Let's Paint Beast Snaggas: Smasha Squig

[@invictarussuzerain]

Loving the blue! Also never thought to hit the eyes first - that’s a fantastic idea. Thanks!

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

I just recently started doing it and it’s far less stressful lol. Thank you for watching :)

[@adamhanson5565]

I started doing it recently too because of a Lyla Mev video. Paint the hardest parts first.

[@TK_1252]

It's kind of the Bob Ross way of painting Warhammer Minis :) Love it!

[@JANG700]

finally not red squig painting video! so good.

[@MasterYensid4]

Wow! That techique with the oils is absolutely stunning! Amazing job, I'm really glad I came across your channel. I look forward to learning more from you.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@thegamethemovie9605]

Wow, can't get enough of watching the oil-without-medium use. Can actually see it blending out - ooo!

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

🤣😊

[@thegamethemovie9605]

@@OrionsBeltMinis Oil paints ordered!

[@OrangeJulice]

El mejor garrapato pintado que he visto hasta el momento

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Gracias!! 😊

[@tonyfriend8158]

Awesome video, love the colour choices, and I never thought if painting the eyes first!! You are a genius:)

[@13Robzilla]

The way you are using oils is different than a lot of others out there and somehow very approachable. Thank you for sharing.

[@duacot6633]

It was nice to watch you paint. For how comfortable you are painting with oil I would like to recommend something to try. Using odorless mineral spirits to make your own custom oil washes which can be rubbed out for blending might improve upon the technique you're already using. Tamiya makes pointed style cotton swabs for ultra fine detailing, but a napkin or qtip works well too. Be warned about the odorless spirits as they are not entirely odorless although they don't seem to give me the migraines I get from other solvents; finger nail polish is the worst! Using oils allows from some amazing blending. I would love to see how your skills progress with oils.

[@PoolShedGames]

well that cinches it. I'm painting my Squigs in some shade of blue. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Raedbeard]

Omg i have been looking for a scheme for my squigs and this is just perfect! Thank you!

[@AsimPaints]

Very nice! And he is kinda cute now that you mention it lol

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

So cute! ☺️

[@strongerandwiser2023]

Looks amazing. Love it. Smashed it.

[@tm-xz2ng]

Awesome colours and paint job. started painting in Secret for my son he's just found warhammer 40k and likes orks I'm gonna surprise him with an ork army half painted so we can play Christmas day I've got space marine army to paint be for Xmas hadn't paint in 16 years can't how easy it was to paint again so now I've seen this I'm going to do blue squids thanks for the inspiration.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

That is such an amazing gift! How old is he? Mine is only 3 so I’m waiting for when he will be able to play 😅

[@andyashbey133]

Great vid. Loved seeing you on play on

[@PsyWARAquariums]

holy crap! the blue is so awesome! I was going to go with the standard red but after seeing this im totally stealing this blue skin! incredible job!!!

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you!! I’m glad you’re going for it :)

[@InvasiveWargaming]

Squigs are always fun!

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

I had the best time 😁

[@doctordoubledakka3939]

Super rad. U r a great artist

[@jacobferraro8325]

Awesome job 👍

[@kimeriksson7445]

Amazing work

[@karukkollectibles3681]

Oooossseeemmmmm. 👍Makes me want to get the squigssss.

[@northofself]

Your technique looks fun and gave an awesome result! Im out here bursting with ideas for using oil paints on my craftworld tanks now

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Yay!!!

[@ThePingouin2ter]

Nothing short of amazing. Was intimidated by oil pains but will give it a go thanks to you.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you :) I think you’ll find the hardest part is getting all the stuff, and getting used to the idea of not using water. The rest comes easy!

[@michaelhill7927]

Using Oil paints on minis/figures has been something Ive wanted to try, your results are so awesome, truely an ispiration to give it a go.

[@Topatatas]

Omg blue skin! yes! 😍

[@Dragonfire-tn2jg]

Like the fact you use different paints and style.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you 😊

[@caleb7758]

found this at just past midnight and i love the blue tan color combo with little red accents

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you 😁

[@supermastermax2]

wow, it looks so amazing!

[@munchiecow2000]

Thanks for the quality content. Nice to see someone absolutely loving the hobby and sharing it. Keep it up!

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you for watching!! 😱😁

[@ThijsSchrijnemakers]

that is one magnificant blue squig! Compelling argument for using oil paints. Great trick starting on the eyes

[@briansalloum9259]

i was thinking yesterday as i was putting together my squigs "wonder if anyone has done blue squigs?" and here we are. probably gonna copy your shceme :3

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Hehehe great minds think alike 😁

[@xommul79]

Looks great, wish I had the skill with oil paints

[@danbobo86]

I love squigs so much! You really did this good boy justice

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you 😊

[@TheAgentmigs]

Came out looking amazing!

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you :)

[@JohnpenninoVO]

This is great! Thanks for posting.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you for watching!

[@scotty_yata]

Damn, dude, those oil blends came out fucking perfect. You're mad talented.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you!! 😊😊

[@gavinduplessis6385]

I really like that blue squig ... especially for my evil sunz army, since it has so much red. Painting a red squigasaur wouldn't make them stand out very well. So using yours as inspiration, I'm painting up my squad (although my boyz will be green)

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you! It did break up my army scheme pretty well, and it’s just nice to look at 😊

[@godmode9913]

That is one gorgeous blue smasha squig. It's inspired me to start on my one. I was thinking maybe bluey grey like sharkskin. I'm pretty sure squigs come in a wide variety of colours and patterns . I bet a snakeskin pattern would look dope but I have no clue how to paint snake skin

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you :) blue grey sharkskin sounds incredible. I’d love to see that! I’m not brave enough to attempt snakeskin but I agree that it would look really awesome on this guy

[@Cernunnnos]

Looks awesome. You're really killing it with the dry blend on the oils. I always just use them as washes, thick or runny. You sort of negative highlight with them that way, instead of like blending out lighter paint you selectively remove the wash with a clean brush with mineral spirits. Sort of erases the shadows. Then go over it with acrylics for highlighting. If you're that comfortable with dry blending them, I'd say you should try them as washes for the shadow areas and the stuff like metal leg that you used acrylic/ink washes on. You can mix some crazy colour combinations that change the hue of the shadows. You can get some cool colour transitions that I think add a little. You can get arist grade mineral spirits that are non toxic and don't have a chemical odor. I use Pebeo. Might have to try dry blending my highlights next though. That smooth, organic finish is something I never really get.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

So much goodness in this comment! I will look into what you said about trying them as washes. I’ve been wanting to try that more and more. Someone also said that windsor & Newton make water-soluble oils (not sure how that’s possible lol) but that could also work as a non-toxic substitute. Much to try 😊 thank you for watching!

[@Cernunnnos]

@@OrionsBeltMinis water soluble oils is interesting, though yea, not sure how those would work. No worries, your works great! Definitely give washing them a try though, you won't go back to acrylic/ink washes. You've got so much more control with oils.

[@Kid_illithid]

I paint my guys evil sunz, and I was wondering what color to make my squigs. I might have to borrow heavily from this. Red and blue together will look slick. I really like it

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Borrow away 😊

[@samhoban2509]

Such beautiful colour choices, and great techniques. Thanks for sharing! I’m keen to try the oils like this now.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thanks so much!!

[@dokdestiny2844]

great tutorial, thanks alot! For easy gap filling tamiya extra thin works most of the time. Also I saw people use sprues in the tamiya glue to create extra thick "sprue goo" to fill bigger gaps.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

I am definitely going to try this!! I think once they release the squighogs in their own box I’ll make a video with before/afters with and without using sprue goo :)

[@brgz87]

Great job!

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you :)

[@ChadSikes0629]

Really cool technique. I struggle so much when it comes to using oils on minis

[@xolotlmorett]

flawlessssss.... that squig looks so luckielessss! cant wait for Da Rider!!... im starting to want repaint my whole army with oils (naaa only maybe the big ones) Love your chanel!

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching! 😊

[@MegaSpektre]

Absolutely great video! Your video has really inspired me to use my oils which have been sitting in a box since I bought them.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you!! You’ve already done the hardest part of oil painting which is...purchasing the oil paint 🤣 it’s all smooth sailing from here

[@JorgeEspinoza678]

Nice job!!!!

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you :)

[@festa67]

Love this, have subbed to you.

[@bettsdn]

Great video! I don't know why more mini painters don't use oils. It's such a good tool for achieving smooth blends.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you!! I think the jump from acrylics to oils is intimidating but then it’s surprisingly easy lol

[@brennonr]

great highlighting

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thanks! :)

[@melshk]

This is incredible. Thank you!

[@yoyoyo9669]

fantastic job love your channel! XD

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you! :)

[@PinkyJustice]

"I don't get along with my airbrush" Sometimes I feel the same way :'0

[@s0ld4d02]

Fantastic job, I might have to give unthinned oils a try, just need to find a suitable subject..

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Give it a go on something big with large planes of surface area! You’ll love it :)

[@s0ld4d02]

@@OrionsBeltMinis You mention you dont like the chemicals associated with thinning oils (understandable) but can I ask how you go about cleaning your brushes at the end of a session painting with the oils?

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

@@s0ld4d02 I do use white spirit to clean them, but it takes about 30 seconds and I just pop outside real quick to do it so I’m in a well-ventilated space

[@denbeenour2247]

love the blue, i am a total beginner so will not even think about starting with oils but can i get a simular effect with a wash?

[@0neKingD0wn]

You had me when you said you didnt use airbrush much. That oil paint blending felt like watching magic. Also, your gw paint pots are different then mine, never saw those slim long twist cap bottles :/ At this point im used to having my gw paint dry and gets ruined on their own in the pots every couple of months.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

To be specific I’ve used it one time and it was an awful experience and I’ve never picked it up again 🤣 I re-potted them shortly after buying them to avoid them drying out! I bought those bottles on Amazon I believe and then whenever I get a new pot I just dump it in, rip the sticker off the original pot and reapply it to the new one :)

[@thepalestinianjew230]

Damn I should have thought to paint the squig Before gluing the rider on didn't even think of it oh well now I'll know for next time love that you made him blue btw really nice change up from the GW paint scheme

[@thepalestinianjew230]

And I love that you paint the eyes 1st I never thought of that faces always give me the hardest time

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

I try to do simple sub assembly when I have the chance but usually I end up glueing the whole thing together and then suffering during painting 🤣

[@thepalestinianjew230]

@@OrionsBeltMinis lmfao same

[@KinnevialPing]

I can't believe it... another perfect video 😂 I was looking for a tutorial to paint blue skin for my Seraphon and here it is! Thank You!

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Hahaha which seraphon are you painting?? They’re my favorite army

[@KinnevialPing]

@@OrionsBeltMinis Oh, really? Awesome! They're my favourite too. I'm currently painting some Kroxigor and skinks.

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Love me some kroxigors and skinks! I hope all of the lizardmen get a revamp when the Old World comes out 🤞

[@KinnevialPing]

@@OrionsBeltMinis That would be awesome. I made the mistake of buying the old Lord Kroak model a few months before the new one came out. It's still awesome though!

[@KinnevialPing]

@@OrionsBeltMinis Oh, Totally! He's awesome! :D

[@Leo_Cameron]

The smasher squig did not skip leg day

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

🍗 🍗 💥

[@samhoban2509]

Hehehe I don’t get along with my airbrush either!

[@jimostlund2166]

Sorry for saying this but i can't stop giggeling like a schoolkid as soon as You guys say "Nobb" :D

[@TheNarwhal85]

Love your channel and models but I have to say that music is really tension inducing when I'm trying to just chill to a paint video.

[@rickcarter5096]

This is fantastic I’m going to have a go. Never used oil before. What blue and green did you mix for the highlight plzzz

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

The colors are just generically named “blue” and “green” but the brand is winsor and Newton if that helps! :)

[@SheRexGram]

🦖 🦖 DINO POWER!!!! 🦖 🦖

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

🦖 ⚡️ 😎

[@ls400hurdles]

How do you clean your brushes? Between colors and after?

[@NightfallTH]

Hey there, Lee over at Tabletop Skirmish Games recommended you to me when I asked about a (hipster) color scheme for Adepta Sororitas Kill Team! Do you have any cool ideas? Your Stormcast Vindictor looks great! Cheers!

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

I’m honored by Lee 🤣 hmm if I were to paint them I think I would stick with the black armor, but paint their robes a blend from purple at the top to red at the bottom. Or maaaaybe purple at the top faded into teal at the bottom. But I like crazy schemes lol :)

[@NightfallTH]

@@OrionsBeltMinis that sounds crazy awesome! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@hughmac7423]

Cool

[@JoshDaSilva3D]

Good lord, fantastic work on the miniature!! Btw since the squig is blue does that mean it has far better luck on the battlefield then its red counterparts? XD

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Thank you!!! It’s the luckiest! 🤩

[@jamesgreen9480]

A lot slower tho

[@gongjimein]

Oh...that's too much pai- OHHHHHHHHHH, Wow! No wonder I'm bad at painting my minis.

[@katrianem2124]

Do you undercoat at all? It doesn’t look like you do and I’m curious why?

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

Undercoat you mean prime it? I use grey primer

[@katrianem2124]

@@OrionsBeltMinis thank you for responding. Yeah I mean primer. The models still looked shiny so I was curious.

[@adrien8384]

I really think that you should add the name of the paints on the video. In that way, it would be easier to understand the way you proceed

[@adrien8384]

And why not add some visual transition between different paints, to understand the different step of your video Anyway, your work is amazing and it gives another point of view of painting miniature with oil

[@TRTT]

comment 666 for a blessed video.

[@chandlermorris1]

hehehehe, Ork butt

[@OrionsBeltMinis]

😁

[@jackgaylord6159]

Well you finally did it no skeleton horde,I’m proud of you 😊now we need it on the ork 😂🤣 on a serious note massively awesome paint job and vid as always