures artist from the United States with a love for story-telling and an incredible level of patience.
Inspiration can strike at any moment. When it does, Chris can find himself with a painting desk covered in possibilities, and it is his steady, iterative approach that sees him complete awesome pieces of art on a regular basis.
This volume takes us into the mind of an artist who works primarily in fantastical dioramas. As with all good art, there are stories we see immediately and the stories hidden beneath the surface. This book offers us a guided tour of both.
THE ART OF… TOMMIE SOULE
This 112-page book is the fourth in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves.
Tommie Soule (AKA The Miniature Painting Tutor) in an English painter with an incredible passion for teaching miniatures painting to all who would like to learn. With decades of painting experience under his belt, Tommie has been able to break the painting process down into its key elements whilst celebrating the joy of creating art.
This volume of THE ART OF… series differs from the others in that it is an instructional volume, featuring Tommie’s Fundamentals of Painting course. He invites you to take a very hands-on aproach by stripping away the jargon that can be found in this hobby and focusing on simple, easy-to-learn skills that provide the foundation for all miniatures painting.
THE ART OF… SEYNI N’DIAYE
This 104-page book is the sixth in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves.
Seyni N’diaye (AKA nebriuson) is an amazing artist from France who is incredibly passionate about the application of colors, textures, and patterns on his miniatures.
Buried in each of Seyni’s works are little stories, or nods to significant events in his life, or simple pop culture references. Sometimes these things lie close to the surface, and other times it is a joy to dig deeper.
This volume takes us into the often chaotic and exploratory painting that has marked Seyni N’diaye out as a miniatures artist with a bright future ahead of him.
THE ART OF… ERIK SWINSON
This 112-page book is the seventh in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves.
Erik Swinson in an American painter who loves to create bold, striking pieces that grab your attention and draw you in. Whether it’s with smooth blends or textured surfaces, lighting and volumes are an incredibly important part of his approach to painting. A deep, intuitive understanding of color theory leads to an amazing use of unexpected colors in shadows and highlights across all of his miniatures.
This volume of THE ART OF… series presents a massive number of Erik’s pieces – from tabletop to display, box art to competition – painted primarily over the last five years. It also features Erik’s thoughts on colour theory, colour psychology, common colour schemes, and the practical application of these things.
THE ART OF… BJARNI DALI
This 112-page book is the eighth in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves.
Bjarni Dali is a miniature painter from the Faroe Islands who loves to explore (and build) the darker corners of the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000. From the brutal practicality of Underhive industry to the faded glory and deadly intrigue of the Venutian court, Bjarni presents his thoughts and processes here to guide you through your own journey.
This volume of THE ART OF… series takes us through Bjarni’s collection of very characterful warbands and small-scale projects created for gaming or display, and then onto his larger scenery projects created for community-focused events. However, as you read, mind the rusty corners.
THE ART OF… KATARZYNA GORSKA
This 112-page book is the ninth in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves.
Katarzyna Górska (AKA KAHA) is a Polish miniatures artist with an amazing understanding of, and approach to, the way light plays on water, stone, and ice. Her use of color and lines builds an incredible depth that transcends the physical presence of the models she paints, leaving you immersed in dynamic compositions.
This volume of THE ART OF… series celebrates the work of an artist who has spent her life so far creating and exploring and observing the world around her. We get to travel Katarzyna’s journey with her as we read about her experiments, her influences, and her travels around the world.
