Ice Texture
Ice texture is a course that teaches students how to add ice, snow and frost textures to their miniature sculptures. Perfect for bases and environmental effects, it can be utilized in a range of ways. This texture course teaches you how to sculpt ice effects for any surface. The course will cover how to make crystalline and frost effects to use on bases, environmental effects for dioramas, weapons or ice skin for elemental type creatures.
This course includes access unlimited to the eLearning classroom to view each module as well as lifetime access to the classroom forums. It includes one on one advice and critiques from the classroom teacher, veteran miniature sculptor James Van Schaik and support from other students the class.
Your Instructor
James Van Schaik has over 20 years experience as a professional miniature sculptor.He has worked as a freelance sculptor, inhouse staff sculptor and on exclusivity contracts for a range of companies including Ral Partha, WizKids, Wyrd, Games Workshop, Pulp City, Battlefront, Gale Force 9, Dust Tactics, Mantic, Reaper, and RAFM.He has also sculpted for toy companies outside of the gaming industry and produced figures for Lord of the Rings, Dr. Who, Marvel, DC, and Harry Potter to name a few.
Although he has primarily worked as a sculptor, James Van Schaik has taught sculpting courses in person for over 7 years.All of the techniques that are used in the sculpting courses have been techniques that are proven to be effective in teaching hobbyists of ANY skill level and ability how to sculpt.He enjoys the learning environment and sharing the secrets of his craft.