What I Wish I Knew BEFORE Buying all my Miniature Paints

[@eldaanedhelnor5915]

Finally I find someone explaining it clearly with all the details needed! Thank you so much!

[@GeekyBoutiquey]

As someone who was a traditional canvas acrylic artist, and dabbled in oil paints, I feel like learning mini painting is increasing my ability to understand both acrylic and oil painting better. Thanks for all the tips!

[@darthkek1953]

Have you seen DRAW MIX PAINT channel?

[@GeekyBoutiquey]

@@darthkek1953 I hadn't yet. Most of my paint knowledge was from art school, books, and experimenting. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check it out.

[@darthkek1953]

@@GeekyBoutiquey its likely the finest example of freely published fine art tutorial that humanity has ever produced. There are no paywalls. No DVDs. Everything is put up 100% free. And it is absolutely PhD / Renaissance level quality. (He makes his main money by selling paint, but his paint is optional. He makes a good case why his is perhaps a worthy investment but it is not a requirement).

[@alexvandewiele8513]

When it comes to actually getting models done, speedpaints have been amazing. I know the effect isnt as nice as a well done traditional mini, but it gets minis on the tabke I'm happy with.

[@Filthyanimal9]

Agree - i think 99.9% of minis painters aren’t trying to win awards

[@petervansan1054]

they look bad though...

[@darthkek1953]

It's not for nothing Speed Paints are made by a company called ARMY Painter not DIAROAMA Painter.

[@clow0123]

I love my speed paints and it has been a big help to get minis in the table.. my backlog was huge when I was using only opaque paints, but after I acquired the army painter speed paint 2.0, my painting ratio increased a lot. Definitely good enough for me quality wise, and I get so much more done.

[@kropka8259]

I recently decided to pick up this hobby, and it is a little overwhelming. Your video was exactly what I needed. Thanks ❤

[@MaskedRiderChris]

I'm a Vallejo/Formula P3 sort, here, when it comes to painting. I learned with P3 and am familiar with its properties and find it's good for making glazes and washes with. Vallejo is just an excellent all around brand for opaque, washes, and glazes, I find as well. I finally took the plunge and grabbed a few Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 bottles to mess with and I'll see what I think about them once I get them opened up and going. I always enjoy the information you provide in every video as usual, Miss Lyla!

[@zS39SBT4fe5Zp8Q]

Thanks! This is super helpful

[@Qew77]

daym your colors are MUCH more vibrant lately

[@Gecks83]

I've seen many video of speed paints being used and they have gotten pro levels of painting done, it's about know how speed paint works plus adding in some dry brush and layering. Yes they are a all in one paint but it's also knowing how to use them. I'm a nub at painting but I'm trying and looking at videos. Speed paint works for me because I don't have to much time to paint because of my work

[@hollyhope7227]

You are a real artist who knows what she is doing. I admire your wonderfull skills and feeling for colors and combinations.

[@ashley-r-pollard]

That was an excellent concise overview that summarizes the skills for each paint. Helped to clarify in my mind what I do when I paint.

[@pietroforghieri9177]

The way you paint is amazing for me, I can really see that you know where you will end up. At the beginning things look a bit odd, but the end results is always something that only an artist could get. Amazing! Thank you very much

[@camcraft]

Thank you! I've learned so much from your videos - still working on my glazing!

[@NoahKunin]

Why do you find Citadel / Army paints difficult to work with for dry brushing.

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

Solid advice, wish I had known all of this when I started painting. Keep spreading wisdom. Cheers!

[@jrod5113]

Awesome Sauce! Can't wait to see your review on the new Army Painter Fanatic Line.

[@EposVox]

Those leaves looked beautiful

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

8:36 except when you can't fit any thing bigger in a place like on a 15mm scale or below tank or even better human sized model.

[@bbsphotography2187]

You should do a "where do I buy figures" video. Maybe one for printed and one for files (not sure if you print or not!)?

[@Richard-sy1ej]

I'm a little curious as to why you say Citadel and Army Painter opaque paints are more difficult to work with? Is it because they are thicker out of the bottle and require you to work out how to thin your paints properly right from the start?

[@LylaMev]

Citadel thicker, Amy painter is inconsistent

[@robinfox4440]

Though manufactured washes are very reliable and handy, you can also create your own washes with non-wash paints (except contrast) by diluting with water and adding medium if needed. Washes have a lot in common with glazes but have a lower viscosity so they spread more and get into those crevices nicely.

[@questgivercyradis8462]

This is good, but I'd have also had a thick vs. flowy vs. creamy, matte vs. satin vs. gloss, and opaque vs. translucent uses breakdown. It is more on the Art side vs. tabletopper side, but that's how I've been considering paint nowadays.

[@samualwilliamson1187]

For as speedy a painter you are you're very accurate. If I painted that fast I'd have paint everywhere!

[@border304]

I've branched out from my model and game colours and bought opaque and inks. All Vallejo. You mentioned opaque (which I think are like regular paints but pigment heavy). But what about inks? I figure that the colour is the liquid so I can water down well to make them washes? So far washes are my favourite aspect of painting miniatures. Great for shadows and unifying.

[@thorikstoneshield3716]

Thank you so much Lyla, I think I'll watch this video again and again

[@Rilmaist]

where do testers enamel and/or acrylic enamels fall? I got a bunch for $1 at Joannes last week

[@hellequim]

I'm trying glazes for a couple weeks now, what a challenge to get right with craft paints 😢 here in brazil speed paints are waaaay too expensive, even vallejo or citadel are luxury itens lol but your channel and ppl like you always have a tip or insight that help us get better at the hobby ❤

[@timwells8359]

This is a wonderful breakdown of which paints are "best" for which use cases. And not in a specific brand light! Thank you very much for the informational content!

[@LylaMev]

Thank you!

[@jamesonstalanthasyu]

thank you! this will help the others who are getting into the hobby ... yes, other people.

[@havoksaar7905]

Epic video! Where can I get the elf bust? I want to try my hand it painter her.

[@Ultragamereh]

I really appreciate this video. While it's intent was to clarify paint types, it really made some techniques click for me. When you make your glazes, are you just using water or actual glaze medium?

[@LylaMev]

I use water! But when I was learning I did glaze medium

[@malcolmcarmine1361]

I'm a new miniature painter. I really like your video. I need some advice what buy as a new painter. I'm looking for a set or something. Can you give some advice what to buy. I would really appreciate thank you

[@robertfarrar6212]

Hi Lyla, many thanks for the great break down! I haven't painted a figure since 1979 (!). Oops, I built a vinyl Screamin brand Werewolf ~ '91-'92; Milliput is your friend. All of these new techniques were intimidating until now. Subbed.

[@theandf]

Good video! As I have little time, I'm always looking to optimize my painting (for tabletop pieces, I don't do display pieces) and remove unnecessary steps. As such, I have to ask: why go through the trouble of using a contrast/speed paint first for the feathers, if you are later going to drybrush over it and then apply a wash? It seems like the contrast paint step is wasted. Wouldn't "base color + drybrush + wash" (AKA "the traditional method") yield pretty similar results?

[@theandf]

(I realize display pieces such as the one you're demonstrating on benefit more from subtle effects; but were this a tabletop gaming piece, wouldn't what I say above be true?)

[@mugetzu]

Can't wait to see your Army Painter Fanatics review of paints.

[@jerrydawg707]

Great overview of paints and painting styles. Thank you.

[@meangreenlipsey]

What's your thoughts on Duncan Rhodes paint? I backed the KS campaign but I never hear anyone mention his line.

[@strohslights4996]

Kids bought me an 8 pack of inks. Where do they fit in?

[@CPyJIb]

With Speedpaints/Contrast paints you want Black Primer > Gray Zenithal > White Drybrush. If you lean into TMM it's a good time to basecoat your metallics and give them a wash. That's what worked for me. Add more highlights and edge highlights and you up to a great result in a tight timeframe and low skill level. But be aware that this painting method does NOT develop painting skills other than Dry Brush. Great for big armies done quickly.

[@jasoncarpenter5974]

See I prefer contrast, speed paint or instant colors over a very light grey or yellow primer with no sloppy chippy or zenithal. They make it look too dirty or grimy even for grim dark with little control over the final product.

[@CPyJIb]

@@jasoncarpenter5974 Zenithal and Slop Chop makes your models dirty ? If by Grimy you mean patches and coffee stains, that's what Citadel Contrasts usually do. Try Army Painter Speedpaints, they don't have that effect and are especially good when you apply them on a slop chop base.

[@maverickman6486]

I have found the same thing. I'll do a grey basecoat, black line only the very darkest areas and drybrush very light grey and then apply a grey range speed paint. but I also am still experimenting with color priming or base coat with a lighter than normal base coat color and drybrushing with a very light color then finishing with speed paint. This gets rid of the too white high lights that speed paint look.

[@CPyJIb]

@@maverickman6486 yeah, nothing can beat rattlecan Black into Grey Zenithal, into white Drybrush in terms of speed. I'v done 48 infantry models in 5 hours, from zero to tabletop standard.

[@LemurKrazy]

Did you notice speedpaint 2.0 strips white ink zenithal? I had to stick with 1.0 for my current army.

[@warlock2101]

Nice video :) May i know what brushes do you use or which brand do you prefer mostly?

[@tremolo_painter]

Thank you for this description of the types, and the best-suited situations.

[@DatTeilchen]

dear algorithm, take this comment as offering and be pleased

[@Sir_Trollman]

I guess it worked

[@McVilla1N]

😂😂😂

[@bobterwilliger007]

For the Al-Gore Rhythm!

[@g.rodriguez7445]

A basic set of about 12 can do you good... I came in as a watercolorist/fine artist... Once I learned some techniques I learned how fun painting minis and sculptures is.

[@_lionezzz]

there is easy technique to make glazes from opaque paints. Just dilute them with water and add some gel medium. With this method you could actually make transparent glaze-like paint with viscosity of normal paint (or actually with any viscosity you like)

[@Rabarbarzynca]

Also contrasts make great glazes over normal paints, think of them as a filter. I use contrasts/speedpaints less and less as basic cover over zenithal, as I’m not satisfied how they work in shadowed areas and their interactions with grey (desaturation).

[@KelRiever]

No Vallejo? I llove Vallejo :D Great, fun, informative video

[@LylaMev]

I actually don't own any Vallejo!

[@KelRiever]

@@LylaMev :o, I mean :O !!! 😁

[@scott98390]

Laughed my ass off at the "get your head out of the shot" comment - I like people who are secure enough to poke fun at themselves. Great info; thanks for helping this beginner learn a thing or two!

[@jimmyodinson9841]

Maybe your next video should be along the lines of How I learned to use Contrast Paints properly, if you can get past that slopping them on with a mop technique they can be some of the most useful paints you'll have in your kit. One tip I can give for cloaks, robes and coats using contrasts is apart from not flooding them, is lay them horizontal to dry, not stood vertical and it will spread the excess all over the folds and not pool at the bottom.

[@LylaMev]

I already did that video!

[@jimmyodinson9841]

@@LylaMev really? Can you point me towards it please?

[@mammothfactory]

Dear algorithm gods, praise this painter and her channel with plenty of view... (not bias). Joking aside, killer video!

[@captnwinkle]

When r u painting a Tyranid? :( Could you start doing tutorials on painting full models?...and yes, I've already ordered stuff from the Witch store...well, just the color sticky pentagram

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

I’m a painting noob…I’m actually a noob about being a noob. Thank you so much for this video.

[@saintmatthew956]

Not really understanding the do's & don'ts of creating my own glazes is what stops me from going from a beginner to an intermediate painter.

[@filipe-nunes]

What is that model? I want to add it to my wishlist.

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Awesome information. Full watch and share! Great video . Mike

[@Lloydetc]

Is opaque same as base paint?

[@LylaMev]

yes!

[@Lloydetc]

@ thank you so much! I’m binge-watching your videos :) new to painting figures, not the miniatures but I am customizing hironos (or trying to 😅) from pop mart if you are familiar. Thank you so much for tutorials :)

[@LylaMev]

@@Lloydetc Glad I can be helpful!

[@wannabeard]

What an excellent crash course.

[@BlastercadedPainting]

Great video! Just as a discussion question, genuinly interested, as to your comment do you consider the use of speedpaint/contrast paints not an artform?

[@LylaMev]

That’s the difference between art and craft. Craft takes skill, but it doesn’t ask deeper questions.

[@BlastercadedPainting]

​@LylaMev Art is so hard to label, it depends so much on the painters experience and just as much on the people seeing and experiencing it. It's a interesting topic for discussion. Thank you for your reply. Again, great video.

[@thedrmurchindise]

Using speedpaints will eventually lead to a plateau and require the combining of opaque paint and eventually glazing etc. Speedpaints are an aspect of miniature painting and a very useful tool for the toolbox. In the same way you can't just go point and shoot with a camera and become a great photographer. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

[@BlastercadedPainting]

I don't disagree. I was asking about a line being drawn to what is Art and what isn't. Everyone's interpretation of that will be different. It's all in the eye of the beholder. It's an incredibly deep discussion with no real answer, just personal opinion. That's what makes this such a good video, got us thinking about the definition of art in our niche hobby.

[@thedrmurchindise]

@BlastercadedPainting I'm not a real "artsy" person per sé I think the attempt at creating a mood or conveying a feeling is just as admirable as a masterwork(in most cases). Miniature painting is unique to me as well in that we only enhance someone else's work but when executed to a high level you could have the best of the best paint the same miniature and you will get a different execution every time. It's Wild and I love it.

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@Dracobyte]

Great painting guide!

[@steveisaak4320]

Lyla has me thinking about getting the cuttlefish colors glazes…..

[@bobterwilliger007]

For the Al-Gore Rhythm!

[@Mon22king]

Would you ever exhibit your work I sure would like to see them up close

[@bjscustoms]

Awesome video i really like the tips and tricks you talk about.

[@BlommaBaumbart]

Something's wrong with the microphone used for the voice-over. Sounds like it's constantly getting hit with reflections from a nearby wall.

[@yusiablackpie8029]

Vallejo are one love paints

[@jetblackstar]

I feel like I'm the only one who doesn't like the final aesthetic of speed paints. Too glowy. Helpful video. Didn't even know about glazes. Thank you!

[@TheTrueCyberpig]

How do you (and others) make it look so easy 😩😭🤔🤔🤔

[@Malcontent88]

Very often I hear “lost shadows after dry brush” then “so I apply a wash” then “ dry brush again to pick out the highlights lost” so the speed paint is a redundant layer at this point 😛

[@minisarefuntopaint]

This is useful. Thank you.

[@PK13719]

Awesome as always ;-)

[@mikoajkowalczyk8717]

Cant say much about painting, but that head is lit, yo.

[@xXCosmicHorrorCowboyXx]

Am I taking crazy pills or have you painted Bloodborne figurines? Pretty sure I just saw you painting princess Yharnam. If so, where can I get these?

[@LylaMev]

I borrowed them from a friend!

[@pim1234]

The side of a round brush ? I thet the same as the corner of a circle ?

[@Firedrake-f4g]

So before anything else, can intellectual knowledge overrule kinaesthetic knowledge? What I mean is, a lot of what you know and prefer to do is based on actual application of your skills with the various paints you have just described. Wouldn't you experiment anyway because the forearmed knowledge you described would have come from someone else. And having said all that, would you have developed the skills you have if that knowledge was in your head without using the paints?

[@gamesdog9067]

Have you got a video on your favourite brands of paints?

[@BB-pn2qv]

Yea you do get your head in the shots a lot lol XD great video still

[@Bukowski70]

Fantastic

[@Tango_41]

Glazes are the bane of my existence. I want them to work soooo bad but they keep turning out wrong.

[@OtikScypi]

Well, you are not alone. ;)

[@mrtehm]

Are you wicking excess wash off the brush by touching it softly to a paper towel or sponge before applying the glaze? In my first few years I struggled due to missing this small detail. Give it a try.

[@ger5956]

Remember to like and comment to appease the almighty algorithm 😁❤️👍🏻

[@187nags]

dang no love for Vallejo paints lol

[@Walboro]

Awesome content as always Lyla. #NotificationSquad

[@RIVERSRPGChannel]

I like Reaper paints

[@gettingpolitical]

I've discovered apple barrel matte paints (16oz for 5.00 amazon) which is, in my opinion the best paints ever. I use them for clothing, wood, wall paints for buildings, etc. the colors are limited but the price cant be beat and its quality matches or beats any other paints I use (i have dozens of brands). I discovered apple barrel momths ago and now its my fav.

[@Fahnder99]

wow.

[@jamesmorss9940]

There is only translucent and opaque... then there's hobby paints lol. Buy decent enough pigments and you can use all the crappy mediums you like

[@LylaMev]

That’s fair!

[@jamesmorss9940]

@@LylaMev confession... my paint collection is larger than my mini collection, i think i have a problem.

[@ZAGASAVAGE]

Be realistic. Let's see how frustrating deciding color paatterns can be 💀🖤💀

[@lorenharwood5137]

Only your opinion !

[@QuantemFear]

For the algorithm

[@nassozeebo]

My nr1 insight: Dont buy citadel paints. They are overpriced and the pots SUCK! I wish I didnt buy a big starter pack.

[@Firedrake-f4g]

In the mean time, I disagree with your commentary on Contrast paints. I am not saying you are wrong, (Well I am a little) but your method for use of Contrast is but one way. For example I painted an army of Death Guard using Contrast for the primary colouring. I didn't use zenithal painting, nor dry brush. Anyone who has seen Death Guard will tell you there is not a flat surface in sight but I had none of the pooling problems you describe. But then again I did not thin the paints either, primarily because I hate the effect of the white showing through, it looks like a bad water colour paint job. I do underpainting with shades of grey, which stops the cartoonish bright colour you spoke of and allows tonal changes in the Contrast paint itself. So you know, your presentation, one woman's opinion I think. By the way, even the front armour plate of a man's cuirass is still called a breast plate. It is not sexual.

[@Sabowie]

All Hail the sacrificial comments to the algorithm Gods!

[@accountname-tu2om]

tl;dr paint the paint onto the miniature

[@moedark4390]

JESUS, you need to learn to control the volume of your paint in your brush.

[@Baazinga-fc7yn]

4:47 That hair filter kills the video for me, sorry, when I really like the video and all I see is hair :(

[@pim1234]

You need to shave your head ... :)

[@michaelbrand1173]

see you next time

[@NoBody-ds6bj]

Awesome Looking Model Love that they added nipples Oh, Yeah, GREAT VID, very informative. Which is weird cause i was just wondering on the “how to” for contrast paints. Damn devices are listening 😮

[@floorsweepings666]

maybe you could get your head in the way some more