ABOUT ME
My name is Enrique Velasco, also known as emuse. I am a professional freelance miniature painter from Spain. I have collaborated with many manufacturers and collectors from around the world and have garnered awards and recognition for my work, both domestic and international.
With strong influences of film, comic, illustration, History and 80´s and 90´s popular culture. All these influences are captured in some ideas that attempt to express in my works.
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ABOUT THE CHICAGO CRYSTAL BRUSH AWARDS
The Crystal Brush Awards are meant to celebrate the fascinating and fantastic hobby of miniature painting. These awards are created and organized by CoolMiniOrNot.com.
With a large grand prize, and beautiful trophies, CMON hope that with the support of the miniature painting community this will be the event for miniatures enthusiasts everywhere!
Internet voting will be conducted at CoolMiniOrNot.com and CrystalBrush.com and will comprise 50% of the final score of each entry. The other 50% will comprise of a panel of judges selected from industry professionals and AdeptiCon staff.
The third Crystal Brush Awards will be held April 21 2013 at AdeptiCon 2013 in Chicago.
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ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN
The Crystal Brush Awards are a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is professionally involved in the world of miniature painting. Unfortunately, the trip to Chicago from Spain carries an economic effort hardly acceptable for me. Air tickets and stay cost came close to $1300.
For this reason I am asking for your help to support me and my adventure in this year´s Awards, and why not, try to win any of the grand prizes kindly provided by CoolMiniOrNot and the Crystal Brush sponsors.
In return, I offer you the opportunity to get some rewards that I am sure will be very interesting, most of them focus on learning about miniature painting.
I can´t yet reveal nothing about my two projects in competition, but I can say something: Will be awesome!!. One will be a diorama based in the zombie world with several 70 Mm. figures, and the other will have two 90 Mm. Orc figures, based on the Warhammer 40k. universe.
PERKS FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL A
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You will receive one Crystal Brush project no.1 PDF step by step.
PDF features:
- Over 25 pages. I´m sure it will far exceed!
- Tons of “work in progress” photographs.
- Extracts of my painting journal. Thoughts, difficulties and conclusions about the process.
- High detailed explanations of each step.
- All texts will be translated into English by a native english speaker.
- PDF will be sent to your verified email adress.
- Estimated delivery: June 2013
In this ultra-detailed PDF step by step you will be able to learn among other things:
- How to paint dead and human skin.
- Weathering effects on vehicles. Products and techniques.
- Blood effects.
- How to built a scenic base with several figures and other elements.
- How to use pigments.
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL B
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You will receive one Crystal Brush Project no.1 PDF step by step + one Crystal Brush Project no.2 PDF step by step.
PDF features:
- Over 25 pages. I´m sure it will far exceed!
- Tons of “work in progress” photographs.
- Extracts of my painting journal. Thoughts, difficulties and conclusions about the process.
- High detailed explanations of each step.
- All texts will be translated into English by a native english speaker.
- PDF will be sent to your verified email adress.
- Estimated delivery: June 2013
In this ultra-detailed PDF step by step you will be able to learn among other things:
- How to paint Orc skin.
- Weathering effects on armours and weapons. Products and techniques.
- How to paint leather.
- How to paint true metallic metals.
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL C
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You will receive one Crystal Brush Project no.1 PDF step by step + one Crystal Brush Project no.2 PDF step by step + one DVD video tutorial.
In this DVD video tutorial you can learn my favorite tricks and techniques in over two hours of video.
DVD features:
- Weathering effects.
- How to paint faces and skin.
- How to paint non metallic metals.
- How to use an airbrush in miniatures.
- Speed painting techniques.
- How to paint textures.
- ...and more!
FREE SHIPPING! Item will be shipped to your verified shipping adress. I ship Worldwide. Estimated delivery: July 2013
Subtitled in English by a native english speaker.
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL D (ONLY FOR SPANISH PEOPLE)
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You will receive one Crystal Brush Project no.1 PDF step by step + one Crystal Brush Project no.2 PDF step by step + One DVD video tutorial + 16 hours of private tutoring in my studio in Madrid.
I never give private lessons or painting courses so don´t miss this opportunity!!!
- We will paint one figure from beginning to end.
- During the process you will be able to learn about color theory, painting techniques and effects, how to paint faces and skin, weathering, airbrushing, building bases, terrain (snow, pigments, water effects..), and more!!
- The 16 hours may be distributed to the student preference. For example, in one or two weekends, during the week, mornings, afternoons...no problem about that point! Private tutoring will start from May 2013.
- You only need your brushes and one figure of my election.
- I reserve the right to group two or three students (no more) if they are agreed and if their private tutoring hours coincide.
- Contact me for further information.
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL E:
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You will receive one Crystal Brush Project no.1 PDF step by step + one Crystal Brush Project no.2 PDF step by step + One DVD video tutorial + One pro painted Space Marine.
Details:
- One plastic Space Marine pro-painted by emuse. You can see an example in the gallery
- You will have the chance to choose your favorite Space Marine chapter.
- The miniature will be painted with non metallic metals.
- Includes a wooden plinth and gaming base.
- No conversions allowed.
FREE SHIPPING! Item will be shipped to your verified shipping adress. I ship Worldwide. Estimated delivery: July 2013
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL F
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You will receive one Crystal Brush Project no.1 PDF step by step + one Crystal Brush Project no.2 PDF step by step + One DVD video tutorial + One pro painted Space Marine + One pro painted Space Marine Librarian.
ONLY TWO AVAILABLE!!!
Details:
- One discontinued Space Hulk Librarian pro-painted by emuse.
- The Space Marine Librarian of the first contributor will be submitted to the next Spanish Golden Demon. So, maybe you will have an awarded miniature!!
- The miniature will be painted with Non metallic metals and some freehands.
- Includes a wooden plinth and gaming base.
- No conversions allowed.
FREE SHIPPING! Item will be shipped to your verified shipping adress. I ship Worldwide. Estimated delivery: August 2013
STRETCH GOALS!!!
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All the contributors at LEVEL C and above will receive one Golden Demon project PDF step by step. The main character of this awesome diorama will be a Warhammer Giant.
PDF features:
- Over 25 pages.
- Tons of “work in progress” photographs.
- Extracts of my painting journal. Thoughts, difficulties and conclusions about the process.
- High detailed explanations of each step.
- All texts will be translated into English by a native english speaker.
- PDF will be sent to your verified email adress.
- Estimated delivery: August 2013
In this ultra-detailed PDF step by step you will be able to learn among other things:
- How to paint human skin, using airbrush and brushes.
- How to built a scenic base. Composition and how to tell a story.
- How to paint using OSL.
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All the contributors at LEVEL C and above will receive a physical copy of the three PDF tutorials. You will have about 90 pages with tons of work in progress photographs, detailed explanations, tips and advices.
- Each tutorial will be printed in A4 size as magazine with saddle stitch binding.
- The shipping costs for LEVEL C were free, but now, if I want to ship the printed stuff in perfect conditions, I find myself obliged to charge the following shipping costs (LEVEL C only):
- European Union: $4 – Total perk cost: $54
- Rest of the World: $6 – Total perk cost: $56
Rest of the perks have no changes about the shipping terms.
- If you don´t want to pay the shipping costs, I will send the pdf tutorials by e-mail and the DVD by mail, as planned from the beginning.
- If you have chosen LEVEL A or B and want to upgrade to LEVEL C or above, you can change it at any time. Choose the new one and I will refund your first option when campaign ends.
- The printed tutorials will ship from September 2013, and you will have the possibility to choose if you want the PDF tutorials in the estimated delivery dates or would you rather wait for the physical format.
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All the contributors at LEVEL C and above will receive a printed portfolio with my best paint jobs.
- The portfolio will be printed in A5 size as magazine with saddle stitch binding and will have 20 pages.
- My two Crystal Brush projects, the Skull bus, Nemesis Dreadknight, Ogrum Ironheart, Yarry, Lysander, Astorath....and more!
- The shipping costs for LEVEL C were free, but now, if I want to ship all the printed stuff in perfect conditions, I find myself obliged to charge the following shipping costs (LEVEL C only):
- European Union: $4 – Total perk cost: $54
- Rest of the World: $6 – Total perk cost: $56
Rest of the perks have no changes about the shipping terms.
- If you don´t want to pay the shipping costs, I will send the pdf tutorials by e-mail and the DVD by mail, as planned from the beginning.
- If you have chosen LEVEL A or B and want to upgrade to LEVEL C or above, you can change it at any time. Choose the new one and I will refund your first option when campaign ends.
- The printed portfolio will ship from September 2013 with the other printed stuff.
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If I reach $4000 all the contributors at LEVEL C and above will receive a printed portfolio with my best paint jobs.
- The portfolio now will be printed in A5 size as magazine with saddle stitch binding and will have 20 pages.
- My two Crystal Brush projects, the Skull bus, Nemesis Dreadknight, Ogrum Ironheart, Yarry, Lysander, Astorath....and more!
- The shipping costs for LEVEL C were free, but now, if I want to ship all the printed stuff in perfect conditions, I find myself obliged to charge the following shipping costs (LEVEL C only):
- European Union: $4 – Total perk cost: $54
- Rest of the World: $6 – Total perk cost: $56
Rest of the perks have no changes about the shipping terms.
- If you don´t want to pay the shipping costs, I will send the pdf tutorials by e-mail and the DVD by mail, as planned from the beginning.
- If you have chosen LEVEL A or B and want to upgrade to LEVEL C or above, you can change it at any time. Choose the new one and I will refund your first option when campaign ends.
- The printed portfolio will ship from September 2013 with the other printed stuff.
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
