Color Theory is the ultimate SPEED PAINTING tool

[@timwelch175]

Every time Marco mentions "color theory" my eyes light up like Christmas cause I know my knowledge of my craft is about to level up! Looking forward to another class Mr. Marco!

[@AlexisGraf]

Same here. His approach to explaining color theory really works for me. Every time he talks about it I feel like I understand it a little better than before.

[@psibitful2]

You can always extend and exercise your knowledge of color with TriaDart II - a limited palette based color synthesizer.

[@smnb6652]

Marco one again proving why he's the best painter on youtube.

[@earlwealleans2317]

I really appreciate that you have shown the colour wheel throughout the video. It’s use enhances my understanding.

[@TheDewok12]

I'm so glad I've joined this community and hobby. Marco, your positivity is really fantastic, and it's the main reason I keep watching, even though I don't use oils or even an airbrush... yet ;)

[@clintseppowitz5642]

Speachless... every single time I watch your videos is like "What in hell...?" "Wait, how...?" "THAT fast in THAT quality?" The italian stallion of painting miniatures.

[@MC_Deamonking]

Am I reading a starcraft pro gaming comparrission there?

[@clintseppowitz5642]

@@MC_Deamonking To be honest: I have no idea what you are talking about. But I'd love to know more about it! (But I do know starcraft, of course...) I actually was just thinking of Sylvester Stallone in Rocky - simple as that :-D

[@MC_Deamonking]

@@clintseppowitz5642 😀 Italian stallion is the nickname of the current sc 2 world champion... whos official nickname is reynor.

[@clintseppowitz5642]

@@MC_Deamonking Great. Thanks, man. Internet is a beautiful place :-D

[@MC_Deamonking]

@@clintseppowitz5642 😀

[@Wijkert]

15:19 I think I tried dry brushing with oils for the first time because of this video and it was a treat!

[@maxschmidt666]

You know, you are like a magician... ...when revealing your "tricks", all the magic comes down to a simple: "Oh, that's it?" But that is good, because it motivates to try by oneself and create one's own magic!

[@bluepillaus]

Marco. I love you. Every time I think I have all the little tricks I need you show me something else.

[@lord1napalm]

Another very impressive speed painting with amazing results. Such quality in a reduced time is the goal of many gamers !

[@DarrinSK]

I used this with a green added to the black/brown wash with more brown and less black on my Kroot and it turned out amazing.

[@MacKayVer40k]

This guy makes me believe in magic, the way he manipulates and understands paint and colour is just astounding 😍

[@JohnnyCoyote]

And every time you think "yeah, that looks really good" he follows up with the next step and makes it look better yet. 🤣

[@borna1231]

Marco, you devilish, handsome madman, you did it again!

[@cbradquillen]

I'm glad I can benefit from the time you spend. I'm a family man with multiple hobbies and a demanding career, so maximizing efficiency is paramount. I must be soaking up something from you, Vince V, etc. because I'm getting faster and my models look better. One of these days I'll branch out to oils, mostly because of you.

[@Mogsey1972]

You sir are without doubt the finest painter I watch on you tube, and believe me when I say I watch a lot.

[@alessandromone9313]

You are a true artist my friend. I have learned much from you but will never attain even a quarter of your skill, which I am fine with!

[@mikaelpettersson2052]

Love that moment a new Marco video shows up on screen. Always top quality!!

[@granthatton742]

I've been stuck between being a decent tabletop painter but nowhere near display standards for a while, but this dude is really helping me out pushing through that barrier! Been watching your videos randomly for 4 or 5 months, just subscribed and that was well earnt!! Keep it up!!

[@RPRsChannel]

I really like those bases, makes each mini look like they are their own diorama.

[@jon-from-tx]

You did all of the models from this series in a weekend?! Truly you've gotten to art of speed painting down to a science.

[@kékédesplages-d6d]

Wow mindblowing !

[@kajkun1384]

That orange zenithal on the blue was wow!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

And here I just got myself a bunch of oil paints! Now I just have to man up and decide which project I want to use them on!

[@DicePunk]

This might be the most important video you've every mad, Marco. Thank you. As a colourblind painter, I rely a lot on tonal control, but need the theoretical boost when it comes to hue. Your videos on colour theory are easy to understand and really convey what's most important. Thanks also for the advanced oil techniques. It gave me a lot of new ideas.

[@osareafallire]

It is so amazing how effortless it seems to be for you to make things that look exceptional.

[@SOTMead]

That's what drives me, to be 'that good' some day. I know it can be done, it's right there.

[@DaemonDrakken]

Marco...you are one of my favorite people ever. It seems that every time you put out a new video I feel more inspired to jump back into the hobby and paint something that challenges me artistically. Keep up the amazing work my friend!

[@jakessofa8187]

spectacular Marco as always. Thanks for explaining the difference between the artist and student oils on minis! the trick with the different metallic tones was genius

[@_ccann]

Your work blows my mind every single time. Hats off.

[@lardidar-lewismoorby2702]

I love you Marco... every single video is a goldmine of content.

[@dv_xl]

I love the work in this video, particularly the color theory explanations. Thanks for the great content!

[@mitchells.madness]

This video had a very inspiring and enlightening effect on me. The message of personal journey and growth rings true with all artistic adventure. Thanks Marco!

[@Blake4216]

Love you work, makes me excited to try out some oils on my next minis!

[@philgee486]

A completely contrasting workflow, so another way for us to consider painting a unit. I have to say the simplicity of approach to the flesh, once you then blend in those oil highlights still created real depth in the volumes and shadows, even on tiny models. One of my biggest challenges. Real inspiration

[@Wijkert]

I love the use of color theory in this video!

[@jonhadley5768]

how is this the best channel for painting tips and yet so few views and subscribers... marco you deserve more, youre a genius

[@Dannos3d]

Great vid. Love the use of oils. I have ordered a set and cant wait to try them. Thanks again

[@periprocto4026]

Simple, beautiful and fast painting!!

[@YanniCooper]

I love that you basically did NMM except with metallics.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

You got me! Yes, it's exactly the same mindset because I can't count on natural light to create that kind of huge difference between the planes

[@Katoasapun]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM What metallic oils do you use? I use ak wax paints for This But they dry very Quick on the palette, might want to try oil metal as well. Now that I paint more and more with oils and solvents anyway. Great vid as well! Keep em coming!!

[@elleofmusic]

@@Katoasapun you can make your own metallic oil paints by mixing Green Stuff World metal pigments with some linseed oil. Check out James Wappel here and on twitch to see how it looks. It's amazing, and you can also mix the pigment into the more transparent oil colours to make them metallic too~

[@joseantoniomartinez6008]

@@elleofmusic and how to make it to get silver oil paint?

[@elleofmusic]

@@joseantoniomartinez6008 he has made a video showing the process of making the metallic oils, but it's on his patreon. The process is really simple, though. Just linseed oil and the GSW pigment gradually stirred together.

[@stevejennings2394]

Thanks Marco so good as always sir.

[@MC_Deamonking]

Man, one just must love oil paints... they are so great!

[@octoplus5683]

Love your painting its wonderful and very coherent

[@tonyharwood8408]

Superb tutorial (as always) and some interesting colour choices that I'm sure I will use on future projects. Thank you.

[@stoissdk]

I would love to see your take on 40K Death Korps of Krieg and their armored vehicles. All dirty, muddy trench warfare. I can see the air brush coming into it's own right here :)

[@uruk_bye1232]

I was wondering about that blue coat. I let out an audible "oooooh" when it dawned on me during the step immediately following that lol

[@l33tpie]

Another great video. Thanks Marco!

[@FeralyFighter]

I have reached the point where I add Marco's video to my favorites before I even watch it.

[@johnhanley5546]

Always informative and enjoyable - keep them coming Marco!

[@riccardopetillo1497]

Avrò visto questo video una decina di volte. Sto dipingendo i miei hobgrot usando lo stesso schema di colori anche se io non ho l'airbrush (uso il drybrush per dare lo stesso effetto). I colori ad olio li sto usando per l prima volta e devo dire che mi trovo bene. Li trovo estremamente maneggevoli. Grazie dei consigli e complimenti per il canale

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Grazie mille!!! Davvero, davvero di cuore! Grande, sono contento ti siano piaciuti gli olii; con un po' di pratica possono fare miracoli

[@riccardopetillo1497]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM assolutamente si. Con un po' di pratica sono fenomenali. Le mie miniature fatte ad olio hanno ancora un aspetto "sporco" ma l'effetto è incredibile. L'unica cosa che non ho capito è se usi solo l'acquaragia per diluirli o anche l'olio di lino

[@typoholic]

More. The speed painting videos are the best.

[@arnaud3299]

Magnifique et très instructif 👍👍

[@riccardoboniardi6293]

Did I just hear the word "phenotype" used correctly in a painting video? Marco going beyond painting into biology universe! Simply the best!

[@Armand7734]

I spent 3 hours today making very little progress with my 5 Stormcast I already painted for several hours and are far from being finished... They also won't nearly look as great as your Orks, and you painted around 12 in that same amount of time completely... I can only sit here and watch your videos, paralyzed in awe and try to drink some drops from that cornucopia of painting wisdom you're pouring over us :-D

[@phillipchronister7035]

Amazing as always Marco! I always learn from you and it's much appreciated! Thank you!

[@jesperemptyhead]

This is so impressive, yet you make it so simple. Thank you :)

[@stingray4567]

Thank you sir! May I have another!

[@dekai7992]

Man, I want to like this multiple times!

[@fraterkaos7988]

Wow, thanks for the video

[@benannen2431]

incredible cool video!!! thanks for sharing great work!

[@RedeyeX23]

Your grasp of colour theory leaves me in a cold sweat. You made me buy oil paints !

[@AnythingButOnes]

Love your videos Marco! Helped me a ton with raising a painted army. I’ve also paid tribute to you in my most recent video. Thanks again you’re awesome!

[@thealgorerhythm9379]

It's scary how good this is. I'm starting to think Marco sold his soul to the Dark Gods to gain these skills and knowledge

[@cazer3937]

These speedpaint videos are really breaking my brain Marco xD , good work as always! :)

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Excellent man, soo good. All the info. Its a rewatcher for sure. 😀

[@geoff8793]

What a machine. Great work

[@richardtabassi1947]

I think these were the Molotow I spotted. Doing a little shopping this weekend.... Skin 1. 027 petrol 2. 010 hummer 3. 006 Zinc Yellow? ground 1. 0145 future green 2. 221 grasshopper

[@pieter-janvangucht2152]

Marco, you are the goddamn Neo of mini painting. This stuff breaks the matrix...

[@RFhe]

Amazing work! Really enjoyed this one :)

[@goblintownhobbies]

Lovely color choices, bravo!

[@michalcross9013]

Great work as always!! Here are somethings that I've always wanted to ask (as I'm getting into oils myself): • How long do you wait for the oil wash to dry? • Can you use acrylics over oil wahses?

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

He says elsewhere that he generally doesn't wait long for the oils to dry. Maybe 5-10 minutes, but often by the time the last model is done the first model is ready for cleaning. Secondly, you can go right in with acrylics after the oil wash, but not if they're thinned much with water.

[@cspo]

MArco, you're a genius!

[@iangagne1520]

Marco, the greatest miniature KZbinr ! Change my mind haha

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😁😁😘

[@beetle5000]

Brilliant tutorial and great knowledge to absorb 😀💜

[@ivansaliuk132]

Great paintjob! You are inspiring me to try some of your techniques, and they actually lead to solid results even in my hands :D

[@mendric621]

thank you very much your videos have explained a lot to me and inspired as well too bad I have not found your channel earlier that would have saved me some mistakes

[@timothyjoyce6376]

Another great video full of inspiration

[@samhoban2509]

Marco, you’re one epic dude

[@chrisdanish84]

They look so interesting! It's amazing.

[@mariototsi5987]

Super information again Marco. because of oil paints, do we need to seal the model with a varnish? What varnish if so?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Oils are crazily tough so there's no need for a protective shell! Just let the models fully dry for a couple of days, preferably inside a plastic box to avoid catching dust

[@claytongreen5285]

How many of you have watched this multiple times and discovered a new and subtle technique detail you missed previously?

[@eddtheducky]

Wonderful guide!!! Does anyone have any idea which Molotow Yellow was used?

[@claytongreen5285]

Can you do one of these for the savage orcs? I have enough ideas from your untamed beast video and from your color theory videos but I want to see if I’ve predicted your process.

[@andresdavila4315]

Hi Marco, nice video, I learn a lot from these... What do you use to dilute oils?

[@bezzy8257]

Amazing as always, I joined your patreon this week

[@durelljfg5217]

Yellow orcs? Ok ... let's see what he does ... Prime all in blue. My mind explodes. Great video like always!!!!

[@griffglowen5555]

Great video. What oil silver did you use for the final highlight?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks! It's Gamblin silver

[@griffglowen5555]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM thanks. Unfortunately that’s pretty expensive here. Any other good oil silvers you recommend for this purpose?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@griffglowen5555 Yeah I know, I have it only because I found it on sale in my local art shop 😅 Winsor and Newton Artist, metallic paints are good and fairly cheap!

[@lucianocomparin2401]

Ciao Marco, da poco ho iniziato a seguirti e mi piace molto la tua tecnica. Una domanda che sicuramente avrai risposto centinaia di volte... cosa usi per diluire i colori ad olio? Grazie ciao!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Ciao! Grazie mille 😊 Uso semplice acquaragia inodore del ferramenta; per i nostri piccoli volumi ne servono quantità microscopiche (la maggior parte va per pulire i pennelli!) e quel tipo di qualità/raffinazione basta e avanza per diluire

[@vitaliisharapov3305]

Nice!

[@reforgedcriterion1471]

You are going to change my life. Every time I say "This is amazing.. he has to be done" You break out more paints.

[@humaktsixtysix3409]

Hi Marco! fantastic video! you mention an oil silver: would you mind sharing the brand? I have been looking for a good metallic oil paint for ever and could not find one that has small pigments yet: I have even tried the winsor and newton artist's range one and unfortunately, the metal flake are so big that it does not really work well for miniatures (at least for me)! can you help me? thanks a million in advance!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Hi! Thanks a million!!! Gamblin Silver is the only one I found that's perfect for our kind of scale and applications 😊

[@humaktsixtysix3409]

Thank you so much fir the tip, ​@@MarcoFrisoniNJM

[@annbeez]

I always learn so much from these videos! How many videos do I have to watch before I get your level of airbrush and brush control?

[@Jamesviolaofficial]

This was a really good video, thank you!

[@juhisb9064]

That's truly inspiring stuff, not only do I learn new techniques but also new materials. I haven't used oils before, nor have I tried those Molotow One pen refills, or Liquitex inks! I can see they're available locally, so I will deifinitely get some of those. I have a whole bunch of Massive Darkness minis which I intend to experiment painting... But I also have a huge batch or Republican Romans to paint, and I am wondering if I could apply Marco's technique those as well? Certainly zenithal lighting with priming, oil paints for washing, and probably GW contrast paints too? How would you go about insta-painting some historical 28mm minis, Marco?

[@chainswordsatsunset]

Marco, awesome video as always!! You’ve inspired me to start using oils, and I like the initial results. However, my current brushes aren’t great for the blending step. What size/type brushes do you recommend for detailed blending of oil paints on the model?

[@traiantulbure3819]

Your videos and paint schemes are sick! I’d love to see you speed paint the new blood knight models. I’ve seen a few videos online, but nothing has quite hit the mark for me so far…

[@nathanroberts2670]

Marco, what a brilliant result! The warm tones of their skin is sublime. if you don't have an airbrush, what method would you suggest for laying down the initial inks / acrylic tones onto the under-palette? Just brushwork?

[@casspirmk6338]

Marco, how to secure oil paint on board game minis? Which varnish or something can be used?

[@joshjentz5067]

Great video. Can you use the same colors/techniques to work from yellow/orange up to blue?

[@dennisjajablubb9984]

Hey Marco, i was wondering if you have any plan to paint the "Splintered Fang" Warband (the snake boys) for a video. I know you havbe already plenty of warbands painted but iam curious what colorscheme you would do with them. Have a great day!

[@florianbuhr7553]

What oil silver do you recommend? I think in a previous video you said that the pigments in some of them are too big.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Windsor&Newton artist metals have pigments of a decent size but they tend to separate a bit. My absolute favourite is from Gamblin: super fine pigments, great consistency and total opacity!

[@florianbuhr7553]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Great, thank you!

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@marianonicolasromero6974]

i have just started painting and i have NO acces to specialized materials (since i live in Argentina, in a little town and have just lost my job to the pandemic) so i'm starting to paint only with brushes (some medium/high marta ones, most other good regular ones made of pig or artificial hair) and regular acrilic. So, how should i start to think on my projects? i made a horrible 3 orks in about 4 hour per model, because i'm quite incompetent and was happy with some of the results and unconvinced with many of the details... but seing how you worked with the natural coverage you got from the first cenithal aplications i'm thinking that i didn't take anything of the light into account, but now that i think of it i don't know how to do that only with brushes. Anyhow, thanks for your super clear videos, and thanks a bunch!