From Zero To Mice and Mystics | 7 Cockroaches | #1

[@Psunabudes]

Great video! The roaches look amazing :) I'm surprised too they ended up looking so similar despite using different methods. Also, it's interesting that the priming was redundant in this case. I'm definitely interested in more miniature painting tutorials with your commentary :)

[@theartofmatyldal]

Hello! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and are interested in more miniature painting tutorials! 🎨 Thank you for the kind words. Yes, it’s intriguing how different methods can result in similar outcomes. 🤔 In this experiment, for instance, the black-primed miniature required significantly more effort and thought to achieve the same result as the unprimed miniature. I appreciate your interest, and I'm looking forward to sharing more tutorials in the future! 😊

[@BiggyNik]

Hello! rattlecan primers are the best in my opinion, quicker than brushes for sure especially if you warm them in some warm water first to make sure the paint is nice and thin. Also, I know you said that acrylics are more popular with mini painting, but its not uncommon to use oils for washes, usually with a varnish barrier between. I really enjoyed this video and im definitely subscribing to follow your journey!

[@theartofmatyldal]

Thanks for your advice! 😊😊😊 I was debating whether to buy classic primers or rattlecan primers. Rattlecans looked more intimidating at first glance (plus, I'm like one big disaster and would definitely end up painting my apartment or something xD), so I chose classic primers. But I'll definitely consider rattlecans; maybe they are better? In my case, primers might not be the issue because I tried to scrub these miniatures, and the paint sticks really well to the surface no matter which primer I used. About oil washes: yeah, I saw that they are used! 😊 But I couldn't find any videos about completely painting with oils and how closely they look to acrylics, so I thought practice is important, so I just jumped right in! And here we are. I chose oil paints because I'm not stressed about them hardening too fast, and I can adjust everything calmly. On the opposite spectrum lies acrylics, and I don't know if it's possible to make them dry slower??? They tend to dry really fast, and smooth gradients can't be done without an airbrush. Thank you for your comment and for subscribing! And of course, if you think of anything else that might be helpful, just let me know! Do you paint miniatures yourself or just watch? 😊

[@Chia-the-puffwump-lover]

hello =]

[@theartofmatyldal]

Hello to you too! 😊