DO NOT Paint A Stranger's Warhammer Army!

[@soapybangsyoma]

The moment Jon is unpacking and you think to yourself "he's f*cked" then Jon deadass looks you in the eyes and says "I'm f*cked".

[@benhillman1673]

Jon! I have the same pump. They're pricey, but as someone who's used every major brand of pump I can tell you that you picked the best of the bunch. Good luck with managing you diabetes man, you got the best tool to manage it safely and live a normal-ish life

[@Ninjon]

This plus the Dexcom CGM is truly life changing. So glad I have it!

[@FrostFire600]

Completely agree! I joined from Medtronic in February and I love the Tandem/Dexcom. My ONLY complaint is the cost of 10 units to reset pump and the slight waste of insulin left in the cartridge at the end (when it thinks it's empty)

[@holdthedoor8130]

Same! 10 units is an absolute waist. But the CGM has really helped my A1C.

[@SiskoMaSu]

It's mind boggling to me how America's health care works. Does it work? I understand that cosmetic surgeries are something that you have to pay yourself, but something that you need to stay alive? No sir. We have limit in what you have to pay yourself in year for all your meds (about 600 dollars) and after that everything is free. And you get all pumps etc for free because you need them and our government wants you to stay alive and healthy.

[@dwi2921]

I mean even 600 bucks is pretty high. Manageable for younger folks with a job but older folks or the working poor are going to have trouble.

[@krishIyer23]

Can we talk about how much Jon is killing it in the youtube game? Just 1 year in and he's already on my top KZbinr list! Keep going Jon I'm so excited for what you're gonna do for the hobby!

[@Endero]

Been seeing him for a while. Just suscribed. Top quality content so far

[@deadloader1922]

Jon is a dude!

[@kpacny1]

can we talk about the political and economic state of the world right now?

[@Miniac]

7 years??? 7 YEARS??? *triggered*

[@The_WarL0rd_Way]

🤣🤣

[@Ninjon]

I don’t know what you’re talking about

[@boogersig86]

😂🤣😂 I love any and every interaction between you two! Keep up the good work, both of you, please! And, Jon... damned beautiful work, and that orange glow through the full army shot is spectacular!

[@mandowarrior123]

Only 7?

[@RequiemWraith]

7:57 this is why I've never followed the advice for "find a job doing what you love and you'll never work a day in your life". In my experience, anything that I have to do repeatedly, day in day out, regardless of how much I might start out enjoying it, always becomes something I borderline hate. The finished product looks great! And the chapter titles made me laugh, yes, people read them ;)

[@TheDarkOne508]

Yep. Ive always believed that the minute im paid to do my hobby, it's become my job. I have enough work in my life.

[@taserrr]

That's just dumb. There's ups and downs in any job, regardless of whether you like it or not. I don't know why you'd want to work a job your entire life you don't enjoy, I'd much rather do something I do enjoy that have some bad moments attached to it than hate going to work.

[@RequiemWraith]

@@taserrr I've started out enjoying many jobs I've had, and soon grown to hate every single one. It doesn't matter what the job is, sooner or later, usually sooner, I'll hate it, because I'm having to do it. So I just work for the money. I start at 9 and I finish at 5, I don't work weekends.

[@taserrr]

@@RequiemWraith Damn that's really really sad. I hope you'll find something that fits you.

[@MrGreenpaulo]

The problem isn't what we are doing for a job, the problem is we shouldnt have to do it 9-5, 5 days a week just to live....thats the bullshit part.

[@PraetorGix]

2:35 already have a fatherly smile on my ugly face. As a commission painter let me give you all potential entrepreneurs a bit of wisdom: NEVER accept a big job if it's not already assembled. Not only is a big waste of time that clients assume it's gonna be magically instantaneous, as if their mind was focusing on the paint without considering previous steps, it's also another potential point of contention; you see people are generally stupid, they will want specific poses without telling you or they will change their minds midway through assembly. Yes, they will be stupid throughout the painting stage as well but at least that's your job. You're a commission PAINTER, not assembler.

[@Ninjon]

Yah I learned my lesson here, big oof

[@naphaneal]

I charge extra for assembling.

[@SparkSovereign]

Several commission painters I know refuse to paint preassembled models because the work reflects on them regardless and plenty of people are frankly terrible at assembly. However, if you're doing it, you need to charge for it.

[@donewiththis-2012]

@@SparkSovereign Yup, I was a commission painter for 4 years, quite successfully, ending up with contracts with gaming companies to paint their releases etc. In private commissions I refused to paint pre assembled stuff. Two reasons, I could guarantee subassemblies that made sense to my painting process, and secondly the quality issue. Someone sends you models with mold lines, gaps, glue overspill etc, you either spend uncharged time fixing crap or you ignore it and paint away. Given most new commission work is gained on the quality of your work, that really isn't an option. So then you end up with a commission that you can't use pictures from for advertising/social media because you look like a lazy crap painter who doesn't know how to clean a model up or assmble it without using a vat of glue too much...

[@davehowell3209]

Agreed! I’ve painted for over 32 years, I charge waaay more if I have to assemble.. lol I should also clarify, if they look rough, I’ll refuse the work, but I’m a retired old guy.. lol

[@KabinMiniatures]

Such a *MASSIVE* achievement! The person who comissioned this is extremely lucky. I especially like the shade on the texture paint of the bases, great idea!

[@goodjessehobbies]

I took my first commission job about 6 months ago and was completely shocked with how many new things I was willing to try and how many more risks I was willing to take on someone else's models. In the end, I partially felt like I was payed to go to school. It helped me to see how uptight I am with my own models, and how rewarding loosening up can be.

[@Crivicus]

7 Years! There is no way someone would take that long is there Scott? 😂 Great video as always Jon and what a fantastic army you painted for Nick. Ultimately I feel commission painting is something most painters should experience at some point not least because it makes you realise the struggles artists have always had and gives you a connection to artists throughout history. It also highlights to you what others feel is important and can help you to accept, if not fully understand, others perspectives on your work which can definitely make you a better painter.

[@Frostyeel]

I really like this perspective. I hadn't been interested in doing any commissions, but I might be a bit open to doing a small one because it would be an interesting experience to go through

[@HenrikForsberg]

I got that very specific reference too! Time to add some Primaris to that Blood Angels army! :)

[@ryanivy7024]

Hooooooooo my God, even from the beginning of the video I FELT the burnout of how it will be to clean, build, prep, and paint all those miniatures all as one project over the course of a month or two... I couldn't have done it so, WELL DONE!

[@donewiththis-2012]

Worked for 4 years full time as a commission painter, ended up doing work for companies painting their upcoming releases as a freelancer. In that time I painted about 10 times more armies than I ever have for myself. Learnt a lot about costing, time management, efficiency in painting techniques etc. But it got to a point where I never felt like I was progressing because I didn't have time to push myself. Time meant money. I couldn't afford to mess around and try new things, so my painting became faster but my level stagnated. I got really really unhappy. In the end I shut up shop and got a normal 9-5 office job. It took me 8 months to pick up a paint brush again....and I was always a painter more than a gamer. Now I've applied those techniques learnt over the 4 years and I've started applying them to getting armies for myself done, but I am getting better because if I want to take a bit of time to experiment I can without fear of losing money. I am thoroughly enjoying painting again, and I even take on a few commissions here and there for single pieces or small warbands that I think I'll enjoy. I got out at the right time, it almost killed the passion for the hobby I've been involved in for 25 years.

[@jacklangford7149]

That's awesome to hear!! I went through something similar with school. Too much work completely killed my drive to create, however through proper time management, medication, and working myself up I've been able to not only paint every new model I get; But also get back into Gunpla! (a childhood hobby of mine) Keep up the good work!

[@declanjones8888]

@@jacklangford7149 Been there done that.

[@sebulller]

so basickly you are telling us in your free time you didnt bother to improve.... jesus fucking christ. and you didnt even found a balance between what you loved to do and what you did? really... sounds to me like you got some issues.

[@Rexie19]

I’m not reading all that but good job I think

[@ggmontageai9737]

Have you tried painting in VR ?

[@SerWinter]

Meanwhile, I've taken months to get through my Sylvaneth Start Collecting box...

[@DonCurrywurst]

My Ork army took about 5 years to a place where you can play it properly. There is no reason to rush through. Play some small games in the meantime and enjoy the ride :D

[@elf-lordsfriarofthemeadowl2039]

A first army almost always takes too long, repaintings, and overthinking lol. Ironically my Daemons are very forgiving

[@TheCatHerder]

I've had a Seraphon starter box on my desk since January. Don't beat yourself up.

[@777jaren]

Love your vids winter (:

[@catherder6552]

Ser Winter plays Warhammer?!

[@legionnaireminis]

I recently did a commission during a lockdown here in NZ. Have been saying no to them for a while now, wanting to work on my own projects with my limited free time. But had the extra time and needed the extra cash. Was a good experience, the importance of knowing what your time is worth is key

[@blackpyro2006]

Dude your really boosting this hobby. Got into it about a month ago, I had been on the fence because I'm a board gamer but wanted to trick out my games so I started watching painting videos. First time I ran across one of your videos I was sold. Jumped right in, painting every other day now and even on my first model I had the knowledge of many techniques to try. It was like I had more ammo than I needed and I could just see how the pieces developed and which techniques would best fit. Have to say you couldn't have made it any easier to get into this. Watched your whole set,, loving the podcast, that shit is hilarious Thanks!

[@5thterrax]

As someone whos done commission painting for years i would have loved this years ago when i started doing it. Ironically my first project i did for money was an entire space wolf army for my buddy. Lmao.

[@nofoxtugiv]

Jon, I just started the video, but I gotta say these skits just get me so damn hyped for what’s coming. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@flumpet38]

One of the things I thought worked really well with the warm shadows was that where it hit the metallic silver, it looked a lot like it was reflecting the environment because of how well the base colors lined up with the shadow color you used. Looks friggin' great!

[@xXCigarXx]

Are you talking about that orange splotchy looking "glow" I hate it.

[@antoniopetit7461]

I agree with everything you said. I painted 3 things by commision and were terrible for all the reasons you said but mostly, for the time-price. I calculated a time that would take me to paint it and when it took me longer and i was starting to "work for free"... all my motivation was gone. Plus some people want golden demon level for 15€

[@markbeiser]

"Plus some people want golden demon level for 15€" I won "Best painted Model" at a tournament a few years ago, for a Skull Cannon in my Khorne Daemonkin army, and someone offered me $50 US to paint one "just like that" for him. I'm like "Dude, that took me 40 hours!"🤣

[@nds711D]

One thing I've always wanted but was never included in army painting videos, is how long it takes to assemble them in addition to painting. I'm glad it was finally touched on here.

[@jakebindeman7513]

I 100% agree. This has been my exact experience as well when it comes to commission painting. It never feels worth it no matter how much you make.

[@tando6266]

I don't often watch your videos, but knew you really had to work for this one, thought I would throw a comment in for the algorithm as well. As a former commission painter I feel the pain, when I burnt out, it was 18 months before I painted again.

[@Ninjon]

I appreciate you watching!

[@TotalProductions123]

I totally feel you on doing what you love as a career.

[@Muzza8888]

Glad that scott didn’t succeed in demotivating you! Fantastic effort, have learned a lot about oil washed from you.

[@samuelbroad11]

As an occasional illustrator commissions always follow your classic experience: Initial commercial interest, reality sets in, new skills struggled and developed, satisfaction alongside separation anxiety...hey, a deadline helps. And at the very least your craft has been flexed.

[@EntropicEcho]

Good video! I've been doing commission work for years, at times having it as a full time job. Nowadays I only take on commissions I enjoy painting, so no hordes of boring minis. What I learned is never undersell yourself and it's ok to say no if someone is not willing to pay your price. Your time is valuable.

[@PainterIdeas]

Fantastic looking army and great video and insight on tackling commissions. As a small (smallest) scale commission painter I have to say that having a friendly, easily reachable and prompt on feedback "customer" goes a long way in keeping the motivation high and easing the commission burden". Matching the quality request to the paint style also helps. Half upfront always is golden rule.

[@darthhasifius9770]

This man paints a highly detailed 2000pt army like a pro while I still struggling to paint my starter sets.

[@probmilton]

Its almost like at this point he IS a pro :P

[@mandowarrior123]

If you are getting paid, you are a professional...

[@uruk_bye1232]

My favorite thing about doing commissions is knowing that someone cared enough about my art to pay for my time to get it. It's very humbling.

[@bretts2356]

Man, I feel ya on the Insulin Pump fees. My wife is Type 1 and we switched to a pump and meter system this year and ... oof. I'll be joining the Patreon next week to slide you some freedombucks.

[@Ninjon]

Thank you Peter! And I’m sure it will be a great change for your wife, just maybe not the upfront cost!

[@bretts2356]

@@Ninjon Who is Peter? lol. Yes- the quality of life is much improved with the pump vs the old prick and poke method.

[@SuperCosmicSpaceMagnet]

The opening skit is very relateable haha. I'm a commission painter and my queue is all one client. Sitting under my desk I've got: 3 riptides, 2 starpulse cadres, 9 SC Tau boxes, 9 hammerheads, 3 valkyries, 9 tuning fork battlesuits, and 9 hornets. "I'm fucked" sums it up nicely.

[@JayAndNightASMR]

Geek gaming scenics did a really good video about pricing commissions, and thinking about all the materials to charge for

[@Cjmrsh]

Great video as always. Commissions are not for everyone, I think once you accept the first one that is different from your vision, it can get a little soul crushing

[@Bluecho4]

"Yes, it requires an airbrush. But I think that it makes such a big impact that I'll definitely be using this step on all of my future armies." Plus, if you're even considering doing commission painting, you really should get an airbrush. It's a business expense, and it'll allow you to do your job more easily and efficiently. Work smarter, not harder.

[@Anecron1]

Love your videos more and more. Finally someone being blunt about the time and effort it takes to make an army. So many youtubers make painting vids about "how to paint X" without the slightest regard that it's a warhammer model they are holding and that model goes in an army of some sort. 120 models is not unusual and if assembly + paint + basing + varnishing + cleaning up time between session comes to about 3 hours per model that's 9 full workweeks, lunch not included. If you have 1 hour a day on average for hobbying, it will take a full year to get an army finished. I wish more youtube painters would consider this before they release their how to-vids. Spend 50 hours on a model if you wish, but be clear that models is for display, and not how you get an army done before retirement. Thank you Jon, keep em coming!

[@barnie321]

Was the “7 years” a dig at scott? 😂

[@HummingWork]

It was, and a very classy one at that

[@ryanivy7024]

Oh yes, yes it was. Every time Scott sees a Blood Angel model he gets a little older. lol

[@Ninjon]

Who, me?

[@HummingWork]

@@Ninjon that moment where KZbin should allow pictures to put the "oh you" meme with the guy and the doggo

[@tokoloshgolem]

Outrageous what’s happening with insulin in the USA health system. Awesome work on that massive army

[@Dovahninja]

I actually did some commission painting a couple weeks ago for my D&D group, just some PC characters. I actually really enjoyed it and my fellow players were really happy with the results. I have no intention of painting a whole damn army mind you but a couple mini's here and there is actually pretty refreshing.

[@ImpendingDuff]

you literally hit on every reason i stopped doing commissions more than 2 years ago... and ive never looked back. i felt your paint through this video but saw great results and the owner has a beautiful army. great job jon.

[@degghi]

Hey Jon, great video and great job in taking down all those minis! I'd never paint for commission (also 10$/hr? boy that's low wage...) but the video was still greatly inspirational to slay my own gray!!!

[@orestisantoniou1157]

Kudos on the T1D mention! Fellow T1D here, and in my 20+ years in this hobby I have never heard about another painter/wargamer with our condition until now!

[@kadesteinbruegge2994]

Same just getting back into miniature painting and stumbled on his stuff I think it’s cool that there are fellow t1d also into this.

[@darrickdelmoral]

Watching Ninjon is always ~ worth the squeeze ~ 😏

[@duard8652]

Those leathery wings with undershadow look very cool!

[@Frostyeel]

When you first mentioned this project on Trapped Under Plastic, I got a bit worried that it would take you so long to finish that Ad Mech would get nerfed before the client had a chance to play with the army in its full overpowered glory. Well they're still tier S in 40k so you avoided that! Also, it's funny how you mentioned going subtler with the glow effect, and then you show the full army shots where it really feels a bit overdone, haha. It all looks great, and I found the basing especially interesting, using such non-red colors as both shadow and highlight. I'm going to try something like that on my current army

[@grimmalurch8173]

Hey there buddy! Just wanted to say thank you. I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and I've discovered that those army painting videos you make are the perfect thing to watch while I paint my own armies. Gets me feeling like I'm accomplishing something with someone wich makes me be very proud

[@Voltekker]

I get people those pumps for a living. The cost can be utterly insane

[@biboofers6390]

first of all, sympathies for the absolute fuckery by US healthcare. second of all, you've done a PHENOMENAL job on this army, that airbrush under-highlight is something I really want to try myself now, and that custom wash looked absolutely gorgeous.

[@shanewalker3427]

That under shading changed everything.

[@bobchicka8673]

Fantastic info here and as usual a high quality video! I’ve been a full-time commission painter for 19 years now. It’s important to determine how much time stages in a project take and be honest with yourself about it or it’ll cost you. You’re right that cleaning and assembly can sometimes take more time that the actual painting. Basing can too. It’s important your customers understand that.

[@brokenheroics8223]

The under shadow technique is a new one for me and I can't wait to use it. Great vid, Jon.

[@igorigor3960]

final orange airbrush work ruined the models

[@WarHammerMan]

Great video my friend! as a fellow KZbin Creator, and Commission Painter, i can relate to much of what you said. Pricing can literally make or break a project. in the end both parties should feel good about the arrangement! thanks for making such high quality videos!

[@jeffreytuttle9718]

when you added the orange you made these look awful

[@MentatOfDune]

Great Army. I'm sure the client is super happy with the results.

[@dahSweep]

11:18, yes I do read the chapter names! Chapters are such a good thing KZbin added, and funny chapters names are always a treat.

[@JasperXoR]

Man that project looks massive! Loved seeing all the techniques.

[@onisspace1564]

i used to paint armies for GW many many eons ago and used to do commissions so sir i feel your joys and lows doing this

[@oliverp3545]

What sort of projects did you do?

[@ThePickleJar]

These look superb! Loved the orange fluro paint, nice touch to really make the models pop. I've dabbled with commission painting but never any projects this big, fair play for getting them done dude.

[@TheBuefurd]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks Jon.

[@tonylopez6213]

Really like your content Jon, and as a healthcare provider I share your frustration when it comes to our healthcare system. Keep it up!

[@dc345601]

I relate to these outtakes at the end, so much. Thanks for being amazing, Jon!

[@Condarin]

Wow. I have been watching your videos as my binge "good-listening to" while painting for the past few weeks. Stumbled on you by accident. Was so excited to see you get your new insulin pump! I've been diabetic 27 years now and I just extremely empathized with the feelings around getting one. Slay the Gray man.

[@bearscaveofminiatures6396]

Thank you for posting this! After my first month of miniature painting I was asked to paint 1 mini by a person and 2 minis from another. I was first painting because I was looking for something to help regulate my mental health and I painted outside, where others noticed my work and thus I was offered my first commissions. I contemplated with myself whether or not I should even be accepting commissions as i was only a couple weeks fresh into the hobby. I wanted to get the 2 minis out of the way first as it was the bigger load, and it took me a week to complete them both. but the other person who wanted 1 was asking me every single day how their mini was coming along, and I had explained many times over I hadn't started it yet and that I hadn't forgotten about it. The pressure took my fun away and I needed to take a break from painting even for myself. I wasnt ready for commission work, and I'm taking my time before getting ready for that stage :p I would like to paint a lot more for myself so I can even say I have the proper skill to paint for someone else.

[@Baatosanabe]

You have my highest respects for taking on such job and taking that opportunity to educate us.

[@19asoler]

This video helpt me a lot on my first commission painting. Fast response on communication and good foto’s what the mini should look like is /are essential. Figuring out the price of you’re work and time was the hardest part. The bonus for me is that it pushed / forced me in becoming a better painter. Thx Ninjon, this was really helpful.

[@owenthomas7014]

Another fantastic, honest video. Very entertaining and some great techniques on show.

[@AsianViking27]

Fantastic video, Jon. It’s awesome to see you really breaking down the process and showing the highs, and the lows, of such a large project.

[@SatyricSaint1999]

Meanwhile in Miniac land Scott curses John for not taking 7 years to finish his first commission. XD

[@SvenEnterlein]

I am floored. What an amazing job! I am intimidated by building and painting a single blood bowl team....

[@themaplesergeant]

Hahahhah! When you dumped the box I was like oh...you fucked up. Then you looked up and said it. I laughed way to hard.

[@MechbossBoogie]

I did this for someone's Ork army last year. No regrets. It was a lot of fun and I learned a bunch of things doing it.

[@naphaneal]

They're still boxed. Imagine the nightmare, if they were horridly glued together.

[@carlmayne3519]

My first commission job was hundreds of orks and gretchin ... almost gave up as soon as i started lmao .. didn't ask for material costs, didnt ask for building costs. Pretty much painted them for next to nothing. Total nightmare .. but hell .. I survived to do lots more :D --- - The skitarii do look pretty epic though :D

[@garrettreish5644]

Just scrolling through youtube randomly and found this vid, fun stuff. I have/do paint star wars action figures, both recreational and commissions. One thing you touch on, payment is quite important. I like the idea of a half down payment especially ensuring you aren't left high and dry if they try to weasle out of paying you. Thankfully I have never had anyone try to do this, but even then I had set up a system in which I wouldn't be left out to dry which some may find useful. I separate it into two payments, one as a down payment. This payment (as accurate as possible) covers the cost of materials such as the action figure, and possible 3d printed parts, as well as consumables. I usually use a standard cost for consumables, since it is just impossible to predict how much you may use. This first payment makes sure if they want to cancel, or try weasling out of the final payment, then you are not left in the negative, and rather just aren't effected. The second payment is the number of hours the final product took to make, times however much you'd charge an hour + shipping. For me it was $10, seemed standard enough and didn't want to drive people away. It definitely makes for a decent side job, or profitable hobby for some highschool/college kids trying to make an extra buck! Just stay safe, protect yourself, and like OP said don't take commissions from creativity smothering assholes.

[@blindness134]

11:19 yeah we do. Great job mate, keep up the amazing work!

[@klendathu996]

"Seven years " oh man that tickles

[@Auridus]

That wash step really did a lot for the metallics, wow!

[@traviscue2099]

I found this with music.. After I studied it, the bands I played in became businesses.. rehearsals became work/writing music was also work.. Then I stopped playing guitar after a wrist issue. About to buy some Orks soon and start painting some Warhammer 40k.. Watching you paint these is stressing me out haha

[@williamfalck4882]

11:18 Yes, yes we do Ninjon. And you've got an amazing channel worth watching and getting inspired by!

[@icrofts]

Sorry you didnt get to keep the army. It looks AMAZING! I really enjoyed your process. I always enjoy when creators try to maximize effect for minimal effort. It inspires me to "slay the grey". I will come back and rewatch this one for sure.

[@DJaegr]

Jon please keep making videos like this 🥺 there's so few people that do full army videos and they're so fun to watch! Plus I get deep in creative blocks and videos like this, the night lord's the bone reapers really pump me up to paint! I have over 5k points of space marines and every model is heavily kitbashed or converted, and very few models are painted 👀 I plan on doing large batch jobs and have it planned out as per your ideas and it really does help! (I also have 2k of flesh eater courts but we're ignoring that 👀)

[@Dresden76]

My first commission job was a 3000 point Biel-Tan Eldar army. I learned a TON and loved the experience but it was because each unit was different. I didn’t get slogged down in sameness. It was the first and last full army I painted for commission.

[@Niohimself]

I thought the title meant "do not paint a stranger's warhammer army (without permission)", like a guy just randomly taking your minifigs and painting them to their own taste

[@Drakio95]

Whoa there, that is A LOT of models. And you've painted them up to a high standard too. Awesome :D

[@Bigelsiet]

Another great vid Jon, thanks for the simple explanation of under painting had a “oh that’s what it is” moment 👍

[@Chrisbo123]

Awesome vid! I did 3 commission painting jobs while in my studies. I began hating it as it went from a hobby to a job pretty quickly. After that i never took on commissions again as my hobby is holy to me

[@timstinies9519]

I have only been painting 1.5 years and go to do some commissions already. I learn so much because it forces me to paint something I wouldn’t normally pick. Also forcing me to paint faster sped up my learning curve. I do love getting to give someone the finished product and see them happy :)

[@elkglenn1013]

Mezgike, Zumitko, Trovarion ... I still love you the most. Your humility is humbling, and reassuring, when it's 3AM and I have to wonder about my life choices. I want to look like I know what I am doing even when I have no idea what I am doing. I'll pay you when I get paid, until then, love you dude.

[@harrisonlorens3585]

I have been doing the undershading recently, too. Immediately improved the look of my models. Love it.

[@byrond1096]

Fantastic video, Jon! That was quite an accomplishment! Thank you for sharing your business acumen, methodology, psychology and techniques.

[@primozimo3041]

15:32 Wait you can blow just air out of the gun to dry paint faster. Your the 1st person I've heard suggest that. Thanks dude!!

[@vinnygarcia3043]

I’d really love to see you do some blood bowl pieces, I’ve been painting them for years and they always seem to be cartoony when I do no matter how I try not to do that

[@mimicryofnothing]

i just recently ordered my first set and am also helping my husband paint his armies too. this video was super helpful My army is adeptus mechanicus and hes doin tyranids

[@tjdoc143]

I’ve done one commission, for a coworker. It went well and I got to paint something I usually don’t (Necrons). I didn’t kill him with my price, especially since they’re painted to a high tabletop standard, I’m certainly not a master! The only other thing I asked him to do was give my info to his gaming group for future jobs. We’ll see how it goes.

[@andrewharper1609]

I did a commission once, it was an Imperial assassin from 40k for a friend. I pretty much agree with everything you said about it.

[@mandowarrior123]

Just the one? That's a magic comission! Oh boy!

[@FrostFire600]

I swapped over to a Tandem (from Medtronic) back in February! It's an awesome pump when combined with the Deacom, but the $ is frightening. Bye bye tax return.

[@dinoduelist2219]

Barely 3 minutes in and my head is spinning trying to figure out how many hours even working on half of that would sink

[@tomsimo6815]

My dude, long time watcher short time sub. Wanna say I love the vids and all the hard effort you put in, you can see the passion and have often ignited the fire in me to keep going with the hobby. Keep it up bud love ya

[@scrapknight2239]

Jon I cant believe it, now this is the first video i watched for your channel and i thought the thumbnail looked cool so i clicked on but a few minutes in and i see you are a type 1 diabetic just like me AND you have the T-Slim X2 ( I hated watching the video for it ) anyway keep up the good work and you inspire me alot

[@DailyBoosted]

Legendary video, with great tips for big projects, big thank you

[@pizzalord3n]

Woah, the end results are amazing!