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@poloboo911

5 ай бұрын

website says the code has already expired which sucks. otherwise a great video even for seasoned hobbyists! thanks Trov :)

@trovarion

5 ай бұрын

@@poloboo911 EDIT: should be fixed now.

@abandonlife111

5 ай бұрын

@@justgoey6872 Nope.

@GlossRabban

4 ай бұрын

​@@trovarion Hi Trov. I don't know if this is something you could use, but a video I'd really like to see, is one where you give constructive criticism to Golden demon commended and or pin winners. As said, I don't know if it is even a thing that you could make, perhaps even harder if people did not ask for that criticism/feedback.? You could also try to ask pin winners, or anyone who entered golden demon but did not win, to send in images for criticism? I think that could be a really interesting video to see, especially after the upcoming GD. 😁

1) Basecoating 1:02 2) Wetblending 5:09 2+)Loaded brush 7:48 3)Layering 8:33 4)Washes 11:26 5)Drybrushing 13:25 6)Edgehighlighighting 15:04 7) Glazing 17:04 … like and suscribe dude!

@Dracobyte

Ай бұрын

Thank you gor the timestamps!!

@guehe99

Ай бұрын

@@Dracobyte This videos deserves!

@charlesrestivo870

21 күн бұрын

Priming

No one ever explained loaded brush so clearly and concisely thank you. Your videos never compromise the INFO for the sake of the TAINMENT and I always feel like your videos are a good use of time. Keep doing what you do it's important for the community!

@DaronSchmit

5 ай бұрын

The bit in wet blending was so nice as a seasoned painter. I'm excited to use it in skin going forward

@DanKeller

5 ай бұрын

I highly recommend Painting Buddha videos for this. They are a little older and they werent able to continue. But the wealth of infofrom Ben Komets is amazing

@ralphpug08

5 ай бұрын

For loaded brush technique, do you apply it on wet or dried surface? Seems paint still wet in the video. Thanks

@DanKeller

5 ай бұрын

@@ralphpug08 two different effects. Both have a moist base usually. One is dampen slightly with moist brush then do loaded brush. Other is do one pass just redo base coat then do loaded brush. The tip is usually a heavier Base consistency than back of brush.

@TheMiniMadCat

5 ай бұрын

I felt one critical bit of info was missed that from my understanding and practice is critical for loaded brush, and I was surprised Trovarion didn't cover it. The paint you load with should be at least a little thinner than the one you pick up on the tip. This will help ensure good flow.

As someone new to the hobby who's still working up the courage to paint his first mini this is a tremendous help! Thanks for taking a step back to teach us beginners. I'd happily watch more fundamentals of mini painting if you wanted to make it a series. And thank you for your hard work!

@jonalen4217

5 ай бұрын

If it helps you to get the courage to start painting; know that there are ways to strip the paint off your models. So if you want your first soldiers to look as good as your most recent soldiers, you can go back and redo them.

@Zaphodox

5 ай бұрын

Just start! Just jump in with some minis that your not too worried about, your first few attempts will not be great but by your 10th mini it will Start to come together a bit

@RickW222

5 ай бұрын

I just started last month, got a box of 10 minis, the starter paint+tool set, the color set from Vallejo, glue and some brushes and just got started. Like mentioned above, the first few werent the best but im starting to see progress. Gl and have fun!

@RedHeadHurricane

4 ай бұрын

Keep your paints thin and you can always paint over any mistakes. Good luck!

@hraughr

2 ай бұрын

If you're just starting, check out oils as well. Wetblending acrylics is less forgiving due to fast dry time and you also kind of need a wet palete, while with oils you have all the freedom and time. Discovering oils was what brought me back from hobby burnout. The finish is different to that of acrilic (more realistic) and I like it, but see if you prefer it. If you consider Oils - Oilbrusher is the least hassle way to go about it

I've been painting for more than 20 years, but these kinds of videos are always a great reminder of things to try, to be aware of, or to reconsider. Thanks for the great video!

I really love your teaching approach, how you both explain the theory, and how to apply it. How basics are the most important things, but being rigorous with them doesn't imply being rigid about them. Thanks for putting out all of this great content, you are the main reason I'm thinking of dipping my toes in this hobby again (after the all too common undiluted blobs of paint on LoTR GW models when I was 12), only stopped for now by the idea that the minis I find the coolest are way too often offered at a price I'm not yet ready to pay 😂 Keep the excellent work, hope you're enjoying making this content as much as I love watching it

Thank you for this video! Out of all the "how to" videos I have seen, this one explains these techniques so much better. Cheers.

That is one stunning Seraphon-warrior and this video gave me a ton of great ideas to try going forward. Like for example not being afraid of experimenting more with wetblending and the use of more colors to get more interesting layers or more "pop" to the mini.

This video was SUPERB, really appreciate all the skill and effort that went into making such a clear, digestible and extremely useful guide 🙌 thank you!

Very well explained. I particularly like your emphasis on letting the desired result dictate the techniques applied, rather than the other way around. Also, I would love to see more about that jungle mossy base - it looks fantastic.

I have been researching for quite some time on how and what techniques to use for miniature painting before I dive into it. For whatever reason how you explained these techniques really clicked with my Photoshop/InDesign experience and I now feel more confident about diving in than I ever did before. Thank you!

Just coming back into the hobby after 30 years....this has been so useful...i'm gonna try and take what I thought i knew (30 years ago) and what you've outline here to see how far I can go! Thank you!

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to put all these techniques in one video and with excellent instruction.

Genuinely one of the best tutorials out there. So insightful. Thank you. X

Bravo Sir, this is a must watch for new painters as well as old to revisit techniques. Thank you for all your videos!

Thanks so much for this video. I’m getting back into painting minis after a 13 year break, love your channel!

This video is worth it's weight in gold. Straight to the point and really usefull. Loved it. Thanks! 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

Very helpful video for new and seasoned painters alike! One of the most important things I've learned for mini painting is how to correctly fix mistakes. After knowing how to fix mistakes, it really makes painting less stressful and intimidating.

Perfect video! Not only for a friend who just started but also for me as a reminder on some techniques

This is one of the best videos of information about miniature painting on KZread. Keep making these incredible video

This is actually a perfect video to come back to, to remind yourself what the basic techniques are and how/why they are used

this intro hits 100%... i am glad you took the time to explain these 7 techniques.

I’m still very new to painting but I was so surprised the first time I tried glazing in shadows with agrax earthshade rather than just slapping it all over. You can have way more control with a wash than you’d think.

This is probably the most useful painting video out there. Thanks a lot! It helps so much!

Hey this is a FANTASTIC breakdown! I'll be sending this off to a couple friends! Thank you!

Thanks the excellent content. I have viewed other times videos like this one but all you put in this one makes it specially didactic. Excellent match of high quality images selection and technics explanation.

Great video. Everytime i watch one of your video i learn something, i am not great at painting but you give me motivation ! Thank you !

19:10 Brilliant statement!!!!! Ask Questions!!! This is probably the most important summery statement after you gave the instruction! Fantastic video for all paint skill levels but yes mostly for people starting out. I just wish I had more time to spend on your Patreon and discord! Thank you for all you give back to our growing little community. I do wish I could go back in time to hear all your advice some 30 years ago! Cheers!!!

This video is awesome. Has really solidified / clarified so many things for me. Cheers!

Great mini painting tutorial, cheers

Thank you for the video, it's a very comprehensive guide to the fundamental techniques! Even if I have heard of, been shown, and even tried all of these at least once, your explanation and examples make a big difference.

What a great video, thank you. Any and all beginner tips is great but this video seems to be above and beyond

Love all of your videos even when you’re painting minis that I’m not super interested in. Thank you for your incredible contributions to our community! Also, for the love of god please show us how you made this base!

Always love your videos, i assume English isn't your first language because of your accent but you have an amazing clear and focused way of conveying your message in the videos you make and it's truly amazing! Thank you for another great video!

Good video, I always seem to pick up something new or remember something i had forgotten when I watch a "basic brush/ painting techniques" video. Gracias Senor!!

You’re back! I missed your videos. Incredible work as always!👏👏

You’re such a natural teacher, I’d love to actually be able to sit and learn from you. Sadly looks like you got your hands full since those patreon levels are full. Maybe one day!

Great video! Really enjoyed the simple explanations

Always good advice and clear demonstrations. Great beginner video.

Amazing tutorial!!

Your explanation are really clear and helpful, thanks you from France 💯

Awesome video! Thanks for the hard work you put into these videos.

Superb video, the loaded technique was an eye opener, thank you for sharing.

So much to learn in this one, gonna have to wach a couple of times

Really well worded and helpful video, even with 9 years of experience this was a good way to spend my time and I came away having learnt things

What an absolutely wonderful video.

A great video. Thank you for sharing your experience and skills 😊

WOW. thank you for this. it's wonderful

First video of 2024 and Trov coming out with a banger!!! You set the bar high for the next ones, though. As always, this has been really informative, and i learned something new

Incredible video, thank you!

great video.. you explain all of them so well thank you

Man, James Franco really knows what he's talking about....

Great video, thanks!

Flexing those golden demons in the background…. Love it! Great tutorial

Great job !

Your vids are getting better each time, keep on

Awesome video as usual 🙌

I am still on the sponging hype. It basically revived my will to paint, cause its so easy and casual to get over the initial basecoat and first highlight, which usually are more on the annoying side of painting steps

Awesome to see your videos back again in 2024 ✌️🙌

Great as always. Love ya work, Mate.

Amazing, thanks!

Awesome video!

This video is amazing, among your best

Professional as always 👍

New Video by Trovarion, everything else isn't important right now 💚

Great video!

I'm really glad not only that this video exists, but that you showed that oft-frowned-upon techniques of washing and drybrushing actually can be used at a higher level than just a quick and sloppy "cover everything with zero precision" approach that a surprising amount of people seem to think is the only way they can be used (therefore making them 'objectively bad' techniques, rather than just amateurishly used). Also, I'll be arrogant enough to say there's an even more important (especially for beginners) skill that you missed in your video (or maybe I just missed it??): Trust in the process. Don't give up just because a half-finished paintjob looks bad, keep going - a lot of art processes, not only miniature painting, go through an "ugly duckling" phase, where the quality looks bad despite an increasing amount of work being put in; it's important to actually see the painting through to the end instead of giving up at that step or thinking you're doing something wrong. Sometimes, the final highlights, the final airbrushed inks, the final glazes and filters, the final details being painted up, or even painting the rim of the base (in matte black) are what actually makes the figure suddenly look good. Keep going, trust the process, trust your own ability to deliver. There's a good chance you're better than you think.

Thank you Ethan Hawke, this really helped!

Really nice video!

Would love to see a guide for the basing! Looks awesome.

@thomasbrebion5487

5 ай бұрын

So do I, please :)

Thanks man. In the 80's and 90's we didn't have much to go on :D

Hey Trovarion, thanks for the video/tutorial! How about painting a creature/monster, in a grimdark style, for your next video? It would be cool to see your take on a non-human, like this lizard men, but in a grimdark aesthetic.

@willlondon4964

5 ай бұрын

Building on that I would love to see a Tzeentch great Daemon / Kairos Fateweaver

Finally!! a pro that has not been bought by Artis Opus!! I really love this video, very useful to retake the painting habit after years

Best minipainter teacher!

Ben Komets should have been credited there regarding the "loaded brush" technique. He's been an outstanding and highly influential miniature painter, after all.

@trovarion

18 күн бұрын

What you say about him is very true, but you are aware that he isn't the first one that used this technique?

@markthesharkgames1765

16 күн бұрын

@@trovarion Ah, I was under the impression he invented the technique. I think though that he coined the name "loaded brush?" I could be wrong.

Love your work :)

good one!

I'd love for you to do a "minimum numbers of paint pots, maximum amount of colours" mixing tutorial.

Welcome back!!

Smash dat like button for the algorithm! ❤

Very good video Trov!

Love your informative vids, Trovarian🔥especially for a newbie in the hobby, they really help me learn! I’m starting a Seraphon army, so is there a chance you could do a painting tutorial showing what colors you used for this lizard boy? Thanks again! Keep up the awesome work!

I would love to see a video like this on less organic figures, like tau from 40k. I find a lot of videos just seem to airbrush on a bunch of colour instead of individually painting their panels, and it's not super helpful for a beginner.

Awesome video

Great video, explained so much in such a short time. I would also love to know what tufts/flock you used on the base.

Amazing video. I'd only add lineart as a great skill. You don't do that so that's cool, but I recommend it. A thin line of black or anything suitable dark around every shape where different textures meet. Like between skin and the leather straps. It makes an instant visual impact.

Thanks for the video ! Great topic. Any chance you show us how you did that base, seems simple yet so effective

Good stuff, its hard for newer people to figure out what to focus on. This channel probably helped me the nost starting out a couple months ago.

Thankyou :)

That is why i watch Trovarion and was subscribed to his Patreon for some time, the teaching parts. I'm not a fan of the entertainment part of most of mini-painting videos, teaching nothing really. Trovarion and other (live Vince Vinturella and Sam Lenz for examples) are very good at sitting down, dissecting techniques and teaching them in an easy and comprehensive manner with a clear result in the end. I feel everyone needs a reminder on the basics every now and then and you do it in a good way ! Keep up the awesome work ! Ps : Getting us from the basics to the pinnacle of your art (like the Everchosen Nurgle mini you won with, the Crimson Fist video etc) i think that would be a good video series to show the natural evolution of a mini with slowly integrated techniques to the pipeline, from tabletop okay, to mid-tier standard display/central piece of an army to Master display/Golden Demon/Everchosen winner like you can do ! :)

Understanding that my blends won't be perfect on the first attempt in the vast majority of cases and the there's nothing stopping me from going back in and fixing stuff with additional layers and glazer was a total game changer for me. It felt "wrong" at first. I am supposed to be good at this by now, right? But in the end it's just unrealistic to expect that you'll get it right in the first attempt the majority of the time. Painting is hard.

For drybrushing use a piece of wood over paper towel as the paper can leave fibers on the mini

@mikkelangelokers9965

5 ай бұрын

I've also seen people recommend using carton instead of a paper towel.

@jc7997aj

5 ай бұрын

Make a drybrush pallet. Grab a shallow container half inch to inch lip on it then find all your scraps (bits, sprue cuttings), small rocks and sand. Even broken minis. Glue the big pieces down then use some watered down pva glue slather that in the open areas add the sand and small rocks. Come back in about an hour hit it again with the wayered down pva. Come back the next day and base coat everything with black once dry hit it with a white drybrush. Once dry now you have a good way to see just how your paint will look on the mini. Infinitely resuable and essentially free.

I'm 100% disabled veteran who just wanted to find something to get my time in order and my head. I was truly disappointed when I herd this com was great "not saying your com in general" but as a whole the wh40k com was great. I bought my first small paint kit with citadel paints an a mini from wh40k. Wanted to get better at painting and actually trying to learn the game bcuz I love a game where you don't know and strat is key. But when I first went to see some games in person an showed couple minis I did....granted didn't have a army to play but wanted to learn an grow as painter for wh minis an etc bcuz feel in love with how you can get lost just trying to figure out the mini itself. But then first impressions when I went 1....the way I looked I guess they thought diff of me an tbh didn't feel welcomed. More like everyone was waiting for me to leave bcuz how I looked. Yes I got tattoos dresss a certain way but don't mean nothing. Then tried to learn the game and ppl where rude about it. Saw someone who's minis looked amazing an wanted advice on painting an was literally told after they saw mine was.... " oh don't waste your time go back to rapping or selling drugs" smfh wow...... but I'll get back into it not to prove a point but.... bcuz it truly helped my mind my ptad anxiety depression etc..... it was always exciting to see how it drys an it I got it like I wanted. I'm not near or even close to people I see or yourself on youtube but I truly greatfuly appreciate your vids along with others that truly try an show an teach. Thank you for your content an others bcuz without it after what I delt with from the start with this com wasn't what I expected. But same time I've always been the type to prove people wrong 😂thank you for the vids

@alexisgray2498

Күн бұрын

Sorry to hear how you were treated dude. I always find it wild that for most of us, we were social outcasts to one degree or another and GW, D&D etc gave us a safe community who accepted us for who we were, and now these things are stock market big guns the same people are busy treating all new comers the same way they were treated in school! Foe what it's worth there are a few toxic introverted incels who really need to do other shit with their lives, but there are loads of welcoming and inclusive people too. I'm always happy to offer advice on painting and to share work, I'll offer tips and uncritical assessments or just simply share work and appreciate other peoples work, no matter what level it is. Keep going - you will find people who don't have all the emotional maturity of an X-box live lobby. And I 100% agree about the theraputic aspect of it. All I do is paint these days, but it really helps me stay on top of my often chaotic headspace!

Great video, I really appreciate how hard it is to put a good video together!! I was surprised you didn't mention in the loaded brush explanation that the paint you load with should be thinner than the one you pick up on the tip so you have proper flow?

Great video, I have recently been using glazes and thinner layers of paints for transitions. I much prefer it to GW's more sharp highlights. I would love to see you do a video about using the coliur wheel and combining three colours to make new colour schemes and why some colours work together and what ratios.

Geeez, thats a nice lizard!

Awsome palette ratio

awesome info thank you. Can we have a tuto for the base ? Looks incredible :)

Ben Cometz won a golden demon with a model he had painted in his hotel room the night before the competition using the loaded brush technique. I believe he only spent 7 hours on the winning piece.

@trovarion

Ай бұрын

I know, i was there and placed 2nd behind it 🤣

Could you make a Tutorial for the Base of this Mini as well? Looks amazing.