News: March's Tutorial updates on etsy

by Roman aka jar

Good Morning Jungle,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March's update on my tutorials via etsy brings you three new items:
https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/RomanLappat/



First one is a big article about Motivation.
A topic that everyone can relate too. Being professional in the miniature industry since almost two decades I have been to places of motivation and the lack of it that not all of you can imagine. I believe you can benefit from these words and find your happiness in your unique approach to your passion:


Second one is a step by step
on the beautiful project called "Cats".

It covers a lot of background on the basing work and painting many cats.


Last one is premium Artprint
of my recently finished diorama "The Last Bite":




I hope you enjoy this update!

Thank you for your support on the etsy platform and your great feedback.

While you read this I am working on translations into german for all so far published articles. Four are already included and updated. You can find information on the updated translated articles via the banners in the shop. For example here on the right lower corner:

Plans for adding spanish translations are in the making.
Stay tuned for more and grab my premium tutorials and step by steps now:
https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/RomanLappat/


Keep on happy painting!
Best Wishes,

Roman

MV Workshop Roadmap 2022

by Roman aka jar



Hey jungle painters,

it is about time: Time for the long awaited restart for us with workshops and seminars. We are very happy to announce seminars again and looking forward to welcome you for your personal learning experience.

Sign up for my newsletter for upcoming weekend workshops, private coaching informations and important PDF Tutorials updates via etsy!

Let's make communications simple from now on 

All of the seminars in 2022 will be held in Augsburg, Germany.
in 2022 Roman will not travel to teach seminars

Roman's teaching curriculum/all workshops explained:
https://www.romanlappat.com/curriculum


You can find this roadmap linked up
to the right navigation bar of Massive Voodoo :)


This roadmap is always under construction.

Every Seminar has an informational PDF to it to inform you about its content. Everything you need to know for enrollment. As soon as you are enrolled further communications will happen via email on the specific seminar.
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Reviews on Seminars
- get to know what is coming at you:


Beginner Workshops
Advanced Workshops

Special Seminars (OSL, Basing, Speedpainting, Material, etc.)


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FAQ
Important Covid-19 Information:

All workshops will use a hygene concept at place (regular ventilation of rooms, masks, hand disenfection, etc.). Please bring your FFP-2 mask. At your place you do not have to wear it. Your seminar instructor is fully vacczined already. Please make sure that you are fully vacczined, bring confirmation (vaccination certificate) or bring a negative test with you for the start of the seminar. If, by chance, the seminar has to be cancelled due Covid-19 goverment restrictions you will either recieve a voucher or your full money back for these workshops. Unfortanetely students who already own a voucher from postponed seminars of 2020 do not have the possibility for money returns.

1. How do I sign in?
Read the PDF linked to the workshop you want to take part in. Write an email to jarhead(at)massivevoodoo(dot)com, Roman will put you on the list of the workshop and will keep you informed abbout everything. Roman will confirm your email and sign up as soon as possible.

2. When do I have to pay for the participation?
Roman sends you the payment information usually 2-3 months prior to the start of the workshop with a final payment date about one month prior to the workshop.

3. What if, due Covid-19 official restrictions, the workshop can not happen or I can not take part due personal Covid-19 issues?
All situations connected with Covid-19 development and issues have to following plans, either:
- You can get your full money back
- You can have a voucher for the workshop you signed in and take another one later
- Students who already got a voucher from 2020's cancelled workshops can, unfortanetely are not able to get the refund


To be continued ....


 

Roadmap 2022 overview   
 Red are upcoming seminars, green are the ones in the past.
Check for the reviews on the green ones.

You can find so far enrolled student numbers behind the seminars.
All seminars in Augsburg will take place as soon as we got up to ten students!




First half of 2022_____________
Workshops with Roman

Augsburg, Germany
// 13th May - 15th May 2022 3 day Beginner Workshop

german language - 16/24
Waiting List: 0 - Information PDF

Augsburg, Germany CANCELED!
// 10th June - 11st June 2022  1,5 day Material Masterclass

german language - 3/12 Waiting List: 0 - Information PDF



First half of 2022_____________
Workshops with Kilian

Kaiserslautern, Germany
For all workshops with Kilian check back with this post!


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Jar's Beginner Painting Class
Instructor: Roman Lappat

This MV class gives you insight into Roman's way of painting and basing, his thoughts, the background of his inspiration and a lot of fun and happy painting. This class aims at beginners and advanced painters, but also pros are welcome. More Information on MV's Jar's Beginners class?

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Jar's Advanced Painting Class
Instructor: Roman Lappat

The follow up class to Roman's famous MV's Jar's Beginners Class. You want to go deeper? Here is the place to learn. Main topic: Atmosphere! Intense study on technique, light/shadow, skintones, the color black, the color white and much more! Information?

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Jar's Basing Class
Instructor: Roman Lappat

In this MV class Roman takes you deeper into basing. No gaming bases. What makes a good display base? Learn more about composition rules you can put to use while basing, learn different focused material aspects on the subject: "After the postapocalypse, nature returns". More information ...

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Jar's Skintone & Faces Masterclass
Instructor: Roman Lappat

In this two day MV masterclass Roman takes you deeper into understanding the wide variety on painting skintone and faces. After these two days you will never dislike your results in this topic as Roman shows you the magic that is behind a natural and convincing skintone. More Information!


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Jar's Material Masterclass
Instructor: Roman Lappat
This is an in depth two day seminar that takes you deep into understanding many different materials, to analyze them and extract their properties into your painting work. Most important in this class are the questions: "Why?" and "How?". This seminar will help you step forward big time in your knowledge about painting in general and in small scale. More Information!


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Jar's Speedpainting Masterclass
Instructor: Roman Lappat
Roman usually does not teach masterclass seminars, but when he does: These seminars focus on one subject, because they aim to teach you to master a certain topic. In this class it is all about speed, efficency and zombie hordes. More information!

 
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Jar's OSL Masterclass
Instructor: Roman Lappat
Roman usually does not teach masterclass seminars, but when he does: These seminars focus on one subject, because they aim to teach you to master a certain topic. In this class it is all about light sources from objects and about the "how to" and "why" you can transport these into your projects. More Information!
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Jar's Space Marine Masterclass
Instructor: Roman Lappat
Roman usually does not teach masterclass seminars, but when he does: These seminars focus on one subject, because they aim to teach you to master a certain topic. In this class it is all about the glory of Space Marines. Roman will teach you to convert your own Primaris Marine and shows you all tricks on his disposal on creating epic heroes.



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News: Podcasts & Interview with Roman over on ...

by Roman aka jar

Hey Jungle,

just recently I had some really interesting talks via podcasts and write up.
If you want to listen to it, feel free to enjoy. Here are the links:

4K1S (german):
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FLJxc1BtW47Ba0iZ5TCNy

Redgrass Games Interview:
https://www.redgrassgames.com/interview-with-roman-lappat/

Listening to paint dry with Mike and Dan:
https://www.podserve.fm/series/website/listening-to-paint-dry-with-mike-and-dan,731/50396


Happy Painting to all of you!
Best Wishes,
Roman

News: STL Files of tiny Astronauts available!

by Roman aka jar

Good Morning Jungle,

 I bet you all remember the Massive Voodoo Challenge 2020?
The one with the tiny astronauts, right?

Today there is big news about these tiny fellas.

You can still get your physical copy exclusively via Mr Lee's Minis,
but from today on you can also own the STL files and print as many
as you like if you own a 3D Printer.

The STL files are availabe via my shop on etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/1163791763/stl-tiny-astronauts-15mm


This is a digital STL file with the Standard Digital File Store License*
(complete definition in the bottom)

The set includes 3 different tiny astronauts in different poses. They are in scale 15mm and pre-supported. You can download rar.files with all necessary STLs.

Concept by Roman Lappat Miniature Art.
Astronauts are 3D sculpted by Ramona Pügerl for Roman Lappat Miniatureart.

Best regards & keep on happy painting!
Roman


*Digital files sold here have a strict non-commercial, personal use only license. You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, collect fees, or receive any form of remuneration. The Standard Digital File Store License overrides any other licensing option on this page (in particular: no remixing and no commercial use allowed).

FM: Heart of Courage

by Roman aka jar

Hey Jungle,

this was a really cool fun project.
A small little owl bear griffon monster inspired me to create this scene and use different scales again. The "big" monster is from Raging Heroes.

It is so much fun playing with different scales and I was converting this 1:100 figure to a knight.

Hope you like it!









This diorama is for sale in my PDF cataloge,
if you are interested to make it part of your collection.

There is also a full step by step included in my PDF Tutorial "The Game of Scale". Enjoy and thank you for your support!

Keep on happy painting!
Roman

Review: Private Coaching with Claas

by Roman aka jar


Hey Jungle!

This time I got another review for you.
A review of a private coaching I had some weeks ago with Claas aka
https://www.instagram.com/c.m_paints/

Two days with talented and focused student I was looking forward to meet.

Claas had so many questions, so many plans to put in these two days, so much energy that it was lovely to prepare the coaching for him.






This is what Claas said about his coaching:


"When I contacted Roman I had a lot of questions in my head and after we wrote some E-Mails I asked myself if I was hoping for too many answers in a short time of two days of private coaching. Now, after the coaching, I can tell you that the most difficult part about it and the new knowledge is to sum it up in a few lines…

Mainly I felt stuck with painting atmosphere. Whatever I did the miniature didn’t looked alike how I wanted it to be. With that problem I entered Roman’s studio and I was impressed by his setting in which you can feel a spirit of creativity. Why I point it out you’ll get at the end of the review.

As I said it is impossible to write down everything that I learned in a short time. But looking back the most important thing about Roman’s way of teaching was: with all the theoretical content, the exercises and demonstrated explanations on his miniature, he pushed me to a point where I could solve the irritation and ongoing questions I had before and answer some of them by myself. There is not better way of learning!

I began to observe objects differently and to analyze light and colors in a way that it makes sense for the whole conception of the miniature scenery. He changed my whole painting process in a way that it feels like it makes sense what I was doing with a concrete vision of the miniature and it’s setting. For the whole time I felt enthusiasm and with every brushstroke I saw that I made another little step to the vision I had in mind. So I think that this is what it means when it comes to happy painting. Needless to say that Roman is impressive as a person and as a teacher and heading back at home felt like I had spend a really good time with a friend.

So mybe there is one question left that I should answer exactly.
Why did I point out the atmosphere of Roman’s studio at the beginning of my review? When I was back at home I discovered little things and details that bothered me at my working space without noticing it before concretely. So I changed it and for example I broke up with colors sorted by recipes. And sitting there for the first time made me smile. So in conclusion I learned so much more about painting what I couldn’t expect to when I wrote my first E-Mail to Roman. Furthermore I found answers to questions that I had never asked before. What more could I expect? Roman, thank you so much for this experience it was phenomenal in so many levels! Happy painting everybody!"


- Claas

     


Thank you again, Claas for your will to learn from me!
I really enjoyed the two days with you. Thank you for the wonderful chats and your steep learning curve! It has been a pleasure to see you understand more about painting and visualization of it!

Keep on happy painting!
Best Wishes
Roman


Actual information about workshops & private coachings!




FM: Winter of Fimbul

by Roman aka jar

 

Good Morning Jungle,

a great start in the new week to everyone!
I am very much looking forward to this week as I am finally able to get back to private coaching after some postponed dates due the pandemic. Will be quite the busy week so please be patient with my email communication.

Today I wanted to show you a project I called

"Winter of Fimbul".

A beautiful 54 mm scaled figure by Black Crow Miniatures.
Fimbulwinter is the immediate prelude to Ragnarök (Wikipedia).
My vision for her included something small scaled from the beginning.







I really enjoyed this project and I love to play with different scales. It just allows the stretch imagination further. Hope you like her!

In private collection.

Keep on happy painting!
Best Wishes,R
Roman