COLORFUL Miniature Painting Explained

[@LylaMev]

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[@Chillinchillin8]

what is that colouring app you are using for the model? I'd like to try that out

[@LylaMev]

Procreate!

[@andrewlustfield6079]

@@LylaMev I was curious if you had any plans on diving into oil paints on miniatures?

[@garayworkshop]

I've been watching miniature painting videos for about two years and this is easily one of the most interesting ones. Saving it to rewatch it several times.

[@LylaMev]

That means the world to me, thank you!

[@christiancollins3462]

This sums up how I feel as well!!! Amazing and simplified so well! Thank you Lyla

[@thomasjones3221]

Why has no one ever tought this before?

[@Izzyspaintingworkshop]

Going diagonal on the color scale. It seems obvious when you point it out, but the idea is really sharp. This video was short, but enormously helpful! Thanks for another great video, and an awesome way to practice theory!

[@nekrataali]

Seriously one of the most useful things I've ever heard of....how the fuck have we not been doing this the entire time lol?

[@LylaMev]

@@nekrataali It's something I have been doing subconsciously for years, but for this video I decided to sit down and try to figure out a logical way teach it. I'm glad it worked so well!

[@thomasjones3221]

@@LylaMev really appreciate it.

[@Lamefoureyes]

Lyla! I continue to learn the most in the shortest amount of time from your videos. Your illustration of the diagonal line across value and hue really stuck with me.

[@LylaMev]

I appreciate it!

[@adraxagatone8480]

An absolute mind-changer!! Can't believe it could be that easy to reveal one of the biggest mysteries! As soon as my current project is done, I'll start another one to try out and use this guidelines to create my own recipes. A huge thank you to you, Lyla!!!

[@danncozey]

I absolutely loved this video!! Thank you so much 😊 I’d love to learn more about colour theory and how to relate it to miniatures

[@RichFriedeman]

I've seen so many pictures and videos with color schemes and highlights that didn't make any sense to me until I saw this. Love it. It's going to take some practice, but this is super helpful.

[@madotter2538]

This technique feels quite eccentric at first, but none of my painting would have taken off if not from your videos. I m definetly trying this for the week end. Thank you

[@LylaMev]

The highest of praises

[@PennysPitstop]

Why have I only discovered this channel this week? Its awesome and so watchable. The way you present your videos is excellent and is also very helpful

[@dovarioscotia-churlishmini7246]

At the risk of repeating everyone else here, the way you demonstrated the diagonal colour gradient blew my tiny mind and suddenly a lot of colour theory made sense!

[@LylaMev]

Please repeat, it helps the algorithm

[@WiredCurrent]

What app are you using for your color determinations @1:25 ?

[@miya1285]

it’s been two years but it’s procreate if you’re still interested

[@LucMioulet]

It's the first time I see such a clear video on how to create vibrant tones ! Will definitely try this now.

[@JeiFaeKlubs]

Damn, that makes so much sense! I never understood how the colors on those vibrant-style minis worked. Thank you!

[@ManuYoCom]

The replace boring colors tip is SO useful. I've done it almost unconsciously and my game leveled up so much. I use a dark purple/magenta as a base and it makes such natural looking shades. Same with replacing bright highlights with anything but white

[@pedroalbicastrense353]

For me you are the best painter i've Seen in youtube Channels , Always completely amazed by your job .

[@LylaMev]

Wow, thank you!

[@niall142]

I've been aware of this use of colour theory before but I've never seen it presented so succinctly! Great video!

[@wesleybrooks6882]

Thank you so much for this, I have watched it several times over the last year. It has helped with several minis!

[@johngallant4193]

Great work! What program were you using to choose the colors so that you could do that diagonal method?

[@othrerir_jussi]

Interesting guide for the colors. As someone who is new to miniature painting and doesn’t mind the “boring” colors, i think this is a pretty cool knowledge token to have.

[@petsdinner]

Using the colour scale like that is genius! Thanks for sharing the technique with us!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

I will definitely have to try this as well as further exploring Ninjon's D100 Challenge a bit more as well whenever I get stuck in a rut. I struggle at times to paint schemes that are that vibrant and lively to the eye, and this is a genius idea from you, Miss Lyla. Thank you for sharing!

[@TimothyNiederriter]

Pure gold in under 7 minutes! Awesome video!

[@shawnsteene5499]

Lyla -- You are one of the mini painters I really like watching. Thank you for these videos! Two questions....(1) in the intro, you are using some sort of "blotter" (my term) to smooth down your parchment paper on the wet palette...is it "special" in any way, or would any sort of object work? (2) I struggle with choosing the color scheme with minis. I was intrigued by the point you made that every mini should have black and white and that we need to step up the contrast because the minis are so small. I find I paint minis and then when they are on the table there isn't enough variance in the colors....how do you counter that in your painting (when you are choosing colors)? Thanks for your time and keep up the good work!

[@LylaMev]

1. It’s just a 3D printed base from a Loot Studios bust, nothing special. 2. Try using different base tones, purple black vs blue black vs green black, etc.

[@boreos3499]

You have so many great techniques that I don't see used elsewhere! Very inspiring! That paintjob is really excellent on the angel character.

[@Scampneoroxy1]

I just found your channel and it's quickly become my favorite! Quick question - is there a specific app you're using to pick the colors from like that? All the color /pallette pickers i can find are RGB sliders types or color wheels! Nothing across the full spectrum so i can try making a line like that

[@peterloft6281]

That was one of the most motivating paint tutorials to do something different than normal I have ever seen. Great job and thanks.

[@LylaMev]

That was my goal!

[@peterloft6281]

Then goal achieved 👌🏻

[@llswarts]

OK... now that looks kickass. thanks for the tips Lyla!

[@DarthAyreon]

Really cool way of determining colours! I'm not on that level of painting yet, but I really want to try it sometime. Thanks for inspiring!

[@ianhorst]

Just what I was looking for to vary my painting style. Great stuff Lyla. Thanks

[@mikesackmary]

Another super great video. LOVE the cameo by Cardamom

[@tomtalaban-bailey6816]

Awesome vid!! Will have to put it in practice with my next minis!!!

[@joeokabayashi8669]

What drawing app is used in this video - great idea using the color selector in the app used to determine colors needed for desired paint scheme.

[@aaronreynolds8587]

Great vid, Lyla! Breaks a challenging way of thinking into actionable concrete steps! Thank you!

[@grinningdragondren]

I was in a slump for so long I just decided to literally grab a mini and put paint on it then I just kept painting. It felt good, it felt right, Mini turned out ok too. Love your videos keep up the great work this was very insightful.

[@chipboy3108]

That WAS, (IMHO) one of the most informative videos on choosing colours i have ever seen, what a great, and i would say, unique approach. Thank you so much. Love your channel, please keep up the good work :-)

[@pathwinder14]

I have been painting for years. This video is gold. Can you please elaborate on the concepts and applications?

[@mandalorianknight7002]

Always a treat to get a compositional breakdown, looking forward to applying said know-how in my next paint session!

[@RaqrexArt]

You mah #1 mini painting boo boo. Loved this video Lyla! Thanks for the inspiration & ideas!

[@LylaMev]

🥰🥰🥰

[@charleyedwards2121]

this was incredibly informative and concise, well done Lyla

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

This was awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@rosascreativeworks5403]

Super cool build as always. Great character on camera too. LOL! 💪😎

[@reecegilbey4774]

Great video! I did exactly what you said at the start of the video.. with exactly the same model 😅 started her about a year ago and this has given me the motivation to get her and her sistahs finished off. Thanks a bunch and kudos on your rendition 🤙

[@baptistebois5467]

As always, thanks for the inspiration Lyla!!

[@kedbreak136]

That was an interesting and original subject. I wished you had shown more of the final result of the miniature at the end. This was an inspiring video.

[@LylaMev]

Unfortunately, she isn't done yet!

[@varethiustariel]

That colour scheme looked amazing and has go me really inspired to do something fun for my sisters which I'm picking up next week, thank you for the vid!

[@bigdenopaints]

I liked this video, and your approach to choosing interesting colour schemes. Something for me to try next paintjob!

[@10urion]

I have been thinking of using colored shadows for a while now. Thank you for the input on it

[@MZ-df6cn]

This was a great video 👍. As someone new I got he hobby I’m really glad I found your channel. It’s providing great insight & are well done. While my first army color scheme isn’t going to be anything so ambitious, this have provided great inspiration. Thanks!

[@paulkemp8520]

Wow! I use this with my reds instinctively, now I know how it works I can start doing it on other colours, thank you very much for sharing this!

[@khanoclast]

Very cool technique to find the color range to shoot for -- I always enjoy seeing your use of tech when planning out colors, and I'll be stealing that trick. I know I struggle with that (as well as painting nice red fabrics) Also, Frontier Gaming cases FTW -- I bought the original version over a year ago, and love it. My indoor painting workspace is shared with my working office, and I needed a place to store everything out of the way, yet still have access to it when the day was done. I've got all my primary tools there, 80% of my paints, and can carry the rest in a small bag if I ever get to go to someone's house for a painting/modelling session ever again.

[@vincentlionheart6201]

I love this, Thank you for showing what mini painting inspiration really looks like.

[@killswitch3005]

What was the digital program you used to determine the colours and set the colour scheme for your mini?

[@michaelsapp4271]

What program were you using to paint your miniature digitally? I would love to have something to come up with a color scheme prior to actually painting it.

[@inkjunkie1016]

I've never thought about going in a diaganol line across the spectrum. Thus I will be trying thanks for the awsome tip you rock!!

[@LylaMev]

Unfortunately, I haven't finished her yet! She is actually held together with hot glue for the thumbnail....

[@hinge777]

might be a dumb question.... but.... what program are you using on the tablet to test out the colors and such???? i want to do something like that for my models, but no idea how to do it

[@Dhrazia]

Great video. What program do you use for working out your colour spectrum?

[@edwardsawyer2369]

Definitely would also like to know the software

[@oscargarciahinde4247]

What a wonderful technique! Gonna try this for sure

[@richardnevermore8536]

What are you using for your color wheel on the tablet?

[@brittybratt]

I LOVE content like this!! Thank you it's so helpful!

[@dawick5]

What do you use to choose the colors and draw the lines? I need to find that AP or site???

[@FlimFlame]

This is a great idea, been thinking of how to make my models more interesting, gonna steal the purple to yellow directly for some wood elves, and the red cloak.. nice

[@adammoore251]

What app are you using to practice schemes and pick out colours?

[@ghoohg551]

Was there a specific app to get the colors laid out and selectable like that?

[@mfleck2000]

Beautiful colors on this!!

[@johnlanger7852]

love how you include your familiars (i.e. cats) with your videos

[@LylaMev]

They are perfection

[@tayluvly]

What is that color wheel and where do you get it

[@WandersNowherre]

Once more, you're an absolute master. I love your work and your videos are so informative and clearly explained. Thank you for sharing your techniques!

[@LylaMev]

Hurray!

[@Ahkander67]

I have been watching your videos for a few weeks now. Your work is outstanding. My son and I have really enjoyed your videos. Could you do a tutorial on painting with an airbrush soon? I airbrush models so I am familiar with taping off sections for details and such. Using one on mini's is like magic to me. Enlighten me please.

[@CraigEDixon]

Great video Lyla! What programme do you use to work out your colour choices? And where to download the blanks to try out colour palettes?

[@brettcardon4552]

Thank you for the great video. What digital painting program are you using?

[@sleestack2723]

You captured my literal facial expressions in the opening, great vid topic and composition!

[@LylaMev]

Thank you! I'm thrilled to hear that.

[@amygillespie2588]

Okay, I've looked several times, I ... have no idea what app you are using on your tablet for the pre-planning coloring, etc. What app is that? I want to try doing this.

[@LylaMev]

Procreate

[@amygillespie2588]

@@LylaMev Thank you kindly!

[@markl.3167]

Hi Lyla, can you tell me the name of your Painting App/Programm that you use?. Is it available for Android devices too? Or do you now alternatives for Android? Kind regards Mark L.

[@bradutterstrom4105]

Always love your videos, though this might be my first comment. I'm an artist by trade, usually using markers, and I subscribe to the idea of "get your drawing right and your values right, and you can use any color you like." (quote by Stan Miller, watercolor artist on youtube.) While this creates interesting and wild colors in a portrait, it doesn't work so well for mini painting! I'm new to mini painting, but drawn to wild and bright colors, so this video is very helpful for that! I don't use the technology aspect where you were drawing lines in a color chart, but I can otherwise understand the concepts here. I'll probably try out just looking at one of your color schemes and using that as a guide to start. Thanks for the great content!

[@Kroetschild]

May i ask what tablet do you use in this vid? it looks pretty interesting. Also a beautiful color scheme!

[@rachealgetscreative]

That's some neat color theory! I never thought about that.

[@andrewdavies7173]

Hi what app do you use then you had the picture off the miniature

[@jasonmaloni8793]

Agree with the other commentary. This video tackles a fundamental problem that dogged me for years...picking a color scheme. Thank you.

[@LylaMev]

All comments are good comments!

[@krystilpruett3659]

Incredible video as always! Do you have any tips for someone who uses a color wheel, or might that be in another video?

[@beetle5000]

What was that app you where using to decide the colour scheme?

[@8BitJesus]

Oooh what’s the program you’re using for your iPad?

[@teodordascalescu8149]

Hey! What app is that you are using? Thanks!

[@theonlyerec]

What iPad application were you using in this video? I think applying color to my models before painting them would really help me out!

[@LylaMev]

Procreate!

[@manuelcastrou79]

@@LylaMev maybe you can do a tutorial! Regards

[@LylaMev]

@@manuelcastrou79 It's on my list!

[@theonlyerec]

@@LylaMev Thank you!

[@manuelcastrou79]

@@LylaMev I`ll waiting for the procreate video, thanks a lot for sharing your acknoledge

[@jasonkotz3142]

What is the app you are using for the colors???

[@Sor9ry426]

This is exactly what I've been trying to find for sooooo long Thanks for the tips, you're amazing😁👍

[@LylaMev]

It means a lot!

[@Chillinchillin8]

Any chance you'd mind doing a video of how to paint like you do for mini's in procreate?

[@LylaMev]

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[@GDSMiniatures]

Absolute game changer, can't wait to try this out

[@Claymanfilms]

This was super helpful! Thanks for explaining it so well

[@rae_of_enfeeblement]

Does this advice also work for a typically monochrome wardrobe? 😅

[@Nocturnes1984]

What is that app on your Ipad for drawing and coloring? Nice video! Thank you very much!!!

[@guioni87]

I've never seen some do what you did on your iPad! How do you get the outline shots like that which you could color in? And what app were you using to color? I wanna give it a shot!

[@LylaMev]

I will be doing a video on it later this month!

[@xchaggersbemighty5452]

That is really cool... Is there a similar tool online to determine the colours based on the hue/value map?

[@battlereadyminiatures4307]

What app is it that you used on your iPad?

[@chillypenguin100]

What app are you using to color the model? I would really love to try and make a better world eaters scheme

[@LylaMev]

Procreate

[@LittleHillsTabletop]

Such an awesome video! Thank you for showing me the way! How did you get your paint software to extract the colors along your gradient line to map your color scheme?

[@LylaMev]

I use procreate, and if you just click and hold it selects the color for you!

[@LittleHillsTabletop]

That's so cool! Thank you!

[@TheGreatHornedOwl]

What is the app you are using?

[@doktorventure9977]

What app are you using to plan out your colors on the tablet?

[@doktorventure9977]

I found your video on digital mockups. 😄

[@nekrataali]

To make brown, you just mix complimentary colors (red + green, blue + orange, yellow + purple). You'll get a highly saturated brown without actually using brown. Grey is similar. You mix the three primaries (yellow, cyan, magenta) and add white. You can shift the hue by added more of one primary over the others. For example, red is made from yellow and magenta, so if you mix red at a 1:4 ratio, cyan at 1:4, yellow 1:4, and magenta at 1:4, you'll get a warm black that will turn into a warm grey with white.

[@LylaMev]

Thanks for this info!

[@michaelinOZ]

Great vid. Which app are you using at 1:20?

[@stuartfarrell6729]

very helpful as I am stuck on how to bring bold bright colors to my mins