Grimdark Painting Tutorial - Part I - Mindset and First Steps

An initatory journey into Grimdark Painting of miniatures.
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This is Part I of a trilogy of videos I'll be making due to high request on social media.
This video in particular will focus on the mindset of grimdark painting and how to create a believable world to integrate your miniatures in, as well of developing a method and a mindset that will help you throughout your projects.
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This is my first video on KZbin. I am conscious there is room for improvement in regards of quality of editing and recording: so feel free to leave your feedback in the comments below.
0:00 Intro
0:27 Prologue: get to know me, and my intent with these videos
2:51 Definition of GrimDark
8:00 The importance of a moodboard, and ask yourself questions
10:13 Bringing the GrimDark onto the model
15:36 Final thoughts
16:15 Epilogue
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Original Soundtrack provided by HIEMS ANIMAE
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Special thanks to / chimerawargaming
for guiding me in my first steps on this platform.
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[@jarlvalbjorn]

I was shocked with reality like an ice bath when the video ended. I would gladly listen to hours more of your thunderous vampiric voice immerse me in the dark realms.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

This compliment made my day. Thank you brother. You will have the occasion to!

[@forsakenarc]

Haven’t even watched yet, but wanted to support and encourage you! 🖤🖤

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

You are so kind brother. Thank you deeply. I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@jorey4565]

Bosh ,Durer,Bruegel were very important to John Blanche to create his grimdark universe.. Didn't know the movie ,will go to see it ! 2 greats oil colors for grimdark washes: -Caput mortem or "Tête morte violette " in french. -Van Dyck brown. Great videos,love it !

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Yes, absolutely. I can see their influence throughout all the works, and cover a little bit of this in Episode 3 of my Complete Guide to Mordheim on Grimdark Compendium. I will absolutely look for those, thank you wholeheartedly!

[@guerraeternawargames3709]

Congratulation, you have an amazing work!!!

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@stefanomoda5488]

What an atmosphere

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

I really hope you got immersed dear. See you soon.

[@rich-pt9jt]

Great video, very much looking forward to more

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Oh much appreciated. I'm working on the next.

[@pileofshamehobbies]

I am really enjoying this series. Such amazing work!

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Awesome! Thanks! Mind that on Grimdark Compendium, I'm working right now on a series about Mordheim in the grimdark style. It's damn massive. If you like this content and are hungry for more, head there to Grimdark Compendium!

[@ericboulay1055]

Great atmosphere. I hope more videos will follow soon.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you. The next one will be definitely more practical but won't lose the vibe. I'll try to release the "trilogy" one video every two weeks. I want to make sure everything is actual quality content while handling commission work at the moment. Thanks again, stay tuned

[@RichardReads]

10/10 amazing video, glad I found you.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you immensely, I'm glad you enjoyed this kind of content. You can expect my content to be along this line, with sometimes a more practical approach but always remaining on the atmospheric and narrative side.

[@bokwakernaak3379]

I knew this was gonna be an amazing video when Hard to be a God popped up

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Wonderful. Thanks! I hoped you enjoyed it thoroughly until the end. Follow Part 2 and 3 for a complete experience.

[@sundownwargames]

That grimdark Novitiate Preceptor is godlike

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you immensely!

[@briancampbell2030]

Awesome voice for the subject. Fantastic job with writing, dialogue and visuals. Was entertaining and inspiring. Music was great as well.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

So glad to hear this. I'm really happy it gave you everything I wanted to convey. I bet this style of video would be great in an autumn or dead winter day. I get very romantic at times. Thanks for your words, I appreciate immensely

[@KrisPaintsMinis]

Absolutely loved this video. I'm currently working on a grimdark Space Wolves army, looking forward to more of your amazing content.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

I'm so glad to hear this. Thank you. Happy you enjoyed the content, you're welcome.

[@marcoderivas2920]

All the best for you and your adventure with this channel. This video is a very good introduction to what this style is about. Because it really is so much more than a technique - it must be if it capable of creating such ambiguous feelings towards a model and a paint job.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you immensely. There's lot more to come since feedback has been really positive now. Next video tomorrow!

[@altarofthedeadgods_wargame]

the ✨STYLE✨ man!!!!!

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Aaah, thank you kindly. Flattered!

[@MrTelecasterIV]

This is a very motivational and inspirational video, I can almost feel the ideas inside my head. Well done sir!!

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

That's how the epiphany starts. I'm glad it has helped you, if you like this format feel free to take a look at the other videos, and when you're ready, I suggest you head over to Grimdark Compendium website. I have the "Guide to Mordheim" there which is an absolute goldmine of content, I dare say immensely better than this. A new episode is coming out there in a couple of days, and it will be a huge motivational video! Thanks deeply for your comment.

[@dark_SDKR]

this video is a masterpiece in it's own right. i am eagerly anticipating more.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you immensely. I hope I won't disappoint, I have lots of things to say, everything will come out coherent and as a whole experience once the trilogy will be out.

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So happy to have discovered your YT work early. Consider me subscribed and anticipating the next video.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thanks deeply, you're welcome here. I am working on it.

[@SilasTNA]

Fantastic, great concept, great work, looking forward to seeing the channel evolve.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

I'm happy to hear this and deeply humbled. I'll do my best to raise the quality in every department and always bring something interesting, and different from the majority of videos on the platform. Thank you immensely. Come back for more.

[@legenderekgo]

really looking forward to the next part! love your style.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you! I really appreciate it

[@meanderingshade]

You have put into words so wonderfully and atmospherically many of the thoughts I have when creating that I myself find difficult to describe half as well as you have here. A thoroughly enjoyable video, I'm looking forward to following along with your future content here too. Keep on being awesome and take care ;)

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

I sincerely thank you and appreciate your words. I am glad you found this and enjoy it! Take care, new video out tomorrow.

[@DavideColombo-StudioOmbra]

You are great, man. Amazing video!

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

You sir have a good one. Thank you so much!

[@LaughTalePainting]

Great video my brother!

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you so much friend! I'm glad you liked it!

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BRUTAL 😈 Thank you for your great work!

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Oh great! Thank you so much.

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Nice Nice Nice!

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@BloodFireDeath_]

Great stuff and great videos! Got a lot of inspiration and learned a lot. This is the exact style I like to paint and build with. PS: Couldn't find the music/arist anywhere.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thanks a lot. Happy to hear it was useful. Feel free to reach out and visit the Facebook/Instagram pages for more, and the Grimdark Compendium website for the absolute complete experience. It's a goldmine of informations really. Yes, the artist here is a friend who composed the tracks for me, but he doesn't have any bandcamp or socia media accounts...yet.

[@lachlanmcneill5488]

This is exactly what I needed to get in the right mindset before approaching my new project. Loved it.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

I am so glad to hear this. Thank you wholeheartedly.

[@williamford3605]

This video's awesome. It gives a really good insight to a grimdark style in Mordheim specifically that's really missing in the community

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you deeply for your words. I think Mordheim is unheard these days apart from the instagram community. I will try to make more Mordheim specific videos in the future. Perhaps, painting original miniatures, narrating some stories, or even narrative battle reports on my table.

[@robertcoble1445]

So can't wait to see what you bring to the darkness ;)

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Oh thank you! I won't disappoint I promise.

[@eoinmccormack1940]

I'm delighted to see you start this up, can't wait to see how you go. A really strong start

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you brother. I'm glad you reached over and seen this. I'll try to say something interesting every time.

[@ChimeraWargaming]

This is the start of this dark journey. You create an epic channel. For me is a dark creature. I'm very proud of you. 🖤🖤🖤

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Thank you Stefano. Wish you a speedy recovery!

[@xthemeantime]

I truly learned a lot from this video and I appreciate your efforts in making it. I liked the idea of the “mind work” involved in this genre, as so much of it relies on atmosphere and conveying a psychological state through painting.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

I'm really pleased to hear your words and feedback. I think a mind work before even starting will really make your life easier during the process, and also a neater result overall. Hope you enjoyed it and that you'll come back for more.

[@xthemeantime]

I certainly will!

[@AlwaysDrawing2012]

I accidentally found your channel, and I must say your work is incredibly inspirational!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come, especially on Grimdark Compendium. Stay tuned!

[@davidnandrin8825]

Wow, great video ! Looking forward to the next one (and all the others...) ! Keep up the good work Sir !

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Ah thank you for your words. I will try to keep a consistent schedule for at least the first three videos. Stay tuned dear. Thanks again.

[@zakhunt]

Wow, this earns an insta-subscribe from me. I cannot wait to see more.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Powerful, kind comment. Thank you for your feedback, really appreciated and I promise it will be worth it.

[@user-iz4qn5eg8m]

Please make the rest of the series! I recently bought my first oil colours and some pigment powders and started experimenting on the grim dark style. I am super interested to to see your process of painting.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

I am working on part 2 right now. I hope it will be an extensive guide for everyone new to oils and spirit based products.

[@lereclusiam3287]

Great video, i like your concept. I've got a deamon of khorne project in the grimdark style but i must found some idea to make it. Good job. Sorry for my english (i'm french). I subscribe.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Oi! Did you find a nice concept for Khorne? Don't worry your English is fine. Thanks for subscribing.

[@katherine.26]

Magnetic voice

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Deeply appreciate it.

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Sorry its taken me so long to find your channel, inspiring stuff, subbed.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Better late than never! No need to be sorry. Glad you enjoy it.

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@@DarkAgesWorkshop glad you're still about, this is superb content and criminally under subscribed, hoping for more when you can.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

@@neilkirkley1500 Oh I'm not backing down for sure. I've been doing so much work in these months that I've been simply unable to record anything. I told myself, if the only way to break the silence is to make a quick and cheap video, I won't break the silence at all. Stay tuned. Surprises incoming. Big collaboration starting...

[@neilkirkley1500]

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[@theaterofthemini]

My gods I love you lol.

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Well that's a huge compliment! I'm glad you like the content and the atmosphere proposed. More will come.

[@ultimagameboy]

Ulfric Stormcloak…? Is that you??

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Fight well, or die well. Talos be with you!

[@millburray6676]

Ah okay so I need to literally change my brain.

[@TheShaggyarab]

Did you say quarts sheets?

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

No, sorry. That was probably my bad pronounce. Cork sheets.

[@emanueledibona5929]

Alessa tutto fico, ma perdio il volume del sonoro è basso...

[@DarkAgesWorkshop]

Sì? Sei il primo che me lo dice onestamente. Però accetto zitto la critica. Sono assolutamente alle prime armi tra registrazione e video. Devo ancora capire tante cose, posizione e volume del microfono e tutto. Il tono di voce è il mio normale parlato ma leggermente più basso del normale. Sicuramente migliorerà nel prossimo video. Grazie della critica

[@john-lenin]

Paradigm = Para-dime