EVERY Miniature Painting Technique you must know and WHEN to use them

[@HomelessOnline]

Feels like this channel caters to beginners (me) while I've been watching too many of those other channels' videos that simply make me feel like I can never achieve such results.

[@kallisto9166]

The most important tip for mini painting; do it again. Screw it up, do it again. Or screw it up, undo it, do it again. And again. And again. Until it looks the way you want it to look. Just getting used to messing up and redoing it without it being a big drama will save you so much stress.

[@TheDewok12]

And to go along with that, paint bravely!

[@naugladur8534]

How to undo?

[@kallisto9166]

@@naugladur8534 Depends what you screwed up! With paint in the wrong place, I find a cotton bud is effective. Or if needed, paint over your mistake, take it back to base coat.

[@kylekeenan3485]

You can also use a wet brush without any paint to fix mistakes.

[@arvetis]

@@naugladur8534 Scream "Control Z!"

[@LylaMev]

What is your go to technique? *Hey! Yes! I know my audio is less than ideal in this video. Living in an apartment sometimes means I have to remove more background noise, leading to tinny audio!

[@tando6266]

These days preshade then the glaze. But I have been working on my oil blending as well. I have handshaking from a disability that came about in my early 30's and I have had to relearn everything

[@LylaMev]

I hope my videos are useful, and good luck as you continue painting!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

These days, I'm learning wet blending, and perfecting my layering approach as well. Even though I've been at it for some time, there's always new things to learn and room for improvement, and refreshing your memory on basic stuff like this never hurts either. My attitude is that I'm only as good as my last piece was, and I try to improve with each thing I paint. I'm aiming for rougher and more textured surfaces in general for many things, a more "painterly" approach as an acquaintance of mine who is a painter put it, and really? I'm finding that approach to be more interesting than trying to get the "smoothest blends evar" as well as more challenging.

[@nosaltgaming8549]

Close my eyes and hope for the best

[@LylaMev]

Sounds like a video idea 😝

[@kenhitchcock4075]

This is the first video I seen someone talk about lining. Definitely going to try it. Thanks.

[@darkojovanovic5637]

If your cat dips her tail in to the paintpalet, just use the Tail as Drybrush ;)

[@tunguskalumberjack9987]

Great tip- thanks! (I think the cat may disagree just a little bit)

[@stevensmith909]

the end it dome shaped. Use it for stippling.

[@CoryG1981]

haahahahahahahah love it

[@rhammitt88]

This is a fantastic video. From now on when I'm trying to explain to the people I'm showing how to paint where and when to use said techniques I'm going to point them to this video.

[@bradbrown5633]

Diffidently one of best painting directions on meaning of each miniature painting technique. Cute also.

[@Zumikito]

First time I have seen crosshatching used was on Squidmar Masterclass video, but you are actually the first person to describe it to me! Now looking at some Sergio Calvo pieces, he uses it as well, very interesting, it seems to add more information to surface of the miniature. Thank you for the inspiration :)

[@LylaMev]

It really helps bring the miniatures to life! Working with texture is such an under utilized trick.

[@matan8074]

Dose this mean you plan on doing a video on crosshatching in 5min?

[@matan8074]

@@LylaMev please tell me you plan on explaining all theses techniques in 5min.

[@LylaMev]

ALL the techniques in 5 minutes?! That would be a video.

[@Thisworldistoobig]

As an intermediate painter, it is nice to see how another, more advance, painter's mind works. I do many of these things instinctually, but having a more talented painter list the techniques off and give examples of when they use them helps out. I will have to practice some of the techniques I don't commonly use to improve! Thanks for the video!

[@clivemahony9827]

Very good video I have been painting for years but only now at fifty am I learning these techniques your videos explain them very well thanks look forward to seeing more

[@socalastarte6727]

That was an excellent breakdown of the most common mini painting techniques. Very helpful that you essentially defined each step. I know a lot of mini painters that confuse several of these techniques. I had never even heard of lining before, and I've been painting minis on and off for 20 years.

[@skipfrancoeur7597]

I used to paint a lot about 25 years ago when I was heavy into RPG’s and Board gaming, I’ve recently gotten back into the hobbies, and your videos are amazing. You put a lot of love and effort into them and each one provides a wealth of information. So many techniques I need to work on. Thank you so much.

[@LylaMev]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@paulwingert9993]

This is actually the best Video about painting techniques I have ever seen.

[@alexthehopeless3778]

Your advice is great, I've only ever heard about layering, wet blending, glazing and feathering, and God, you literally look like an elf from lotr and this choir singing on the background gave me a real chill, what a coincidence!

[@rospoho]

This Is my go to video for starters, every friend of mine who started painting I showed him this video

[@nathancuzzetto8581]

Wow this video was more helpful than almost all in depth technique videos i've watched on YT

[@jaypepper3221]

I have to admit: as a crafty DM who like to read and write as much as I paint minis and makes terrains, I often have to choose how I manage my time between each sessions... so most of my paint jobs (minis and/or terrains) are made with the intention to look just descent for a D&D game; a lot of base paints, dry brush, a bit of high lights "ici et là" and "voilà" I'm done. (Sorry for my french;) But... sometimes I like to spend a bit more time depending of the project. I'll definitely keep in mind your video and advices to step up my game! Thanks from Switzerland :) (Love the cats BTW)

[@ormenlange100]

where have u been all my life i love how you explain things and show it on the miniature :)

[@h8uall66]

I’ve been wet blending wrong for 20 years!!! What I really love about this video is how clearly you explain very specific techniques and their proper application. There are a lot of great painters on KZbin but a lot of them can’t really communicate what they’re doing and why. Just amazed at how much I learned from just under 10 minutes of video. Great work!

[@jenschristensen1774]

THIS!! I've watched +100 painting videos and tried applying most of the techniques, but are often discussing with myself which to use - and mostly forgetting half of them until afterwards. This is a great overview of all the knowledge accumulated from these many videos. That certainy deserve a subscription. Thanks!!

[@brianburton6154]

Omg! I've been painting for 2 years and thought I was really good, until I watched your videos, now I see how much I suck. Sorry for the bad language. You seem to go to high bright contrast, while I go to grim dark. Your miniatures are so beautiful! You are very skilled! I will watch all your videos and improve my technique. Thank you so much, for all your hard work, effort, time and skill. You are so amazing.

[@achromicwhite2309]

Yeah, this was a really good video. It might not have gone into super depth of each technique, but it showed basically what to do WHEN. Thanks. Some of this stuff I know all too well... other stuff (wetblending) I've basically NEVER done. I've probably stuck with washes and such to try and build that initial gradient, before moving into some sort of layering and then edge highlighting.

[@colecantos3273]

I am learning a lot more about advanced techniques from your videos. Thank you for your hard work and ability to teach in a way that's easy to understand and adopt!

[@BigReviewMan]

I've been painting minis for Marvel Crisis Protocol since May, and I am just trying to learn wet blending now. I have layering, edge highlighting, stippling, and cross hatching (cross hatching was my natural technique before I knew what it was). Slowly trying to add more skills to my toolbelt as I get deeper into this hobby. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Rogelio_007]

This made all the techniques easier to understand

[@AAw3s0m3]

This video was what I needed. Easily half of these techniques I hadn't heard of before, and they were accompanied with practical examples throughout. My thanks.

[@bassboystokley8180]

You are amazing at this. Never stop. You have fame even in our hearts and the knowledge you give us

[@Spideyy2099]

The wet blending and dry brushing is going to make my models look so much better! Thanks for this video!!

[@arthur6279]

I just found your channel. Thanks goodness! Your tutorials are the best out there. I wasn't aware of a lot of these techniques and those I was aware of I had no clue how to approach. Looking forward to digging in and buying some training minis to work on my skills. Thanks!

[@damonx99]

That was great. Been at this for years and this was one of the best non intimidating explanations on the techniques. Definitely subbed now.

[@grandpasguitars1098]

Been staying away from layering but since you've explained it's relationship to feathering I'm sure I'll try it again

[@EchoBR7]

This tutorial is pure gold!

[@therealDonMac]

That was awesome. I have never seen so much educational information packed into such a short video. Thank you!

[@ianoag]

I didn't find this video useful ............... I found it 100% absolutely necessary! So glad I subscribed

[@BillMakingStuff]

nice tutorial! Why am I so bad at all those techniques?

[@LylaMev]

Having fun is the most important part!

[@pinkkitten_nails]

You help me so much even though I paint nail art not miniatures. It's basically the same thing. Painting on tiny canvases

[@DevsDice]

Awesome video Lyla! This will become a reference video for me for sure. Not sure if other people have the same problem but sometimes I can "zone out" and not think about how I paint. That's when this kind of video comes to good use for me to remind me to actively assess the situation and choose the proper technique for the job! Good one Lyla! Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@boreos3499]

This is great! Super Clear and helpful! After more than 5 years looking for painting instruction, this is the first time I've ever found a quick clear rundown of each skill, including demonstrations! Subscibing!

[@alanvaillancourt8972]

Thank you for this great list of techniques. Layering, edge highlighting and dry brushing have been the easiest techniques to use starting out. Getting smooth transition and finding good color combinations is the way to get to the next level. Great and helpful rundown Mini Witch!

[@legionarpublius6342]

If you want to know quickly how to paint figures to the point and in detail, it is described here in an excellent way. Thanks for that Lyla. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@DudeyRhino]

This was so useful thank you!!

[@vernonjennings5921]

Thumbs up for painting techniques and kitties! Thanks for sharing.

[@voxscorpus9629]

Lyla your advice is wonderful. I've been painting on and off for a year but mostly have been putting down a base coat, then a wash, then paint the details, and finally a dry brush. I've watched many videos on painting techniques and learned the terms but have only painted 2 fantasy minis (Carrion crawler and Owlbear from D&D Army painter set). The rest is all Battletech minis. Which don't have pouches and swords or clothing so I've never used all the other techniques. After watching this video on the where and when to paint aech technique I think I can actually apply some of these to the miniatures and have it look better. Thank you very much for your advice. The hard part in painting Battletech I've found is painting a good color scheme while having it look like the mech is still made of metal. Again thank you for your Videos. I've subscribed and will watch all the rest. Love your cats, (I have a Maine Coon myself).

[@DBBlocker]

Very nice overview of techniques

[@skipgiblets]

Excellent video. I've been looking for videos that help explain when to use the techniques, not just how to do them

[@1BigSpec]

I’m getting comfortable with layering so I think it’s time I try out wet blending one of these days. Thanks for the vid!

[@Jftbonb2]

Fabulous work you do , and very useful advices !

[@katelyngaston799]

I really enjoyed this video, thank you for taking the time to describe what part of the brush you suggest using. this was very helpful, I will be watching many more of your videos now.

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

This is an amazing resource. Thanks for all the work!

[@talesfromcastleravenscar3624]

You are exceptionally talented! Great video!

[@saltykrug]

Glad to see I'm not the only one with an orange cat that wants to get on his human's table when they're painting. Mine clears the table in one leap and takes a tour through my painting table, getting hair everywhere. I have to keep compressed air for blowing it off my painting table. His name is Fuzz and he came here to get fuzz everywhere. Great video, I learned a lot. Some of these techniques I learned on my own but had no idea what I was doing. I really need to learn NMM next, it's one thing I've never done.

[@baptistebois5467]

Thanks for this recap Lyla, very useful, I have to test new things now !

[@highoncoffee5]

Thank you for this incredible video! I’ve been painting with the classic base coats, washes and dry brushes, and now I feel like learning and using all of these!

[@vaclavnemec3435]

Very nice summary video, thank you for the effort creating it!

[@benytreeide568]

Great video. I like your tips and practical approach to things. Also, love the cats.

[@Login_Fehler]

I think I'll watch this video a couple more times in the future :D It is very helpful, thank you for it^^

[@devin8731]

L:yla Mev you rock! Clear, easy to follow but not overly specific instructions help open up our minds to new techniques and new ways to try and improve our models. I also love your attitude! So positive but humble in the best way, willing to make jokes about your own imperfect attempts and I love the interludes with kitty visitors....hits close to home as someone trying to get back into model painting with a very affectionate, very fluffly cat. Keep doing these, you're awesome!

[@Issssashark]

This was so helpful! I’m new in the mini-painting community, so these tips were very appreciated! Have a great day!

[@toomanytoysuk]

Your video was suggested to me by youtube, it is very useful thank you! I dont know if you know your microphone is not very clear on this video, other videos you have are perfect though, other than that really helpful

[@REE-Animation]

Just use contrast paints. So much faster and easier. And the result is fantastic 👌

[@stevensmith909]

Thank you for posting. I found this very helpful. I also like that part where your cat got paint on its tail then took off.

[@josuepintor9315]

This was fantastic and explanations were excellent

[@Bladedwind]

This has been an extremely helpful video! I always see these terms being used for painting, but some of them I've been unclear on. You went into great detail and I think i understand some of these techniques a lot better

[@yoshiwiseful]

Love this video cuz u go strate to the point. One Technique to the next 👌 👏

[@podladog0075]

Just started painting minis, this helped a ton!

[@MiserySage]

Hi there! Wanted to thank you for this video, content creators that have time stamps, concise summaries of the technique with a wonderful demonstration like your are my Jam. This video made me subscribe, but you have some other really great videos too. Thanks again from the Gnome Depot. I will learn all I can from you sensei

[@flipsyde84]

Such a great video to refer back to. Thank you.

[@SthMejin]

always great techniques, and seeing the expertly applied visuals as a reminder of how/what we can achieve and where!

[@janp5775]

small tip the H&S infinity has only a few advantages over the evolution, especially for advanced users, they are rather unnecessary. The evolution which is significantly cheaper and can be retrofitted with all but 2 features if required. (The optics (material) and the adjustable trigger spring load) Other differences: Material (no aluminum) a little heavier and can tarnish. the evolution has a traditional needle guard. For mixing you can use a pen cap, a tool from H&S or retrofit the cap of the infinity. It was cheaper for me to retrofit the Evolution with the quick adjustment for the needle. I was just starting out back then and didn't have a preference for trigger pull and was able to get used to the new one. Admittedly, I am also from Germany. And don't know your part availability for you. I believe that 90% of the parts are compatible even if I only know for sure about 50% of the parts. (The body and end cap, the trigger and the mechanism for creating the spring force may be incompatible.) If you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them.

[@lorenzosaracino9912]

I resumed the hobby after I had left it for years, and this video is the most useful of the ones I am watching now. THANK YOU!!! (I need to know what miniature is at 2:27. It's insane)

[@TomCantDance]

I've been painting minis for a while now but I've been really trying to improve my stuff recently. This video is incredibly helpful!

[@Jay-ql4gp]

Wow. You're covering things I haven't seen a lot of people do! Like you I'm a traditionally trained artist, but I never thought of using things like cross hatching on a mini. I just got a Gore Maw from Reaper and I can't wait to use your advice on it! (And my cats do the same thing lol)

[@bigkahunamenor]

Fantastic tips, thanks for sharing ❤️🤙🏾

[@benjaminkoch4142]

Great video with lots of information. Also, the cat moment was cute af and you're hair is gorgeous sis! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@DarkNeochan]

So very helpful~ and relatable~ My little Lucifer always seems to be attracted to me at the messiest of times~ haha Thank you so much for sharing this~

[@paulsheldon8838]

So, Galadriel teaches me about mini painting? Nice.

[@BlakeHoward]

First time here ... your outtakes with your cat are hilarious. *subscribed*

[@jeffreylovins1730]

Thank you so much for this and other videos you have made, especially about shadows and highlights. I am brand new to this hobby and have been struggling to understand the where and how to create lighting on such small figures. I can’t wait to apply this tomorrow.

[@WarpZoneWargaming]

Excellent video!! Thank you!

[@darkness973]

Nicely done.

[@christiansmith9306]

Really good video, love the way you explain the technique and show it in application. And I'm subbing for the cats.😹😹

[@mot0573]

Very nice and helpful explanation. Thank you!

[@sukidashing3882]

thanks lyla, this was helpful

[@shahinaryan-taasheedaar4516]

Very well explained madame 😉👌

[@krzysztofmathews738]

A very good demonstration. Thank you!

[@pmw79]

This is exactly the video I needed right now. Thank you!

[@davidstokes9437]

Pleeeaaaaase!! Write a large book on your techniques!! 🏆🏅🐱💚💛

[@richardbrown8789]

Thank you for this video very helpful

[@shilor6348]

What brush do you use for lining? I love how small and fine your lines look with it.

[@RobbinsNestStudios]

I'm a big fan of layering and glazing myself. Great vid.

[@CCMinis]

Great video Lyla!

[@LylaMev]

Thank you!

[@amukasa]

I love your videos and your painting style.

[@piotrjedras1627]

Great video. Very useful knowledge.

[@dennisfoulds3941]

Thank you. I see you have done some excellent work . I found the video very inspirational. Keep up the great work.

[@aaronjacobs462]

Another greatly useful video

[@joshuahavens4059]

Wow! These look really good! I'm only just getting started painting minis.

[@AndyMecha]

Awesome tutorial, thank you. 👍

[@Hinarcia]

Thanks for this overview. Really really helpfull

[@AIN1981]

Great video, thanks. I’m noob and still challenged with wet blending. But this guide surely helps

[@JondiOfLooq]

Great video, amazingly succinct and helpful summary of so many techniques!

[@brianfoley4328]

Very helpful....Thank You.