How to Paint - Drukhari Archon by Mezgike

[@larrymanns364]

"I've never painted a planet before, lets just see what happens" Masterpiece follows

[@Kay_Drechsler]

"Art goes through a lot of ugly stages and you need to push through them." I really like this statement!

[@murmurrrr]

Slowly reaching Bob Ross levels of skill. Super impressive, especially loved the base.

[@RIDDICK0911]

"Thinned down, just like Chaos Bla... I'm sorry, Abaddon Black." Happy little accident!

[@Mezgike]

RIDDICK0911 haha

[@chrisdane.7170]

just painting a happy little enemy of mankind that'll torture you to death.

[@florianwagner3230]

You absolute madman. Insane model. I particularly love the base.

[@adamnutterofficial]

That was spellbinding. I will never possess the eloquence to describe how profoundly beautiful your work is. Not only in this instance of course. But for me, what you have created in that base is nothing short of an artistic miracle. You have literally opened a portal to another world. I could gaze upon that and forever be intrigued and mesmerized by its depth.

[@Mezgike]

Adam Nutter what a beautiful comment to wake up to. Thanks so much Adam, I’m glad you appreciate my work. I hope you enjoy the new content I have been working on.

[@thomasmurray6786]

This is only my 5TH video watching you. I am disabled with a brain injury but love war hammer as great therapy. I am no where in painting as you but then I have not seen many who are. Thanks for inspiration.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks for the comment mate. So glad to be of assistance, if you ever need any further help with your painting, feel free to just ask any time.

[@Algebrodadio]

He looks like a Vampire Count. EDIT: The base is amazing. That just blew me away.

[@chriscarmona7725]

"Green and pink look great together - and that's why watermelons exist" bruh. I had to pause to tell my wife that joke. 10/10 content!

[@Mezgike]

Haha radical, man! Cheers

[@czi123]

I didn’t know it was possible to paint models this good. You unlocked a new level of painting man.

[@d180jnr]

You're like the Bob Ross of 40k painting! keep up the positive attitude and great tutorials my man!

[@Mezgike]

Faba will do, thanks my mate :)

[@Liontamer972]

@@Mezgike seriously, though. I describe your videos to my friends as "the Bob Ross of mini painting."

[@PWMaarten]

Unbe-f*ing-lievable. Your mini’s are on a whole nother level!

[@Nasosdag]

This is elite level painting... of course, being an illustrator, Mezgike understands light and its properties as well as colours, paints and layering. But transferring it to 3D... that's a whole different animal. Amazing work!

[@alexanderadams9008]

seriously dude get outta here, this is just mind blowing to watch, absolutely mesmerizing, i cant even comprehend the skill I'm witnessing, so beautiful man!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks bro! So glad you enjoyed it. I’ll have some new videos up soon, working on some more

[@alexsala1416]

This is what a master at work looks like.

[@abelbabel8484]

Man, that base! You put a painting in there! And made the stars twinkle! I am floored. You are goddamn good at this.

[@Mezgike]

Abel Babel thanks mate! I hope you learn some tricks for your own painting :)

[@abelbabel8484]

@@Mezgike I've recently taken interest in painting again after almost 10 years pause, and damn, you've already taught me a lot. Both old things I finally wrapped my head around now and radically new things I'd've never ever thought of - water colour and color pencils, man. The hobby sure has evolved while I was away.

[@Mezgike]

Abel Babel I just like to try new things. You should too, just experiment. Some things work and some don’t. Each experiment teaches you something, though, and that makes you that much better at painting :)

[@abelbabel8484]

@@Mezgike Thank you so much for the time and effort that go into these fantastic videos, and your generosity to put them up for free. You rock.

[@alphawolf2993]

my man just freehands a work of art on the base...

[@Cheesy6255]

Never found a channel more worthy of a sub

[@Mezgike]

Cheesy you’re a legend for that comment

[@BrettHolt-uk]

You are still my number one mini painter of all time - still using this method now on my new star wars shtterpoint mins - waiting for your next release - your content delivery is just right and you go at the right pace teaching along the way - just superb - evening from here on the south coast UK - o7

[@metalliumfan1]

This is easily one of if not the best miniature painting channels on KZbin. I WISH there were like 100 videos of you doing this. Thank you for taking the time for us to be able to watch and learn. Youre incredible!

[@Mezgike]

Level99Wizard I love reading comments like yours. It’s why I do it :) there will be more soon.

[@BleakJester0421]

this is one of the coolest models i have ever seen. if not THE best. kudos. you are phenomenal.

[@The-Rowller]

Amazing work my man, i love your glow effects

[@Lostmasquerade]

I think these are the best series of painting tutorials out there. The reason being is the effort put into the before (preparation of the mini/splitting of the sub-sections) and the after (prepping cool base ideas), as well as the general commentary throughout the video. The first time around I watch them, then I have them running in the background almost like a podcast while I am painting. Focusing on the words spoken it is surprising how much you take in whilst doing your own work. I'm keen to see the video about your setup and to see what you are going to paint next. Good work!

[@silvernome]

Best warhammer painting tutorials on KZbin. Another fantastic video, love that base!

[@stevenw1769]

Fantastic video! Very informative information for both newbies and veterans. Love some of your tips, and very well spoken/described, an arsenal of techniques taught in a single vid! Thank you :)

[@Mezgike]

Awesome, glad you learned some things :-)

[@SpadeRZA]

Unbelievable that you've only got ten videos. I've watched every single one of them. This is some really high grade painting right there. Keep it coming, I'm a huge fan of of your work.

[@matthuckabey007]

You are one of the all time best. Lots of happy little mistakes make great opportunities for instruction. Exceptional skill.

[@BrettHolt-uk]

4 years later and still waiting for your next videos - you are the number #1 on my watch list

[@Mezgike]

Thank you and sorry. 2024 will be a little different :)

[@mostlyjovial6177]

Ok. So I knew you were good. Then you did the base. My guy, you are an unbelievably skilled artist. If every single model you paint gets the treatment you give to your vid models, you have to own the most beautifully painted models in the world. Keep up the Amazing work!

[@karmaceutical3963]

.....seriously this in phenomenal, your style in particular has really stood out to me, ive watched a lot of vids of painters, and some incredible ones at that, but imo your def one of the top, , thank u for the content, im learning a ton

[@jonneff]

The glow to the hand effect onto the body was awesome , the base was a great idea /concept too!

[@AllGodsDue]

You haven't posted in awhile, but I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. They have been the best painting tutorials I have followed by far. I was brand new to mini painting and I was depressed with how bad I was, but following your methods has allowed me to paint pieces that look like someone who has been doing it for years. Thank you so much for the education.

[@Mezgike]

You’re welcome my friend. Sorry for the delay with new content. It just takes a long time for me to make them. Also I’ve been working on something cool which will be out soon. Keep painting, keep pushing yourself and keep learning. Remember if it’s easy, try harder! Mez

[@yoyoyo9669]

you are such a phenomenal artist

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much my mate

[@FatDwarfUK]

Best painting channel on YT by far.

[@Mezgike]

That’s such an awesome complement, thank you!

[@Engehaugen82]

Ben Komets, Sam Lenz , Andy Wardle, Kiril Kanaev, Sergio Calvo, David Soper "Sproket", Shizune, James wappel, ANA, Darren Latham & now Mezgike has been added to my list.

[@Mezgike]

Don’t put me in the same list as all those legends!

[@askirin]

I have not painted for years since I actually never really played, just enjoyed painting for my then current boyfriend. By watching your awesome content, which I stumbled on somehow, I really miss those long, happy hours spent with a tiny model and lots of paints. Thank you!

[@Mezgike]

That’s awesome, you should get back into it. It’s the best, just sitting down and painting some tiny monsters

[@krasser91]

18 years in this hobby and ive just stumbled across you.. your videos are seriously good and you teach some damn good tips and tricks! 10/10

[@nathanieljernigan1147]

This guy is brilliant looking. Definitely gives off that darklord vibe that is befitting of an Archon. Very commanding and grim.

[@crabman968]

You are a true master - great stuff

[@TheLukeylala]

Amazing. The space scene base is phenomenal, never seen anything like it.

[@mojolotz]

Dang Man you hit me hard with the feels there in the middle. I have my own appreciation for a good whetstone and also for missing a granddad. You have a great way of remembering there.

[@lancetekk]

This is insane. He spends two and a half hours for a masterpiece. I need that time for his "blocking in" result and with half the details. Wow. Awesome painting skills.

[@gallachermatt]

More Videos, please! These paint jobs are insane

[@tokoloshgolem]

One of the things I love about your work is that you’re not afraid to depart from the “official “ colour schemes in order to create something as amazing as this. Also love your mods.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks for the feedback! I usually have a very specific idea in my mind of how the model should look. I also try to achieve new things that people haven’t necessarily seen before.

[@jamesford7937]

Love watching 2 hours of painting. Seriously, great work and huge help.

[@ThatAussieBloke1]

Friday night, got a drink, playing Runescape, what better video to watch

[@Mezgike]

Brace of you to let my rambling take over your Friday night :) thanks bro

[@pesto12601]

Lol. the exact OPPOSITE of the 45 second contrast paint videos I've been watching all week long!!!!

[@bobadicious]

One of the best models if ever seen. The free hand base is insane. Very creative, keep up the good work.

[@Taunbrown]

just wanted to say love the videos please keep'em coming

[@zenithquasar9623]

I love how clear your tutorials are! Well done mate!

[@InnuendoOutTheOther]

Thumbs up for uploading a 2 1/2 hour video to KZbin on Australian internet.

[@Mezgike]

Haha, had to change my plan. 20mb/ps upload does it OK.

[@ObjectiveMedia]

Dude this is absolutely beautiful. I think this scheme like this would look great on regular Eldar too with a couple of tweaks. Possibly my inspiration for an eldar army I’ve been wanting to build for a while!

[@Mezgike]

Good idea, it would look really cool for regular eldar!

[@ObjectiveMedia]

@@Mezgike cheers for the inspo brother! Love your content, your painting style is phenomenal and you break it down in a really easy-to-digest way as well as being funny while you’re at it - you had me laughing at loud multiple times while I was watching one of your videos the other day! 🤣 Take care dude ✌️

[@Mezgike]

@@ObjectiveMedia thanks so much me mate ;) glad you like the videos

[@Jonny_Wrigs]

The Bob Ross of miniature painting, relaxing to watch and learn.

[@gregorys.7684]

So impressive. Absolutely beautiful whether it be the model or the base.

[@x31omega]

That base is a pure work of art!!👍👍

[@ldenffer]

Thank you for taking the time to explain all the things you do! Very valuable for a newbie painter like me!

[@willjones1696]

I have learnt so much watching your super long videos. Thank you for making the effort. Bloody brilliant : D

[@terrynicholls2975]

Just watched this through for the second time. Beautiful work. Just beautiful.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much!

[@felixmuller3510]

I really enjoy your videos, especially the commentary and talking! Please keep going, in my opinion you have the best miniature painting channel on youtube!

[@EvilFlipTV]

Greeting from Ukraine! Your videos inspired me to start painting. Today me and my girlfriend paint our first models. That was two stormcast eternal sequitors and that was awesome experience for both of us. Waiting for your next works!

[@Mezgike]

That’s so awesome for you and your girlfriend, I’m happy for you! Keep painting and you will get better and better each time. I will be back with more videos soon

[@jfdewoluwe]

This is insane. Awesome job

[@lookupthereupinthetrees9860]

Thanks for all the priming tips. Changed my world.

[@cb01ttr]

The best mini painter I have seen on YT. Bar none.

[@stuart-hayes]

Simply Amazing

[@DoomsayerDesigns]

Dude! The mural on the base was incredible! Great piece overall!

[@TheMaxim10083]

Watching paint is hypnotic. Great job mate

[@isitme]

Came for the awsome paint jobs, stayed for the soothing voice.

[@hazhelllupercal8129]

Thank you dude for showing us the texture of the paint! way much better for understand your work. Amazing job as usual

[@okwakizashi1483]

All hail the paint rack 🤘🏻

[@alexbrowne9566]

Incredible vision

[@orbator]

Holy smoke its a insane masterpiece...

[@aaronro455]

Amazing video, again. Great to see a list of paints at the start

[@Sabamonster]

Jesus you're good mate. Well done.

[@Sabamonster]

And those soulstones are ridiculous man. My god.

[@Mezgike]

They were fun!

[@iggiboi2501]

This is too good!! You really captured that drukhari feeling! Awesome!

[@filterdecay]

dude you should do patreon. Your basing is beyond elite. As an artist when your creativity is coming in dreams you are touching the source.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks, I used to have a patreon, but decided to switch to KZbin so I could spend more time with my family and make painting videos in a more relaxed way.

[@tpqhh3100]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos, thanks for taking the time to make these and upload them! Keep up your amazing work mate

[@RM_3D]

Truly the Boss Ross of miniature painting

[@Mezgike]

When I film my next video I think I’ll embrace the bob ross.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Man, your work is absolutely incredible, and it's great to see your whole process end to end.

[@Luchiop]

I`m showing your vids to my dadk, 77 years old (he created and painted a full diorama for his marklin trains)... the coolest guy. he loved them and said that you are really talented. He also said (after some lore summary on 40k mostly) that if we ever buy Warhammer (it`s insanely expensive here in Argentina) it will be alpha legion since he enjoyed the Alpharion stuff the most (I`m more of an Angron fan).

[@Mezgike]

That’s awesome, your dad sounds like an awesome dude! Glad you both enjoy my warhammer

[@kindafishy6248]

I don't know man, but your videos are as soothing and informational as a Bob Ross video. Keep up your absolutely fantastic work!

[@Choppy22]

This is next level...Wow!!!!

[@jtyler3196]

awesome video and a fantastic paintjob man! Something I learned from my ventures into scale modelling, regarding clear plastic and resin repair and polish. next time, rather than gloss coating the resin (which btw you can still do afterwards) Try wet sanding the resin in gradually increasing the grain count. So, for example, start wet sanding at 800/1000 grit, then go finer to a 4k/6k grit so on and so forth, until you get to 12k and you will end up with a completely clear and smooth resin finish.

[@sirupaeon7744]

Amazing work

[@Ilostmycactus]

Outstanding work, and pleasing to listen to!

[@Engle777]

You sir, are unbelievably talented! Explaining how you came up with the idea while dreaming was cool too. Thank you very much for sharing these detailed videos, they're very interesting and fun to watch!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoy them!

[@BMXjumper4444]

That glow!!! Nice work!

[@Ghooph]

Man, this is completely bananas! In a totally awesome way!!

[@krisd636]

Wow.. just. Wow.

[@adrianwicaksono1335]

Love watching your detailed videos of painting. The models are crazily good

[@michaelmannai8856]

Really interested in the video describing what brings your ideas and color schemes because the darker sinister style is really what I want to get into

[@DauntlessPanda1986]

I love the colours and gradients on the armour. Definitely gonna give this a go on my Abyssinian force for Wyrd’s The Other Side

[@jonesdan85]

Your videos are amazing and very educational. I feel I can improve just watching you. Thank you.

[@craigo1981]

I'm nowhere near your level of skill but I feel you with the eyes mate. I tend to just paint the whites and while I try to be neat as I can I've stopped caring too much about going outside the lines. After the whites are done I just go back to tidy up with whatever flesh colour I've used for the rest of the head. I find it much easier to paint the outside of the eye than trying to get the white paint neatly into the socket. But yeah, one of the trickiest things to do in my limited experience. Wish someone would invent a tool to do them right first time! I've just found your channel with this video, love the video and your style. Lots of great painting wisdom in there, subbed and notifications on.

[@michaelquick925]

This guy is so freaking relaxing

[@awesomeonejess]

The archon blew me away. The base blew my mind. I had to show every poor unfortunate soul I could find.

[@adamdoughty813]

Loving watching your channel. I don’t get much hobby time so watching you work is really helping my learning. Keep it up.

[@KingAtlon]

The way you say Custodes cracks me up every time. Awesome video, keep it up!

[@Mezgike]

Atlon haha I don’t know how else I would say it :)

[@KingAtlon]

@@Mezgike Don't worry mate, your way is fine and cool. Be you. :)

[@adrienmoynet6582]

Amazing work as usual ! Can't wait for your next video !

[@Lurtzification]

Absolutely incredible. Excellent job!

[@urs9189]

Jesus Christ, just found your channel and absolutely love your content

[@Mezgike]

Thanks Crave, get into it!

[@Dfzoo]

bro this is INSANE. You're my new painting hero. Wish i had just 1% of your talents !