The book "Painting Miniatures from A to Z Vol.2" by Angel Giraldez is a specialized painting guide, continuing the acclaimed series dedicated to miniature and figure painting techniques.
Application and Content
This publication is an advanced guide intended for modelers and hobbyists who wish to deepen their skills in painting miniatures. The book focuses on presenting comprehensive methods for working with acrylic paints, an airbrush, and brushes, enabling the achievement of professional results. The content covers a wide range of topics, from basic principles to detailed instructions on advanced techniques.
Key Features
Authored by Angel Giraldez: The guide was created by Angel Giraldez, a world-renowned artist and expert in the field of figure painting, guaranteeing the high quality and practical applicability of the presented content.
Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions: The book contains numerous, photographically documented tutorials that guide the reader through the painting process from start to finish, explaining each stage.
Advanced Painting Techniques: The publication discusses advanced aspects of painting miniatures, such as airbrushing, layering and blending techniques, creating metallic effects (NMM – Non-Metallic Metal), generating light and shadow (OSL – Object Source Lighting), painting textures, skin, and details.
High-Quality Production: The book features durable binding and high-quality paper, ensuring longevity and excellent reproduction of the colorful photographs and illustrations.
Materials and Compatibility
The book is printed on heavyweight paper, ensuring the legibility and durability of its illustrations and text. The publication's binding ensures resistance to frequent use. The techniques presented in this guide are universal and applicable with most modeling materials available on the market. Readers can use any brand of acrylic paints, synthetic or natural brushes, airbrushes, and other painting accessories. The methods taught in the book are compatible with various types of miniatures – from fantasy and science fiction figures to historical models, regardless of scale or manufacturer.