How to Underpaint Miniatures: Mastering Essential Miniature Painting Skills - Part 1

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
  • Underpainting Miniatures is the first step of the method known nowadays as Slapchop. Delivered mostly by drybrushing a miniature, underpainting sets the tones of light that shine through when transparent paint is applied. In this how to paint miniatures video I focus on showing you the basics of drybrushing, the difference between drybrushing and overbrushing, and how to build volumes of light using different colours. Mastering these painting basics will help you on your journey of painting awesome looking Warhammer miniatures. These techniques, developed by the miniature painting community as a whole, really make painting efficient and enjoyable. And that is the whole point is it not, to have fun!
    If you have any thoughts about this process, or want to add to what I show in the video remember to comment. If you liked this video remember to like and subscribe.
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    0:00 Intro
    1:32 Equipment and Paints
    4:41 Overbrushing - the painting begins
    10:22 Drybrushing & how to avoid chalkyness
    15:17 Building volumes of light
    20:53 Whoops!
    23:21 Choosing precise highlights
    26:56 Mould line!!!
    27:58 The brightest white
    32:13 Outro
    33:08 Showcase
    33:26 Outtake - The most Important lesson!
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  • @rosslane1376
    @rosslane1376 Před 3 měsíci +22

    All these years and I finally have an answer for why my drybrushing is chalky! Awesome video!

  • @MarkDickson101
    @MarkDickson101 Před 3 měsíci +18

    As a new painter, I really appreciate this style of unedited video as it actually helps me understand the full process. It makes it truly for beginners and doesn’t assume knowledge that other videos do.
    Please keep it up!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +3

      You're very welcome! I'm glad it helped you. This is the style I plan to carry on with so hopefully I can help more in future :)

  • @alternate3787
    @alternate3787 Před 2 měsíci +4

    You said that you were kinda clumsy during the video. I found that to be super reassuring. Everybody knows that this stuff happens but seeing someone with more experience making the same mistakes and shrugging it off helps me immensly to focus when trying your technique myself

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for watching and the feedback. I feel the same when I watch videos - where are all the slips and mistakes??? - It's totally normal to do that sort of thing and I'm happy to share that. :)

  • @jeffcrumpton6162
    @jeffcrumpton6162 Před 3 měsíci +19

    Maybe the best instructional video on over/drybrushing I've seen. Others talk about adding moisture to the brush, but never about how much moisture to use. This makes so much sense to me.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thank you! Happy that it comes across in the video! :)

    • @nickpeachey4199
      @nickpeachey4199 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Completely agree, so helpful on how much moisture is adequate. Thank you! Subbed and looking forwards to more insightful content.

  • @BolterGoBrrr
    @BolterGoBrrr Před 3 měsíci +12

    The little dab of water on the wood to get that moisture in the brush is a great tip, thank you for that!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Glad it helped! Thanks for watching! :)

  • @bennconner1195
    @bennconner1195 Před měsícem +2

    It’s quite good to see a full unedited video of the painting process including all the drops and slips. Happens to us all.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 27 dny

      I think it's good to show. Hopefully, newcomers to the hobby will see the slips and mistakes and realise it's a natural part of painting.

  • @Brodders.strong
    @Brodders.strong Před 3 měsíci +4

    Brilliant video mate, the longer format works really well. Plenty of videos that tell you how to paint, but it’s nice to actually see the full process. Keep it up

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! Really stoked that the message is coming across. More videos to come :)

  • @adriannabcustomfurniture
    @adriannabcustomfurniture Před 25 dny +1

    As a makeup artist, I use all my old brushes for painting. My makeup brushes were pretty expensive, so I get double the use out of them...unless I'm doing a watercolor painting. I have special brushed for that purpose. Makeup brushes and paint brushes are basically the same. All made by the same companies, surprisingly.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 19 dny

      That is awesome! Props for reusing your makeup brushes!!!

  • @rowang8611
    @rowang8611 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Fantastic video man! I still struggle with underpainting and this tutorial really helped me out

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci

      Awesome, thank you! I'm glad it has helped :)

  • @jamesbeaumont8330
    @jamesbeaumont8330 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Looking forward for the painting video next!

  • @TheLastComa
    @TheLastComa Před 3 měsíci +4

    Glad you got recommend to me!

  • @RoninCat
    @RoninCat Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thanks for the video, i think its one of the bests... If not the best on the topic! I learned a lot from it and i think ill put most of it in practice with my next kill team

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! Can't wait to hear how you get on with this, glad I could provide some insight into painting this way. :)

  • @edgfigueroa
    @edgfigueroa Před měsícem +1

    Absolutely enjoyed watching this. Can’t wait to check out the next videos. Great job and THANK YOU.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před měsícem

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support :)

  • @naruuzumaki2554
    @naruuzumaki2554 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Awesome drybrush tutorial thank you so much ! I’m looking forward to your next video ! 🎉

  • @peter_isthewolf
    @peter_isthewolf Před 3 měsíci +3

    Can't wait for the next part! :D

  • @thepassenger6499
    @thepassenger6499 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Okay, as a slapchop fan, this is now my favourite video!
    Thanks a lot for this. That was really helpful and i immediately recognized some mistakes i did in the past. I only used paper towels and didn't really moisture up my brush. 🤔
    Greetings from Germany ✌🏼

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! G;ad you found it helpful. Happy painting!

  • @darkstranger777
    @darkstranger777 Před 3 měsíci +2

    One of the most detailed videos on this technique. Thanks 👍

  • @plastic-nomad
    @plastic-nomad Před 2 měsíci +1

    I really appreciate your efforts to explain this process in detail. I was searching for a video on how I could paint my Conquest Nord Trolls and Ugrs in blue, this video is very helpful! Thanks!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Excellent! Thanks for the feedback! Can't wait to hear how you get on with the Nord Trolls!!!

  • @sumdude316
    @sumdude316 Před 24 dny +1

    Great work mate, love your style of explaining things.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 19 dny +1

      Thank you mate! I appreciate the kind words. :)

  • @mattratcliffe2181
    @mattratcliffe2181 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great first long form video! Off to a fantastic start. Love the wood pallete. Love your delivery, informative, susinct and well executed. Looking forward to witness your journey!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! Really appreciate the feedback. Can't wait to create more :)

  • @digressoire
    @digressoire Před 3 měsíci +2

    great quality considering is your first video! keep it up

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you so much! Really appreciate that :)

  • @blacksnapper74
    @blacksnapper74 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you! I’m a huge fan of Byron from Artis Opus, but he’s such an expert that I’m left with as many questions as he answers. I love the progression of grays with the decrease in brush sizes. I love how you explained wetting the brush with a finger in the pot and the board, and not some fancy dampening pad. I love the explanation of OSB vs tissue of not wicking away so much water.
    I’m going to practice all of these techniques. Thanks again for sharing so much clarity in how to do this.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks! Very much appreciate your comment! I'm also a fan of Artis Opus and have just got some of the brushes for myself. You are right, there is a learning curve and because I'm not practiced with them i'm finding it difficult to use them. So, i'm sticking to the makeup brushes until I learn how.
      It's all about the practice and if we keep marching on we'll get the technique down!!!

  • @crossoldwasp39
    @crossoldwasp39 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Love it! More like this!

  • @MiniPaintAdventurer
    @MiniPaintAdventurer Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great stuff! I also like to take a couple pictures of the model at this point to serve as reference points for highlighting and detailing. Everything is picked out now and the directional source of the light has been established. Sometimes I’ll take a lot of time between the battle ready level and the parade ready level so having those fully highlighted versions to reference helps a lot.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks!
      Yes! That is a great tactic. I must start doing this too. ❤️

    • @MiniPaintAdventurer
      @MiniPaintAdventurer Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@thepaintbeast our powers combined!!

  • @chaoticflanagan
    @chaoticflanagan Před 2 měsíci +1

    Looks sick! I'd love to see how you finish this one off.
    Also, I liked your water pot with the old school ork.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      That's the plan! My next video shows how to add the colour :)

  • @anathema1828
    @anathema1828 Před 10 dny +1

    Nice work on the video- Looks fantastic!

  • @FrMehman
    @FrMehman Před měsícem +1

    Ab-so-lutely great! Always thought a slightly damp brush was better than dry for drybrushing. Thanks for the great content. Subbed!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for the watch, comment and sub! It's greatly appreciated. Glad you like the video!!! :)

  • @liamthompson951
    @liamthompson951 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This was great! I've been watching your reels and posts on Instagram. I am so happy you are making tutorials on CZcams. Cannot wait to see the next one. I just got back into the hobby and am having so much fun painting my Ork army. I hope I can reach your level one day.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hey! Thanks for the feedback! Really happy you like this. You will totally get there. Just keep going 😊

  • @itmikepensacola1658
    @itmikepensacola1658 Před 5 dny +1

    Nice!

  • @necpwnz
    @necpwnz Před 3 měsíci +1

    I would add small addition. If you gonna paint with contrasts/speedpaints, you can decrease black and greys in shadow areas (by increasing white drybrush amount). It will make more vibrant colors, since 1 coat of that type of paints will not be enough to cover black and will produce very dull result.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Absolutely! That's an awesome addition!!!

  • @Pea_Ted
    @Pea_Ted Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video and some really helpful tips. Im a beginner and had come across a few problems which i think your video has helped me solve. Look forward to the next one 👌🏻

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! That's great, i'm glad this video helped you. :)

  • @southpaw5483
    @southpaw5483 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing. As an idea for the last layer of the brightest white, perhaps a Drybrush using OilPaint. Eliminates the "chalkiness".

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Cool, that is a good shout. I'll try that :)

  • @lukefairhead5818
    @lukefairhead5818 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Awesome stuff Will! Making me want to get back into painting minatures again 🤓

  • @IIItiberius
    @IIItiberius Před 3 měsíci +2

    Wooden board. So simple. So obvious - it's brilliant. And it has texture. I also like the 5 stages of highlights. Most vids have 2-3.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks! Yeah, i've seen videos with a lot of effort or expensive product to make a texture pallet. This is just an off cut. Super simple and fits the needs. I love building the layers and think it makes a mini look great. :)

  • @user9o2
    @user9o2 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love your paint jobs to death! Wish you the best!

  • @Gooch337
    @Gooch337 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great job there. Looks great

  • @curtydc
    @curtydc Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you for a great tutorial. I hope you'll do the next step on this same model and add colors in another tutorial. I've been researching painting methods for about a year now. The wooden board and tiny bit of water are new to me, I haven't seen any other videos using these steps. I haven't bought any brushes or paints yet, but I've already got a backlog of miniatures that I want to tackle eventually.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed it that that is will come in helpful. Yes, the second part will be using the same mini and I'll show how I go about adding the first colours to the mini. Can't wait to hear how you get on painting!

  • @Smygolf1234
    @Smygolf1234 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great work on this! You should do more tutorials, it was very well done.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! Very happy to read your comment. I have lots more planned. The next part of this series will be on CZcams this weekend. I'd be very grateful if you checked that out too :)

  • @BlueBirdGTV
    @BlueBirdGTV Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video! I'm looking forward to the next one. I'm struggling with how to paint my Drukhari

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Yes, I think this is a perfect way to paint drukhari!!!!

  • @altaaaa
    @altaaaa Před 14 dny +1

    Perfect Video Thank You !

  • @Sam-Gray
    @Sam-Gray Před 2 měsíci

    Lots of valuable information there cant wait to see more

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Awesome, thank you for the feedback! Check out part 2 if you haven't already done so. :D

  • @justinleroy4775
    @justinleroy4775 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great first video! Can’t wait to see more content

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much!! Part 2 is now out, would love to know what you think!

  • @Ads.D
    @Ads.D Před 3 měsíci

    A really interesting & informative video 👍
    I especially like that you left in the mistakes such as too much paint / water etc and how to correct them as in reality that is what happens with most of us 😁
    Nice, and I look forward to the next video!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Cheers! I think it's important to see the mistakes. Often they are left out which leads to unrealistic expectations. :)

  • @akkro_dc2964
    @akkro_dc2964 Před 3 měsíci

    Hello, Great lesson, can’t wait for the rest 😊

  • @chrisb6662
    @chrisb6662 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Brilliant tutorial!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! can't wait to show the other parts. Not long to wait!

  • @jonnybertram4261
    @jonnybertram4261 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This was incredible to watch and really inspiring.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks! Glad you found it inspiring! Let me know how you get on with the method of painting :)

  • @user-ox6zg1ei3m
    @user-ox6zg1ei3m Před měsícem +1

    Чувак, у тебя хорошая подача материала. Отличный разбор овербраша, прямо видео-урок! Знаю, как тяжело снимать и монтировать ролики в таком качестве, поэтому подписался и пошел смотреть другие ролики) С уважением, из России

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před měsícem

      Thank you mate! I really appreciate the feedback and kind words! More videos to come in future :D

  • @alandelon911
    @alandelon911 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Keep up the good work! Cheers mate

  • @elmolen79
    @elmolen79 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Please do a video on your metalic slapchop of the templar. Great video.

  • @mikeycjdean707
    @mikeycjdean707 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Fascinating video 👍. Got recommended by Terrordome.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! Awesome! Good to know Jack likes my stuff :)

  • @daverodriguez2243
    @daverodriguez2243 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is an amazing video! I just recently started Slap Chopping…but my dry-brushing skills would always turn my greys and whites chalky and dusty. Needless to say, because of the chalky residue, it created a domino effect where my Slap Chop wouldn’t have a clean and smooth finish. This method and the way to keep your brush moist helped so much! Thank you for the great tutorial and inspirational video!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for the positive feedback! I'm glad the video helped! Can't wait to here how you use this style of painting in future :)

  • @tommylee7455
    @tommylee7455 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This has helped so much! Far better then any other vids out there!! Please please do the vid on your orc kommandos!! As im starting my orc army! Looking forward to your next vid, praying it be for orcs

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you! That is great to hear. Part 2 is now out. Orks are on the list so keep an eye out in future :)

    • @tommylee7455
      @tommylee7455 Před 2 měsíci

      @@thepaintbeast yeh can't wait to see you paint orcs mate! As my army is orcs.

  • @punishedvenommom
    @punishedvenommom Před 2 měsíci +1

    Beautiful work mate and honestly, thanks for puttin this together. I'm still gettin my sea legs when it comes to mini painting and this really helped me figure out this method of painting. Well done!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you! I'm glad my video helped you. Let me know how you get on in your painting journey!

    • @punishedvenommom
      @punishedvenommom Před 2 měsíci

      @@thepaintbeast I will! Thank you!! ❤️ I finally decided to upload my first mini painting to my stories if you wanna see my starting place lol

  • @renaudroyer5390
    @renaudroyer5390 Před 16 dny

    Thanks for tutorial 👍

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 14 dny

      My pleasure! Hope you enjoy the others too :)

  • @curtispaul5580
    @curtispaul5580 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you for posting this video. I can't wait to try it on my Bretonnians!👍

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Hope you enjoy it! Part 2 is now out. Would love to have your thoughts on that one too :)

  • @Ozloc
    @Ozloc Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow! Absolutely love the under brushing. I've been doing Zenithal but I'm definitely going to be switching to this

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! Let me know how you get on with this style!

  • @nanoak6992
    @nanoak6992 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You became my favourite channel today. Thanks!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Excellent! Thank you, that is great to know and very much appreciated. :)

    • @nanoak6992
      @nanoak6992 Před 2 měsíci

      @@thepaintbeast Still my favorite channel (by far).
      Keep uploading great dry brushing videos please! Or any other technique!

  • @kiwichlofro3733
    @kiwichlofro3733 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Looking forward to the next video about putting color on top, hope it’s coming soon!!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks! It will be released at the end of this month :)

  • @Terrordome3000
    @Terrordome3000 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Brilliant! *twiddles moustache*

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you bro! Twiddles moustache back.

  • @JezisAwesome
    @JezisAwesome Před 3 měsíci +1

    Will! In the video you talk about using different undertones for this process - purple to yellow to pink for example. What drives your decision as to what set of colours to use for each model?

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci

      I usually take a look at what others have done then think ho I could I make that work with my style of painting. For the ork i painted (primed in purple) I saw another painter use purple as a glaze to paint in the shadows. So I thought about how I could apply the purple shadows and yellow highlights quickly and what colour green would blend it all together. :)

  • @OutdoorsWade
    @OutdoorsWade Před 2 měsíci +1

    Top notch! So informative and well explained. 🤟

  • @fluffhammerpaints
    @fluffhammerpaints Před 3 měsíci +1

    Awesome bud! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @imienazvvisko
    @imienazvvisko Před 3 měsíci +1

    I always used only chaos black primer and corax white drybrush (i invented it myself and then youtube showed me half of world doing the same!), then Citadel Contrast or doing few paints of same color for certain part (i e 4 blue paints for Kroxigor scales) but this looks very interesting, gonna give it a try tomorrow on my last Orruk Bolt-Skewer Boy!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      That's awesome! It's great to know people were already using it as a method of painting! The second part of this video will show how i use transparent paint, just the way you describe. Can't wat to hear how you get on with the technique in this video :)

  • @jerrumonline6705
    @jerrumonline6705 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Okay, so I was recommended this video (I'm assuming) because I'm always on the hunt for different techniques for dry brushing or underpainting.. I have been dry brushing for decades.. I have tried a multitude of brushes for dry brushing..
    And by far the best dry brush is that first make up brush you used, the shape of it and how compact the hairs are always results in a beautiful finish.
    However, make up brushes have been designed to feather out a moist medium, like make up (foundation etc).. if you get a make up brush wet, or damp.. you smear the paint.
    You need to keep make up brushes bone dry to get the best results.
    Other dry brushes, such as artis opus, are goats hair, they are designed to be damp (often used for water colours).. that is why that style of dry brushing works for those brushes. Try keeping your make up brush dry, and focus gently dusting over the model.. then if you need a heavier dry brush, you can scrub.
    You also don't need that many greys for your under painting, here's why, acrylic paint is transparent.. that is why it takes two thin coats 😅.. when you brush catches an edge multiple times it becomes opaque, but the surface areas around that edge get a lighter coat, resulting in the colour underneath to show through a little bit..
    So if you go from a black to a mid grey, because of how dry brushing and acrylic paint works, you will automatically get a darker grey transitioning from black to mid grey..
    The same applies to the white, even more so.
    But as an added note, you described only being selective as you got progressively lighter, yet you ended up going over most of the same areas with 5 layers of paint.
    I don't know, I just feel you could cut some corners and still get the same result.
    I mean, you'll only going to put varying hues over that work anyway, and that always softens the transition shades.. so most of those greys don't even play a part at the end.
    But hey, your hobby, your way. I just hope you can understand where I'm coming from.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks! I totally get where you are coming from. :D

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Also, I love comments like these as it helps us all grow and learn more about how others paint. I fully encourage others to read this comment all the way through.
      I would be very happy with the same critique on my next video that will be going live today at 12:30GMT. I think it shows your point about the paint softening the blend of the drybrush colours. :D

  • @marcog7442
    @marcog7442 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Your video was a pleasant surprise, clear and useful, perfectly understandable even if you don't speak native English. the only problem I have with this technique is that I continue to see gray under light contrast colors (Caucasian skin, yellow, red...) I have to try with another color scale you suggested... maybe starting from purple or brown!? good luck with the channel, I'll follow it with interest!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! I'm glad you found this useful. I agree, there is a huge number of these vids that are greyscale etc. I aim to do more with other colours. Check out my CZcams Shorts, you'll see one that uses a purple primer and then drybrush of yellow. When I have finished this 4 part series I'll be creating more long form content showing how to use different colours!! :)

  • @mypointofview777
    @mypointofview777 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is great work truly I have a few questions
    1. Will you make a video like this showing how to paint the Saurus like in your short?
    2. Will you paint the Kroxigor?

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you!!!
      1. I will but probably not soon as i'd just be repeating the steps as in this video.
      2. Yes! I released the second part in the Kroxigor series today. Check it out :)

  • @Apache_Cox
    @Apache_Cox Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great vid man ! Few quick questions firstly will any kinda wood do ? Would you use more or fewer layers of greys/whites for characters Vs non-characters and lastly I don't really like the citadel pots so would you kindly give me some dropper bottle alternatives of the colours you used

  • @maxroberts90
    @maxroberts90 Před měsícem +1

    I could not believe those results were from dry brushing they look incredible! Do you have the link for the make up brushes I would love to try them - amazing video I’m subscribing!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 28 dny

      Thanks mate! I really appreciated that. I am setting up some affiliate links to the products I use. Until that is ready you should be able to find them on amazon :)

  • @NGRhino
    @NGRhino Před 4 dny

    Hi! really loving your work on these videos really helped me understand under painting. would this technique work on the smaller Saurus Warriors sorry if its a dumb question I'm still new at this.

  • @Andersonzabuza
    @Andersonzabuza Před 2 měsíci +1

    I think this video was pretty helpful, but I think the most interesting thing you brought up was different kind of undershades. I appreciated a color swathe for a...cooler undershade? Black through grey through white. What would you do for a warmer undershade as a paint range? Dark brown to ivory to white maybe? And do you think you might do a video of dark purple through bright yellow? That's th bit you mentiond that I found fascinating!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! Glad it helped. I certainly will be doing exactly that! Not for a few months as yet but they are in the works :)

  • @elgrifolorian
    @elgrifolorian Před 2 měsíci +1

    💯

  • @kuzu9991
    @kuzu9991 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ehi mate, amazing work! I really find this tutorial very useful for my next army! I just want ask: instead of wood pallet, it is fine too using texture palette? Or that don’t absorbs to much paint? Thank you for the answer

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback!!! I think using a texture pallette is fine, the lesson here is not to use a paper towel really as it makes the paint too dry.
      Can't wait to see how you get on with your next army!

  • @farfounet
    @farfounet Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video, i'll try that as soon as possible. Just one question regarding the wooden board. Do you clean and dry it every few models, or do you get a new one?
    Can you still use it when there's multiple layers of dried pain?
    Thanks for youe help!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching! Let me know how you get on. I haven't cleaned it yet but will give it a scrub at some point. I have used both sides.
      You can still use it with multiple layers :)

  • @alanmorales5784
    @alanmorales5784 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Are you going to make a video on applying contrast paint on this guy?

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes! :) I have done just that. It is available to watch now, go check it out :)

  • @highenginseer8824
    @highenginseer8824 Před 23 dny +1

    Great video. Any chance we will see underpainting with other colors?

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 19 dny +1

      Oh yeah totally. I often use purple and drybrush with yellows, then use contrast paint over the top. It's just a case of experimenting with it and seeing what happens!

  • @seaborgium919
    @seaborgium919 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Oh when you said first video in that short you meant it meant it

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah! I've made a lot of short form content. Only just moved over to long form. Hope you liked it?! :)

  • @Catcrazo101
    @Catcrazo101 Před měsícem +1

    Do you have a full video on this or if not a list of the paints used?

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před měsícem

      This is part one of 4. I released part 3 at the end of last month. I don't usually plug my Patreon directly to people, but I do have a full pdf guide, listing paints, for Seraphon painted in this style on my patreon. If that's your sort of thing, please consider checking it out. :)

  • @gMiniWars
    @gMiniWars Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for this video ! Do you think I can use any piece of wood or the OSB like you use here is the best type of wood for this ?

    • @forouza1
      @forouza1 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Probably any piece of wood would work. OSB is going to be a bit more rough and textured so I would say you may have to work harder to get the paint off and create the right consistency on the brush bristles. I think another medium you could use is chipboard.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Any wood will do, as long as it will has the grain present for texture. :)

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Again, right on the money! Couldn't agree more, well said!

  • @ApostleThe344
    @ApostleThe344 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Can you do a video on how you paint it after that? Im struggling. The process is hard because i dont know how to get my color in without losing the highlights or i cant paint it enough to see the colors. I see some artists just use contrast colors. Already watered down then just add layers. Can we see part 2 on your color choice

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci

      Absolutely! Part 2 is already filmed and ready to be uploaded. It will be released at the end of March!

  • @user-bf8ud9vt5b
    @user-bf8ud9vt5b Před 2 měsíci +1

    How well does this work for truer 25mm minis? I see this technique demonstrated on CZcams all the time, but the minis are often huge.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      It does work for smaller minis. I'd recommend using smaller brushes :)

  • @BespokeFoil
    @BespokeFoil Před 13 dny +1

    Is there a good equivalent to the wooden board as I am not liking using paper towels and if not is it just a chopping block or something similar?

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 5 dny

      As long as the wood has texture you can fell when you run your hand over it then it will be good for use as a texture palette. :)

  • @iboral5432
    @iboral5432 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Comment for the algorithm. I already have a normal comment on part 2.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you :D This is very much appreciated! Glad I have people like you watching my videos!

  • @imgrey5806
    @imgrey5806 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Nice Video!! Thanks! I have an annoying question. Why not drybrush with this technique directly with the wanted Colours? Why white and then Contrast? Is it just a matter of taste for the fishished result??

    • @forouza1
      @forouza1 Před 2 měsíci +2

      You can. It’s a bit more technical and you really have to have good control of the moisture on the brush bristles to prevent a chalky look. Washes and contrast paint by nature stamps down that chalky texture so you often get a better look. Check out Artis Opus. He is the master of miniature dry brushing.

    • @imgrey5806
      @imgrey5806 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@forouza1 Thanks !!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I'd say it's all about control. It's hard to control drybrushing when adding multiple colours to different areas of a mini. Especially a smaller mini.
      Going from black to white (or other gradient) all over the mini means we don't have to worry too much about controlling where the brush goes, so we don't accidentally mess up any areas we've already painted.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I completely agree!

  • @VVizardthewizard
    @VVizardthewizard Před 2 měsíci +1

    How would you recommend this method on minis with more flat surfaces such as space marine dreadnoughts or tanks?

    • @forouza1
      @forouza1 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Because the surfaces are flat you can’t do traditional dry brushing. Rather you can achieve amazing results stippling with the dry brush. It’s a different technique but you can get very nice effects on flatter surfaces. See Artis Opus. He does a lot of this technique mixed in with traditional dry brushing.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci +1

      It's harder to do and looks more chalky on a flat surface but is still achievable with the same steps. You may want to put a but more moisture on the brush.

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Very good advice! I recommend the same!

  • @charlesrestivo870
    @charlesrestivo870 Před 14 dny

    Do u have a from resin to paint video thank u

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 14 dny

      Not yet! I don't print my own minis so only plastic one atm

  • @HitsugayaToushirox
    @HitsugayaToushirox Před 3 měsíci +1

    Fantastic tutorial, better than a lot of other slap chop tutorials, expecially because the gradual drybrush from dark grey to white give a better look.
    Will you do a full video (not a short) of painting that Kroxigor? i'm curious.
    However i'm curious of using the slap chop technique due to the speed, but i have some doubts that restrain me from using it instead of normal brush painting.....can i ask you some questions?
    1)Mainly i'm restrained from using slap chop because in all tutorials i saw on youtube, the final result is almost always a dull/pale/desaturated look.....i mean, like an old painting, a more realistic look.... but personally i still prefer the "cartoonish" and vibrant look, like GW miniatures, painted with classic brush painting.
    eg:
    czcams.com/video/4b3rTGFxR5Q/video.html
    czcams.com/users/shortsD1ol054MNvc
    I saw your Saurus Warrior and Bretonnian Knight shorts and the result is really more vibrant and "cartoonish" and less pale/dull....and i like it!!!! why this difference? maybe it's due to having less black areas (more dark grey) and also due to the gradual passage from dark grey to white, instead of the classic slap chop black->grey->white drybrush?
    i saw another youtube tutorial where the girl said that the black parts are not very good and if you start from grey you will get a better result.
    Any suggestion?
    2)Do you use a lot of normal brush highlights on the miniature after the contrast/speedpaint washing, as the Saurus Warrior or Bretonnian Knight shorts?
    3)Do you use normal metallic paints and brush painting for metal parts (metal/gold) as per the Saurus Warrior short?
    4)When you apply the contrast/speedpaint washes on the parts, what about the smudging on other parts that should be washed with different colours? do you re-apply black+grey/white drybrushes on the smudged part to cover it, or you simply cover it with the other colour? wouldn't it be noticeable?
    Thanks in advance!

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it. My second video will be about using contrast/speed paints on the same miniature. It will be out at the end of the month. If you want to view it early there is the option to sign up to my patreon.
      In answer to your questions:
      1 & 2) Yes, once the contrast steps are done I use regular highlighting to achieve a brighter look. Grey can be used if you want the mini to look lighter, though in my opinion it doesn't make the mini look more saturated.
      3) Yes, I mostly use normal metallic paints and a regular brush to detail the metallic parts. For the mini in this video I use a yellow contrast paint in the end, but only to explain some techniques when using transparent paint.
      4) This depends on the colour. If I think it will show through I will repaint with a bit of grey/white. If I think the mistake might not show through I will just ignore it. It's practice that tells me this.
      I hope those answers help :)

    • @HitsugayaToushirox
      @HitsugayaToushirox Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@thepaintbeast thanks a lot for the answers, it helps a lot! i just subscribed as Ungor Scout :D
      Can i ask you more about my point 1, which is the main doubt that restrain me from using slap chop? any suggestion to make the general look less desaturated/dull/pale? maybe it's due to the type of contrasts/speedpaints used, so i should use saturated ones?
      thanks

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 3 měsíci +1

      That's great! Thank yo so much, the support is very appreciated!!!
      Yeah, i'm more than happy to elaborate. One of the best ways that i find to help saturation is to use different colours to drybrush. For instance, on my recent Space Marine Salamander short I use a green drybrush over a gold basecoat. This really enhances the colour.
      so with this Kroxigor you could use increasingly brighter drybrushes of blues to make the contrast paint stand out more. My future videos will cover that in more detail :)

    • @HitsugayaToushirox
      @HitsugayaToushirox Před 3 měsíci

      @@thepaintbeast nice suggestion, very helpful! waiting to see your future videos :D

  • @charlesrestivo870
    @charlesrestivo870 Před 14 dny +1

    Is the minature black primed

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 14 dny +1

      Yeah, primed in chaos black. You can use other black primers though.

    • @charlesrestivo870
      @charlesrestivo870 Před 14 dny +1

      Thank u sprayed on I assume

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 14 dny

      @@charlesrestivo870 correct! Sprayed with a rattle can

    • @charlesrestivo870
      @charlesrestivo870 Před 14 dny +1

      Great video just a bit vague on the very first step

  • @Spiderpig865
    @Spiderpig865 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What paints did you use?

    • @thepaintbeast
      @thepaintbeast  Před 2 měsíci

      I read them out at the start of the video. I realise now they are not in the description. I'll add them in the description soon :D