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[@nativeenglishpaul2836]

They look amazing even just in black and white

[@gnol4688]

And that’s the problem 😂 I fail in the first step 😂

[@slaynnmortis2195]

@@gnol4688 yes me too! My white is like "too much pigment" or "Drink, this is water now".

[@RedMatter25]

Found this while looking for reference for my Cheesestealer Cult, and holy shit yeah, this man's shading is gorgeous

[@HammerFang]

one hour?! per mode?! jeez... one hour would be amazing achievement for me just with the black/white part for one model :D

[@ELtaco37]

yeee

[@8BitLife69]

I can't get enough of this method with grisaille. So awesome.

[@Galzag]

I can't belive what I've just seen! I don't really like painting at all but you are true inspiration to do that anyways :)

[@jammywesty91]

When I first got into the hobby circa 2001, there was a guy at my local shop everyone referred to as 'Son of Milkman'. 10 year old me had no idea why that was funny but I did know the guy was a wizard. I was stuck in the realm of base coat > layer > highlight; I hadn't even graduated to using washes. He took the old application of painting with inks and "boosted" them by putting his values down first. It blew my tiny prepubescent brain, how quickly he could build up so much contrast in so few steps. A couple of years ago, I returned to the hobby and underpainting and undershading are now common practice. I still think about that bloke and how he elevated what I thought was possible when painting little toy soldiers. Your videos give me the same vibes as watching him all those years ago. Your dad's not a milkman is he?

[@wvjeepguy8178]

I'm sure you know, but if you are just doing a bunch of models, you can prime first with black, then use a white primer and spray from above the model to do a similar effect quickly. Not as high quality, but it's ok for doing a lot of models at one time.

[@incursor88]

Slapchop 🎉

[@nanoguitar88]

You are the best Marco

[@triisgaard2699]

6:10 "Yeah, let me just casually dot the eyes while I'm casually defining the light"

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😂😂😂😉😘

[@Quaaludio]

Amazing. The greyscale and the full color are both so beautiful but in completely unique ways. Well done!

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

Good boy Marco!! 🐶

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😆😁😘

[@totalwar69]

Marco is the true artist from the mini painting community

[@dfw_sleepypillz1007]

Taking this method to my table tonight, thanks for always being inspiring. My next goals are trying to develop such interesting color pallets as you do - and bring more visual interest to my models. Rock on Marco, I hope to catch one of your classes at some point in time.

[@davidivarsson6264]

Outstanding. Again. Keep it up Marco, your contribution to the community with regards to teaching the understanding of effectful painting processes is unmatched!

[@aletaniacklay9775]

I take way too long to be able to realistically paint bulk batches of minis. This should help me a lot!!! I can't wait to try this technique! Thank you so much for the great tutorial and expert tips!

[@Moxiltws]

I'm comfortable now with the all 'black undercoat + zenithal white ink + black oil wash > make up sponge + acrylic white drybrushing' grisaille technique but this one is far superior. I'm gonna try this white gouache application tomorow! (Every time you publish a new video, I buy some paint the next day, what an odd coincidence :D )

[@Dgenz24]

Stunning. I have never seen this technique before and I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing your talent!!

[@JoshNoodleSoup]

great video. I love the way you use contrast paints (mixing, adding retarders, etc.)

[@bots2beasts]

I like teh way this technique turned out. I'll give it a shot. Thanks for sharing.

[@73Darsh]

Grandissimo Marco, mi trovo sempre a mio agio con il tuo stile di pittura. Questo metodo lo uso e mi piace moltissimo oltre ad essere utile per migliorare. Bravissimo

[@FALLINGJIGSAW]

Love the Tilean accent... Oh and the paint job is great too

[@MacKayVer40k]

God I so hope I can make it to at least one of your mind blowing classes! You are an inspiration ❤️

[@lemonade1245]

there is a big difference it seems in the way the gouache gets applied on the surface vs acrylic. it looks like you get a lot of unique texture and variation in opacity when you use the gouache. very interesting to see

[@Moxiltws]

Yeah I noticed that too. I'm gonna get that liquitex gouache tomorow to test this technique. It's very intriguing.

[@TheCromcrom]

You have an amazing style. Love your vids

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😊😍 Thanks a million man!!!

[@christiansebine7316]

With 1h per model that's epic cool!! I strongly wish myself 🙈

[@terrynicholls2975]

Beautiful work, Marco!

[@petermellors6456]

subscribed

[@florianpal9633]

This is amazing. Thanks for the lesson in Light and control:D

[@sebastiendesautels8567]

Amazing video! This is something I feel I can do to upgrade my paint jobs :) Thank you :)

[@diealot6542]

I picked up the idea from your last grisaille Video with the Malifaux Minis and did that for a Year now. Funny to find this video when returning for more Input :D I sincerely thank you for the awesome content, it is a real game changer

[@jimihaze7085]

I absolutely have to try this technique!! Thanks for the awesome video Marco!

[@WillCalwell]

I'm definitely going to try this.

[@letsplaywiththestapsmon5433]

Wow. It looks great and it is done so easily 😳

[@warbanda]

дуже цікава техніка. чудове відео

[@marcopironti2900]

Top🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nyverdaletabletop1674]

Awesome I was Just starting to pratice the slab job technique so I cant wait for this video!

[@FigouzNet]

Already put a like on this Video ! I know it will be very interesting (And Skavens are my favourites !) 😛

[@Eidolonian]

Marco, your simple and easy is my god tier level lolol this quality is like helldive level for me 😂😂🎉

[@HesteBremse]

Super effective and clear breakdown of the main stages. That medium retarder water combo comes our very natural and approachable and fun. Always top notch content thanks a lot 🤟😉👍

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@ateliergallez7594]

this was a great video, I will try this out ! thank you Marco !

[@ParvizalthePainter]

What a legend!!! So cool can't wait to try this out!!

[@Baphirok]

Oh my lord. I freaking love this comicy sketchy highlighting style I NEED to learn how to do it… but where do i start?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thank you!!! The best way to start is to study artworks and illustrations turned in black and white; all the visual information you need is there!

[@j453]

Would you consider doing some guides on painting miniatures with heavy body artist acrylics? I'm really curious how you would approach painting a mini that way.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Oh yeah absolutely! I made a big investment of Schmincke PRIMAcryl during Christmas to boost my collection of Liquitex Heavy Body so you'll see them a lot in the next future 😉

[@j453]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM AWESOME can't wait!

[@groovylikewhoa]

Brilliant video. Looking forward to trying this out. Been on my radar since your Malifaux grisaille video, but now I HAVE to try it :D

[@chaoticpainting1507]

As always, an excellent execution of amazing technic into beautiful work... love it man!! I'll give it a go on some of my Cursed City models ive got waiting on me... just build and cleaned the entire setup... loads of plastic just waiting for paint... this will help me get through them more quickly!

[@kevinotto93]

Sì tutto bello ma boh avendo iniziato da poco boh boh sei l'artista più completo in termini di tecniche e cazzo sei italiano 😭 folle complimenti davvero e grazie

[@jparks6544]

This grisaille method is exactly what I've always been looking for. Are there more video lessons on your technique with this? It's such a wonderful method.

[@chadfontaine2717]

Going to try this on my Zombicide set. Cant wait to give it a go. I think zombies will be a good subject for this method. Now to figure out the accompanying super cool accent ;)

[@adcpowell]

I’ve watched nearly all of your videos. They are truly inspirational. I wonder If you have any plans to any free hand designs. Painting designs on shields for example. Thank you for your work 👍

[@arick13]

man i would love to see your take on a sylvaneth model.

[@janjordens7343]

Wow 👌

[@leslamers1633]

The hobby community: Look! Completely new awesome technique! Never seen before!! Slapchop! Paint your minis in no time! Marco: Hello guys! Today we will paint using Grisalle, a classic academic approach to comprehensive usage of value and volumes. Love your work Marco. Keep the paint flowing.

[@tomdanvers]

Haha! That whole 'slap chop is a great new thing' has been grinding my gears :D

[@stewartfrancis9188]

@@tomdanvers omg same

[@sirbobulous]

@@stewartfrancis9188 Being fair Rob (of SlapChop fame) knows it's not new. He's just leaning into 'the bit' and is better at marketing than most people. He knows the power of a catchy name!

[@fallenweeble7453]

@@sirbobulous imo, leaning into 'the bit' for clicks and likes is even worse. Especially because it's taking a centuries old idea and trying to pass it off as your own.

[@sirbobulous]

@@fallenweeble7453 But he doesn't? In the first 5 mins of his video he points to other people using drybrush base layers+contrasts (epic duck studios, tale of painters) and suggests people check those out. He's not claiming some great invention. He's just sharing the technique in a way packaged for people who want to speed paint an army with the minimum technical ability.

[@cm60854]

I love the look of the grisaille painted minis, and I would love to have that the finish for my Infinity models. I don't have the brush control or precision for what you've done in this video, do you have videos dealing with how to get better at that?

[@yannduperat1843]

Hello Marco, superb... > Have you the miniatures Skaven Reference? nothing in Games Workshop and i like this model+++ thank you very much

[@darkside2329]

I tried to do grisaille for the first time this weekend. Realized I am terrible at it. I think one of the most challenging parts for me is getting a good mix/consistency of the paint. Also realized that leaving black anywhere you want to see color is a horrible idea as the contrast paint loses out every time vs. black.

[@blake6629]

Omg must try, wonder how it'd go at 10mm warmaster

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

It's a great way to work on really small models! Less steps and less stress on micro volumes!

[@marcroberts1731]

was the medium contrast medium from GW, or can you use acrylic matt medium from liquitex as well?

[@Spiraticus]

Wonderful video, I’ll have to try it! It’s the perfect video for me because I’m kind of averse to using oil paints because it would be another set of products I’d have to buy, but I already have most of this, just need the retarder and gouache medium.

[@HorridCross571]

Hey Marco great content like always! Question, what kind of medium did you used? Did you use contrast medium?

[@MrValleyteacher]

I didn't know you could do so much with just white paint...really, just white paint.

[@alexandergunther2304]

Hi Marco, thanks for this awesome video! I have a Question: Without contrast paints does this approach work best with inks and medium? Do I lose to much of the value dynamic using "normal" or more opaque acrylics?

[@Apprendrelapeinturesurfigurine]

Hi Marco. I missed this video, only watching it today. This is definitaly a must know technic. You say you spend only 20min for each model to set up the black and white values. It seems your white is quite diluted, almost as a glaze... any tips to achieve such a quick painting with this diluted coat (I guess you need at last 2 or even 3 coats to get your white gradient) ?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks! The trick is to work with different consistencies and opacities at the same time; layering full layers takes more time but if you already have an idea of the right values to use you can apply more opaque white on the upper parts and delicate, translucent touches in the lower midtones and shadows!

[@Apprendrelapeinturesurfigurine]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM ok so you have a glaze consistency so that you can have translucent layers were you want and you make "stains" on purpose where you want it to be brighter ?

[@lewrl1]

If I was going to recreate this with, say, pro acrylic transparent line, would mixing with contrast medium be necessary?

[@matthewbull3688]

Why did you use a gouache paint for the white? What makes gouache different here than regular acrylic mini paints?

[@padfootgold9206]

Anyone else watch these and just think HOW???? I feel like it takes me an hour just to paint a boot brown sometimes lol

[@MestreGuilderiusLCB]

Hello Marco, just discovered your channel, very nice ! Instant Sub ;) I use a very similaur technique that's also fast, but the results are also more "tabletop quality" and not as detailed as your (amazing) work^^ To put it simple : black primer, light grey zenithal, some accentuations on details, and finally basecoats of what fancy the models with TAP Speedpaints^^ Finished a 10 Sicarians squad in +-12hrs :) Very fast and efficient for batch-painting, and the result on the table is very satisfying :) Anyway, thanks for your video, I'll try this on my next HQs I think ;)

[@ptpe4290]

I like this easy to learn style and movie so much that i give my first ever thumb up on KZbin ever!!! I ve heard that with first tumb up comes a wish... So i wish You paint using this style Black Rose Wars series... Not characters minis only but i dream of for example divine altars with light source being the orb that statues holds... Can be different colors for orbs... There is not much painting tutorials of Black Rose Wars and most are meeeh. Please make Black Rose Wars series!!! I would join patreon sub for it:)

[@danielschwarze781]

Question: have You ever tried working with Aquarell paints as washes? Because I think your Oil wash workflow might work there too. Except water based and You would need to fix them with varnish.

[@paolovilla81]

Always inspiring Marco! do you think it's possible to reach a similar result with oil paint instead of Contrast paint? I recently fell in love with oils :D

[@rubenfloritgarcia2522]

What about speed paints? Would they work the same way to contrast?

[@br7693t]

What medium are you using? Glaze medium so it doesn't break the pigments up?

[@minigamerjeonsofbattle9376]

did you use a glossier black primer so that the black would be darker? The black primer I use is very grey

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Yep! Iused my usual Molotow black that tends to be satin/slightly glossy!

[@minigamerjeonsofbattle9376]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM does Molotow make a primer? I thought they were just fancy pens?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@minigamerjeonsofbattle9376 they make refill tubes for those pens that are great also with brush and airbrush 😉

[@Pukhlik]

Hi! Mb you want to paint some tau battlesuit? It's like mecha))

[@francacko8695]

Marko...did you say one hour

[@spriteforge]

What black primer is used here?

[@breff007]

Hi Marco, great video as usual. Lots of valuable information. Are the paints at the end of the video the liquitex acrylic gouache as well?

[@markdevries3600]

Have you ever tried doing this with oil washes?

[@etherdemon]

Have you done any mini painting videos with watercolors? How does it compare to other types of paints? Any tips? I just bought some wizkids minis (my first minis, mostly because they come pre-primed) and I'm curious as to the effectiveness of painting with the watercolors I already have (also have some oil paints, I might try using them together, if I feel brave).

[@LatinoSoulja1]

Amazing work and technique Marco :) I have a question... Do you mix any mediums or matt varnish along with the white acrylic ink? Or do you just use it straight from the bottle into the airbrush?

[@franciscodagnino4249]

which kit is this?? love skavens but dunno wich one is it. Help me lease

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

It's the new Skaven team from Warhammer Underworlds: Nethermaze! 😉

[@phm6834]

So THIS is how they made ARCANE

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Mighty impressive anyway! Refresh my memory, Marco; I can pretty much get the same result as contrast paints by mixing acrylic inks with matte medium, correct? I don't fancy spending any more money on paints, so this is why I ask.

[@clintseppowitz5642]

You, sir, are reading my mind! I have so many paints here and spent money on them - I don't want to buy more of it. I'll try acrylic paints (not necessarily inks) with glaze medium and a hint of flow improver. Of course I will loose some speed because of the mixing but I am a SO SLOW painter, I can only win in the end.

[@thebachelorslife964]

What models are these?

[@grok_spock538]

Marco, what are these models?! I've been looking for them ever since I saw this video and just saw them again at golden demon uk. Also, I love this grisaille technique, looking forward to trying it! Excellent work as always 👍

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!! They are a GW warband from Warhammer Underworlds: Nethermaze! 😉 They are in the original box and now repackaged in the (cheaper) "rivals" format

[@WeyounLP]

Hey man, quick question; why are you rendering your videos in this cinematic 24fps? Your vids always looked off/jarring to me, but I finally figured out why xd

[@durbopoli]

Ciao Marco, intanto complimenti poi una domanda: posso secondo te crearmi dei contrast paints usando acrilici vallejo e del medium per airbrush? O medium acrilico in genere? Grazie!

[@enricobernardeschi573]

Ciao Marco. Bellissimo video ancora una volta. Ma vorrei chiederti una cosa. Tutte le volte che provo a replicare questo procedimento ( base nera molotov ,luce cn inchiostro bianco o colore air e riempimento con i contrast) incappò sempre e sempre nello stesso problema. Ovvero mi si scioglie il colore bianco e mi si rianima il colore nero della base molotov. Non capisco da cosa può dipendere . Ne sai qualcosa hai qualche consiglio ? Domanda forse stupida perché altrimenti lo avresti detto nei tuoi video. Ma dopo la base e la luce .. prima di applicare i contrast usi il protettivo ? Grazie mille.

[@kurcen6891]

Does anyone know what the clear liquid at the top of the wet palette is at 12:24? Is that just water? Also, is the medium used just plain Matte Medium from Liquitex? Also, one last question: does Marco use Contrast Medium or just use Matte Medium to thin Contrast paint? Thanks!

[@kurcen6891]

Oh, nevermind. He mentions it later. It's Acrylic Retarder.

[@MassimoCristofolini]

Witchcraft!

[@joshfoss7407]

Are there good examples of implementing this technique if you're somewhere near an advanced novice? I can do basic blending, but just watching Marco drag his brush across the model and leave with dots and lines looks like witchcraft to me. I think I'm guilty of painting too much of the surface with each pass and not understanding how the paint can convey texture and light in application.

[@InnuendoOutTheOther]

Perche parli lentamente all'improvviso?

[@gogotrololo]

It's official, all the slapchop haters need to sit down and accept it now as a perfectly acceptable tool in the painting workshop

[@filthycasual6619]

Where did u get those stls

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

The models are from GW! The new Underworld boxset

[@queefbabe]

Amazing work as usual Marco, keen to try this out on a blood bowl team! Do you use a fluid or a gel medium when thinning the acrylic gouache?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

I'm in between two big workshops and these are precisely the main topics I'm bringing "on tour" these days, so this video is part an anchor for old and new students, a video reference/preview of the workflow and its general mindset, and part me stretching and exercising to be ready for this weekend's event :D Enjoy!

[@thealgorerhythm9379]

Was hoping to make it to your Dublin workshop, Marco, but will be away that weekend. Definitely coming to the next one! Hope you have fun 😁

[@NightfallTH]

Where may I find more information on your upcoming workshops? Any plans for Germany or Denmark/Sweden?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@NightfallTH I regularly spam news of the upcoming events on all my socials! Your timing is great because there's something in the planning phase both for Germany and Denmark 😉😉😉

[@NightfallTH]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM awesome, looking forward to it :))

[@del132]

I watch other painters content to get tips and tricks, but I watch Marco Frisoni to learn how to paint.

[@Panzerkuchen]

Where can I find these models :O, they look awesome and I don't think I've ever seen these before! As always great paint job, perhaps one day you can teach me in person. If you ever decide to do a special series on making a noob a pro, I volunteer as tribute!

[@Bahamutkotd]

They are part of the nethermaze starter set for warhammer underworlds.

[@bpronka]

These look amazing, Marco! Congratulations and thanks for sharing! A couple of questions, though: How would you adapt Liquitex Inks for the job of GW's Contrast line? Just medium and retarder, too? How would you compensate for the blue undertones in most blacks when glazing over yellow paints, as they might tend towards the green side of the spectrum? I miss being able to show up at the premiere, but work's got me busy at the usual time! Hope you're doing well!

[@slaynnmortis2195]

I tried, but I sucks when I want to blend the white.