BUILDING THE ULTIMATE PAINTING STUDIO

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

I’d love to hear what you thought of this video, was it helpful, enjoyable, easy to follow? Please let me know your thoughts by dropping a comment below Apologies, I seem to have maxed out the allowable links, so here are the missing ones: Paint racks - wall: amzn.to/3JKlptj Cutting mats: amzn.to/3Uq3sVN Magnifying glasses: amzn.to/3QwuFoV Paint brushes: rb.gy/w3lzt5 How to make and use a wet palette - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH3GppyZq695gdE The one hobby product I can't do without - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHK7gXaIm7Cim8U Remember, for discount Warhammer minis, paints and more... be sure to check out this link: bit.ly/2Zmbd3u If you did like enjoy this video please help support the channel and SUBSCRIBE kzbin.info

[@larins931]

Amazing ty

[@jenittowinit]

@BrushstrokePaintingGuides it was great. Very informative and it helped me immediately. I really need a good wet pallette. Atleast a sponge and I'm using making paper

[@Sep141]

Step 1: dont be broke :D lovely looking setup though. I dont have glasses, but the blu tack is absolutely a must. also appreciate the lighting guide, I use a pair of IKEA tertials, helped me pick out some better bulbs for em!

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thanks for watching Really glad you found it useful I wanted to try and explain what features I look for in products and not just make it a shopping list video. Also thought people might like a little poke about my cabinets too ;) Lighting is so important for painting, so if this helps people get the right temp bulbs then I'll be happy :)

[@SomeDudeOnYouTube]

Step 2: have surplus space in your home XD

[@AdnanCucak]

if youre in the warhammer hobby, you cant be broke lol

[@SomeDudeOnYouTube]

@@AdnanCucak Thankfully it's the wargaming hobby (yeah it's not only G'Wullu out there) and it has games and minis that don't require to have vast amounts of disposable income

[@FauxHammer]

I've met Brushstroke.. this is not him. I can't believe he hired a model to make this video!

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Haha! If only I could have afforded a better looking model, but he’s all I could afford after kitting out my workspace 🤣

[@elizabethcollard1788]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuidessmh i was literally available

[@stantomlin3791]

Would like to add, with the nail varnish racks, I was frustrated in the same way of the bolts preventing them being flush. However if you get a slightly longer bolt, i have motorcycles, my drawers in my toolbox are full of odds and sods of nuts, bolts and washers. You can connect them together and use a single side vs double sides. Every mm counts, or so I tell my wife. 😂😂😂.

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

That’s genius! bolting them together solves the problem 👍

[@itsio7188]

This was extremely helpful. Your setup is simple, helpful, and I've been trying to figure out how to clean up and simplify my MESS of a hobby area. Thank you so much for this video. Guide us, for most of us need the guidance.

[@Bunyip_Studios]

the CRI value is more important for LEDs than the temp, you need a CRI of 90+ for correct red rendition

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

yes, you are completely correct! And it is the reason why the R9 lamp is so amazing. As I mentioned in the video, I'm not confident on the science enough to explain CRI and why it's so hard to achieve the R9 value of 90+ So, I tried to keep things simple for people and point them in the right direction

[@Bunyip_Studios]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Yep the R9 is the best lamp I've used. For my Ambient lighting I went with a 600x600mm daylight Lumen on the ceiling, I'm only in a 3mx3m(roughly) room and it's pretty much directly above me, so it works well enough. You forgot the vortex mixer, lol, 6000rpm or it's pointless for paint, Four E's is the best I've found

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

@@Bunyip_Studios good call! I’ll check the vortex mixer out for sure, as I don’t have one currently and now you mention it. I want one 🤣

[@Bunyip_Studios]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Cool, get the Four E's one with the three "arms" best one I've had. I tried the small cheap black one everyone get's, but they only go up to 3000rpm, after I killed that I got the Four E's one. Straight out of the box you can tell the quality is excellent! Then there's the weight, it must weigh at least four times as much as the small cheap ones. With the addition of a couple of 6mm BB's in the bottle it's perfect

[@loganbutler6682]

Hey, I am so glad to have found this channel. I can tell that you really care about the hobby and that you put a lot of work into each of your videos. You are a clearly talented painter! I look forward to your future videos in the new setup. Keep killing it, man! :D

[@tuckertcs]

I'd love to see you go a video with a larger mini like that Smaug! Haven't seen you do anything in that scale yet, and I know the techniques for those can be a tad different.

[@randomtvninja]

I'm building my space, and this was a big thing for me sit and stand desks.. I have an L shaped one and my old one which i now use as a fabric table for my industrial sewing machine. My goal is to buy another L shaped sit and stand desk for my paint setup, great video through out!

[@WiganPaddy]

This is the dream a really large space that i can paint and relax in and have all my kit and get my geek on at the moment i have a 7x5 potting shed it works for me at the moment but when its hot outside its like a sauna and i cant pain in there

[@ZanFalconos]

It's been just nice to see how someone else has things set up, but it's also given me loads of ideas for updating my current set up!

[@horationoseblower6336]

Storage and display were definitely helpful. The Billy cabinet makes for a great wall.

[@longpal]

Ah - A Fellow Alex Drawers + Lagkapten enjoyer - a man of true culture

[@Salubrious388]

Thanks for sharing you build. It’s really inspired me to do the same. I’ve bought the filter lights you have but I upgraded the speaker to a Harmon Kardon Citation 500. I don’t have new height adjust desks yet as I saw a lot of reviews that the FlexiSpot desk were really wobbly! Due to the 2 legs and also quality control isn’t great with them and a lot of people have massive issues with lumps taken out of the desk top when they unpack it. I’ve also just bought the wave 1+2 of Two Thin Coats paint range with the paint racks from Sarrisa Precision. Desks and chairs definitely an urgent buy now. The chair looks nice but a lot of gaming chairs are designed for visually pleasing the customer, so I’d like to try it out first. Thanks again. :)

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thanks for watching Glad it’s given you some inspiration for your setup. Really surprised to hear the comments about Flexspot, as I’ve found the desk I have to be really stable and good quality. And I’m not being paid to say that, I bought the desk with my own money and I love it. I know what you mean though, dealing with these online Chinese companies can feel a bit of a lottery. So, you do right doing as much research as you can 👍

[@Salubrious388]

⁠@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Just to let you know how you have inspired me and the additional items to those listed above. Bought the Besta range and now have 12x 60x60 windows Bought 2x Maidesite desks Bought 2x AutoFull chairs as the look like they have better lumbar support and I have a damaged spine (heavy discounts on them too). Bought 2x Neewer GL25B lights and have daylight bulbs in main room light above desk. Bought 2x of everything as hobbying with the gf. :) Thanks again.

[@Deihr]

Alright Brushy, when we will see that Smaug painted?

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Well, if enough people ask, I'll have no option to paint the little chap :)

[@chillchinna4164]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuidesconsider this a second request!

[@awesomejosh94]

Thanks for the video! As a new mini painting KZbinr I've been trying to find out what others use, as my current desk setup is definitely not doing it for me. I'll definitely be looking into those light options, as well as maybe the standing desk. As a taller person, my current desk is too short, and I feel like I'm always slouching. Having the ability to raise it, even just a little bit, will help me massively with my posture.

[@gwflora615]

Now's the time for Smaug!

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

He is looking like a popular choice

[@chrisheard9795]

Great setup! Definitely would love to see you paint the bone dragon since that is my next project haha.

[@terrencemiltner1005]

Thanks for the tip on the stacked acrylic stands. I see a lot of them with those little screws and am scrolling right past them.

[@mini_acrylics]

Love the pile of potential on the walls. Also, thanks for the ideas. Hoping to make plans to move houses, and this'll help me make ideas for my future hobby area

[@jammytimmy]

I got lucky with my work area table its a Ikea Linnmon that popped up free to collect on FB marketplace.

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Wow! Good score 👍

[@mcvdpol84]

Ok, I'm jealous xD I wish I had room for a sweet work spot like this! Looks absolutely amazing.

[@LowkoTV]

Great video. Love the setup!

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thanks man Glad you enjoyed the tour of my little hobby world 👍

[@hirmetrium1]

StarCraft 2 streamer and Warhammer KZbinr? What is this, a crossover episode?

[@arjay-p3m]

A really excellent series that have taught me to use Acrylics after multiple failures and returns to enamels. I would love to know how you did the aged wood on the Corsair ship model and what advice you have for painting larger flat surfaces such as panel 3 x 6 cm?

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thank you 🙏 Really glad you’re finding the series useful. The Corsair galley is from a while ago now, so I’ll have to dig and see if I can find the recipe. Painting wise, I primed with with an airbrush, based it with hand brush, dry brushed the texture and then washed it to add shadow and dirt I seem to remember. For larger areas, my advice is to use as big a brush as you can. Thin you paints as normal and paint from one side to another to avoid running your brush over areas you’ve painted already and risking disturbing drying paint. It also results in smoother thinner layers without brush marks

[@robolizard222]

I love my Neewer LED panels. I use a smaller one since I don’t have a big space, but I can use it for painting and then switch to videography/photography work I do. Bought a second one to film legos for a client of mine.

[@TomCatchesides]

I recently replaced my old desk with an Ikea sit/stand desk. Not fancy, but cheaper than most and very good to be able to set the perfect height for my lanky frame.

[@davidcross7824]

I'd love to see a paint job of a 3D printed toy or that Bolter

[@STOOJIE]

After the skaventide box I'm goin to get the cursed city box. Really love to see your take on painting that, some really really cool minis in that kit. Absolutely stunning setup btw. I'm just waiting on my 19yr old step daughter moving out so I can get the room. I'm currently in a corner in our bedroom and my displays are in another🤦🏻‍♂️🤣. Love your content mate.

[@TheFeralPainter]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing! Looks amazing!! 👌🏻

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thanks for watching Really glad you found it interesting

[@Kammmm]

Great video with some wonderful suggestions and links! Thanks for putting it together 😁

[@jammytimmy]

I got lucky with my workshop desk, it was a Ikea table that came up free to collect on Facebook marketplace.

[@xanderm3803]

I love to see some star wars legion armies and special characters!! Maybe some guides for the regular troops and ideas to customize them.

[@mrgoodbud6613]

I want that Up pillow

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

It was a gift from my wife

[@michaelbaron9090]

Excellent setup! I can't thank you enough for your content. You have helped me improve my painting. I bought your brushes from artis opus. I love the brushes. I do find that I am having a hard time maintaining them though. I am noticing fraying and breaking. I am not 100% sure what I am doing wrong with them.

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thanks, really glad you’re enjoying the channel. And thank you for helping support the channel by getting my brush set. In terms of caring for them, I have a video on brush basics which I think will help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZmleZSOnZ2codEsi=SroUT2mqUSxoCnQS If you still have questions though, just ask 👍

[@xXlamikXx]

Thank you for the insight! I always wonder what different setups are out there. I had no clue those loghts were a thing

[@linaelvira]

Considering whether I could convince my husband he doesn't need to sleep in a bed, he could just sleep on the sofa (I've got a super comfy gaming chair that reclines so I'm sorted) and I can turn our bedroom into a painting/gaming workshop with that amazing sit/stand painting desk.... 😬

[@ryankyle2467]

Yeah, that was a pretty good video…… a lot of the stuff you covered I either already have a version of and like mine better or I already made out of other things! Or (like the chair) are insanely expensive and I would never spend that kind of money on it (unless I magically became rich)!!! But there were 2 things I really liked and I’m going to look into!!!

[@creator58]

I liked the video, tried a couple of things. The lights are fantastic. The paintbrush holder (vape holder) is a bit rubbish though. Mine actually came smashed but I think you can get better ones for similar price

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Hey, thanks for watching. Glad you found the video useful and that you liked the lights. Sorry about the brush holder, unfortunately the exact rack I have doesn’t seem to be available so I had to link to something similar. Sounds like it’s not the same then. That’s a shame. I hope the seller will refund your money so you can get something better 👍

[@technophobiakills4371]

Great setup - been looking for something for my brushes for a while. Found something similar (in the states) that I think will work nicely. I've been really tempted by the Redgrass light, but I've been using a jewelers light from Amazon for a few years and I just cannot imagine not having my magnification right in my face at all time. I found the few wearable magnification glasses to be uncomfortable, plus, they got in the way of my everyday glasses.

[@xXSpritueurXx]

I would be happy to see some tutorials, on the all votan entries, vehicles grymnhir, berzerker with your schema :)

[@smc873]

Painting Smaug would be cool.

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

I really want to But he’s just so big. I need to come up with a game plan I think. And just take the plunge

[@stantomlin3791]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides I think with Smaug we will have to see you using the airbrush. I assume by your painting skills you are just as good with an airbrush. May I suggest something smaller than smaug but bigger than a mini and an airbrushing video. That way you could gauge interest in people watching you airbrush. I will be honest, I watch your videos because the minis look incredible and it’s enjoyable watching someone do something incredible. I am sure people will watch you airbrushing as well.

[@smc873]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides I felt really intimidated once when I was about to paint a mini. Definitely not as big as Smaug, but I knew I really wanted to do a great job. I looked for inspiration on KZbin and found your video on Adrax Agatone. You really helped me overcome that intimidation. So I’ll tell you this, you can definitely do it.

[@analog-dreams]

Awesome stuff :)

[@Grazatron82]

Very nice room! Quick question tho, What camera do you use for recording, and what software for recording and editing? Thank you!

[@jellysandjamz250]

The only way you could make the set up any better is by donating it to me 😂 The lighting is super rad. I’m currently stuck with just a lamp and it really doesn’t get the job done

[@johnflesner8086]

Toy soldier painting is a hobby that expands to fill all available space😊. I paint 10mm 7 years war figures.

[@alangilbert8627]

Great setup fella, I must confess the old green eyed monster was rearing its ugly head lol

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thanks man Sorry, I was aiming for inspiration rather than envy, but I’m taking that as a compliment too 👍

[@DavidCorsalini]

What lights did you use for the Billy? I have almost the same bookcase (different covers, check the Hogbo ones, they show way more of the inside) and I’m looking for a solution for lighting.

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

I had a look on Ikea and the lights I have aren’t made anymore unfortunately. But they are basically cupboard under lights from their kitchen range. I found the lights they had in the bookcase section were really poor. So checkout the kitchen lights, they work much better. They also sold all the wiring to link them together and even a remote to turn them on and off from my desk 👍

[@jacksonjensen3107]

I think painting Smaug would be a great test for the new setup

[@elizabethcollard1788]

this is such a slay, i am so proud

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Aw, shucks 🤛

[@elizabethcollard1788]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides🤜

[@Mre942]

I wuld like to see the hobbit dragon, I'm born in the year of the dragon and this year it's also the year of the dragon :P

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Haha So you’re saying it’s destined to be? I think it may need to be a series of videos for such a big project 🐉

[@Mre942]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides hehe whatever it takes

[@RadtechCustoms175]

Where is the PC connected to your dell monitor?

[@kiely3952]

And in the end, you only need 3 colors, white & black, a brush, a chair, a table and a light to be a pro ;-)

[@JamesKing-yy2sr]

How many of those boxes on the wall are empty or full? Do you bounce around from box to box or finish something all at one time?

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

There are quite a few which are empty or part used, yes. Especially the bigger boxes. Like you say, i like to bounce about from project to project and often paint minis from the same boxes as different armies or colour schemes. So, it’s as bad as it looks. Honest 🤣

[@andrewobrien835]

Love that Setup

[@nira7254]

I wish I could afford a nice setup but unfortunately you don't get much money while in uni :/ We (2 people) currently paint on a 120x60cm table which also serves at our dining table. The lasercut paint racks we bought definitely help with keeping most paints at the back of the table but after 1 or 2 painting sessions everything get’s everywhere again and we constantly have to put paint or minis out of the way when we want to eat xD Also simple wooden stools just don’t do it… At least we move soon so we have a dedicated hobby/work room so we don’t have to eat at the same desk anymore and the desk gets a bit larger too but everything else will stay the same for quite some time. Also, I love seeing the same idea I had with the Ikea Bookshelves as display shelves! Other glass cabinets are way too expensive and for the space you get with them I thought them ideal for this purpose and now I know that they work perfectly and I can confidently buy one of those shelves when we have the space and the number of minis painted for it :) Regarding your Golden Demon entry: did you use NMM or metallic paints? I’m still thinking of trying to push myself to paint a mini for the Golden Demon this year, even though I barely had the time to practise for the past half a year… just to get some feedback from pro’s and say that I at least tried (there’s no way I’ll even get a finalist pin, I think, but I imagine the feedback from other competitors would be great) But I never tried NMM before and I don’t know if I even would have any chance with metallic paints, which I doubt. Also, your entry looks intimidatingly good ^^

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Really great to hear your thoughts. I started with a box on the dining table too. So, that must make me your ghost of hobby future 🤣 The important thing is to just enjoy doing what you’re doing. Get a good light though. It makes a big difference. Regarding the Golden Demon entry, I can show you exactly how it was painted, as I made a video on the whole thing. Hope it helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/lamtZYZopZZjotEsi=unfeeUbt2Idg82wM Don’t be put off entering. It’s a really fun competition and everyone is so friendly and happy to talk painting. I got so many tips and made so many friends that weekend, it was great. The competition was almost secondary 🤣

[@nira7254]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuidesOh I‘ll definitely watch the video on your entry tomorrow, thanks! Also nice that the competition isn’t too competitive. This is probably the only time I‘ll be able to go to the Golden Demon within the next few years, depending if GW decided to hold one at the Spiel again or not. So I would probably regret not going but I‘m definitely still a beginner so it’s intimidating when it gets too competitive 😅 I think I‘ll just try to make something as an entry and let my perfectionism guide me xD

[@hirmetrium1]

I would reocmmend daylight company; their lights have always served me well.

[@Bunyip_Studios]

Darkstar Best Matallics ever!!!

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

My fave metallics

[@Melatori]

Really like your lightning setup and table. And of course, nothing inspires more than painted minis in a display cabinet! =) Still trying to find a nice and big table without going broke on shipping it to the island. Also, after experiencing Metta Samurai chairs, all those "gaming chairs" seem uncomfortable. Office chairs are still the best for long sessions. Do you have your own way of removing dust from minis? It's kinda hard to return to unfinished minis because of dust. There's way too much dust in my location. =(

[@Ownuout]

We have similar setups only my couch and helmet rack are flipped, and my L shape desk side table would be on the right. Even have the same Red 5 helmet. Your "inventory" (aka pile of shame) is bigger than mine, is that good or bad? I'd like to see you paint the cursed city heroes or the Black templar Castellan but not in Eavy Metal blue highlight recipe, something else and maybe the BT upgrade banner but not in the warm cream colors but the cooler grey white like the box art... side of fries with that ;). lol

[@jenittowinit]

Aloha. I'm new into painting, I paint some of my 3d prints. Where should I start? I am ruining my brushes, and I just an not satisfied with my quality

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Welcome to the hobby! Start here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXOnh4Olg72sjKssi=0gcHzZCyALrblGl5 And then take a look through my other fundamental videos, I think they will help you a lot kzbin.info/aero/PLdErgfyUObIiAHNvLmp4UVgPbLMlq_4ig&si=tvBXzCOowCW4OQHl

[@jenittowinit]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides thank you. Will do. And in think I fixed my brushes. I used a clothes steamer to lightly steam the bristles and they're good as new! Not close enough to melt then, but close enough to get the bristles straight again.

[@FauxHammer]

I severely lack the discipline to keep a room this tidy

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Rule of KZbin It doesn’t need to be tidy, it just needs to be behind the camera 😉

[@DarkRavenProductions]

i never even considered the bolt together ones to be an issue

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

I didn’t know about the bolt together ones until people started messaging me asking how I got mine to line up on my desk. So, I figured I’d buy one and see how different they are to the ones I have. The bolt one I found to be really cheap feeling. The acrylic seems really brittle. And seems to match what others have told me. So, after some hunting I managed to find the ones I have on Amazon, so at least that gives people a choice 👍 Thanks for watching

[@pbbmodelworkshop]

Excellent video and awesome painting studio!

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thanks man 👍

[@Jomi91]

Is that a roller blind on your display area for UV protection?

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Sorry, I dont know where you mean Can you tell me the timestamp you're talking about?

[@Jomi91]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides I was watching on my phone, looked like you had a roller blind attached to the ceiling by the display cases that could roll down to maybe protect the contents from UV light but now I look at it on a full screen I think it's just a strip of wood or something (some film on the interior of the glass could be used instead then)

[@leightonroberts4710]

Great to see a fantastic studio set up. Even better if you’re a millionaire 😂sheeesh totting up all that comes to a substantial amount, not in everyone’s budget but very nice 👌

[@piotrjeske4599]

Jesus, l am 43 and the room is larger then my flat. Nice place.

[@ryankyle2467]

14:27- See, the 1st thing my brain makes me think about when it comes to buying a new way to provide light is “how much does it cost for the replacement bulbs? And how easy or difficult it is for me to GET new bulbs”?!? Like I like those panels…… but do they burn out after a certain amount of time? And if so how many is it for replacements?!?

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

That’s a fair question. So, the panels are led which means they last for about 50,000 hours. Roughly speaking, if you used them 8 hours a day they’d last 17 years.

[@ryankyle2467]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides oh…………… wow lmao Ok, I guess I just didn’t know that about LEDs!?! Thanks

[@willschuur7426]

Do you not airbrush? If you do, where does that fit in?

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

I do, but it’s mainly just priming and base coating. I have an airbrush station at the other end of the room

[@CadiasFinest]

4:14 looks like a giant ammo belt

[@mgspaintingservices5922]

Smaug!

[@GODZILLAmonsoon]

Money is cool.

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

haha there's some cheap items in the vid too. The paint racks and the blu tack for example :P Thanks for watching, hope you find the reasoning behind my choices useful

[@bradt5414]

Sponsors are cool too apparently.

[@bartini1515]

It isn't like the hobby is cheap. You can also work for it or save some monny you know. And why wuldent you exept some sponsors.. i mean he puts the work in to make these amazing video's.

[@Francisco.Figueiredo]

Working for it it’s a lot better, and he is showing for it.

[@moritzcelinara173]

Actually i think if you can afford a warhammer onslaught army you can afford this stuff as well

[@ryankyle2467]

Actually I just followed any/all of the links to the stuff I was either curious about or I was curious what else they had……. And almost all of them are expensive as hell!!!

[@WilliamChoochootrain]

New video soon? 🥺👉👈

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Sorry Yes I am working on a new video It’s going to be the next in my fundamentals series but they are a lot of work to put together and my day job has been crazy busy. It’s so nice to know you’re looking forward to more content though 🙏

[@WilliamChoochootrain]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides ahh I see, take ur time!

[@Volgan16666]

Thats like a thousand quid!! Bit out of reach of us mortals dont you think.

[@MGKona1]

You didn't say which of these products you received for free. I feel this is important as clearly you advertising them specifically. the setup is great but it feels like a big advertisement for certain products

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Everything in the video are products I have specifically found, researched and selected myself. I haven't been paid or sponsored to endorse them. So, unlike some channels where they are obviously just being paid to say whatever the companies want them to, that's not the case here. This is genuinely my thoughts on the stuff. I have selected the Paid promotion button for this video because my links have affiliate codes in them, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, I'll receive a tiny commission. This helps a little bit to support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos. I hope that makes it a bit clearer and sorry for any confusion

[@SomeDudeOnYouTube]

Why is there a Vault Boy? Is this clickbait? Where's the vault door? The overseers office? Block ban report! Lies! XD

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Haha ignoring the obvious Nuka Cola chair, which of course all overseers would dream of having, there are actually many Fallout Easter eggs in the video, which might be for a possible competition in the future. 🤫

[@SomeDudeOnYouTube]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides more importantly there is much more "Up!" memorabilia than I've seen in a long time.

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

@@SomeDudeOnKZbin now, you’re not going to tell me you’re not a fan of Up! Wow! Speechless 😶

[@SomeDudeOnYouTube]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Quite the opposite! I love that movie to bits!

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Phew, that’s a relief I thought we were going to have a problem there 🤣

[@robodinosaurs]

In the most respectful way, you do not sound how you look, I expected you to be a guy in his 20s maybe early 30s fresh out of uni but you look like a middle aged chap. 😅

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Haha I don’t know if that’s a good or a bad thing But yeah, that’s me 👍

[@Reanimatedself]

I would love to see some videos (maybe Timelapse) with you doing voiceover talking about how you paint a mini from start to finish (you could do more than one, it’s very relaxing watching your content). Also, do you do this for a living?

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thank you, great to hear you enjoy my videos and find them relaxing. I do have videos of me painting a model from beginning to end but not time lapse. More structured steps. I’m assuming you’re wanting a longer format video to really chill out to? I’ll see what I can do And no, I don’t paint or KZbin professionally, this is all just a hobby which has gotten out of hand 🤣

[@worm1618]

Are those sponsored links in the description? In other words, do you get a kickback?

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Some of the links are affiliate links, yes. So the channel will get a small percentage if someone buys a product using those links. There’s no extra cost to the viewers though. Just enough to keep the lights on for the channel

[@worm1618]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides I don't have a problem with helping you out, but a disclosure would have been nice.

[@itsio7188]

Have you heard of the Lucent light from game envy? Or do you think that redgrass is the best in the field at the moment?

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

yes, I do know the Lucent and it's a good lamp. However, as I understand it its CRI rating is only for a limited number of light spectrum colours (which is the standard CRI rating) the Redgrass lamp I believe is the only lamp to boast CRI of 90+ for all light spectrum colours. Most significantly the red frequency. Hence the lamp being called R9 which is the red frequency. More details here: www.redgrasscreative.com/lamp-for-miniature-painting/?ref=177

[@shemp1722]

Hello and good day sir. If you don't mind, you might be interested in painting Quar since your painting style will be perfect for Quar. Thank you.

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Sorry, I’m not familiar with Quar, what is it please?

[@shemp1722]

​@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Quar is this new thing in Tabletop gaming world, made by Zombiesmith games and the plastic minis are available in Wargames Atlantic. Basically Quar are sentient anteaters that has been fighting a war against each other for 700 years. The lore is pretty rich and the Minis are cheaper compared to GW's.

[@supervike1]

So, maybe this is a rude question. But how much do you think you've spend on obtaining this Ultimate Painting studio? Just the items you discussed, not all the treasures you keep in there. Oh, by the way, it is a beautiful space.

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

It’s a very fair question This upgrade has cost around the £1000 mark, that’s standing desk, lights and chair. The rest are things which I’ve accumulated over the years. It’s a lot to fork in one go, but i did a lot of research beforehand to make sure I picked things fit for purpose and will give me many years of loyal service 🙂

[@supervike1]

@@BrushstrokePaintingGuides Thank you. I've got lots of friends with hobbies; (golfing, boating, hunting, bike riding etc. ) and your amount is a mere speck of what some of those things cost. I've been in the hobby for a several decades now, and I'm sure I've sunk a decent chunk into it. I've done it piecemeal throughout the years. Upgrading is a very attractive thought to me. More power to you, you do your homework and know what you are getting. For many of us, this hobby isn't merely a time passer, it's a genuine passion.

[@Ste0121]

Wow, dream studio. I was wondering if you can do a video on layering, i know it might be simple but i cant grasp it. Do i cover the entire area? Do i only cover near the middle? Different ways etc. I would be so grateful. Keep up the epic work!

[@NathanDrew]

Love the way you walk through things and how you explain it all clearly. I was wondering how high the frame is with the lights added too? I have a standing desk but a small garden office so wondering if I’d hit the ceiling :D

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thank you, glad you found it helpful. So I’ve quickly measured for you and front the top of the desk to the top of the light is 101cm. You could reduce that a bit by angling the lights a bit more but I think you should really allow for a 100cm. Hope that helps 👍

[@NathanDrew]

Thanks for checking 👍 Now, about that Smaug… 😉

[@ChristopherFreitas-l9e]

Congratulations on your subscriber milestone! Im a big fan, if i may be so bold as to offer one suggestion, its that you should try to drop videos more frequently! You will get more views and much more exposure. You dont pop up in my feed because the videos just aren't there to pop up lol but otherwise love it! Best of luck to ya

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thanks man I totally agree and I would love to be able to post more but unfortunately painting and this channel isn’t my day job. It’s just my hobby. So I fit in what I can in my spare time. That and the fact I try and make things as high quality as possible, rather than churning out things rushed for the sake of getting something out. Hope that explains my irregular release schedule a bit more Thanks for watching though, I appreciate it 👍

[@lousmith5031]

Superb..have you a link for the paint brush holder

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

thanks for watching the exact stand doesnt seem to be available anymore, but I did find a similar stand here amzn.to/3VJRDLW

[@lousmith5031]

@BrushstrokePaintingGuides thanks bud..totally love the kids, got me back into painting after 33yr break

[@redgrass]

Thank you so much for showing the R9 desk lamp 🤩 Nice new setup 👏👏👏

[@PeteDesrosiers]

Great video as usual. Personally I would enjoy more content like this.

[@dinkydelorean]

I love the comments on money lmao. Children Have you painted the bolter yet?!

[@nachtmacher6237]

😊

[@Andrew-jp2id]

That's an awesome setup, thanks for showing! It's interesting to see what kind of kit different people use. Obviously, not everyone is going to have that amount of space available, but it's great to get ideas for future upgrades. If you had to choose one thing, im guessing a task light would be your pick? Think that might be my next investment.

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thanks man Yeah, I'm spoilt with the space I have for sure. The R9 lamp would be my one upgrade I'd recommend for sure. It is genuinely amazing.

[@sunsong4029]

Please white scar marine guide😂

[@jediknutt620]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@GoblinGreen2021]

What a flex! Amazing setup, really impressed and great vid.

[@Big_Blue_Monkey]

That's a nice set-up...

[@masterballuk6780]

Id like to know what lights you used in the billys do you have link ?

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Unfortunately it was a few years ago now that I bought mine and when I checked whilst making this video I wasn’t able to find the same lights. So I don’t think IKEA make them anymore. However, if you look for under cupboard led lights in their kitchen range you’ll find equivalent versions 👍

[@RandomGamer1984]

100% agree with the desk. I love my standing desk, was surprised that they are usually cheaper than most desk.

[@garethh4]

C.R.E.A.M.

[@Caladors]

🍑 smooth

[@lawnorprime]

Great video. I'll be browsing through the shoping links next time I'm avoiding work. There's a lot of tempting, and probably expensive things there. Two things I'd recommend that you might not have thought of: 1: A cheap disposable waterproof tablecloth meant for parties. Put it over your painting desk and drips and spillages don't matter as much. Mine is filthy, but my desk under it isn't. 2: A large, cheap, thin doormat/rug. Put it under your chair (You want thin so you can roll on and off) and it'll catch any drips that happen, saving your floor. About the magnifying glasses. I was given a lamp with a lense in a while back, but I can't use it because it messes with my depth perception. I wonder if this is because it's not mounted to my head so the magnification changes as I move. Do you think it's still worth me grabbing a set of glasses, or should I expect the same problem? I'm not sure I need them, but I am curious for eyes etc. I don't know anyone with a set for me to test with.

[@BrushstrokePaintingGuides]

Thanks man Yeah, some lovely products for sure 👍 And thanks for the tips on protection for drips. I have a clear floor protector under my chair already (great minds) For the glasses, yes. Having them on your head is very different to the standing lens.i find them much more natural and your depth perception will adjust quickly Bret advice really, is just give them a try 👍

[@lawnorprime]

I don't like buying things and never using them so I've been avoiding it, but I'll check out the price on the ones you linked and consider it then. I do have some more detailed work to do on the horizon. Thanks.

[@tadc3246]

@@lawnorprimereading glasses are a cheap alternative that come in all different magnification levels, if you don’t wear glasses already.