Laszlo Jakusovszkys instructional mini painting 3-DVD set is aimed at both the beginning and the experienced painter. Over and over again he heard painters asking for painting videos. "If only I could see someone do it close up!"  In over 8 hours of footage, he goes through the entire painting process. Along the way he will share the tricks and tips learned through his years as an award-winning painter. By the time you finish the set, you will truly know how to paint a better miniature! That is not to say advanced painters wounld not benefit from these techniques. The DVDs are designed to continue the lessons learned on the Basic DVD into two Advanced DVDs. The first Advanced disc concentrates on painting techniques like blending and layering, as well as improving skin tone realism and learning how to mix color shades for desired effects. The second Advanced DVD goes in-depth into the theory and practice of non-metallic metallics, a very popular technique, yet one difficult for some to master. He explains how to determine lighting, select colors and apply them to create realistic metallic effects using normal acrylic paints. He also demonstrates SENMM (sky-earth non-metallic metallic), showing how to achieve chrome effects on a variety of surfaces. Finally, the DVD outlines how to paint gems, another difficult technique to master, and introduces diorama basing.Volume 1 goes into everything you need to know to paint a well-painted mini. He goes over common pitfalls and show you how to get it right!In Volume 2, things really start swinging!  This DVD details blending, both wet and dry layering, and how to paint the male and female form. This last volume removes the mystery from painting good NMM effects. Finally, he reveals how to paint gems with realistic reflections, and go into the world of diorama display bases, for giving your mini that finishing touch!