GRIMDARK SPACE WOLVES! How to paint the Space Wolves in the Grimdark style!

It's time to give the Grimdark treatment to by far the most requested chapter........ The Space Wolves!
In this video I'll show you how I painted up this Space Wolf, using a variety of chipping and weathering techniques to get that Grimdark feel.
Some of the products used in this video:
AK Interactive Paneliner for Brown and Green Camouflage
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AK Interactive Worn effects
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Vallejo Metal Color Burnt Iron
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Vallejo Metal Colour Duraluminium
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Scalecolour Necro Gold
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Citadel Technical Valhallan Blizzard
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Vallejo Surface Primer Black
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Timestamps:
00:00: Intro
02:36: Painting the armour
07:06: Weathering the armour
11:34: Painting the Wolf Pelt
13:18: Gold Details
16:00: Skin tones
18:10: Ginger hair and beard!
20:00: Painting the chainblade (With OSL!)
22:37: Basing
23:35: Glamour shots!
24:02: Outro
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[@SprayBlackStudios]

Ok then guys..... Now I have done the Space Wolves which Chapter (Or maybe Legion.....) is going to be next?

[@aehink143]

Well you did a VIBRANT Salamander, so do a GRIMDARK Salamander!

[@SprayBlackStudios]

@@aehink143 This is a very good call, will have to find some nice Salamander bits!

[@macaulylovatt8009]

how about a grimdark imperial fist not many people seem to do them and it will be interesting to see your version of one

[@SprayBlackStudios]

I may already have an imperial fist model ready for some paint...

[@FrostandFists]

I'd love to see a Grimdark noise marine of the Emperor's Children if you haven't done a son of Fulgrim already!

[@spleyland]

Dude. Can I just say this is absolutely fantastic on all levels. Not just the amazing end result but the care you've taken into explaining the process, the logic behind making certain paint/material choices as well as well as some of the more experimental techniques. I have subscribed and look forward to more content. Thanks again.

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thanks Sam! I do try and make it as easy to follow as I can, even when using some of the more complicated techniques. Welcome to the channel! 👍

[@kurzedbrush244]

I love this scheme! That swod looks amazing!

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thankyou!

[@FrostandFists]

Really brilliant video, my brother! Love the Grim Dark treatment of this Fenrisian badass, but I'm truly blown away by the face, hair, and glowing runes! You've got some damn fine airbrush control! I'm truly jealous of your skills as always! 😁 Keep up the badass work, my brother! ~ Wolfbrother Methos

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thanks brother! You were definitely in mind when I planned this guy out! 👍 the airbrush control is just all about practice!

[@EonsOfBattle]

I love that paint job! It would be cool to see something painted with a VERY chipped paint style

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thanks bud! 👍 I have got a few ideas for some really heavy weathering. Just gotta find the right model.

[@fiasco_games4131]

The timing here could not be *more* perfect. Just embarked on a Space Wolves project!!

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Perfect! Glad I can help!

[@Tyrnak_Fenrir]

If only I were good enough to make use of these techniques, I'll definitely come back to this later when I've gotten better and have a larger collection of paints.

[@rockabie00]

Tip: don't buy too many paints learn to mix paints pick up a set of artist paints and learn colour theory

[@TheHobbyCorner]

Great video. Looks amazing. Can't wait to see what you tackle next!

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thanks buddy! I have a few ideas!

[@davidmahaffey2039]

Thanks for demonstrating the techniques with this, I appreciate you!

[@djvertical]

Looks good mate! Possibly my fav out of this series! 👌🏻

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thankyou! If I am being honest it's possibly my favourite too.....

[@ThePickleJar]

Looks great dude, especially love that bit of OSL on the chainsword

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thanks bud! Really happy with how the OSL came out!

[@JewelKnightJess]

Really great work!

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thankyou!

[@jekyldnthide]

I'm here for the space wolves kitbash!

[@Spartan1981uk]

Great work as always bud

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thanks bud! 👍

[@KillyBones]

Grim dark .. grey knights 🙏🏼 Also amazing job on the wolf .. turned out perfect

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thanks bud! Grey Knights is one that has been suggested previously and I have been having a good think about!

[@EmmettF.W.]

Baldermort getting some love in the intro! Nice touch. 🍻 And a great video sir. Love the look you gave it. Perfect for what a space wolf should really like.

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Oh Baldemort is one of my absolute favourite channels! A go-to for watching whilst painting or editing! Thanks for the kind words, I always feel like the cartoony look just doesn't look right for the Space Wolves!

[@EmmettF.W.]

@@SprayBlackStudios Yea, I’m actually starting Wolves myself. I am absolutely going to be using their 30k color scheme. As you say, the 40k color is just too cartoony. I’m also going to add in a few of the old Consul-Opsequiari. To really give them that old school rock and roll feel.

[@alrethianscraftsbattles]

Awsome video and an extra thumbs up for having Baldermort in background at the start on the screen

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Baldemort is an absolute legend, one of my favourite things to have on in the background whilst painting!

[@alrethianscraftsbattles]

@@SprayBlackStudios i 100% agree 😉👍👍

[@adamprusik966]

I feel great about the fact there are more videos of painting grimdark space wolves.

[@SprayBlackStudios]

They are pretty much perfect for the Grimdark treatment to be fair! 👍

[@lulzykekkington]

[Cries in Lion El'Johnson]

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Cries in traitor? 🤔

[@lulzykekkington]

@@SprayBlackStudios There's no traitors here, come visit the rock and we'll prove it, we've even prepared the special 'guest' room for you. When the glorious Lion wakes up he'll finally take his rightful place in charge and put brother yiffs-a-lot and poncy brother smurf back in their place. Even if it means he has to punch out that ridiculous overbearing furry again to prove a point... Errr, I mean... Please do first and best legion next? 🥰😊

[@NorthernXY]

I have so many wolves in my apartment you'd think Russ lives here.

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Maybe he does?.......

[@eragonfreedman9228]

grimdark emperor's children (pre-heresy) please!

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Ooooh great shout!

[@RogerS1978]

Lol I was going to say Soul Drinkers :D can't have too many Purple Marines

[@hermestrismegistus2163]

subbed. much love!

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thankyou and welcome onboard! 👍

[@MrChildry]

beautifull space wolve!!!!!good video +1sub!:p

[@lallsta_paints]

Sick as always mate! Have to agree with you on the Necro Gold, I'm currently working on a Black Legion raptor and it's perfect for the trim. All of the Scale 75 metallics are a joy to use with a brush compared to Citadel

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thankyou! Yeah the scale 75 metallics are so much nicer to use than the GW ones. I still prefer the Vallejo Metal color range for Silvers but these scalecolour golds are stunning!

[@lallsta_paints]

@@SprayBlackStudios I've not tried the Metal Color range yet, I think my wife would have a fit if I bought anymore paint 😅 I'm going to try out an urban rubble base using your grimdark base pigment tutorial too. Such a great channel mate!

[@SprayBlackStudios]

@@lallsta_paints haha I am afraid they aren't cheap paints either! They are very good though! Thanks bud! I really need to do some more basing videos!

[@charlesmany9948]

Definitely do the building video!!!

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Anything in particular you want to see?

[@charlesmany9948]

@@SprayBlackStudios The choice and modification process. If you mean a specific project, no. I'm just fascinated by the part selection and customizing process. I started I. ROGUE TRADER and was originally a military modeler so tweeking stuff is in my blood. Lol

[@jordcarter2359]

Looks very heresy era. Great job 👍

[@Carlos-wp7jq]

I love that furry.

[@jamesconn1281]

Absolutely love this paint scheme and Im using it to for my current Space wolves project. Quick question - did you seal the enamels in after reductive painting before doing metalics or just leave them to dry as is?

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thankyou! As this was done for a tutorial I didn't seal the enamels in and rather just allowed them a few hours to dry. This is only because I am on quite a time crunch to get it ready in time to edit and release! You can apply the metallics straight on top of the enamels without issue but if I was doing it away from the channel I'd likely do a thin coat of Matte varnish over the top just to add a little more protection.

[@andrewengland8021]

Would love to see grimdark worldeaters. After agron but before the heresy

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Pre-heresy World Eaters are 100% on the menu! Actually waiting to source some forgeworld parts!

[@elstonation]

Space vikings for the win

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Space Vikings with Big Ginger Beards!!

[@elstonation]

@@SprayBlackStudios space vikings with ginger beards and chainsaws

[@SprayBlackStudios]

@@elstonation and massive fists! 🤜

[@elstonation]

@@SprayBlackStudios space vikings with ginger beards, chainsaws, massive fists and dirty fur

[@SprayBlackStudios]

@@elstonation space vikings with ginger beards, chainsaws, massive fists, dirty fur and a poor grasp of the English language!

[@Frandog99]

Brilliant work mate. Random question - how did you do the falling snow effect? That looked great!

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thanks bud! If by falling snow you mean the effect in the video then it's just an overlay that I found and then did a bit of premiere pro trickery!

[@ericcecil5064]

Absolutely beautiful! Did you paint the model in one night or was it over a couple of days? Specifically regarding to the AK special effects then wiping it off

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thankyou! It was done over the span of a couple of days, most of the AK stuff was given about 20/30 minutes to dry before wiped off etc but as I was filming it around my full time job it was done in a couple of evenings 👍

[@alexallkins6968]

Really nice man..to achieve this without an airbrush would you suggest drybrushing the armour panels?

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Thankyou! A nice soft drybrush would definitely also work although will give you a bit of a different finish.

[@Wheezy1397]

Are you able to do this with just brushes or is an airbrush required?

[@cain40000]

I'd love to see emperor's children in grimdark style. Bright pink in grim dark will be a great challenge for you.

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Interesting, I think I'd probably go for a bit more of a purple tone but it could definitely be done!

[@jasonkeen2655]

Have you thought of doing the Raptors for grim dark

[@SprayBlackStudios]

I have considered and I actually have a fairly good idea for the armour colour too actually!

[@alanmeranda6516]

Do you have a list of paints used?

[@paintandplayminis328]

how important is agrax earthshade and nuln oil vs homemade alternatives.

[@SprayBlackStudios]

I've only used homemade alternatives a few times (I'm fairly lazy! 😂) but to be honest if you follow the tutorials by Geek gaming scenics for making them I've found them to be just as effective!

[@TheYendukua]

Do u accept commission requests

[@SprayBlackStudios]

I'm afraid at the moment I'm not open for commissions sadly

[@coachmike27able]

Like your paint job but it seemed difficult to do tho lots of steps

[@Austin_Son_Of_Sigismund]

Everything looked amazing until the end. The eyes made it look goofy.

[@Szczerzysmiech]

nope

[@NorthernXY]

The robin/sky blue wolves look horrible. The 30k gray is so much better.

[@robsonez]

I'm still baffled how some of these painters have over 100subs.... the end result is pretty average.

[@SprayBlackStudios]

I'm sorry you don't find it up to your standards, fortunately there are many that have found this video quite helpful.

[@ramza813]

not even one is destined to be on camera. just film the process.

[@JennyfaninSweden]

I love your tutorials and really liked this one! Do you think it’s possible to recreate the finished model without a airbrush? Can I use the worm effects and then paint over them with a normal brush? I don’t own a airbrush and funds are rather tight, I wouldn’t even know we’re to learn airbrushing

[@SprayBlackStudios]

Hey! I will be honest I've actually never brush painted over the worn effects but you definitely should be able to. Just make sure the worn effects is dry and the paint you are using isn't too watery! I may have to test this myself though!

[@JennyfaninSweden]

@@SprayBlackStudios Thank you! I think I'll give t a try. That would be awesome! Thank you for all your hobby tips!