Craftworld Studio - Miniature Art Lessons & Tutorials

Silverback Series - Enzo's Face - Volumes, Tones, Character, Plans, Definition

Welcome to first of the tutorials for this month. Featuring Silverback Series. Learn how to use More colors in building the Volumes by controlling tonal lightness and darkness.
Learn about the plans, depth. Overleaping layers and most important values, when painting faces. 

More is coming in next days, before that, enjoy reading and following this tutorial. 

Cheers & Best wishes,

Aleksandra & Marko

Mrs&Mr. Craftworld

Happy New Patreon Year - UPCOMING - MAY CONTENT

Dear Craftworldians,

As some of you may know, next month we are celebrating a Year of our Patreon. We love this community and this year flied like a month. Thank you all very much for your support and being here with us. 

We are both amazed meeting so many cool people in this community and following some of your painting progresses over this year. 

We will have more updates regarding some new plans and ideas. First, we would like to start with announcement of what ...

Stormcast Series - Pt3 - Averon Stormsire

Dear Patrons, new PDF tutorial is here, explaining work on skin, glowing eyes, magic flame - firebolt, painting hair - ginger...etc.

This  tutorial is done using Primaries only. This is third part of the tutorial. Previous two were done in video format. If you haven't watched these before, you will fin them on links below:

-Part 1 : https://www.patreon.com/posts/stormcast-part-1-366916...

How to Prep/Assembly Resin cast kits Miniatures

Hi dear Craftworldians, 

Today we are bringing something a bit different but not less important. 

How to prepare and assembly Resin Cast Kits for painting. We already talked about priming 

models and there is a video on how Aleksandra assembled and primed different parts of Archaon project. But, there is something you should do before all of that,

Especially when it comes to Resin Model Kits, such as this miniature. 75mm Hilda Boxart done for a recent Ki...

Silverback Enzo - Armour Blending

Hi dear Craftworldians,

We know it is pass midnight, but we set this video on upload last night, it finished later this morning, but 

since we wanted to surprise you with 4k video we waited for YourTube to process it.

Well, it didn't. Yet. But after reading that it could take up to few days, we are sharing video now. And just know that at some moment it should be available in 4k as well. The video is one hour long so it was a great task rendering and uploading it in thi...

Take a break today for a Daybreak Miniatures

Dear Craftworldians,

Today we would like to share special gift for our Patrons in collaboration with Daybreak Miniatures.

As always these STL files are for personal use and all of our patrons have access to download stl in attachments to print and paint this character. We chose this Champion of the Dark Gods as something different regarding previous posts. Shaakt the Entangler is just one of the surprises we are preparing for you so stay tuned for more. 

This figure is ...

Silverback ENZO Bust Boxart done for Galapagos Miniatures

Dear Craftworldians,

Today I present you one of the latest Boxarts I (Mrs.Craftworld) did. And also we would like to reveal Enzo as a Mystery miniature for upcoming tutorial this month.

Silverback Enzo, First Bust from new Galapagos Miniature range named - Pathfinder.

Enjoy hq images with neutral background and also cyber background I made for this piece.

Tutorials are getting ready so stay tuned.

All the best wishes, and happy Monday,

Aleksandra & ...

Hilda Boxart - Mike the Giant - Video Tutorial

Hi everyone, finally we are sharing tutorial we were preparing for you based on Hilda Boxart. Meet Mike the Giant, or in this scenario - his severed head.

Marko will lead you trough underpainting, wet blending and overleaping layers, mixing the tones to express the character, emotion. Building volumes and show you the process of planning, adding and changing tones - depending on overall idea of an Artist.

Hope you will enjoy this one, Let us know how did you like it in comments be...

Operation Knox - Wip on Silgaire + Special Discount Code benefit

Hi dear Craftworldians,

Today we would like to share closer work on a piece in progress. This bust name is Silgaire, it is from Mr.Lee's Operation Knox Range and we attached pictures of all busts available from this range. 

The code you can use to get a Discount of 10% on any of the busts or a bundle from this range is: 

CWMLM2020

Link to Mr.Lee website is here: https://www.mrleesmi...

Special Edition SbS + STL - Swamp Gurunda AG - CWSA

Dear Patrons, 

Thank you for being patient. We are ready to present you new Step by Step tutorial on Swam Gurunda from Artisan Guild. We announced it and talked a bit more about our plan for this one during previous live stream. But one of the special ideas behind this tutorial is that you are getting the STL  file included for your personal practice of these steps.
Next special idea that we wanted to bring with this tutorial is a bit more simplified version of steps as wel...

Artisan Guild STL Files - for our PATRONS

Dear Patrons, 

Today we prepared special gift for you in collaboration with Artisan Guild. From now on, all of our Patrons will be able to download Pre-supported STL files of mini us - Vulpeana Whitebranch and Justicar Marko via this post.

Update* Once more addition from AG pre-supported modular STL's for our Patrons (mini that will be painted on a Public Live video 17th July, 2021) - Aaron Blacksparrow. 

So you can print these minis and follow some of our tutorial...

AG - Jotunn Series - LIVE STREAM 3rd part - CWS Art

Live streaming video tutorial, Jotunn Series - Mrs.Craftworld

Hey guys, we prepared sneak peeks on upcoming tutorials for April

These are some of the upcoming tutorials this month. Are you excited!? There are some surprises that we will reveal upon sharing tutorial. One of these is still secret, but very soon to be released. Lives, step by steps, videos.. Stay tuned.

And see you guys later today on a LIVE STREAM, TODAY 6PM CET : Who is coming?

Let us know who will be there?

And if you can't join, leave some...

SBS & LIVE - Friday 2nd April - 18h CET - Jotunn Series

Dear Patrons, welcome to new month on our Patreon -

We will post some of the tutorials we were preparing for you guys next week, Before that

See this: 

Hulgfnir – Frost Jotunn progress. :) + Step By Step Progress

Guys, I - Mrs.Craftworld overtook Hulfgnir as I really felt like painting some big skin and details. Therefore I explored his skin a bit more following palette Marko made for this Giant. 

I did some progress photos for you to follow. It will ...

PAINTING BONES - Gruber Von Drakenhof

Hi guys, Our schedule and calendars change like crazy these months so we stopped some tutorials in progress (and we will be back to those soon) but we both work hard to bring this tutorial as it is one of the requested topics that we didn't covered yet. And that is Painting Bones.

Guys, If you don't plan to paint along at first watch of this tutorial (and I recommend to watch all those tonal mixes and their application closely - we tried to give you best insight to density of these laye...

SNL - Join our LIVE ON INSTAGRAM tonight at 9PM CET

Hey guys, stay tuned as tonight we are streaming on Ig for a change. Hope you guys can join, 

we will update this post with stream link tonight, before that (and much easier not to miss stream) go to our IG stories and click on countdown reminder. This way you will get notified when Live Starts : https://www.instagram.com/craftworldstudio/

These are Artisan Guild sculpts printed in 10mm scale ...

Warm palette

Boring or fun!?

I read many comments about a boring and fun palette.

This feeling can vary depending on different moods and emotions, at a given time.

Recently I was inspired to paint this character (Old Grim) using only warm colours, except one to contrast them : and that is this light cold grey. This grey is not really that cold but in comparison with the other tonal values on this work it creates a stronger contrast even if it wouldn't give out that feeling on it's own. 2021-03-27 12:16:32 +0000 UTC View Post

Coming soon on Patreon

Dear Patrons, here's little announcement on upcoming video and pdf on our Patreon. There are more things that we are planning to release soon (stay tuned). 

We don't usually find enough time for these kind of announcements, but when we do...we make it fun. Hope you guys enjoy this little teaser, let us know what you think in comments. :D

All the best,

Aleksandra & Marko

Mrs&Mr Craftworld

Virtual tour trough our cabinet - Painting Eyes

Hey guys,  We wanted to join "painting eyes" topic and also to give you some closeup look on some of the works from our cabinet. Hope you will enjoy seeing this video, let us know if you liked this preview and insight and if you would like to see more of these kind of filming's.  Have a great day and enjoy your painting, Yours, Aleksandra & Marko  Mrs.&Mr. Craftworld

Throwback - Forest Road Bases

Hi all,  Due to some topics from out Discord channel - we realized it would be cool sharing our Forest Bases tutorial created in, wait for it...2016th 😯😊 

Forest Road Bases (Marko Miladinović special recipe)  

First step is a little bit of sculpting. You can work as well with the real stones or sculpt a little brick, stone, shape that you like. Depending on the topic you choose for your base.

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Where to start :)

Hi all, we have been making similar posts to this one, but it always get lost as we post new content. So here it is again:
To get to know our technique's even better, from feedback we recommend Justicar Marko tutorial for start. It is not the easiest our there, but it will worth your time and practice. As well as all other tutorials *(it depends on your level, type of learner, approach..etc) :
- Justicar Marko 1&2 are availabe in video form:
- 2021-03-19 12:26:35 +0000 UTC View Post

Retribution of Scyrah - Turnaround Video

Hi dear Patrons, 

Today I would like to share turnaround video of Retribution of Scyrah models I painted for a private collection. Starting as presentation of each character with all of them together at the end of the video. It was a fun adventure painting these minis, I enjoyed the process and I am happy to share it in closer details. Hope you will enjoy seeing it all together. :) Cheers and best wishes from Aleksandra & I, Marko

ps. Have you seen PDF tutorial on power g...

Result from last night live stream

Dear Patron's, I added few more highlights when I could see the axe closer and in better angle and took this photo to have as a reference for all who want to follow or paint inspired by previous video. :)

Enjoy,
Yours Aleksandra and Marko ☺️

Jotunn Axe Live Stream Lesson - Jotunn Chronicles

LIVE STREAM TUTORIAL Today at 21H (9PM) CET

See you guys on a live stream painting session tutorial tonight. Where I will go trough:

- light placements,

- contrast,

- metal surface textures,

- ambience,

- color mixing,

and of course : progress from sketching to refinement.

Before that here is a sketch of how zenithal priming helps as a reference for contrast.

You can see on this picture as well as on parts I have used as a example, to show you initial shadows and lights already visible on...

Knight Series : Lance

Hi dear Patrons, We promised you more content in next half of the month, but since we were preparing this lesson for some time now, we both believe it would be useful in your layering and glazing practices, also it is a simple and cool way to do nice freehand template, achieve both matte and reflective surfaces and keep the ambience in your painting progress . So we are both happy to share one more tutorial from The Knight Series with you. 

Let us know if you find it useful. More a...

International Womans Day + schedule

There are many lovely ladies in this beautiful community,

We would like to wish you all Happy International Woman's day. 

Nicest wishes from Mrs&Mr.Craftworld :D

Today we are announcing that on Wednesday Aleksandra will be painting live with you guys, and this time continuing on Giant chronicles, by working on NMM of that awesome axe live. 

Wednesday at 9PM CET 

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Hulgfnir Frost Jotun Champion - LIVE VIDEO PAINTING TUTORIAL SESSION

Hulgfnir Frost Jotun Champion - from Artisan Guild is our first 3d printed model.
And today we would like to start with painting him and making few lessons for you guys with this first live video.

Welcome to a session and enjoy :D

New miniature rotation Video - Ashen Manticore (Artisan Guild)

Dear Patrons, here is new detailed rotation video of one of our projects. 

This time, Ashen Manticore painted by Marko Miladinović, Mr.Craftworld. 

What we would like you to pay attention is overall look of the piece, next to all color tones and brushstrokes. Notice how even next to many colors included on this piece, you can clearly see warmer ambience from one and colder from other side of this beast. This give more character and story to this piece, more information ...

March Welcome - Poll Challenge Vote - Announcement of Live Video Stream

Dear Patrons, Thank you for your support, we are glad and honored having so many cool people as a part of our Patreon community. It is all much appreciated.

Updates, Let's hope that later this month we will be able to share one of the secret projects, only thing we can say so far, it is sci fi oriented and we are excited sharing work but also tutorials for it, it will be something different fr...