HOW TO PAINT FACES - hacked!

Hi guys, in this video we're loading you up with tips and tricks on how to paint miniature faces! How to paint Warhammer 40k and Warhammer AOS faces is one of our top requests, so we've gone really in depth to make sure we cover as many bases as possible.
We've collected all the info you need to paint a fancy face... and also to know what you can drop to HACK the process and get a high quality tabletop in 10% of the time!
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0:00 Intro
0:43 Quality Method
17:20 Speed Method
21:12 Finished and Outro
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Black Templars (ultra-crisp drybrush+wash armour): • How to Paint BLACK TEM...
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Minis:
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'Ghostbuster Green' Nighthaunt (Contrast + Washes): • PAINT GHOSTLY MODELS F...
Classic Nighthaunt: • How to Paint Classic N...
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Turquoise Tanks (alpha legion overclocked rhino): • How to Paint a Space M...
Star Wars Legion AAT: • How to paint: AAT Batt...
Large Miniatures:
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Fundamental/Basic army level Techniques:
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Black Armour: • PAINT BLACK ARMOUR LIK...
Leather 3 ways: • How to Paint Leather F...
White 3 ways: • Painting white miniatu...
Gold 3 ways (bonus advanced gold): • How to Paint GOLD: FAS...
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Assembling, converting, and painting Forgeworld (Rogue Idol): • Re-posing an Orruk Rog...
Paint Realistic Flames - with DRYBRUSHING!: • How to Paint FLAMES an...
Chipping using AK Interactive Products: • Easy Chipping effects ...
Terrain:
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Dungeons: • Game Changing MODULAR ...
Grey Walls: • How to paint terrain D...
Upgrade those Grey walls with enamel washes in 3 quick steps!: • Upgrade ANY terrain in...
Glowing Green GHOST WALL: • Drybrush Striking Glow...
Synthwave Purple/Pink Wall: • Drybrush Fluorescent G...
Yellow Shipping Container: • PAINTING YELLOW MADE E...
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[@SuperJeremy1982]

"Paint this eye ball... USING ONLY A DRY BRUSH" - Artis Opus, probably

[@ArtisOpus]

😁😁That one might be a stretch even for me!

[@squishcognito6780]

masking tape

[@kappi_3381]

@@ArtisOpus i guess new line of brush incoming- insane detail eyeballs drybrush

[@davidwymer1159]

Such a great video, I never come across the method of finishing your brush stroke where you want it to be the brightest, literally game changing for me, especially with painting faces. Thank you

[@ArtisOpus]

Dude, with that one piece of information, unlocked, you're probably about to get a huge improvement curve in your satisfaction, quality and joy! Happy to be of help😊

[@djvertical]

This is perfect! I got my first miniature face to paint, and didn’t know where to begin! Thanks for the tips! 🙌🏻

[@ArtisOpus]

You are so welcome! Good luck with it and let us know how it goes😊

[@darrenj3720]

Really like this vid. Everyone should watch this if they paint as it’s something that can be really tricky

[@ArtisOpus]

Thanks so much dude, glad you think so!🤩

[@tomcarby3622]

Fantastic video, I don’t often comment on videos but loved the style of video with all the steps explained in great detail. Love a long guide where i can see the project come together in real time. Thanks for all the effort you have put into these videos and your brushes. I’ll be trying out your D brushes soon!

[@ArtisOpus]

Thanks so much for your kind words and support, dude! Really means a lot!😊

[@Vicky1138thx]

You guys are great teachers , giving us all the confidence to have ago and improve our skills ...a big thank you to you all 👍⭐️ also , I’m a painter decorator by trade and I use hair conditioner on my natural hair brushes to keep them in good condition ...I also use it on my kolinsky brushes ... it works great

[@ArtisOpus]

Great tip, thanks so much Vicky! Your continuous support is super appreciated! We'll be here for many more ideas and teaching😊❤

[@OldManPaints]

nice tutorial, thanks. very detailed instructions and you get a real sense of the person painting the mini. Normally I have a quite short span of attention on videos with narration but this was interesting, I felt I learned something.

[@ArtisOpus]

You're very welcome! Thanks so much, it's actually a new format for us so I am really glad you enjoyed it😊

[@ep1kone]

Oh man, you making your face pink in the video when talking about it was really trippy! Great video as always, really liked the extra explanation at the start of this one, and the limited paints technique.

[@ArtisOpus]

Cheers, dude, glad you think so! Ronan doesn't actually warn me when he's doing these editings, so I had the same 'what's up with my eyes' initial moment that you did too I imagine😅😁

[@lazz-1]

Yay, I asked for this in one of your vids, glad it made the cut and hopefully will help folks. The brush/tip quality is such a big factor

[@ArtisOpus]

Thank you! Your wishes - our command 😉If you got any other interesting suggestions don't forget to pop them in the comments😊

[@drewgerken1010]

Another awesome tutorial! Please keep the content coming!

[@ArtisOpus]

We will dude, plenty more to come!

[@bobvanemmerik4378]

Super helpful tutorial. Learned to much. Thankyou!

[@ArtisOpus]

Amazing to hear buddy, that's the aim😊Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@simonleach6632]

That's actually really helpful, thanks! I have a group of 8th army tank riders to paint so this is going to be really helpful! Also, congratulations on 30K subs, it's a big milestone and well earned! You'll hit 50K before you know it!

[@ArtisOpus]

Glad you find it useful dude, good luck with your army!😊Thanks a ton!

[@garethjames157]

Bumping and old video, thanks again guys for such amazing content!! Please please a ''slap chop" contrast paint method for painting human flesh,, for the magical realm of Barbarians, elf's, wizards and dwarfs!! Muscles and wrinkles!! Great job!!

[@nickstanaway4872]

Thanks again Byron, this has really been a useful for vid as I was trying to improve the faces and skin tones of the gors I'm doing

[@ArtisOpus]

Awesome, dude, glad it was helpful!😊

[@AnAfinityForKarma]

Grats on 30k dude!!!!

[@ArtisOpus]

🎉YEY! Thanks to you guys, really appreciate it! Got a beer (or a couple) to celebrate tonight😊🍻

[@Godonstilts]

Totally misread the description as "You can achieve quality results, 10% of the time!" ... I'll take those odds!!!

[@ArtisOpus]

😅😅😅Let's see if we can push to 15!

[@cabe_bedlam]

Another great tutorial, and oh look, 30k subs! Can't wait for the batch paint an epic army like a pro series :D

[@ArtisOpus]

Yey!🥳And thank you for your ongoing support!

[@richardandrewoakley3441]

Finally recieved my first artis opus series d large + medium dry brushes. Quite a delay (ordered through element games) well worth the wait, where have these brushes been all my life. Much superior to any other drybrush I have used and I have been painting fir quite a while. Able to create a much finer and better blended finishes. Always been a big fan of drybrushing and ink usage so keep up the good work.

[@ArtisOpus]

Amazing dude, thanks so much for your support and your patience😊 Super pleased you think so! ^_^

[@cymrodave]

Brilliant video, thanks👍🏻

[@ArtisOpus]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!😊

[@Lodewikus]

Very nice video, thanks so much

[@13Robzilla]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@ArtisOpus]

Thanks for watching!

[@daves4828]

Terrific advice. Wish i had seen this type of video years ago

[@ArtisOpus]

Cheers, dude! We've all been there😅You can always use it for future reference😊

[@daves8503]

That subtle contrast change on your face as you were talking about skin tones! 😂 Very Nice!

[@ArtisOpus]

:D thanks!

[@nandinokrimmer2168]

Great Video as allways👌

[@ArtisOpus]

Appreciate that, thank you!😊

[@zakhunt]

Loved your face turning pink/red when you were talking about skin tones being too "pinky"... impressive blood vessel control! ;)

[@ArtisOpus]

🤭Cheers, dude! Appreciate it!

[@philgee486]

@@ArtisOpus Part xeno if you ask me...

[@albertokavadella5727]

Really good video Really good brushes 🤘

[@ArtisOpus]

Hugely appreciated, buddy, thanks so much!😊

[@incognitoatunknown2702]

Cyber Forge minis Patreon has a beautiful black woman with guns mini in their collection this month. Would love to see how you tackle realistic darker skin tones. Head/face painting part 2? She's such a gorgeous figure, I want to do her justice when I print her out.

[@ArtisOpus]

They're some really cool minis. At some point, I'll be approaching some 3D models and bust. I will consider them when I do, thanks for your suggestion😊

[@incognitoatunknown2702]

@@ArtisOpus Awesome. Unit 9 Patreon also does some fantastic Cyberpunk genre minis.

[@philgee486]

I think the best advice for dark skin tones is to look at a lot of pics. Then you see the highlight colours go right the way up through the same caucasian tones we use, just in much smaller areas. If you don't highlight it all the way up it doesn't look nearly so good, it's not about the skin colour, it's about the light.

[@philgee486]

(Not rosy pinkish highlight tones tho, add some yellow)

[@ryanlanca9927]

I don't know if it helps, but what I do is basically this, but browns instead. Instead of going up through the more Caucasian flesh tones, I just go up through browns. Depending on the specific tone I'm going for I will continue to mix it with Rosy colors or more yellow or cream colors. And of course blues or greens for dead flesh.

[@Dannos3d]

Thanks and great Vid.

[@ArtisOpus]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!😊

[@alvinmarcus5780]

Can you imagine how much fun this is having to watch on a 3 X 6 inch phone screen ? Yeah, it's tough.

[@martineasterman5170]

Great face tutorial and some nice references to other related content from like Darren Latham...watch it all absorb and strip back to your time available. Cheers!

[@ArtisOpus]

Thanks so much, Martin! There's a lot of talent out there. 😊

[@matthewtimms8954]

just stumbled accorss the channel, gonna defo click on that subscribe button! Awesome information and love the take on two different time restraight approaches.

[@ArtisOpus]

Awesome, dude, thanks so much for your support!😊

[@dirkhermes629]

Thanks for the tutorial. I will definitly try the quick method fpr my armys.

[@ArtisOpus]

You're so welcome, buddy, always happy to help😊

[@loganhillman3926]

Love the use of just working from one base to highlight, would you consider doing a follow-up with a range of skin tones? I'm building a AM force and I'm trying to ad some diversity and not everyone seems to begin with a red base! Thanks again for another great vid on a terrific channel 👍

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey dude, I would absolutely love to do this, but I am awfully unexperienced with fleshy armies in generals. having only really painted pale elves. Gonna have to learn myself before teaching others😁Thanks for watching!

[@chaptermasterbob5656]

Love the vids my dude, keep em coming. 👍🏼 I finally managed to get hold of a set of “S” & “D” brushes the other day & not had the chance to try them yet. Now, between me, the kids & the wamon we have i think 11 army’s (not one finished fully) ? but the two largest are the Black legion & the Death Guard, & i was wondering how you would paint them ? can they be dry brushed to a good table top standard ? Looking forward to your next vid & too using your brushes for the first time. 👍🏼

[@ArtisOpus]

Thanks so much for your purchase, dude! Absolutely! In fact, one of our favourite power armour drybrushing tutorials is our Black Templar guide. Does that fit your scheme? 😊 *It's quite difficult to see replied comments so please write a new one if you have any further questions.

[@chaoticpainting1507]

Honestly! I can't wait to spend some money at your shop! You've got some hella nice tools that are perfect for most any job and ill be investing soon. My question is, where did you get your pen vice at? Is that just something you picked up off Amazon? Anyways, love the work. Keep it coming bro... thanks for the advice!

[@ArtisOpus]

It's a old GW model, the new one is pretty fancy and works in the same manner. Thanks for your kind words, really glad it was helpful! 😊

[@ThomasGallinari]

I'm not an adept of Contrast paints but Guilliman Flesh is the only one I bought and I must say it does miracles for flesh!

[@ArtisOpus]

Try sneaking a bit of red there to level it up. I am a huge fan of the mix😉

[@MINEISALWAYSBIGGER]

I'll definitely try your method of painting the eyes earlier. I followed Darren Latham's video on faces, and got it really nice after a couple of hours of work, and felt kind of bad when I finally painted the eyes, and they didn't turn out as well as I'd like. I'll also switch to Ulthuan instead of white for the eye balls.

[@ArtisOpus]

You won't regret it, dude! It really can be quite demoralizing to have the eyes let the face down. That's why I paint this way generally... we can't all be as fancy as Darren 😊

[@patrickball-stonejunction3177]

Really enjoyed this one. I'm really not confident with faces at all, and to be honest I normally avoid bare heads to avoid having to paint a face but it is something I want to work on. I will be ordering some smaller series S brushes (I only have sizes 1-6 atm) and trying some of this out - I'll mainly stick to the second method for now since that's already better than I usually achieve. Any tips for varying skin tones? I'd love to see a similar video for brown skinned models and green skinned orks - both a detailed and speed version of each just to see how you approach the different colours/shades.

[@ArtisOpus]

I need some more practice with these myself before I feel confident enough, but we'll definitely get there. Thanks so much for your support! Maybe consider grabbing the box as it contains all the smaller sizes and you can never have enough 1's😊

[@paulprimetime100]

I weirdly enjoy painting faces, even though they don't turn out that great! Will defo be trying this technique next time 👍

[@ArtisOpus]

Awesome dude, glad you find it useful! Thanks for watching and supporting!😊

[@jirhonarmstrong4107]

Another great video my friend. I must say I would love to see your take on a grim dark scheme.

[@ArtisOpus]

I really struggle with this. I've actually tried it multiple times without success. I need to give it a go whilst completely copying someone else's scheme to really push it into my head I think😊

[@jirhonarmstrong4107]

@@ArtisOpus I more than get what you mean my friend. I think it’s a very hard but unique style most only paint 40k that way but I really feel like age of sigmar would shine perfectly with it.

[@JayzusKhrist]

I would love to hear your takes on painting faces in skin tones other than white!

[@AgentHKG]

Very nice👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ArtisOpus]

Thank you 👍

[@krisspics6418]

Great Video. I really love how you do and just don't do like lot of other video I saw. Not the face with just the serie D.

[@ArtisOpus]

I can't drybrush everything😅Thank you for your kind words!

[@daemonchills]

Deadly

[@ArtisOpus]

[@Tai-Rex]

This video came out 12 hours after I finished painting Jakkob Bugmansson's face! Dang! I really enjoyed the video, there was some really fun editing in it, and I've not got even more ideas in the tank for faces. As I've been practicing, I think I'm starting to like painting faces?

[@ArtisOpus]

As with everything practice makes perfect and half of the experience you gain is simply learning from your mistakes😊Glad you liked it!

[@RhodriKneath]

Good evening. I came across your profile end of last year and really do find your tips really use full. I been back in the painting since 2016 and I absolutely stuggle with cloths... I'm a dark angel play so those boys have alot of cloth. I can get to grips with highlights and layering... Do you have a video discussing this? If not might I be a fan boy and suggest one for future. Keep safe.

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey buddy, great suggestion and well put, thank you! They occur a lot in the Warhammer worlds, so I am sure it'd be useful for lots of viewers. Will work on it!😊

[@FutureNuke]

Any advice on applying the long method for genestealer cult? My guess is I’d use purples like druchii or watered down Xereus instead of tuskgor fur

[@bobterwilliger6240]

Brilliant video, thank you for sharing... Also sub'd!

[@ArtisOpus]

Our pleasure, dude! Thank you for watching😊

[@marksminis]

This was great but I really am craving more magnification. Looking forward to more!

[@Marwolaeth_Miniatures]

I know what you mean about not enjoying faces and tend to aim to avoid if possible - however - after watching this, I feel that I really need to make more of an effort with them and like you said, you should have as much weaponry in your arsenal and try to experiment and experience all aspects of the hobby to enjoy it to the max! Well done with the video... would like to see greenskin done in a similar style... 💪🏼👌🏼👏🏻

[@ArtisOpus]

A lot of people have asked for green skin and I'll definitely get to it once I've practised it a bit more. Totally agree though and I am super happy to hear watching it was inspirational for you, thanks a lot for your support!😊

[@iainstirling1475]

Used to always go for figures with facial hair to reduce painting face flesh.

[@lace6691]

at the 7 min mark did anyone else thing their eyes were playing tricks on them..? I had to rewatch it! haha

[@ArtisOpus]

:D I just did the same, and, despite knowing what was coming still had confusion for a few seconds!

[@philgee486]

Great vid with well planned processes to get great effects on both faces for the time put in. My current challenge is very different and I wonder if you'd give me your thoughts. I'm addicted to mini heavy kickstarters with masses of quite well detailed figures but the faces particularly have a very different sculpting approach to GW stuff. The faces are more realistically contoured and less stylised, the exaggerated detail of an "epic" styled figure isn't there to work with. That makes it harder to use this sort of approach. Right now I'm painting massed nazi soldiers from Reichbusters and Hellboy, small faces with all the features there but not sculpted deeply or with exaggerated features. How would you approach them differently to try and still get a good tabletop gaming result for the time invested? for instance because the face areas are smaller painting the eyes isn't a worthwhile matter at all. I tried out a bunch of approaches but I'm ashamed to say my best result was barely any painting at all. Red brown all over base, pale pinky flesh all over that only avoiding the eye socket area, then I washed it with a bunch of different test mixes of inks, then switched to glazes made with contrast paint and plenty of contrast medium, but the best result was Reikland Fleshshade straight from the bottle (2 light coats), finally a very dry brush, barely any paint at all with the original pale flesh and a tiny trace of the same ink. I buy very few GW models and use artist inks rather than game inks but I had some around that came from ebay with a master set of vallejo I got for a song. I feel like I haven't put the work in, somehow haven't done them justice, but they look fine and way better than my tests using more usual and more thorough approaches. With all the field grey green on the troops they really needed the warm flesh and other warm hued saturated detail features to bring them to life, not so true on the smattering of guys I had the patience to do wearing whiteish (winter) coats or winter forest camo coats over their base uniform. Any thoughts would help, there must be a lot of us painting the pvc models from games like this?

[@undersc0re682]

Would love to see your take on GW's "How to Paint: Cadian Tank Camouflage" or anything Imperial Guard related

[@ArtisOpus]

I definitely need to get to some Camouflage soon! Great suggestion, thank you!😊

[@undersc0re682]

@@ArtisOpus I’m sure it can be stippled on! 😁

[@mantradox]

use your paintbrush's butt to dilute with lahmian medium, dip it into the pot and it gets exactly one drop on it and you can place the drop on the or next to your paint drop :-) don't use the brush (bristles) - you can control the amount easily and no need even to wash the brush before using

[@ArtisOpus]

Oh wait dude, you'll see me doing this in future videos, no excuse😁

[@AlanHayward]

As always, loved the video. Always learn multiple things. Is there a name for the Divide face into thirds and tint them yellow/red/blue rule? Finding it hard to Google it. Also, word bearers red is one of those colours that keeps coming up (almost as much as leviadon blue!). It's a little known citadel paint, but doesnt seem much different to khorne red. Why all the love for it?

[@ArtisOpus]

Amazing to head, buddy, thanks! It's absolutely impossible - I tried myself for the video and was definitely disappointed by the results. It's extremely versatile and it's ballsy enough to be properly dull😊 Khorne red is neither dull nor vibrant.

[@xxxeleshnornxxx]

golden demon tips on drybrushed models NOICE

[@ArtisOpus]

I am lucky in my acquaintances 😅

[@bevanwilson8820]

22:16 I now believe there must be a cigar chewing Byron alter ego somewhere. If not... maybe there should be? (fake cigar or perhaps a series D xl?) I'm a helmet kinda guy myself. But I dont think helmets go on tyranids very well... or hoods... perhaps that's something you might be interested in tackling? :P. Love how both the heads turned out though. Inspires me to get some heads and just have a play.

[@ArtisOpus]

HAHA, you might be right here🤭 Thanks very much for your kind words, dude!

[@bevanwilson8820]

@@ArtisOpus any time!... every time?... just replying has your background music going in my head now haha

[@dawarrior76]

Great tutorial, I’m always strugglyng with human skin tones...perhaps ‘cause I mainly paint orks, but even though I’ve been painting for quite a time and do have some decent skills, human skin is still my scarecrow! Make a tutorial on HOW TO PAINT SKIN...to follow up...thanks for your videos

[@ArtisOpus]

Cheers, buddy! We've done it on a large scale model, but we'll definitely do it on a smaller one in the future, great suggestion!😊

[@Alf_Hairy-arse]

What about a video on tools? What ones you use and why, what to look for in that particular tool, etc.

[@ArtisOpus]

Great idea, Chris! I need to do a bit of research, but we can absolutely make this happen at some point in the future😊

[@garyblake4296]

Like painting a raisin.

[@ArtisOpus]

😅😅😅Got to love that texture!

[@WardenOfTerra]

You paint for Siege Studios then? I recognise that red and blue marine army from their website.

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey dude, which army? I don't paint for anyone but the viewers on KZbin and myself :)

[@tullskull]

Hi there. Thank you for all the help you offer in your videos. I am a little confused but wanted to confirm something: as I am watching this, I am up to the point you have applied six layers to the top of the nose. Should I assume that your layers are so thin and see-through that the cumulative layers are actually visually effective? If not, why do you keep covering the same surface with different shades when you are just going to cover it again in the next step? Obviously I have not painted any miniatures yet? When you paint on your thumb it seems like the colors are opaque and that suggests you are just going over and over the same surface covering the color you just applied. I understand that in some areas you are sequentially covering less area but that bridge of the nose seems like you just cover one color with another. Hope I am not offending you with my confusion

[@ArtisOpus]

No worries mate, not at all, it's a very good question! The correct application of this stuff separates the proper award winners from process-beasts like me, I probably obscured a couple in there (need more delicacy/control/less rushing), or could have missed some steps (wasted time/could have been faster)... more practise needed :)

[@lesliebeilby-tipping6854]

Would never start from black, it is such a killer for colour. So good video but I would only start from white.

[@ArtisOpus]

I can completely see the thinking behind this. I even cover how Rich Grey avoid starting from black himself during the video😊

[@taranrinn8567]

Byron, great tutorial! Any chance of a greenskin tutorial in the near future, please? Keep procrastinating on getting Zarbag’s Gitz done having not painted a goblin in twenty odd years...

[@ArtisOpus]

I know what that's like man😅We'll definitely get there at some point of the future, just need time to practice and get a little more proficient.😊

[@taranrinn8567]

@@ArtisOpus I have the Series D and mat incoming and more than a few Daemons to get through too. Thanks for the reply dude!

[@AJ12LFC]

So I've been challenged to paint a 1/12 bust by a friend (we're doing a hobby/painting challenge each month)... Not gonna lie bit intimidated lol. Any further tips for painting larger faces or busts in general tbf 😂

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey Alex, check out our Gargant video - I basically applied the same principles that I talk about here on a larger scale. My main tip is to pick a helpful bust and remember that you don't have to exaggerate details so much. Let us know how it goes, sounds like fun! 🤩

[@Blazeillustrator1978]

My struggle is the face, this will help

[@ArtisOpus]

That's the aim! Always happy to help😊

[@MarkWidner]

I appreciate the help with GW models but what about eyes on a WizKids model? The size difference is really making me struggle as a new painter.

[@ArtisOpus]

The difference in materials really can make it very tricky, one bright colour and a wash is a great minimal way to achieve a solid effect.

[@MarkWidner]

@@ArtisOpus I appreciate the quick reply. Have you considered doing a video using the smaller models? I would like to see how the bright color and wash produces an eye-like effect. I am currently using a high powered magnifier and 000 brush to try and reach the 'pupil' but with less than mixed success.

[@paolodenapoli7823]

I’m a bit new to this hobby. That head is incredibly tiny. Do you wear one of those magnification headsets for models this small? How can you possibly see those details??

[@ArtisOpus]

I don't wear anything, good light helps, not too bright (avoids glare), and nowhere in shadow, also don't paint against a white desk/background, it makes focussing harder.

[@maximem.ste-marie3578]

contrast paint guilliman flesh.. done

[@ArtisOpus]

It is magic! I'll definitely be using it again in the future😊

[@Abraleo]

Like number 999 :D

[@ArtisOpus]

🤘

[@sweetssandbox3526]

Newly discovered Artis Opus. Do you have a patreon?

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey dude, welcome aboard😊Very kind of you to ask, we don't have a Patreon, but you can absolutely support the channel by purchasing some of our brushes😊

[@sweetssandbox3526]

@@ArtisOpus excellent, checking now. Keep up the great work and thanks for the response! The white scars video was amazing, took my guys from “middle school crafts project” to “best in my friend group” :)

[@midamulti-tool]

Painting the face is the part I fear the most about this hobby

[@TimothyNiederriter]

Dit-To

[@ArtisOpus]

😅I feel your pain, dude! Hopefully we made it less intimidating though.

[@rockkiller124]

Same lol

[@wkehrman]

Me: Finished video Also me: Sat down to a table full of minis with heads sculpted on...

[@ArtisOpus]

😁😁😁Don't be afraid to hold it upside down or whatever angle you need to get into those details!

[@rinl371]

What brush do u use?

[@ArtisOpus]

store.artis-opus.com/ Our brushes! :)

[@ChristianJesseMusic]

If this can help me get eyes painted even just ok, I'll be happy.

[@ArtisOpus]

Hope so! Let us know how it goes and good luck😊

[@andyly6651]

Space wolves must not have helmets! 🤣

[@ArtisOpus]

😁😁😁!

[@angylizard9344]

Could you please do a purple cloaks guide please

[@SuperJeremy1982]

Same as black, but with purple

[@ArtisOpus]

We haven't touched purple on the channel yet, maybe we can give it a go soon👀😁

[@lyubomiratabakova4841]

My handsome boy❤️

[@ArtisOpus]

❤😜

[@larsadriancedenoandersen949]

Can you make a tutorial painting bigger Faces? Like 1/12 figures

[@ArtisOpus]

I actually far prefer this. I enjoyed painting tha Gargant face so much + it's easier for the camera too.😊

[@larsadriancedenoandersen949]

@@ArtisOpus hope you do it soon 👍🏼

[@nubbetudde8922]

No drybrushing.... I'm disappointed. Honestly great video.

[@ArtisOpus]

Even I can't drybrush everything😅Thanks, man!

[@alexcampbell4781]

I'd really like to see you tackle the Luminark of Hysh - but I suspect that is way too niche to get many views... :(

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey Alex, it's a pretty funky model, but really too niche yeah... I converted an interesting one in the past with some wolves😊

[@latotheleaf2223]

Do you use a magnifier?

[@ArtisOpus]

Never mate, nothing against them but I just think good quality light (not too strong/reflective) and a non-white background is the best for me, I also hate addition faff/stuff between me and the model... ....Now records videos with a camera between me and model... Haa!

[@latotheleaf2223]

@@ArtisOpus thank mate!

[@Tanthius1]

Isn't the "mole" actually a service stud (100 years of service)?🤔

[@ArtisOpus]

May well be buddy! We learn something new every day :D

[@whip_it]

on the second head... why didnt you just go straight in with the pink.... vs what you did, starting with reddish pink, then pink ......

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey dude, what exact timestamp please?

[@whip_it]

@@ArtisOpus starts at 75% of the video

[@archfrank]

16 minutes in as I was thinking "Omg if that's speedy I'll stick to helmets for a long time" and then I realized there is another method right after! *facepalm*

[@ArtisOpus]

😁Hope you enjoyed it!

[@ger5956]

Don’t forget to like and comment to appease the almighty algorithm 😁👍🏼

[@greenmachineminis206]

Good video, but I don't paint GW models with separate heads so putting them on sticks is kind of not something I do.

[@ArtisOpus]

😊Each to their own.

[@greenmachineminis206]

I was able to use the same exact method to speed paint some faces without mounting them. So thank you for the tutorial sir!

[@D00M3R_MAVS]

during the contrast wash stage you were not focussed on the head, so you couldn't really see what you were doing, unfortunately :(

[@BillieJoe512]

I really like your content, but when you are talking to the camera it looks like you are looking slightly above the lens, which gives me the feeling that you are constantly looking at my forehead, which is a little unsettling xD

[@ArtisOpus]

🤭🤭🤭Oopsi... This is something that'd probably improve when we change camera. For now, you can be just asking yourself WHYYY 😩is he staring at my forehead😅

[@mortenalbertsen7443]

In todays episode of 'Miniature painter or psychopath?' lets hear this phrase: "I am gonna use that to wash the eye sockets" 3:42

[@ArtisOpus]

🤭🤭🤭

[@JamesThompson-1]

'Not an expert at painting faces' *smashes out an amazing face*

[@ArtisOpus]

*smiles* .. *goes to watch Darren Latham tutorial and cries* 🤭Thanks, dude, always room to improve😊

[@rosrealm]

ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS

[@ArtisOpus]

We'll get there, I just need a lot of practice as it's far from my speciality 😁

[@ctno3]

Some ok tips, but the finnished result looks dead, and thats when we can see what you have done as its rairly in focus. And lastly the jumps in what you do and show on cam, make it more difficult to follow and thats a pitty.

[@ArtisOpus]

Cheers for the tips, dude! We are looking to improve, hope it was still useful.😊