KDM Twilight Detective - SKIN Painting Tutorial

This is a painting tutorial showing how I painted the skin on the Twilight Detective pinup from the Kingdom Death Monster series. ...
This video is intended for ages 16 and over.
KDM have some interesting models, this one has an odd asymmetrical thing going on that's quite interesting. In the tutorial I go over how to paint the skin from start to finish and give various tips along the way. I cover quite a lot of techniques in the course of the video, including layering, glazing, stippling, two brush technique, a couple methods for correcting mistakes, etc. There's more to get to grips with than your standard skin painting tutorial, so I hope you enjoy it. Thanks!
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[@porcu12345]

I really appreciate these detailed and slower paced guides; they are fantastic as learning tools. Often I find 'how to paint' videos go too fast, or they apply a few brush strokes and then immediately skip ahead to a finished step.

[@brigandboy1425]

Yeah his pace and detail is pretty much why my guys don't look like they were painted by a 12 year old version of myself (with a milimeter thick coat of paint on faces). Still can't do eyes worth a damn with a brush though. Luckily, there are micron pens in existence ;)

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

@@brigandboy1425 Micron pen: good idea for those of us not as talented as Kujo on eye details, but he really has awesome tutorials (I think I might try your micron pen suggestion!😄).

[@jamielaing9752]

Great video as usual 👍 "Farting about" one of the best Scottish descriptive phrases ever, can be used in so many situations

[@KujoPainting]

But rarely used when actual farting is involved. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@skynetpuma]

Love how she turned out in the end, very good paint job

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks a lot.

[@lmaia88]

I feel like i've learned so much by just watching how you move the paint, and you explained very well pointing it out the different techniques! Thank you!

[@KujoPainting]

Great to hear, glad it helped. You're welcome :)

[@patricfolkesson4095]

I couldnt agree more with the previous comments. I'm lousy at painting skin, and this video has already helped out a lot (I think I'm wathcing it for the 5th or 6th time now). Great showing how you mix the colors, how you move the brush and explains everything. Really great work! Thanks!

[@KujoPainting]

That's great, glad you found it helpful! Hope you crack the skin code soon, still learning myself. :)

[@trevorscroft]

Favorite take-away from this video: stippling the highlights, gotta go try it now! Thanks!

[@KujoPainting]

That's my favourite, stippling is so versatile, you can use it for everything. :)

[@rayk5785]

Who the heck would down vote your videos? Short and sweet. Full of spot on blending techniques. Thank you for the instructions.

[@KujoPainting]

ha, I've picked up a few dedicated haters that downvote every video I put up, that's ok though. It is what it is. Glad you liked it, cheers. :)

[@BMazeing]

​@@KujoPainting some people have too much time on their hands. They should take up mini painting instead

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

OMG: she's GORGEOUS!!❤❤❤

[@KujoPainting]

Thank you.

[@MentoliptusBanko]

The Shoot 'em up carrot scene brought back so many memories.... Great video Kujo!

[@KujoPainting]

:D

[@Keddlecorn]

Hey! We missed you, this was very informative.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks! :D

[@vermillionhugh]

Welcome back Mr K. Great work. A fantastic tip too, you mentioned, Brush movement. Usually & often overlooked in painting but it is, one of the core ingredients of ...........the Art & the ‘look’ of a painting, as a whole etc. Have a good weekend. Hugh.

[@KujoPainting]

Yep, super important! Thanks Hugh, a good weekend to you too. Take it easy :)

[@vermillionhugh]

Kujo Painting Thank you. Not myself past couple of days. Resting. Take care my friend 😊👍

[@DingoPaints]

I struggle with skin. This was a great video to learn from. 😍

[@casspirmk6338]

That was the best skin tone I have ever seen

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks a lot.

[@handydandy9310]

Heya bid, just want to say your videos are amazing and tour talent with a brush and ability to translate your actions into something I can understand, thankyou. Operation wet pallet is in effect. And I shall be religiously using your videos to improve my painting. Thank you for using your time to make these videos

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks, you're welcome. Best of luck with the wet palette, I remember switching to the wet palette, I got an instant level up in my painting. Hope you have a similar experience with it. Let me know how you get on with it. :)

[@antoniolaureanoimatani2726]

Great style of painting female skin. I learned a lot.

[@KujoPainting]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jkyoo8330]

That is definitely lovely work. So inspiring!!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks pal :)

[@MrSkullface]

Thanks for the video!!

[@KujoPainting]

Welcome :)

[@WoM]

Well done!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks!

[@kultek]

Happy new year, and thanks again for your techniques.

[@KujoPainting]

Happy new year to you too.

[@pyranna2003]

Such a clean and tidy wet palette.. Nothing like mine :D

[@KujoPainting]

Nothing like mine either ;) .. I tidy it up for the videos so it's easier to show what's going on, rather than using the chaos that it usually is. ^_^

[@pyranna2003]

You spoil us

[@666lupine666]

thanks for sharing these hawt techniques. using dots to form the outer layers of the skin is a revelation. I think I must be improving thanks to your help and this community. as always, please keep up the excellent figure painting and vids.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks, glad to hear you're getting better. I'm obsessed with stippling right now :)

[@brigandboy1425]

Best opening ever.

[@KujoPainting]

hehe cheers.

[@redrooster7371]

I always like to see different approaches. Each time I learn something new. To move the paint as less as possible I will focus on in the future. This wasn't new but always good to hear and bring it back to my attention. Glad you're back! On the last step, why did you use the ink instead of a 'normal' red?

[@KujoPainting]

I use the ink because it's more intense than normal paint, but also because it's more transparent and lets you alter the colour without covering up the details below it. Ink has a little shine to it when it finishes as well which is pretty cool.

[@michaelgalitzyn7038]

Awesome!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks!

[@vinylpusherone]

amazing work, have you ever done a tutorial on painting the stockings? that would be great to see

[@KujoPainting]

Hi Dave, thanks! Yeah, I made a full tutorial of this model, showing how I painted each element. It's about 2 and a half hours long, currently available via my patreon feed.

[@vinylpusherone]

@@KujoPainting awesome! ill check it out

[@FirstLast-ks6vm]

Kujo x Dank crossover when? Also welcome back, good to see you posting new videos. :)

[@KujoPainting]

Bob Dank and Kujo Ross :)

[@rivetzndakka1519]

After watching pro painting vids all year l have learnt a lot, but l have learnt more than them all put together watching Kujo for a weekend. Best painting toots on utube by far. Thank you for your work.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks a lot, appreciate that. :)

[@DP80s]

I think I watch this video more than any other. I'm determined to paint skin this well. Well, near enough will do. Thanks for all your content. I've learnt so much from it all. I wish you (and youtube) were round twenty odd years ago when I started. And then I wish I hadn't stopped painting for twenty years. Anyways, is the choice of grey important in the initial basecoat?

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks! I also wish I hadn't stopped painting for about the same amount of time. Ah well, we're painting again now, that's what counts! The choice of grey is not so important no, but you should experiment with different greys to see how it changes the look.

[@JamesTaylor-ng1zt]

Thank you so much for this. Can I just clarify, are you assuming the light source is directly from the front and back? hence why you lead the highlights to the centre of the leg?

[@KujoPainting]

Hi mate yeah, just basic general lighting so it's interesting from the front and back.

[@ericsplittgerber5154]

Any advice on thinning paint? I’ve never really felt like I’ve gotten complete control over my ratio. Yours always seems to be at that sweet spot of thin but smooth

[@KujoPainting]

Ignore any advice trying to offer ratios, all paints are different so the amount of water you'll need will vary. Just go by how the paint feels on the palette. Test it on your thumb nail. What you want is for the paint to be semi transparent but under your control. If it sloshes about all over the place when you test in on your thumbnail, it's too thin, add some paint. If it's not transparent, it's too thick, add some water.

[@crisdolbey6950]

great vid ... is that a baking tray? lol

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks, no it's the everlasting wet palette.

[@jacobbillingsley1931]

Your a bad ass thanks for the great vids 🙏🏻

[@KujoPainting]

Welcome, and thank you.

[@gaminginhdmax3854]

how long did it take you to paint to this level? your really good mate

[@AdnanCucak]

Thats a huge Wet Pallet, where did you get it?

[@KujoPainting]

Oh that's the everlasting wet palette from redgrass games. I'm not a big fan of it but it's helpful for making videos because of the size.

[@tinywarfare9109]

Your local artist supply store should have some larger size wet palettes. Pro-tip: the ones there often use a different paper than the parchment you're probably used to since it's designed for a different consistency of paints. Just ignore it if you don't like it and use parchment instead. Just don't buy and extra wad of paper unless you're sure that's what you want.

[@williamt.4569]

Do Nemesis aliens next!

[@KujoPainting]

That's on the cards ;)

[@TheLalalaboyz]

Might i ask, do you ever use stuff like flow improver or retarder mediums? If so, when do you use them?

[@KujoPainting]

No, never. I have a stripped down painting philosophy. Painting is complicated enough without throwing in a load of special potions on top, so I prefer to keep it as simple as I can and just use paint, water and a brush.

[@johnymybob]

Hi KujoReally love your work. You make it look so easy so am giving it a go. My main barrier to getting better seems to be decent paint brushes at an affordable price. Do you have any suggestions?Thanks againJohn

[@KujoPainting]

Best of luck! These are my favourite right now. => elementgames.co.uk/paints-hobby-and-scenery/brushes/element-masterclass-brushes/element-games-kolinsky-regiment-brush?d=10190 £7 is pretty reasonable for the quality.

[@fraxz88]

Yes grab the clean brush, we don't lick the brush.

[@thelovepig]

i screw up the eyes so much i started painting them first, then the skin around it.

[@KujoPainting]

Yeah that's a the sensible approach, I should really start doing it that way. :)

[@DazsdWTP]

a like for the intro alone

[@KujoPainting]

:D

[@ZLZ-f2x]

nice LEG~!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks!

[@c-r]

Model is cringe garbage, good instructions though.

[@KujoPainting]

You think so? I like it, cheers!

[@Cookieskillchildren]

FINALLY! You've been missed!

[@KujoPainting]

:0)

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

In the era of "me too", which I FULLY AGREE WITH & SUPPORT, it might be kind of controversial, but these miniatures are for "fantasy games"....as a woman, I'd be totally down with a tutorial in painting booties & boobies....the "dudes" get lots of videos on painting big muscles, so I think a little Booty/Boobie tips should be okay? You obviously don't paint them like muscles. But: I can take your tips on painting metallic spheres, and just work that with fleshtones, I guess....PS: for a laugh for Kujo or anyone who reads this: in my 20s and 30s, when I went out clubbing or on dates, I routinely used subtly sparkly highlighter and bronzer to "enhance" my "assets💃🤣💃. Sadly, the "assets" are kind of way past that point now, it would look ridiculous😥😂🤣

[@Skiriwowi]

I'm very late I know, just wanted to ask if there are any alternatives/equivalents to the Scale75 Resurrection flesh and Light Skin colours?

[@KujoPainting]

Yeah, something like Cadian Flesh tone and Kislev Flesh. Most basic flesh tone paints will be fine. Plus you can always mix your own. I have a video on that if you're interested in trying it kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmzXqWbequLm5o

[@nameisbad]

Ink advice is bit off, if you using scale75 water down a lot, if using other inks the no more than 1:1 or they just don't work right.

[@KujoPainting]

That's fair, I only use scale inks so I may have misspoke. Not sure, I'd have to watch the video back. Cheers!

[@Sgt40K]

Welcome back, thanks for the video. You are absolutely my favorite painter on youtube. I would consider your videos to be "Masterclass" level. Can you maybe do some intermediate level painting tutorials? I'm not looking to win competitions, I'm just looking improve my models or even just to paint faster.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks. I don't usually paint with the goal of making a tutorial, I tend to just record what I'm painting and then make that into a tutorial. So it's difficult to tailor them to a specific level, if that makes sense. The one's I did on the harlequins were to more of a high tabletop standard. But never say never, we'll see!

[@dwaynwyley2896]

Any plans to put your Twitch channel to use? You got a Day 1 subscriber right here. Absolutely love everything you do.

[@KujoPainting]

Not sure, I will be doing some streaming this year though. Not sure whether it'll be on here on on twitch.

[@dwaynwyley2896]

@@KujoPainting We're all looking forward to it. No pressure, lol.

[@maxsiliprandi]

What a pleasure to see one of you videos in my feed. I can’t decide if how easy you make it look is inspiring or infuriating. This is an excellent video and brilliant paining thank you for sharing.

[@KujoPainting]

Hedge your bets and make it infuriatingly inspiring. :) Thanks for the kind words.

[@septimus64]

what size brush is that?

[@KujoPainting]

Hi Dave, It's a number 1. I usually use a 1 for most things.

[@MotoKingRob]

Beautiful work, your transition is buttery smooth and it doesn't looks crazy intimidating while leaving a beautiful effect!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks!

[@Clone16165]

Welcome to 2019 where I hope you keep delivering the awesome!

[@KujoPainting]

2019 will be the year of the awesome. XD

[@bigchungus2639]

Insane

[@KujoPainting]

in the membrane?

[@DrParka]

Dude! You did it again, I just received today, the Paolo Parente set box from zombicide black plague, and it's all about bare skin! I'll definitely check for hidden cameras in my house 🤣

[@KujoPainting]

You'll never find them! Muwahahahaha... I mean... What cameras? *cough

[@DrParka]

@@KujoPainting 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@yuarthur455]

is there a pdf guide for this model if I become a patreon ?

[@KujoPainting]

Hi Arthur, there's no pdf on this one currently, there are videos on it though, they show the whole process. Cheers!

[@yuarthur455]

@@KujoPainting really? with hats and jackets, all of it?

[@KujoPainting]

@@yuarthur455 Yep, it's about 2 and a half hours long in total. Shows, Skin, white fabric, NMM, jacket (including tartan design on the inside), sword, hat, including freehand on the sword and jacket, the hair etc.

[@yuarthur455]

@@KujoPainting wow nice, will check it out, never use patreon before, but your content are too good to pass, any chance of painting warcy in the future ?

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks! I haven't looked at the warcry stuff much but it's not outside the realms of possibility. We'll see! :)

[@Devil2theDriver]

I love your tutorials and they are so upped by your accent! Looking forward to more kingdom death.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks, I bought the core set so there will be more KDM throughout the year for sure :)

[@humaktsixtysix3409]

Capital stuff, as always!

[@KujoPainting]

:0)

[@IDICBeer]

Just awesome

[@KujoPainting]

You're just awesome :)

[@garyblake4296]

I'm loving this slower more detailed videos.

[@KujoPainting]

Glad you like them!

[@OursGroumy]

Really good tutorial, i would love to have the same kind of content for the blue leather. I also would like to know how you decide what color to use to make the gloves, the jean and leather in the same hue but with still distinct.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks, I explain all that in the longplay video that's on my patreon feed. It's a little over 2 and a half hours long.

[@OursGroumy]

@@KujoPainting maybe i'll pledge, but i already have 2 other 10€ patreons, and i'm not quite sure to add yet another

[@Nagi2100]

Holy crap... that takes a longer time than I thought heh...

[@KujoPainting]

:0)

[@chrisshaw451]

I have noticed that you use all different makes of paints, what are the reasons for this other than getting the colour that you require ?

[@KujoPainting]

Other than the colour, they all have different properties, how they handle, the way they glaze, the way they look when they dry, etc. GW and F&G have a nice satin finish, but F&G has more transparency, so it's easier to do subtle blends. Scale color also has high transparency but they dry super matt so they're useful if you want to force a highlight without having extra highlights cast from the room lights. They're also better for glazing with as they don't react badly to being overly thinned with water.

[@chrisshaw451]

@@KujoPainting Thank you :)

[@ColourOfTheGods]

Great job man!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks Gus :)

[@davidkinniburgh2265]

Dat wet palette layout tho. I love it!!

[@KujoPainting]

lol thanks :-)

[@frankblaker8294]

Yup....love it!

[@KujoPainting]

awesome.

[@MaelstromMaster]

como te sales papi

[@KujoPainting]

I'm not sure what you said but I hope it was nice. ;)

[@MaelstromMaster]

It is a compliment

[@hooshangmaster]

this is amazing you gave me the confidence to start painting this now

[@KujoPainting]

Awesome, glad to hear it. :)