How to Paint VAPORWAVE Space Marines & Eldar

[@brotquel1592]

This absolutely calls for a themed terrain; either an arcade or a disco.

[@andrewamann2821]

What do you mean, "or?"

[@brotquel1592]

@@andrewamann2821 I like the way you think.

[@freakishuproar1168]

I was just thinking. A liminal space inspired board would be great for this lot. Sort of "Necromallsoft" :p

[@CrimsonTemplar2]

Gotta throw in one of those spike ball cacti GW loved to use back in the 90s.

[@andrewamann2821]

@@freakishuproar1168 I suppose that would raise the question of how one might go about accomplishing that.... Liminal space photography doesn't really work with the god's eye view inherent to the game. It's kinda hard to rob a space of context when you can see everything else around it. Although, with some dollhouse tricks, you could incorporate some visually interesting folded or twisting spaces... Like a container next to a rubble pile that appears to be about 3 times longer inside than it is on the outer dimensions...

[@GunmadMadman]

I would like to see what terrain in this style would look like

[@Annies_mini_marvels]

There's a magic in those old marines that you've absolutely brought out in this guide, I love them 💖

[@davedogge2280]

they are stunning aren't they, I really like them. Reminds me of the 1980s.

[@dennisweiss6621]

Indeed! I have some 30 unpainted Marines of this area (my old army that I never painted) and I will give them a proper grim dark Space Wolves look. They were a really fun kit and even though they look tiny next to modern true-size Primaris, they got a lot more character.

[@oliverquickdidnothingwrong]

would

[@amaurythewarrior]

old? they're 3rd edition! which means they are only ...26 years old... well, ok, maybe they're a bit old...

[@sarmak87]

I just got back into gunpla in the past 3 months, and I've been wanting to paint a vaporwave Gundam. So this video is just perfect timing for me. I feel very inspired and confident in pulling it off now. Thank you for always posting awesome and informative content.

[@willmendoza8498]

That zoom in on “thick” nearly made me spit out my drink. Great work as always.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

That looks great. I just bought an airbrush, now I wanna try some of these gradients

[@sierra_streams1915]

Looking forward for the video documenting the approach 😃

[@nuazak]

Adore this style! Fighting at the bowling alley. Impossible to duplicate, 100% Dana.

[@SamuelHolt1980]

Ooh, terrain set! Jungle themed with palm trees 🌴

[@JeiFaeKlubs]

Terrain in that style sounds like a fantastic idea, yes please!

[@davedogge2280]

as a final touch one must paint these wearing a blue spandex work out jumpsuit, illuminous green headband and 1980s leg warmers.

[@andrewestep8264]

These really stand out and look great. I love the idea of terrain for them.

[@benjamin2629]

His is why I subscribed to you Dana, the way you use colours is beautiful and completely foreign to me, one day I hope to be able to have my own wonderful army painted like these.

[@noahwilson422]

Whenever I see this type of paint scheme it makes me want to find a whole lot of cheap abandoned space Marines and just go crazy. And I like that they are hanging out in some kind of a bathhouse or sweat room.

[@monteheim]

Yes! Terrain would be great!

[@boonkietime4239]

As a engineer of vaporwave and chopped n screwed remixes, you have no clue how much I love this. In other models, try some more green to purple to teal to pink. Got to insert the purple syrup joke somewhere

[@SugarCandyMiniatures]

I think this might be my favorite color combo you've ever done.

[@rustedbeetle]

Follow up terrain video: Battle at Blacklight Reach! Also, I wonder how this would look on Tau, only with a florescent color edge highlights.

[@jonmandelbaum5395]

I’d also love to see this style applied to various kinds of vehicles where it’s implied this vaporwave look is a lighting effect and doesn’t completely cover the whole object. The affect I’m imagining is like you’re chatting with a cheerful friend at a party with cheerful music and they’re happily talking about say, doing harm to someone earlier in the week as if it’s light hearted and funny, almost to gaslight you into speechlessness on purpose.

[@Obergfreighter]

Yeah, matching terrain does sound pretty sick. A good use for a 3D printer..!

[@antoniodiaz4603]

id love the see how you would tackle a vehicle? And I honestly love the style I might try it!

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

This is awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@Jianju69]

I f'ing love your sense of humor. -and your paintjobs.

[@fransaacs]

Vive la difference; getting shades of Moebius' Tron concept art, Daft Punk video clips and Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049. Sublime work.

[@ElNick09]

Im always amazed at the your skillful use of color. Its Grimbright!

[@andersugland8284]

Absolutely lovely as always! Such a fantastic color combination, especially on the marines I think. The seafoam green is *insert chefs kiss emoji*. I would love to see your take on painting orks in a similar style!

[@DavidLandonCole]

Those are amazing! I would love to see a terrain set to match them :)

[@ChrisSmout]

These are gorgeous models Dana, thanks for the update. Particularly like the marines' scheme with the pauldron trim.

[@Dataloss484]

For the basing I thought she'd color the tiles some dark blue/purple color and leave the lines in between white. For some synthwave influence.

[@GeoffreyPeas]

Blimey those Space marines look amazing. Not just the paint job, which is stunning as always Dana, but those 3rd edition sculpts are beautiful. Watching these come together on Instagram has been giving me life over the last few weeks

[@SpookyTimestamps]

I'm painting slaanesh pink Glam Rock Orks, so this is super well timed. Thank you!!!

[@spawn101]

I really love this style. It's giving me some nostalgic Richard Corben / Heavy Metal vibes. I'll definitely be trying this out for myself.

[@eightheadedboy]

These look like they came right out of the pages of an Eastman and Laird comic. Your work is amazing!

[@jakecrowe3797]

That zoom in on "thick." *chefskiss*

[@greghorne3087]

Brilliant! And yes, themed terrain would be awesome.

[@davidmurphy9151]

I think in the 90s we thought of that as early 80s style - like Ziggy Stardust or the Nagel prints that were in all haircutters - Tron came out in 82. Miami Vice, Ocean Pacific Tshirts etc.

[@mayofrench5170]

Wow! I think the Octarius Sector Ork terrain would look incredible in this style.

[@NecromediaNetwork]

They're just gorgeous. It's been amazing following the development of these minis!

[@TheLittleLibrarianAly]

seriously obsessed with these

[@sierra_streams1915]

This is a very nice way to paint miniatures. Just playful and vibrant instead of grim-dark

[@andrewt9128]

...Dana. Those look f**kin amazing.

[@freakishuproar1168]

I wanted to thank you for bringing my attention to the album "hammock " by glaciære. I've really been enjoying that record this week! :D

[@SanZLady_]

This will be perfect for my synthwave Tau

[@BudiSetiawan-ze8bv]

YES I've been looking for a way to make this kind of painting style working for a larger scale army, love the color and love the video !

[@RozanovaHunter]

Matching terrain would be amazing. It'd be really awesome to see these models duking it out in a pristine mall food court.

[@hogs0war]

HOWLcorp is now in my miniature painting favourites. Thank you, your content helps me a lot.

[@stephenrenwick8781]

They are awesome, loving the colours.

[@andrewt9128]

I would LOVE a terrain set in this style

[@DanteMac26]

Thanks for the video Dana, this really helps with a Tron/Outrun style Eldar army I want to paint!

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

Love them, more please, figs and terrain, your a treasure!!! Thanks for teaching us this style!

[@Grubnar]

7:08 You know ... I bet you could make a kickass Alpha Legion force for the Horus Heresy setting.

[@Erikpetey1990]

They look fantastic Dana! I’d love to see more models and definitely some terrain to tie it all together.

[@jonmandelbaum5395]

I adore your results.

[@aGothpancake]

HowlCorp sounds like the kind of company that would turn civilians into classic horror movie monsters to fight the invading armies of Mars.

[@Shokkur]

Panel lining is so important. This Gundam guy loves it when other mini painters find out about it haha. Cross-hobby sharing ☺️

[@Bluecho4]

Terrain I'm imagining for these models would be reminiscent of the old vaporwave landscapes. Flat planes, black in color, with vibrant grid patterns stretching as far as the eye can see. Rocky outcroppings similarly dark, in early CGI blocky shapes, edge highlighted in bright colors. Palm trees. Cityscape buildings that shine in the darkness. And a stylized sun hanging above the horizon. Something to that effect.

[@DarioSeibold]

Car cinema, back to the future like diner, or theme park style terrain would fit nicely

[@Nuffle]

Using oil paint and a makeup sponge to remove all but the recessed areas could get you the same effect as the panel lining step without needing the subsequent cleanup.

[@1KamaronConClase]

This is an amazing piece of work. Love the freshness that this kind of colour scheme brings to the hobby. Very well done, all the kudos to you!

[@TheSzybas]

Those Marines are perfect!

[@davidnandrin8825]

Great color scheme ! and "YAY" for terrain in that style please !

[@MiniatureMashUp]

I really like that look on the Eldar.

[@NineEyedRaven]

That zoom in on the booty. lmao Love it! I'm thinking of trying some kind of vaporwave color scheme for my DKoK, and this video helped a ton! Thank you!

[@Titamiva]

Cyberpunky Infinity minis would look great with this style, especially the robits.

[@maxbrooks5468]

God, I want to try this so bad! I need to get a hobby area set up at my new place but when I do I'm gonna do some Vaporwave minis!

[@joshbecka6110]

A vaporwave gradient from Dana Howl?!?!? Eh-gads, how unexpected! Next we are going to find out about a sand that is pale… Love the beaky marine so much.

[@Skinofgod]

Some lovely tips and themes in there, thanks for that.

[@acsblaid]

Partway into the battle, the astartes and druchari here find common ground, give up war, and open a foloral shop together.

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

This great Video Miss Dana!! Thanks sharing! 🥰 them so good! 🐶🥰

[@ALL41BJJ]

More sets and more terrain pieces in this color please!

[@michaeldetrude761]

omg those are fire

[@fredericmuller4156]

Brillant ! I would really enjoy the fluff about this chapter / Space pirat . They both need vehicles in this paint them !

[@jeffheller3045]

Very satisfying. Thank you.

[@carpemkarzi]

Cool as always , love these so much

[@claylewis8233]

kudos on HowlCorp!

[@McBurnside6380]

Instead of using contrast paints to panel line, you should try giving enamels a shot. Just let them dry for ten minutes or so and then clean up with a damp brush dipped in white spirits. It's so easy and will cut out the dry brushing and touch up steps. The end result is fantastic, though.

[@gilbert9825]

as the people on the internet say very A E S T H E T I C 🌆. But for real thats an amazing paint job👍. realy fell the tingeling in my fingers to try some "unusual" paint shemes on future projects. And ABSOLUTLY YES please show us a video where you paint scenery in this style.

[@jessehunter1194]

Gorgeous! I bet you can slay an Easter egg!

[@MonsieurPopu]

yooo i was so hyped for this one.

[@soupalex]

"i like pale sand. it's smooth and warm and it highlights everything."

[@Zom13y]

I am making a board for Stargrave that is supposed to be like the Coral Highlands from Monster Hunter World I think this might be the ticket to getting the coral terrain to look the way I want.

[@jonbauml225]

I really want to see some 90's terrain!

[@andeejaym]

Always look forward to your videos, they're always an inspiration to try out something new and different. The results are amazing, I want to go paint now 🥳

[@ParvizalthePainter]

This was so dope!!

[@NinetaleHobbies]

Very nice! Working on some Star Wars Clone Troopers in a similar style. This helps a lot. Thanks.

[@Mara999]

I wonder if I can use a variation of this technique to create the impression of a shiny black surface reflecting light? I'm thinking Space Marines in black armour, maybe the Legion of the Damned with writing flames shining up their armour.

[@Digitaldryad]

THESE ARE SO G O O D

[@imdeaded]

Never heard of "vapor wave" before . Looks almost Art Nuevo . Very stylized.

[@RottenJeeves]

never heard of Contrast Administratum grey. that a new color? I think you confused it with another color... :)

[@khorne6969]

Very 90's jejej so good!!!

[@lt.branwulfram4794]

We are the Vapour Warriors, sons of Jaghatai Khan and the most fabulous chapter of the Adeptus Astartes. Good thing, too, the Rainbow Warriors were on their way out.

[@thefollowingisatest4579]

Me running into a hobby town after a Dana Howl video: "quick, how many bottles of pale do you have?!"

[@goblinwizard735]

Ugh so nice. I like yr old way a bunch but this really is refined.

[@goblinwizard735]

Also def a terrain set

[@Totema1]

I've been tempted to paint some neon Aeldari with the new releases, I'm sure these techniques will go a long way to help me!

[@toddsafi5052]

Pretty damn cool. That ink wash effect. 1000 years ago we had to mix our own ink wash. Do you ever paint vehicles?

[@radeksmid6593]

OMG, I would love to own Dark Eldar army like this!

[@klendathu996]

A can of arizona Ice tea would make an awesome Piece of scenery

[@andrewstripay5987]

voaprwave marines remind me of late 80's chaos titans of tzeentch. like, you didn't have enough models in the line so, paintjobs will have to do.

[@cmdrcptmattfoot]

vaporwave tyranids would be absolutely radical.

[@TypeiZ]

nice idea, i love the look

[@sefateke28]

I liked your death stranding paintsceme. Can you make a similar one about Cealid from elden ring? Deep Red bleedy poxy undead?