{"product_id":"francesco-farabi-beyond-technique-finding-your-voice-in-miniature-painting-lvo-2026-hobby-masterclass","title":"Francesco Farabi - Beyond Technique: Finding Your Voice in Miniature Painting - LVO 2026 Hobby Masterclass","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience one of the largest tabletop gaming events on the planet as the Las Vegas Open 2026 brings together thousands for a weekend of tournaments, hobby, and unforgettable world-class experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/events.frontlinegaming.org\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLG Events Hub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for player packets, hotel room blocks, and the final schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor additional details, visit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lasvegasopen.net\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e www.lasvegasopen.net\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026amp; 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Francesco Farabi - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/franciuus_art\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArtist’s Profile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Description\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beyond Technique: Finding Your Voice in Miniature Painting\u003cbr\u003eA 3-Day Masterclass with Francesco Farabi (aka Franciuus)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat truly separates a technically skilled painter from an artist with a recognizable voice?\u003cbr\u003eIs it talent—or is it something that can be understood, trained, and built?\u003cbr\u003eIn this 3-day masterclass, Francesco Farabi (aka Franciuus) will guide you through the process that shaped his own artistic journey: moving beyond isolated techniques and learning how to use theory, structure, and intention to develop a personal style.\u003cbr\u003eThis is not a class about tricks or shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is about understanding why things work, and how to apply that knowledge consistently in your painting. A balance between theory and practice. The class is built as a continuous exchange between understanding and doing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first part, we will explore key concepts such as color theory, composition, light, and visual storytelling. In the second part, you will apply these concepts step by step on a provided miniature, translating ideas into controlled, repeatable actions.\u003cbr\u003eThe goal is not just to complete a piece—but to give you a method you can reuse in your future work. A personalized approach. Each painter is different.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the class, Francesco will work closely with each participant to identify the technical key that can unlock their next level. Rather than asking you to copy a specific style or replicate a fixed result, the focus will be on understanding how you naturally paint, and how to strengthen and refine that process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim is not to impose a method, but to enter your flow, adapt the tools to your way of working, and help you build something that is truly yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to understand and apply color theory in a practical way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to build contrast, readability, and focus through composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use brushwork and texture to define materials and surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make intentional decisions instead of random ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to recognize when a piece is truly “finished”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to connect technique and theory into a coherent artistic voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding your voice. Technique is only the starting point. Your voice as a painter emerges when you begin to make conscious choices—when color, light, texture, and composition are no longer separate elements, but part of a unified vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the class, Francesco will share not only methods and tools, but also the mindset that allows you to move from execution to expression.\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes this class different With over 20 years of experience as a painter, teacher, and international judge, Francesco has observed thousands of miniatures across all levels. The difference between “good” and “exceptional” work is rarely about complexity.\u003cbr\u003eIt is about clarity, control, and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is designed to help you build exactly that—in your own way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Inclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Kimera Models miniature will be provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Complimentary set of 5 Kimera synthetic brushes will be included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring your own paints and additional tools (optional, if you prefer working with your personal setup)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom: \u003c\/strong\u003eMasterclass Room 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriday\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oct 2  9:00am-6:00pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oct 3  9:00am-6:00pm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunday\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOct 4 9:00am-5:00pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll physical items such as those that are pre-ordered or are included with a ticket, must be picked up during the event by no later than 9AM on Sunday October 4, 2026. \u003cstrong\u003eItems\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewill \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot be shipped\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Items not claimed by 9AM on Sunday will be resold and the original purchase will not be refunded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edigital ticket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for an event occurring at the Las Vegas Open 2026 (435 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106), from October 1-4, 2026. 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