How to Paint Ahsoka Tano from STAR WARS™: Shatterpoint

[@Zombane]

The man who gave me confidence to paint back in the Imperial Assault days is back with Shatterpoint. Fantastic guide once again!

[@Sorastro]

Aw, thanks so much! I hope you enjoy the rest of the series 😀

[@daviddrayton3521]

Same thing, it's the only reason I started painting at all

[@Ben_Fett]

And so it begins! Can't wait to see your whole series about this game Sorastro! So excited to get my hands on it.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Ben! There will be a new episode every Monday (for a while at least!) :)

[@Sloth0553]

This series is gonna be so good. I cant wait to see all of these

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! 😀

[@noodlemcdoodle4385]

So excited for this series! Amazing start with Ahsoka. Thanks for everything you do for the community.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Noodle! I'm super excited for the game too 😀

[@kettusnuhveli]

Honestly the highlight of these videos for me is the amazing music you have composed!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! Composing the music is by far the most difficult and time-consuming part when starting a new series, so I'm really glad you enjoyed what I did 😊

[@ronjodway3521]

I remember back when you started painting Generic Zombies and Imperial Assault figures. You have certainly come a long way. your skills have improved exponentially and you are still fascinating and entertaining to watch. Not to mention, I still enjoy how simple you explain your technique. You have never let your ego get in the way and you have stayed humble and true to your vision. Good on ya, mate! Cheers, Sorastro! Keep up the great work!

[@Sorastro]

Ron! Thank you so much for the kind words - I really appreciate that 🤗

[@williamnuetzel]

From imperial assault now to this set! Thanks for doing these!

[@Sorastro]

My pleasure, William! 😀

[@reecepower8906]

Yay! I was flinching and constantly checking KZbin as soon as it hit May 22nd. I've been looking forward to this and so happy episode one is Ahsoka. Amazing work as always @Sorastro

[@Sorastro]

Aw thanks so much Reece! 😁

[@reecepower8906]

@@Sorastro more than welcome, im excited for the series. "this is where the fun begins"

[@galatician8063]

Thanks for indulging yourself in spending more time on these heros, and thanks for painting Ahsoka first!!! Look forward to the rest!!!

[@Sorastro]

Oh I love to go to town with the heros! Watch for the rest of her squad coming next Monday.. 😀

[@adye88]

Asoka's face was really well done. i aspire to achieve that fidelity. Thx for the content

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that 😀

[@WekBenHelix]

Sorastro I think we need to clone you. I could watch you paint all day. Star Wars Legion, Imperial Assault, Shatterpoint, Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth...so many minis and so many potential videos. Thank you for all the hard work you've put forth into this channel so far. I can't get enough of these. I'd even just watch you paint without any of the tutorial commentary and editing work that you do, but I know your current format is what got me into mini painting in the *first* place, as I know it will do future aspiring mini artists.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful comment! I truly appreciate it 🤗

[@CanadianBear92]

Was wondering when these were going to start popping up. Lol gorgeous as always.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! :D

[@charlescarroll5596]

absolutely stunning great job!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@lorcana_inkwell]

Woo! Been looking forward to this (hopefully) series! I painted my Ahsoka up last night, now I wish I waited a few days for some awesome tips!

[@Sorastro]

Aw, thanks a lot! Yes, I'm covering the whole Core Set, so watch for the next episode dropping next week.. 😀

[@stephenhorvath6930]

Absolutely spectacular my friend! Can't wait to use when I paint mine!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Steve! 🤗

[@Crabbok]

Awesome! Incredible work!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you brother! :)

[@gutsytoadsage6497]

Unlike Storm Troopers, Sorastro doesn't miss! Another great tutorial.

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, thanks a lot! 😁

[@JamesRansom]

She looks incredible. Thank you for sharing!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you James! I really appreciate that 😀

[@MrForsaken5]

Amazing as always. Excited to see more of Shatterpoint

[@Sorastro]

Thank you buddy! Tune in again next Monday.. 😁

[@SzegediXY]

Finally an Ahsoka paint! I was sad that you skipped her in Imperial Assault, but now she is back!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I did actually make a video for the IA Ahsoka, but it's pretty old now.. 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXmtiHataLafmdU

[@SzegediXY]

@@Sorastro Oh sorry, I must have mixed her up with another character. Anyways, I'm glad you are back with some great Star Wars content, looking forward for more!

[@Sorastro]

No problem, and thanks! 😁

[@666lupine666]

Looking good! You're videos really show off this line of models. I think today is a good day to get out the paints! kudos as always and I hope you are doing well!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that :)

[@spacemanERAU]

Absolutely stunning!!! I don't plan on getting into shatterpoint but I'm absolutely going to follow this for my Legion Ahsoka.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@SpensPainting]

Beautiful work mate! Can't wait to follow along with all of these, and very much looking forward to a catch up at UKGE!

[@Sorastro]

Aw thanks a lot buddy! Can't wait to see you there 😀

[@whiterice012]

Love it! Great video, great music, great work Sorastro! 🤘

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much my dude!! :)

[@mikemee8002]

Great tutorial as always dude! Looking foward to the Maul one.

[@Sorastro]

Hey Mike! Thanks a lot! The Maul sculpt is amazing for sure.. 😀

[@evana6689]

First like on a Sorastro video! My bucket list is complete. 😅 favourite Star Wars character, great video thanks.

[@Sorastro]

Ha - awesome! Thanks man :)

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Good to see you posting again, and your color brilliance as always really inspires me!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Christopher! I really appreciate that ☺️

[@knowlege_doctor]

Oh YES! 🙂 Love it! Your Painting-videos are by far the best for watching!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you, Doctor! Much appreciated 😊

[@carabus0354]

So glad to finally see the video, been waiting ages and so excited to see you painting Star Wars Shatterpoint! Love what you have done with Ahsoka, well worth the wait. One small request please rotate the video so we have one from the light side of the force and then one from the dark side please. I am painting one side (Dark side) and my friend the other of the boxed set so we have everything fully painted. Will look forward to every Monday now. May the force be with you.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much Carabus! Oh, you'll see some baddies appearing quite soon... 😁

[@carabus0354]

@@Sorastro Fantastic! Many thanks.

[@diggdirkler9445]

Another great painting guide! So excited for this series

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Digg! 😀

[@Yulimoo]

oh, I've been excited for you doing the Shatterpoint miniatures. Wonderful :D

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! 😁

[@JosiasMengsk]

outstanding, im loving the look. well done can't wait to see the rest

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like what I did with her 😀

[@evana6689]

Oh man. I started this video on my phone cause the notification popped up but wanted to save the rest for my computer that is in 4k.. Holy crap. I'm blown away.

[@Sorastro]

Ah, thank you Evan! I'm glad you're going to enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed! :)

[@kersal74]

Great! I wish I could have seen this video a few weeks ago because the soil is just the color I needed!!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks! Better late than never I guess.. 😁

[@youngandrewt]

Simple and beautifully executed. Just lovely. I’d love to see more about how you handle and thin paints, the coverage and flow look so perfect!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I just thin the paints with water and a little flow enhancer 😀

[@willgrealy1727]

I've followed your M:CP videos and recently bought Ahsoka for Legion. I will be getting into Shatterpoint too, so hese tutorials are going to be ace 😊

[@Sorastro]

Awesome Will, thanks! 😁

[@justinmeyers5535]

Can’t wait to see all the other models you paint. Great video as always.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Justin! Watch the the next episode dropping in a week.. 😀

[@OneofInfinity.]

Excellent paintjob.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@kennethp1423]

Phenomenal work

[@Sorastro]

Thank you, sir! 😀

[@bobavontanelorn5713]

Hello! Thank you for sharing this amazing video!

[@Sorastro]

Hi! My pleasure 😁

[@tomgallant9253]

love it! Excited to see the rest and the many more to come!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Tom! There will be many more.. 😁

[@tomgallant9253]

@@Sorastro we all hope so!

[@waynebellamy4749]

As much as I love lots of the star wars characters Asoka is my all time favourite I'm really looking forward to the new show on Disney. fantastic job in bringing her to life with the shatter point mini ❤

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much buddy! I'm glad you feel I did her justice 😀

[@Ridge24]

These videos are always so relaxing, and have some amazing tips! Excited for the rest of the series!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much! I'm happy to hear that 😀

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Sorastro, a brilliant tutorial & thank you for sharing. Best Wishes Johnny

[@Sorastro]

Thank you sir! I'm so glad you liked it 😀

[@KnighthawkStudios]

Such beautiful work Sorastro. Love your style and technique. Definitely gives me a lot to think about before tackling all of these gorgeous sculpts when they come in.

[@Sorastro]

Aw thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words 😀

[@SuperMuffinsBf3]

Can’t wait for your tutorial on assajj ventress!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! She's not far off.. 😁

[@praychen7150]

Can't wait to see your art work again, hope to see how Obi-Wan and the 212th Legion are painted

[@praychen7150]

This is the best painting tutorial about Star Wars shatterpoint I saw on youtube.Good job.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@PhatC44t]

Ooh been waiting for this!! Looking forward to the series

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! I hope you enjoy the vids.. 😀

[@IONRadio]

Loving the new series, Sorastro! I got my start in miniature painting with your Imperial Assault series and am excited to see more of your work with Shatterpoint. - Ken

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Ken! I'm glad you're coming along for the ride 😀

[@MaximusSavage6969]

New series! Let's go!

[@Sorastro]

Yehaa! :D

[@PowerPilgrim]

Bravo buddy. Cannot wait to get my hands on these minis myself.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks man! Not long to go now... :)

[@shawnvaljean9260]

I've had my fingers crossed for this!

[@Sorastro]

Excellent! 😁

[@prof.maniak5925]

You really never fail to amaze with these (Btw I got several Legion kits and I'm excited to follow along with the videos you've done

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@worldofazeroth]

Amazing work, just a joy seeing you bring her to life. Well done.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that 😊

[@TheBuskingRyan]

well well well ! This is where the fun begins ! Great video as always ! I'm very excited to be able to paint my box when I get it and I'll try to at least get as good a result as you did !

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@shaunkrogulski9619]

Great work as always!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Shaun! 😀

[@kingbobb007]

Fantastic as always. Can’t wait to get my hands on these, have so much excitement for them

[@Sorastro]

Excellent, thank you Bobb! 😀

[@emilianofisanotti9639]

When the Universe drops you a subtle hint that's time to "get your hobby on" by having Sorastro and Luke Towan release videos within 7 days... Top paint job as always, Mark:) I was surprised you didn't give her the OSL treatment!!!:) And I'm totally going to try the Gravity Contrast for the NMM! That keeps escaping my skills:( Thanks again!!!:)

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, thanks a lot Emiliano! Regarding OSL - unless you're aiming for a darker ambience (like night time for example), there wouldn't really be any in this case (unless she was holding the blades really close, and light was hitting up into some of the shadows perhaps) 😀

[@emilianofisanotti9639]

@@Sorastro Ah!!! Well, now that you mention that, it makes sense!!! (*taking notes here) It'd be cool to see how the same mini (e.g. trooper or some other normal troop) would look painted under different settings like you mentioned, night/day/volcano/etc. I'll give that a shot!!! As always, thanks man, your advice is always welcome!!! Stay safe!!

[@Ulrican414]

I loved painting Ashoka. (I got the privilege of painting an advance copy) I can't wait to get my own copy of the game and paint her again.

[@Sorastro]

Excellent! 😀

[@harrisonlorens3585]

Awesome!! Been excited about the new series 😄

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Harrison! 😀

[@victormenasanchez4144]

Thank you for these tutorials ❤❤

[@Sorastro]

You are very welcome, sir! 😁

[@dekai7992]

The Master Returns! I've been so waiting for this! ❤

[@Sorastro]

Aw, thank you! I've been working hard on the series for some time, so it's great to be able to start sharing.. 😁

[@xCriticalStrikex]

Amazing! I want to see them all!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! 😁

[@kimmipops5143]

Great Star Wars character and favourite miniature painter - what´s not to like 🤩🤩

[@Sorastro]

Aw, thanks so much! 😊

[@zanzir07]

This will be a great guide when I pick her up for Legion!!!

[@Sorastro]

Awesome! Thanks Matthew 😀

[@zanzir07]

@@Sorastro No Thank you! Your videos have inspired me to dip my toes into miniature painting!

[@scottywan82]

So excited for these!

[@Sorastro]

Awesome, thank you! 😀

[@MrCrystalwarrior1]

I LOVE Ahsoka Tano, and to say I love this tutorial is the understatement of the century :-D I am thinking of getting into Shatterpoint just for the figures, but as I'm slowly painting the three Zombicide Undead Or Alive sets just now, may not get Shatterpoint for a while, just for my own sanity :-D I am so happy to see how you do very thin lines, as I am about to attempt my first pinstripe jacket on a mini, so this technique is definitely going to help me get the desired result. Thank you once again for such an inspiring video tutorial. I can't wait to see your painting of Asaj Ventress from the set, soon. Your Darth Maul tutorial is almost always playing while I paint a mainly black clothed figure, so seeing you paint Ventress's very pale skin will be a treat for the eyes and my painting skills :-D

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much Paul! I'm really glad you enjoyed the episode 😁

[@thelonepainter4760]

Glad you’re back!😊👍🏽

[@Sorastro]

Thanks! I'm glad to be able to start sharing the new series.. 😁

[@rafaelguasco]

BEAUTIFULLY DONE! 🙌🙌

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much Rafael! 😊

[@RoscopantsAU]

Excellent work as always! Very much looking forward to the rest of this series =)

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Will! Much appreciated 😀

[@maltesuenberger2924]

Lovely. Waited for this one.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you kindly! 😀

[@maltesuenberger2924]

@@Sorastro I try to follow your guidance for years now and Shatterpoint is highly anticipated. So… you are welcome.

[@theharpdaddy]

Phenomenal as usual mate :)

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot, Tom! 😀

[@CanistSyaoran]

Just amazing! Can't wait to start on my own models now! I'm jealous of the eyes! The look of my painted eyes after using your method for eyes has improved, but I still cant seem to get them quite right. Symmetric pupil size is a struggle for me.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot, Ben! Eyes can still be tricky for me too tbh, but in this case it was pretty straightforward - maybe because of the sculpting perhaps.. 😀

[@mikeglasswell-gameplay]

Great work, been a follower since Imperial Assault Stormtroopers painting video. although im not a fan of the prequels or Clone wars. This game will have a strong following, and im glad people have a place to start their painting journey with your video. looking forward to the galactic civil war era in shatter point, if they do one

[@Sorastro]

Hey Mike, thanks a lot buddy! And yes, they are absolutely producing Galactic Civil War expansions (and the sculpts are something else!) 😀

[@Quick-Silver206]

Hey Sorastro! Do you think you'll paint any of the Shatterpoint clones or clone commandos? Or Luminara?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! Yep - I've actually finished a video for Rex and the 501st; I'm just waiting for it to clear licensing approval before I can release it.. 😀

[@Quick-Silver206]

@@Sorastro Awesome! Thank you!

[@Sorastro]

No problem! 😀

[@mattnorwood6546]

Been looking forward to this! I can watch how she should be painted then fail at trying to match you

[@Sorastro]

Ha, you got this buddy! :)

[@tiffanymorgan5370]

Excellent! Well done as always!! I have the same issue as Matt. 😂

[@Sorastro]

Lol Tiffany 😄

[@mattnorwood6546]

We’re not saying stop painting so well… but we’re also not, not saying that. All seriousness you’re such an inspiration and can’t wait to see the whole series

[@darthmuadib7237]

I can not wait to see...in this order...MAUL, DOOKU and KENOBI. I have my Core Set on order and the Grievous and Kenobi expansions as well.

[@Sorastro]

Awesome! I'll be covering the entire core set before I paint any expansions etc.. 🙂

[@darthmuadib7237]

@@Sorastro Awesome, no matter what I can not wait to see your paint job on them all.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks buddy! 😊

[@orisitsteven]

Just finished ashoka using this guide, thank you so much! I had a blast and enjoyed using scale colors for the first time. I assume that you would matte varnish the models after finishing them, correct? In the imperial assault videos that was listed as a step, just wanted to make sure there wasn't something different about scale paints that precludes the need for a varnish.

[@Sorastro]

Awesome, thank you! And yes, I use a matte varnish at the end. These days I use the AK Interactive Ultra Matte Varnish (brushed on, but you can also apply it with an airbrush) 🙂

[@coilledragon279]

Probably gonna use this as a colour guide to paint her Legion model. 😊

[@Sorastro]

Awesome 😁

[@frostphoenyx]

Amazing job ! Can't wait to try when I receive the game :)

[@Sorastro]

Awesome, thank you sir! 😁

[@joecarey4039]

Been waiting all day 😁😁😁 happy to see this

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot Joe! :)

[@selimkatircioglu9135]

Great as always. Just a lil bit sad that you keep on the dessert thematic. What else could work?

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! You could base the mini however you like! Basing paste, snow, grass... It's up to you! 😀

[@kasprzyk89]

we want moreee !!! ( from shatterpoint ofc :D)

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Marcin! There's a lot more coming... 😁

[@Harrumph]

Brilliant work as always, I blame you for my having just spent another $100 on paints to try out the scale color range. The skin tones are dead on, looking forward to the rest of this series!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much! I've grown very fond of the Scalecolor range; they do have a few "quirks" which I'm going to talk about in an upcoming video.. 😀

[@spywing9629]

Greeeat… yet another game your gonna get me into 😂

[@Sorastro]

Lol yep! 😄

[@grottoguru6473]

What do you use when you varnish or protect your minis? The one I'm using tends to turn metallics matte a bit too much

[@Sorastro]

Hi I use the AK Ultra Matte Varnish, which is suuuuuper matte, so probably not for you.. 😁

[@grottoguru6473]

@@Sorastro Good to know, thanks! Perhaps the problem is my thinking I need metallics to come to through the varnish. Better a nice matte finish than a glossy one with metallics!

[@korgan12]

Great job

[@Sorastro]

Thank you, Korgan! 😀

[@MateuszKarbowiak]

Hey Sorastro! Thanks for this series, it's really helpful. I have a question - do you dilute the contrast paints with anything? I can't get them to work, I always end up with a stained effect.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! No, I don't usually dilute the Contrast Colours 🙂

[@bennietzel]

I've noticed as a marginal to decent painter, color selection is huge in terms of making my work look better. I'm having trouble finding Scale Color 75 paints in stock at even remotely reasonable prices, and I also can't find a color conversion chart for their colors. Any chance you could suggest alternative paints for the colors you used for basing from literally any other line of your choice? amazing work!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! I believe there are some apps that do paint conversions like that; might be worth investigating.. 🙂

[@waardlafrance110]

[@ygyeung2056]

i like the new character from the clone wars. thx for tutorial.

[@Sorastro]

You're very welcome! 😁

[@IamRidiculous89]

Amazing paint job, getting lots of inspiration! Is there any measure to the mixing of paints like 1:1 as an example or do you just go with what feels right? I'm sure folks would find it super handy if they are trying to replicate the scheme if you do measure it to get some explination on this. Thanks for the content!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Stuart! I do usually give ratios for the mixing of paints for the main base colours (like the 2:1 Contrast Colour mix I used the the armour), but if I use more vague language like "mixed with a touch of black" etc, then you'll be fine just adding a tiny bit, any checking to see if you're close enough to what you see on my palette 😀

[@MrDharda]

Awesome! Really looking forward to watch the whole series. I started painting with the Adventures in Middle Earth series, so now I have a lot of Vallejo Model Colours and GW Shades. Is there any conversion table from Scalecolor to Vallejo Model Color?

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Dardha! I think there are quite a few conversation charts floating around, and probably some apps too that might help! 😀

[@MrDharda]

@@Sorastro Thanks! Didn´t think about an App... just found a really cool one that has Scalecolor. Hobby Color Convertor

[@AvatarOfNateP]

More please!!!!!!!!!! LET's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Do you also use the series 44 brush?

[@Sorastro]

Yehaa! I used the Series 33s 😀

[@AvatarOfNateP]

@Sorastro OK. I thought maybe you were trying them. The camera angle makes the hairs look longer.

[@Sorastro]

Ah, that's probably just an older brush that has lost some weight through misuse 😁

[@simmo0916]

Amazing as always! What is the super long bristled brush you use a lot here?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Alex! I'm pretty sure I mainly used the Series 33 brushes by Rosemary and Co 😀

[@Chungusola]

I hate to ask this, but do you have a paint equivalent for Citadel or Army Painter?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about trying to precisely match the colours I've used; just pick whatever you colour you have that looks the closest, and go for it! 😀

[@Chungusola]

@@Sorastro I just really like the vibrancy of the oranges you used 😅

[@Sorastro]

@@Chungusola Ah yes, I do like how "solid" the Scalecolor orange is.. 😀

[@thomasholliday2708]

Love how this turned out! I had a look in the description but couldn't see what looked like a pinstriping brush you used for the recess shading on the base. Is it a pinstriping brush and what sort of size are you using? Thanks.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you Thomas! Ah, that was just one of my usual brushes but one that was quite old and abused, as they tend to slim down over time.. 😁

[@quentinarnaudin3477]

I'm waiting for my pledge of marvel zombicide this summer and don't want to buy any other miniature. But now I'm wondering if im not going to buy the coreset if you keep doing tutorials 😂. Wonderful work as always !

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, thank you sir! I'm producing quite a few videos for Shatterpoint, so you might as well give in now.. 😄

[@Emjott]

With priming and zenithal highlights, I wonder: do you let the primer set first or do you spray grey/white right afterwards? I often let the minis set for 12-24 hours after priming them with vallejo primer with my airbrush. You seem to do it in one session

[@Sorastro]

Hi, and good question! It's certainly good to leave the Vallejo primer to cure for a good while. The Mr Finisher primer that I'm using however is enamel based, and doesn't need to cure. So, once it feels dry, you're good to go! 😀

[@Emjott]

Thank you so much

[@Sorastro]

No problem! 😀

[@renatoe3417]

oh my god, I just wanted to buy the squads from the rebels series but now I want to paint them ALL haha

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, I feel for your bank account.. 😄

[@renatoe3417]

Hahaha, actually i would only maintenant thé good characters from thé rebels show, c3p0, r2, mando, and a couple of exils haha. That’s all.

[@renatoe3417]

A couple of ewoks*