COLORFUL Miniature Painting Explained

Colorful miniature painting explained! The two tricks I talk about in this video is to replace boring colors with more interesting colors and going diagonally down the hue and value spectrum instead of just vertically. Doing so shows you exactly what colors to use to create more colorful miniatures!
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This model is sisters of battle Celestine the living saint from Warhammer 40k.
00:00 Intro
00:43 Choosing a Basic Color Scheme
1:04 Cardamom
1:16 Back to The Video
1:29 Trick 1
3:04 Trick 2
4:03 Keep Your Model Cohesive
5:15 How to Paint It
6:16 Color Recipes
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[@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?

[@garayworkshop74]

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!

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@ianhorst]

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

[@aaronreynolds8587]

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

[@vincentlionheart6201]

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

[@wesleybrooks6882]

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

[@tomtalaban-bailey6816]

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

[@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

[@LucMioulet]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@niall142]

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

[@mandalorianknight7002]

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

[@JeiFaeKlubs]

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

[@TimothyNiederriter]

Pure gold in under 7 minutes! Awesome video!

[@brittybratt]

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

[@mfleck2000]

Beautiful colors on this!!

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

This was awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@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!

[@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!

[@petsdinner]

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

[@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!

[@baptistebois5467]

As always, thanks for the inspiration Lyla!!

[@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 🤙

[@charleyedwards2121]

this was incredibly informative and concise, well done Lyla

[@mikesackmary]

Another super great video. LOVE the cameo by Cardamom

[@rosascreativeworks5403]

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

[@llswarts]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@10urion]

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

[@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 :-)

[@oscargarciahinde4247]

What a wonderful technique! Gonna try this for sure

[@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.

[@Claymanfilms]

This was super helpful! Thanks for explaining it so well

[@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!

[@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!

[@aberodriguez4149]

Thanks for you time and for sharing.

[@rachealgetscreative]

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

[@RaqrexArt]

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

[@LylaMev]

🥰🥰🥰

[@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.

[@GDSMiniatures]

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

[@johnlanger7852]

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

[@LylaMev]

They are perfection

[@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 👌🏻

[@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

[@seansullivan6837]

Awesome and inspiring 👏

[@DavidMonks718]

Love it thanks!!

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@hurremsultana1594]

Your videos are ALWAYS soooo inspiring and helpful!!!! Thx thx and 1000 times thx!!!

[@LylaMev]

Thank you, it means a lot!

[@elleofmusic]

omg why did I only see this right before midnight?! I wanna try this out right now!!

[@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

[@jacobww1]

thats paint case is sick im going to be getting one

[@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....

[@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!

[@natelay7244]

So awesome. I always learn new things at your channel.

[@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.

[@sleestack2723]

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

[@LylaMev]

Thank you! I'm thrilled to hear that.

[@davidballantyne7431]

Another great video, and I love the cat moments.

[@pathwinder14]

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

[@neilkirkley1500]

Awesome video, subbed.

[@ArtoftheCrowe]

Going to be going back to this video as a reference this was super helpful

[@LylaMev]

Thank you!

[@ArtoftheCrowe]

@@LylaMev Welcome

[@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?

[@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.

[@Allanq69]

I can't avoid to imagine you as an elf from the Lord of the Rings everytime I see you lol. I love your videos, they are really helpful for me as a beginner

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@ronaldmoran7604]

nice, always painting so good

[@stephen1098]

Hey i have that cattitude mug as well. This was a really good video.

[@LylaMev]

It's a great mug!

[@johngallant4193]

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

[@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?

[@kentrutherford7048]

Very informative!!!

[@LylaMev]

Hurray!

[@andrewluchsinger]

My cat does the very same thing. 'Hey Daddy what are you doing can I see"?

[@LylaMev]

What color is your cat!?

[@rosascreativeworks5403]

Gotta love kittys! ROFL

[@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!

[@spankcak3s]

Yes someone who gets it. I'm so tired of seeing the same dull colors everywhere. This will make you mini's pop so much more.

[@brianahawkins8124]

Beautiful. :D

[@LylaMev]

I'm in love with magenta and gold.

[@bruvathroatpuncher500]

You dare paint our dear Saint Celestine such garish colors of the WARP?! YOU HERETIC!!! *Fires bolter* TTS joking aside, great video I can't wait to get started!

[@brettcardon4552]

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

[@Redcoat86]

Pure magic

[@Moredakkamus]

Great theory demonstration and execution! My only question, no finished showcase, or is there a part 2?

[@LylaMev]

She isn't done!!!!!

[@coveredinbees219]

That Celestine is freaking gorgeous. So much so, I am in danger of stretching myself to try out the uncomfortable and unfamiliar. Thanks!

[@LylaMev]

Failure is important! Do it!

[@brennoluktv4371]

Amazing

[@stuartfarrell6729]

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

[@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.

[@Nocturnes1984]

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

[@pepon7676]

Great,,,!!

[@Dhrazia]

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

[@edwardsawyer2369]

Definitely would also like to know the software

[@javiergutierrez9796]

perfect chanel thnxs

[@ParvizalthePainter]

Okay i so need to step out of my comfort zone and try this!!

[@LylaMev]

Please do!

[@MrBoadini]

Really earning that witch name!

[@radicalpaddyo]

And here's me slathering all my work with typhus corrosion and rust effects, like a goddamn caveman

[@LylaMev]

Humanity had to start somewhere!