The Truth About Oil Paints on Miniatures!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

I'm growing as a painter, but you guys are growing at triple speed, so I need to push on the gas pedal to keep you engaged! And if you are a beginner with oils you can start from here ► kzbin.info/aero/PLQybQSJNR3RUHePRuJqQ0JmyUdUk0e6Kc&si=-NK5WLISiZ63jUsa

Yes PLEASE to oils!!!

[@rhag1394]

I agree. I thought about what would be cool to see regarding oil paints would be two particular topics: 1. Metallics - you said you could talk about them for hours :) 2. Skin - this is an area I feel should benefit a lot from oils but I still have some trouble with them

[@mrtspence]

The oil painting content is your finest. Nothing has had a bigger impact on my painting than adding oil paints and all the oil related techniques (including oil washes) to my repertoire.

[@Blackchance]

100% this. Oil painting has been the single greatest to have jumped my painting to the next level.

[@dimhallian3135]

Same!

[@caitlynmunneke6580]

same!!

[@stefanholgersson4282]

Couldnt agree more!

[@greaterpainter7996]

Yes, please keep up the full oil painting content coming. There are so few painters that use them beyond oil washing, and its so cool to see someone make use of their full potential

[@plume78]

Agree!

[@derekgarcia3069]

100%. I haven't tried it yet my self, but very interested in trying it soon.

[@OhEmGeeGee]

This dude could take 6 ketchup packets, a wad of old drier lint, a cup of coolaid, and a dream and paint a masterpiece

[@harrisonlorens3585]

That will be the 200k subscriber special

[@rusher01706]

Sounds like a challenge. Needs to be the next video.

[@AliIKarimi]

I second this.

[@Hudston]

Doing my bit to tell the algorithm that, yes, I would like to see more oil painting on the channel!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😘

[@Mekhami]

Oil painting is absolutely the direction serious mini painters should be going. It unlocks all new levels of speed and blending. The misinformation in the hobby about the challenges of oil painting and the default acrylic process needs to go! Thank you so much for this content - it's incredible stuff.

[@justynaagur4849]

A few years ago, thanks to you, I discovered how wonderful painting with oil paints is. I'm very grateful to you for that. I hope that oil paints will remain a regular feature on your channel because, unfortunately, very few miniature painters use this medium.

[@chris-tng652]

Yes, please do more oil painting topics. I love painting in oil only. Oil needs more love in the miniature painting world. So many think oil paint is only good for washes. That’s a shame.

[@kevinwalker3918]

Definitely MORE OILS! Thanks for a great video on a fantastic subject.

[@sevencoloredmage8726]

Thank you! Full oil painting is such a joy, even watching it is fun.

[@Wijkert]

One thing I love about oils is that you don't have to go back to the pallet, because the paint won't dry inside you brush. Also "drybrushing" with oil paints is a dream because of the smooth finish.

[@eviltables7235]

I've never tried drybrushing with oils before, does it work in the same way?

[@Wijkert]

@@eviltables7235 it's closer to overbrushing because the paint will never be dry. You can have very little on the brush and it will still work. You can blend it later as well. Really like it on something like hair or fur (depending on how they are sculpted of course).

[@trentonbaird8956]

Years ago, I remember reading a Brom interview where he also talked about underpainting (base tones and volumes) his art with acrylics, and then adding oils on top to give life and refine details. You’re in good company here. 👍👍👍

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

We talk about that in my interview with Brom himself! 😁😁😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2nEiWijlKmjarMsi=rRvo4SLKTTg3aKQi

[@robertbrown4769]

Love it when you do oils, either entirely or as part of a project. When I first started there was only oils and enamel so oils have always been a part of my process and always think it’s great when they get greater exposure and in depth how to use. Well done as always. 👍👍👍

[@pbkobold]

Yes, more oil painting content! More old school oil tricks/techniques sound amazing. TMM oil sounds lovely! You have no many miniature painters you are inspiring to paint more artistically. Thank you for being really clear too. Showing your paints, speaking to your thinning amount and why, explaining how long you're waiting between applications (and why). This video series of yours is amazing.

[@the_elder_medium]

You and James Wappel convinced me to switch to oils and I never looked back. They just work the way my brain wants paint to work! Great content!

[@RollCorruption]

Also a fresh oil convert. Love it! Going to try my first oil only model this evening. 😅

[@mordred158]

I'm a huge sucker for oil paint content for miniature painting. I'm always looking for new tools and tricks to add to my proverbial toolbox. Keep up the great work Marco! I'll be back on your Patreon soon.

[@wynock8067]

God, the half hour result is stunning... Even the primmatura stage was surprising to me !

[@TwiceThrain]

Hey Marco! Great video as always!! The one thing that I keep trying and that doesn't seem to work well for me but that is a constant in your videos is the use of the Acrylic Marker Refills as a primer - could you please make a video on this going over how you make them work for that so consistently? Thanks a ton for your content and cheers.

[@c3ramics]

I second this!

[@WeaselVohzd]

More of this please! This has encouraged me to give painting only with oils a go :)

[@Gorkkkkk]

Faites autant de vidéos que vous voulez sur la peinture à l'huile !!! On en veut plus ! Merci pour votre travail

[@henriniemi412]

I moved to oils completely after painting a full cities of sigmar army with them and limited to zorn palette. It is so much easier and faster than acrylics it is hard to explain. Your videos gave me the courage and knowledge needed to try it

[@reisoderstrom9895]

I love your videos on oil painting, that's what started me interested about them. I always learn something new watching them!

[@TheMichaellathrop]

If you do that deep dive on TMM oils it would be great if you could get into some of the nitty gritty of the differences between metallic oils and wax based oils, when to use one when to use the other and since they are both thinned with white spirit how to use the waxes with oils. As a separate thought what sort of techniques are there for using white spirit based enamels as the thinner in oil or wax paints, do you need to do specific things to make it work, is it an interesting idea that just makes a mess in real life?

[@billthornhill1921]

I really enjoy learning about your oil painting techniques. More please 😊

[@janofe2232]

Also, love that you are highlighting how much easier thick paint is to use for edge highlighting etc. So often I see beginners told thin your paints, but if little acknowledgement that different paint consistencies are the key to different techniques in mini painting

[@andreawille4162]

Yes please more oil painting content. That's where I can learn the most.

[@jasminlabrecque-dion1568]

You always manage to open my eyes to new ways to see painting and I will be eternally grateful, thanks man.

[@JesseRiley]

This is some of the best painting content out there. You and James Wappel are the main reason I’ve gotten back into painting. Once you get the hang of the differences oil paint is indeed so much easier and faster than acrylic. These oil painting videos are amazing and instructive. Thank you!

[@estellardog5407]

Definitely yes to more oils! Love your content and it's so great to see actual tutorials involving oils - the people that show "how to"s are so few and far between. Bring it on!

[@wasmic5z]

I've been painting models with only oil paints for quite a while now, and it's really been a learning journey for me. Always wonderful to get some inspiration and instruction from the master! The metallic oil (Gamblin Silver) that you're using is probably the best metallic paint I've ever tried. However, some metallic oils are nowhere near as good! For example, the Rembrandt brand of oil colours has pretty bad metal paints. The important thing is to find an oil paint that uses actual metallic pigment, instead of mica.

[@sageslarres]

i love the oil painting things. It really makes you stand out and is amazing to watch.

[@macavitymacavity126]

Zinc white is quite frown upon because zinc reacts badly with oils. Is a great white mixer for acrylics, but you better know perfectly what you are doing if you are gonna mix your colours with it in most oil mediums. Love your content, Marco. More oils and watercolor weathering, please!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

It's totally not a problem for this kind of micro quantities and few super super thin layers! 😉

[@sildurmank]

Amazing stuff you achieve here, keep the oils coming please!!

[@AlphaNukleon]

Thank you for creating more oil content! I switched to using oils exclusively two years ago and never regretted it. I enjoy oils for the exact same reasons that you mention in this video. I hope to see more in the future!

[@robertproudfoot7990]

After 20 years I discovered oils. I have always loved working dark to light and as a kid I loved nothing more than using cold or warm pastels. How its taken me 20 years to get into oils I dont know! but I love your series and you are my GO TO! Love your channel, love your voice and your teaching

[@Morvael83]

Absolute masterpiece! Also Marco's english is really clear and easy to understand that I'm now compelled to turn off the default subtitles 😁

[@wags2656]

Oil painting content is my favorite. I love using oils and am always hungry to learn more.

[@kasparbaktat964]

I will probably don't touch oil paints for a long time, but would watch more videos about it!

[@SamuraiSquirrel]

Oil painting are my favourite videos of yours, after watching you I got the guts to try them and have never looked back, they make painting more enjoyable 🙏🏼

[@nanoguitar88]

Marco the master of Oils! Always good to see new content!

[@WhiteWulfe]

Absolutely love the oil painting content, especially with showcasing what's being used!

[@AlexanderStashevsky]

Love your oil-focused videos, please keep them coming!

[@janofe2232]

Wonderful to see this less common approach to using oils. I challenged myself to paint using only oils and enamels for my Infinity Ariadna and Nomads (I was away for 6 months and didn't want to double up my collection of acrylics so only bought oils and enamels), and can confirm its a very quick way to do things! The "lively layers definitely take a bit of getting used to, but once used to it its really easy ^^

[@JasonV_DM]

Thank you for getting me started on oils. I genuinely can hit the volume of minis I use for the different 5e campaigns I run. Oils makes it possible.

[@ViktorBrech]

This is kind of amazing, aside from the imprimatura, the true esoteric message here is "don't worrt about high-concept technique, just trust the oils and paint it already, fast". Very encouraging!

[@Overemind]

Please make more videos on oil paints. Oils have been the biggest revelation in miniature painting for me ever.

[@TheRonHockman]

I inadvertently did the imprimatura technique on my latest model. After airbrushing a very solid value and color sketch, I slapped on a few different tones of oil wash. However, I had a brain fart and the oil was far too thick, darkening and desaturating the model many times more than I had intended. I almost stripped it. The mistake forced me to build from dark to light strategically and I ended up really liking the result. I'm actually entering it in the 2024 NOVA Open, so wish me luck!

[@wolf-xf6hf]

I’d really love a deep dive video on blending brushes. How you decide which ones to use, the different shapes, applications, effects, bristle stiffness, how much force you use when using them etc. That and also how much you typically thin your oil paints for different effects

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@wolf-xf6hf Lovely lovely idea! Definitely in the to do list now!!! Thanks a million ☺️

[@wolf-xf6hf]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM no thank you you’ve completely changed my view on painting minis and color theory and viewing minis as a medium of art in general. Love all your work!

[@kraftybrigitte]

It would be awesome to see more oil painting tutorial!!!! Great job as usual Marco, I love your videos!!!

[@cbradquillen]

My last model was primed and blocked in with acrylics, freehand was done with watercolors, panel lining and effects with oils, highlights with acrylics and blended oils. You've turned me into a good painter!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Amazing!!! You are in full multi media mode!!! 😁

[@kevinhayes517]

Thank you for a most illuminating tutorial on using oils….inspirational work and will try some of your techniques!

[@AdamFaeth]

I love Payne’s Grey Violet for miniatures! Such a great color to start out with for a chromatic undertone.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@AdamFaeth THAT! 😁😊😁 for when you need the value of black, but you still want to see a tone!!!

[@thebeardedsnot909]

We need... errr, I need more videos about oil painting ! Hours about TMP with oils, yes-yes ! I began miniatures painting with oils in the late 80's and now that I'm approaching retirement time, it would be like I'm 25 years old again 😄 A huge thank you, Marco !!

[@groovylikewhoa]

Love learning about uses for oils. Great video. Mini looks phenomenal.

[@rhag1394]

Amazing result and in an even more ridiculously short time than usual :D I would very much like to see more of your oil painting concepts and more advanced techniques. You are one of the main drivers for me using oils to a great extent nowadays when painting.

[@ShayneGilly]

Love all your content Marco, thanks for this one. Always feel like I learn something new or understand something clearer. I’m a fan of all your stuff but I love the oil painting content. I don’t have even a fraction of the time to dedicate to acrylic painting to get a result I’d be pleased with, but your videos make oil painting seem approachable and efficient, without sacrificing even a little bit of quality. Almost always catch myself audibly saying “wow”.

[@redrooster7371]

Really helpful tutorial. Yes, please more content on oils.

[@caseyrogers7538]

I have yet to do a model in oils, but I love these videos and I do intend to give it a try someday.

[@daleborneman]

Always more oil painting my friend! Excellent work!

[@martins3655]

I for one, welcome more oil videos!

[@garyjenson1326]

Great stuff I love oils and use them almost exclusively

[@nilvenet1346]

Absolutely fascinated by the oil painting content, more please

[@harkejuice]

I have been painting a large commission in acrylics for what seems like months. I cut so much time off the final steps by edge-highlighting with oils and then realized too late I could have done the entire army in glorious linseed-oil scented paints. I will play around with the next batch of troops for my new Spearhead. Always nice to see your videos about our boi: oil paints!

[@JStruggers]

My word thats awesome. I have only ever used oils for washes. I had never considered painting a whole model with them. The acrylic paint standard had taken away my ability to even see oil paints as a complete miniature painting medium.

[@wheresouroutlaw]

Your oils videos always get a watch from me!

[@weissaa13]

These techniques are solid. Thanks for the ideas and suggestions. You are a painting master!

[@Pukhlik]

Yes! We needed more video about oils! 🎉

[@coreyburge8663]

Yay! New Marco video! My day has gotten better!

[@aslbaron1]

Well done! Crazy fast! I would definitely like to see more oil painting on minis!

[@BinxyBrown]

Thanks Marco this is so helpful. I didnt realize i could just wait an hour to tackle another layer thats awesome

[@ianhughes81]

Marco, I love your oil painting videos. You really show the power of the medium. I'm striving to be somewhere near as good as you one day!

[@iamryankelly]

More oil content please! Your videos are what first got me started with oil washes, and now I paint only with oils. It's so much faster for me and allows me a creative freedom I never felt with acrylics. I'd love to see more about oil metallics; I have the same Gamblin tube but for some reason my results haven't been great.

[@daniellof453]

Yeah, I need more videos on oil painting. I want to use that more in my painting sessions. And a majority of tests have ended up in frustration.

[@lifestylemagick]

Oil painting minis felt for me like leaving all the "work arounds" and just doing straight forward what I want to do. More light add light, more shade add dark color, blend it, do it again if not enough ... just straight what you would think should be done. Thank you for your oil painting content I love it!

[@Camizo-ix1my]

I would love to see more oils content! I find the idea of oils very freeing compared to the rigmarole of painting with acrylics. Nice video as always!

[@davidwilloughyby4468]

That was awesome. It's so cool, and I love seeing this kind of content! Thanks again Marco!

[@virgilromero3252]

I’ve been watching this man paint with oil paints, it’s given me the confidence to paint 2 avatars of khaine using mostly oils.

[@dd519]

This is fantastic stuff! I think your oil painting stuff is really unique amongst other mini painters on KZbin!

[@inquisitorsz]

Unbelievable! That is simply amazing. I've followed your oil videos for a while and used it a bit on my stormcast but I've still got a long way to go to get to this kind of speed.

[@sebastiendesautels8567]

Amazing video as always :) thank. you !!! I just love your content on oils. It made me confident to start and use them and my paint jobs are a lot better than they were! Thank to you :)

[@Sichuanbeef]

I always feel inspired by the oil videos! Thank you very much for them.

[@adamssmartthings]

Yesss! Finally another Oils Only!! video. Thank you!!

[@Amberpawn]

The oil content and technique is greatly appreciated! What's the overall investment in comparison to our usual acrylics and any tips for varnish etc would be great. Going to check out the oil series since you probably answered some of what I'm curious about there.

[@Atma012150]

Very enjoyable video. I have oils that I was only intending to use for washes but after seeing this I think I might give them a try like in your video.

[@sergei5879]

If I have only one shot to explain oil painting - just watch Marco spreading butter on toast!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

🤣🤣🤣 That's literally all you need to know to start! 😘

[@gizmomckopp1131]

Well, that settles the conflict I had with myself - more oil painting it is! Wasn't sure whether I would go for comic style or use oils for a current project. This video gave me the confidence needed to go above and beyond.

[@jmalkvideos]

Fantastic demo of what's possible with oil paints on miniatures, I will definitely have to make time to try them on some of my models. Thank you Marco!

[@RAlexGl]

Would love to have more detail about TMP with oils, as I never tried it. Thank you again for this great video!

[@Wijkert]

This gets' me all excited for a weekend workshop of oil painting on mini's! Hopefully next year!

[@TheSchuster76]

Thank you so much. This was again eyes opening and inspirating.

[@Stevie28]

With Spearhead I'm motivated to try different painting styles. I started to paint my skaven like you did your Gnawlord. So far I'm super excited. Molotov paints are a pure cheat code. I love the smooth application. The matte finish. Truly they are another weapon in my arsenal now. After I finish these I'll paint my Soulblight gravelords mainly in Oils. I painted a bust for my GF last year just with Oils and it's so relaxing to paint this way. Thank you Marco and pls more content about Oils :D

[@AntoineDumeige]

Always love your oil painting content !! Excellent as usual.

[@williamwerner1535]

Hey Algorithm, please tell Marco to keep making more oil painting content. Thanks.

[@hyperbolehyde]

Absolutely stunning results, I'm inspired to try oils myself!

[@Easy_Mode_Minis]

I absolutly love your oil work and need to put more time into learning it properly, always impressed by your work and your explanations :)

[@WolfGirl930]

Amazing work. Really useful for the methods and “how to”. I bought a set of oil paints and now use them based on your “oil paints” content. Keep the content coming 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jamiebestminiatures]

Beautiful. Love the oil work.

[@stormycatmink]

I love seeing artists from other painting disciplines showing how to paint miniatures. Lots of standard techniques and knowledge that's well known in other types of painting (like scale model painters, canvas painters, etc), that are unheard of in the miniature community. Missing out on a lot of things. Please keep up the techniques for 'non-standard' miniature painting.

[@nathblues8026]

Hi Marco ! Another a great video :-) Can you give us some anothers exemples of colors for priming ? Calypso is cool, but wonder if i can use something else, just for science 🙂

[@Domstar75]

Excellent work as always.