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Miniature Figure Sculpting: Drew Williams Figurative Sculptor, Collectors And Hobbyists
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Published: November 28, 2006
In the world of miniature sculpting, the artist whose name pops up the most often is Drew Williams. Apparently researching Williams' name on the web is a tricky task. Not only is there Drew Williams the Figurative Sculptor, there is another Drew Williams associated with Classic Battletech and Iron Wind Metals, two other wargaming miniature brands.
Let's concentrate on Drew Williams the Figurative Sculptor.
Williams has written extensive web articles about miniature sculpting in an effort to teach wargame hobbyists the art of miniature sculpting. The first article, "Fundamental Miniature Sculpting for Wargame Hobbyists," gives step-by-step instructions on how to make your own miniature figures. Williams suggests drawing a sketch of your figure, then pose the figure using a wire armature. After the wire figure is set, start applying the sculpting putty in small amounts around the wire figure. Modelers need to get the first layer of putty securely stuck to the wire so that the additional layers will stick. After the first layer of putty is placed, the figure needs to be cured in an oven. After curing, subsequent layers of putty can be placed on the figure and the figure can be sculpted to give it more detail. Towards the end of the miniature figure creation, minute details should be sculpted into place, as well as painting. While painting, plenty of light is suggested using daylight or a directional lamp, as well as steady hands. Breathing exercises are recommended to keep your hands steady.
After amateur hobbyists have gotten use to these miniature sculpting fundamentals, Williams suggests a comfortable work environment, a good workbench, adequate lighting, and a comfortable chair for extended working hours. Proper seating is recommended by Williams because miniature sculpting requires hours of work. Williams even suggests investing in a special chair to maximize comfort because poor posture results in discomfort and even physical damage to the body. Wire, a pre-made skeleton model for posing your figure, and other materials are also suggested by Williams.
Aside from the web article on miniature sculpting fundamentals, Williams has posted a comprehensive, 22 page "Beginners Guide to Sculpting Miniature Figures from Scratch" that is available to download as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. This guide shows hobbyists how to sculpt miniature figures body part by body part with instructions, pictures, and diagrams. The guide also provides instructions on how to make your own curing oven using a coffee can, electrical tape, a flood light that matches the coffee can's diameter, and a light bulb for the flood light, approximately 40 watts.
A few years ago, FG Minis asked Williams to sculpt a series of 54mm fantasy personalities. When Williams started work on this assignment, he decided to do something a little different. He decided to create a series of female warrior figures. Before, female figures were thought to be delicate and not strong enough for combat. Williams decided to dispel those thoughts. Therefore, he created "Breann the Warrior." While creating Breann, he chose a pose that used both her hair and her sword as expressive elements. The pose is dynamic and powerful as well as feminine.
Williams' leisure time during his youth was spent playing Dungeons and Dragons as well as buying Ral Partha role playing miniatures from Electronics Boutique at his local shopping mall. Since then the store has stopped selling RPG miniatures. When Williams was approximately five years old, he received bricks of plasticine clay as Christmas presents from his Grandmother. After being labeled "the best artist in school" from grade school through high school, Williams attended the Maryland Institute College of Art and looks forward to attending the New York Academy of Art for his Masters Degree. The more recognizable figures from Williams' collection of work include figures of the rock group GWAR and the mythical creature "The Jabberwocky" from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll.
Williams, Drew. "Fundamental Miniature Sculpting for Wargames Hobbyists." Satyr Sculpting Studio. 2005. www.jwdc.com. September 14, 2006. http://www.satyrsculptingstudio.com/pages/sculptin g-article.htm
Williams, Drew. "Beginners Guide To Sculpting Miniature Figures From Scratch." Drew Williams Sculpting Studio. July 2003. www.jwdc.com. September 14, 2006.
http://www.satyrsculptingstudio.com/downloads/DW sculpting-class.pdf#search=%22miniature%20sculptin />
Williams, Drew. "Breann the Warrior." Total Model. September 21, 2003. Totalmodel.com. September 14, 2006. http://www.totalmodel.com/online/pages/online_13.s html
Williams, Drew. "Drew Williams-Figurative Sculptor." Total Models. 2002. Totalmodel.com. September 14, 2006. http://www.totalmodels.co.uk/online/pages/index_4. shtml.
Williams, Drew. "The Jabberwocky." Total Models. April 14, 2003. Totalmodels.com. September 14, 2006. http://www.totalmodels.co.uk/online/pages/online_1 0.shtml
Williams has written extensive web articles about miniature sculpting in an effort to teach wargame hobbyists the art of miniature sculpting. The first article, "Fundamental Miniature Sculpting for Wargame Hobbyists," gives step-by-step instructions on how to make your own miniature figures. Williams suggests drawing a sketch of your figure, then pose the figure using a wire armature. After the wire figure is set, start applying the sculpting putty in small amounts around the wire figure. Modelers need to get the first layer of putty securely stuck to the wire so that the additional layers will stick. After the first layer of putty is placed, the figure needs to be cured in an oven. After curing, subsequent layers of putty can be placed on the figure and the figure can be sculpted to give it more detail. Towards the end of the miniature figure creation, minute details should be sculpted into place, as well as painting. While painting, plenty of light is suggested using daylight or a directional lamp, as well as steady hands. Breathing exercises are recommended to keep your hands steady.
After amateur hobbyists have gotten use to these miniature sculpting fundamentals, Williams suggests a comfortable work environment, a good workbench, adequate lighting, and a comfortable chair for extended working hours. Proper seating is recommended by Williams because miniature sculpting requires hours of work. Williams even suggests investing in a special chair to maximize comfort because poor posture results in discomfort and even physical damage to the body. Wire, a pre-made skeleton model for posing your figure, and other materials are also suggested by Williams.
Aside from the web article on miniature sculpting fundamentals, Williams has posted a comprehensive, 22 page "Beginners Guide to Sculpting Miniature Figures from Scratch" that is available to download as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. This guide shows hobbyists how to sculpt miniature figures body part by body part with instructions, pictures, and diagrams. The guide also provides instructions on how to make your own curing oven using a coffee can, electrical tape, a flood light that matches the coffee can's diameter, and a light bulb for the flood light, approximately 40 watts.
A few years ago, FG Minis asked Williams to sculpt a series of 54mm fantasy personalities. When Williams started work on this assignment, he decided to do something a little different. He decided to create a series of female warrior figures. Before, female figures were thought to be delicate and not strong enough for combat. Williams decided to dispel those thoughts. Therefore, he created "Breann the Warrior." While creating Breann, he chose a pose that used both her hair and her sword as expressive elements. The pose is dynamic and powerful as well as feminine.
Williams' leisure time during his youth was spent playing Dungeons and Dragons as well as buying Ral Partha role playing miniatures from Electronics Boutique at his local shopping mall. Since then the store has stopped selling RPG miniatures. When Williams was approximately five years old, he received bricks of plasticine clay as Christmas presents from his Grandmother. After being labeled "the best artist in school" from grade school through high school, Williams attended the Maryland Institute College of Art and looks forward to attending the New York Academy of Art for his Masters Degree. The more recognizable figures from Williams' collection of work include figures of the rock group GWAR and the mythical creature "The Jabberwocky" from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll.
Williams, Drew. "Fundamental Miniature Sculpting for Wargames Hobbyists." Satyr Sculpting Studio. 2005. www.jwdc.com. September 14, 2006. http://www.satyrsculptingstudio.com/pages/sculptin g-article.htm
Williams, Drew. "Beginners Guide To Sculpting Miniature Figures From Scratch." Drew Williams Sculpting Studio. July 2003. www.jwdc.com. September 14, 2006.
http://www.satyrsculptingstudio.com/downloads/DW sculpting-class.pdf#search=%22miniature%20sculptin />
Williams, Drew. "Breann the Warrior." Total Model. September 21, 2003. Totalmodel.com. September 14, 2006. http://www.totalmodel.com/online/pages/online_13.s html
Williams, Drew. "Drew Williams-Figurative Sculptor." Total Models. 2002. Totalmodel.com. September 14, 2006. http://www.totalmodels.co.uk/online/pages/index_4. shtml.
Williams, Drew. "The Jabberwocky." Total Models. April 14, 2003. Totalmodels.com. September 14, 2006. http://www.totalmodels.co.uk/online/pages/online_1 0.shtml
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