How to paint the Blanchitsu style! GrimDark Mechanicus, my way

[@SirBuffton]

There are two types of greatness, the first makes others feel small and the second brings others up with it. By sharing your techniques in such an accessible way, you are the second kind!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😊😍😊 Thanks a million man!!!

[@oskarringdahl7241]

One of the coolest technique videos I've seen on KZbin. I hope you show off more of this type of painting in the future.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!! I'm working on new videos on this topic in this moment 😉😉😉 Orks and CSM incoming 😀

[@stevemoriz]

Couldn't have said it better myself. Inspirational.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@stevemoriz 😊😊😊

[@krebbichris818]

cough cough Zatcaskagoon

[@magnusbjornson3247]

Your videos are the reason I've started with airbrushing. This particular video is the reason why I will get me some oilpaints.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😁😍😁😍 I love to be the spark of inspiration!

[@iantesh7849]

This guy is my new favourite painter. His videos bring me great joy, as does the melody of his voice

[@Tesal22]

Hey Marco - I have to tell you I tried this over the weekend and was surprised how much I liked the results. You have given me a reason to break out the oil paints I bought for Bob Ross style painting years ago. Love your content, thank you!

[@mastashadow5031]

Don’t know how many times I’ve watched this but still amazed every time.

[@bretts2356]

I have watched a *lot* of mini painting tutorials. Hundreds. Maybe a thousand. This approach is so different from all the others that I have seen. I am SUPER intrigued to try some of this. I can see how this style could make an absolutely amazing Death Guard army. Subscribed.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks man!!! 😊 Definitely it's the perfect technique for a very grimy and greasy Deathguard 😉

[@EnterTheFenix]

Try Zatcaskagoon miniatures for a smiliar, but slightly different approach to the grimdark

[@kylelinton3081]

What a great idea. I am currently doing Death Guard and haven't really started adding colour. A tutorial for grimy black and dark green would get a Patreon hit from me in an instant.

[@bluedwarf1699]

I know this is a 4 year old video, but learning techniques I always find there are certain people who are the, as it would be put in my job, technical matter experts, such as Squidmar with Air brushing or Sam lenz with Wetblending. I'd say you are the best ive seen with Oil Painting on miniatures and its inspiring to see.

[@DnDBeyond-sh8jr]

The finam result looks really good and the tutorial is really easy to follow. You've given me the confidence to get into ad mech, thank you so much🙏 !!!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Love that my first YT video is still useful 😁😊😁!!! You'll have a lot of fun 😊

[@christopherfotheringham6539]

Beautiful. Really let's the beauty of the sculpt speak for itself.

[@abzhasan8322]

I keep on watching this tutorial over and over again and it still amazes and inspires me every time.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 Awesome!!!

[@Farold_Haltermeyer]

Blimey...I had gotten so bored of the current style in painting. You just single-handedly revived my passion for it. Thank you!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍

[@ThorkellOArnason]

Anyone saying "Like John Blanche" is setting himself up for a massive challenge. This however was fantastic work and "simple".

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Definitely wasn't meant to set a challenge with the master himself 😊! Thanks a million 😊😊😊

[@andrewb3414]

What an amazing tutorial! I liked it so much that I went out and bought the model to try it out myself. Needless to say I’m proud of my work and I’m looking forward to more of your videos.

[@Rorynes]

At this grim and dark times we sing "ma il cielo è sempre più blu".Grazie Marco keep yourself protected and give us more cool videos.

[@grimmserge6152]

i'm getting more and more interested in trying grimdark style, thank you for this!

[@grokknar]

The result you achieved after just 45 minutes of effort is astounding. A beautifully painted miniature!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks!!! Stay tuned because this Friday I'll post the next step of this painting approach working on an Ork 😉😉😉

[@janczaplinski658]

I'm really impressed by how precise your airbrushing is

[@jans5671]

I followed this guide and result even though not as good as yours is amazing. Thank you so much for broadening up my horizon. acryllics is not the only way :)

[@inquisitorilyaal3959]

The best mini painter out there in my opinion.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😊😍😊😘

[@andrewold3791]

That's a magnificent job mate, and one of the best explanations I've ever heard of what Blanchitsu is. Subscribed!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks!!! 🙏🙏🙏 I really wanted to give a proper tribute to the Blanchitsu movement 😊

[@rafaeljaravicente2720]

Incredible the relation between time and results . Awesome.

[@markarato8034]

"Next, ill cover all the mechanical parts" - so basically around 95% of the model :D Love the mechanicus models so much! Amazing work!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😂😂😂 Thanks man!!!

[@malazar]

Just discovered this channel thanks to the Miniac and I think I've already found my favourite video on the channel. :D

[@blackhorizon40k81]

This is a fascinating approach, and I never would have thought to use anything other than standard acrylic paints! Great techniques!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😊😊😊 Thanks!!!

[@markarato8034]

You are like the great italian renaissance masters of old, but working in the XXIst millenia. Amazing work as always!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😊😍too kind!!!

[@BasedGhoul]

OK, I'm impressed. That mini looks a lot like some of the art style I used to see in the Heavy Metal magazine back in the day. It also looks like something quite fun to try out.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😁😁 Thanks!!! Yep the idea is exactly to use an illustration style in the 3D medium; if you use artworks as inspiration for your model they'll be always interesting, eye catching and full of storytelling!

[@jackhammond9034]

Mi hai ispirato Marco ! Sei un grande. Grimdark is the way !

[@antonioj358]

Yes, yes, yes. You have opened a new world of possibilities for me. Once a week I go to a miniatures painting course, but nobody uses oils, or with luck, oils have a very marginal use. I arrived to the miniatures world from military scale models, mainly tanks and planes, but any time I wanted to paint a soldier, pilot or tank crew was a pain in the ass, but, since long, in military models we use oils at least for weathering. So I knew that oils could have its own space in miniature painting. In fact I have been experimenting but only with reduced details. THANKS to discover me this new world. I'm eager to try it!!. Just discovered your channel, and already suscribed.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😍😍 Awesome!!! Thanks a million for the support and the energy!!! I love to see you so inspired 😁 And this is only the tip of the iceberg of the amazing things you can do with oils!!! I'll show everything soon 😉😉😉

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Check also the speed painting videos I use oils in a couple of extra different ways there 😉

[@peterlavalle]

This's gotta be one (if not the) best looking thing I've seen

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks 🙏🙏🙏!!!

[@MrLlaine]

Top quality production, a fellow italian that manages to clearly explain what he's doing in english, a tutorial on Blanchitsu, what's not to love? Had to subscribe 😀. Now I think I'll have to buy some supplies to try out oil colours...

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million 😊😊😊! Grazie mille, sul serio 😉 é un gran bello sprone a continuare! Quando inizi con gli esperimenti manda qualche foto 😉😉😉

[@PerfidiousAlbion1815]

This was great. I use oils for horses and washes but also use the wipe-off method with kitchen towel, it never crossed my mind to use Q-Tips! I will use in the future. ❤

[@jasonbentley3989]

Tried this today. It looks great, even though I’m not quite the skilled painter you are. Looking forward to refining this technique. Great video.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😊😁 Awesome!!!

[@BruderSenf]

good lord....that looks amazing..... love the slight italian accent gives all the artwork a "fathers of the renaissance" touch

[@NoxArcana92]

Wow, you are so talented. This is some of the best stuff I've ever seen.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😍😍 Thanks a million buddy 😘

[@Johnprestonevans74]

Spectacular results and a nice intro to some different techniques than using standard acrylic paints and washes. Love this model.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million! And there are a lot more tricks like this one that we can bring on miniatures ;)

[@iamamirror]

Thank you for sharing. Because of your video, I will try this technique soon. Inspiring.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

It's a great great pleasure! Keep me updated and if need any help don't hesitate to send me a message 😉😉😉

[@justinavery8664]

Love Blanche's art from my first white dwarf in 83', Blown away!! Subscribed

[@mdrumt]

Now I'm rethinking investing in contrast paints. Drop dead amazing.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😊 Thanks!!! I'm experimenting with contrast these days... I have mixed feelings about them 😆

[@mdrumt]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM the price!? 🤭😅

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@mdrumt Lol, no I have a very precise feeling about their price 😑😆

[@shaneromick7443]

Hey Marco, I tried this technique and my mind is blown. Thank you so much for the tutorial. It has changed my whole approach.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😍😁 Awesome!!!

[@mijalibarbagallo4124]

I’ve been painting since 1989 (Rogue trader time) and this is so mind blowing!

[@johnread6730]

that way of painting just looks so fun to do i guess it looks abit daunting at the start but they way you can push n pull the way you want it makes it seem really fun n like anyone can do it

[@brianwalczak1059]

This was incredible! Makes me think i could do something (not even) close to it. Very inspiring!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😁😁 You can, it's really really easy 😉😊😉

[@abelbabel8484]

Go for it man, it's easy and sooo much fun! :D

[@brianwalczak1059]

I have tried twice now with black washes and have had disastrous results both time. the wash does not want to wipe away as soon as 10 minutes later and using a cotton swab with mineral spirits (and some pressure) also lifts off the white base coat. the first time was on plain white spray can and acrylic orange base coat. the second time the white spray and orange was covered with floor wax. I did just noticed that the windsor newton black i have is an "artisan water mixable oil" and was wondering if that might be the problem. any and all advice would be appreciated.

[@Hazz3r95]

The idea of using an oil wash over acrylics is really cool! Gonna have to try this on my Titans!

[@grimdarked]

Like many, using oil washes and pigments has always felt too advanced or intimidating for some amateur like me. But you explain your technique in such a great way that I'm pretty excited to try this myself. Thanks dude :D

[@hinterlandr8638]

I came here to say precisely this. Thank you!

[@nicholashorn4866]

Excellent tutorial, have been thinking about oil washes for awhile and this has sold me on the idea, looking forward to trying it out on my death guard and imperial knights. Looking forward too more from you.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!! 😍 Keep me updated with your experiments 😊 ps: tomorrow I'll post a juicy video full of useful stuff about speed painting 😉

[@aldeliss844]

id love to see you paint a black templar in this style they suit it so well

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Nice idea!!! It's officially in the to do list now 😉😉😉

[@johnthompson4969]

Really interested in using oils and other artists materials. Thank you for the excellent video

[@earlgrey2130]

Your 40 minutes look better than my models i spent 12hours on. Argh...

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😂 Thanks man!

[@wayneenglouen9178]

Would love to see you use this style on a plague marine or mortarion

[@Ruakk]

@@wayneenglouen9178 As a death guard player myself yes please!

[@ProjectThunderclaw]

that's because he's spent thousands of hours learning how to do it in 40 minutes

[@jasongould405]

Truly inspirational work. I have always admired John Blanche's work and this pays 3 dimensional homage to his chaotic style of painting. I remember reading an article from the early 1980's on how John B' painted his miniatures (this was before citadel paints paint days) and I remember him saying that he used humbrol enamels wet blended. Gonna give the technique a go, awesome work, grate video. Thanks, Jas.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million 😊 this is really a huge compliment 😁! Yes at the beginning of miniature painting enamels were the state of the art and when diluted they are quite similar to oils (with the advantage/disvantage of a fast drying time). The general idea is exactly to give up some control to achieve that "artistic chaos" and randomness; Blanche is obviously totally in control of that but we need to cheat a bit... because we are only humans lol

[@EddieGonzalez]

An hour? I am floored! Do you teach, because I'd love to take a class in this style.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Yep! An hour in total 😊 with this kind of style the part that takes most of the time is painting the base colours (especially for models with a lot of different surfaces). Sure I do private sessions and courses for little groups (I'm based in Dublin now) 😊 These days I'm also experimenting with live stream 😉

[@pederbergenwall]

Amazing work. A friend shared this, and now I'm considering painting my Stormcast AoS army in this style (using both airbrush, oils and pigments for the first time).

[@BlackBunik]

I haven't finished my Space Wolves, got tons of other models too to do and YOU just made me want to paint mechanicus. :D But I might use similar techniques on Belisarius Cawl I got. The vallejo silver looks really nice though. Better than any citadel metallics imho. At least on the video.

[@ivovonbank8895]

I'm also painting space wolves! (I too want too paint mechanicus now)

[@mikelabyrinth]

Excellent video. Thanks for the strong focus on technique, art style and for targeting an experienced audience. Very much looking forward to your future videos!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million! I'll post a couple of "basic" topics to build a solid base for future videos (and to speed them up) especially about airbrushing and then you'll see a lot of step by step like this one 😉

[@meanderingshade]

That's an awesomely painted miniature, a great technique! I think oils do get a lot of use through the blanchitsu/Inq28/AoS28 side of the warhammer hobby more than the rest of the hobby as a whole. I really enjoyed the video, great quality, informative and entertaining. It was very nicely edited, a touch loud on the intro music but very nice overall. I giggled a little when I saw my Throne diorama pop up on the Inq28 banner, I really should attempt to make a better video to show that off someday. Thanks for an awesome video, I'm subscribed now and looking forward to seeing more content from you in the future ;)

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Woooooo it's you!!! I love your Throne diorama!!! Thanks a million!!! Really from the heart, thanks for the nice comments and especially for the feedback (due to all the editing I'm so hypnotically used to the intro that I didn't noticed the volume at all lololol). Yeah definitely the Blanchitsu community is much more used to oils and strange/exotic/xeno modelling materials than other realities XD

[@meanderingshade]

When I followed your Instagram earlier I quickly glanced at your feed and was like "Oh my god, you're the guy that did those really awesome glowing Skaven I love!" And thank you very much, I'm glad you like the Throne diorama, it's been really odd seeing it pop up in various places. I'm really looking forward to seeing your channel grow.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@meanderingshade 😂😂😂Thanks! The world is really small (in many different meanings) for modellers/painters 😂

[@jasonrogers8360]

Congrats on this style man, I absolutely adore this result!

[@StormMonarchRaiza]

This is a very unique take on miniature painting, ought to be tried. Have you tried painting using gouache? It could open up to some interesting wet blending as it is readily activated with water.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!! I have a video where I sketch on a Shadespire dwarf using acrylic Gouache 😉

[@matthuckabey007]

You are brilliant. Absolutely beautiful. Well done.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😊😊😊😊 Thanks man!!!

[@Andrew-px4on]

Any advice on adapting blanchitsu to a cold color palette? The guys at Exoprofundis have inspired me to do a blanchitsu-esque chaos warrior army for Ninth Age, and I want them to look like frozen metallic knights.

[@The_WarL0rd_Way]

I heard of using oils but never was interested in any of it until now. Amazing job!

[@DominionDee]

Loved this. Only been using black oil paints for panel lining, but now I feel safer using them for my AdMech Kill Team. New video incoming today? :)

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Nice!!! Keep me updated on the results 😉 Yep, 6pm Irish time 😉 I'll start a super detailed series series about airbrushing starting with the compressor!

[@BrooksSligh]

Excellent work! Really impressed with how dirty & grimy it ended up looking, some really great techniques on display there. Thanks!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million to you!!! 😍😊😍

[@AntaresXTheOne]

Marco, i was so afraid to mix oil, tamiya and acrilic paints. after saw you use them all in the same proyect i may change my mind, what did you use to seal this miniature?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Don't be afraid! Military and tanks modellers mix them all the time 😊 Usually I use AK Interactive varnishes because they work really well with the airbrush but I didn't use any varnish on this one because I didn't want to lose the natural shine of the metal parts. Btw when you start using this approach and you are still not used to oils and pigments could be useful to seal the various steps to play safe 😊

[@mpregdaddy7456]

MarcoFrisoniNJM would oil paints hold up to handling in a tabletop application?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@mpregdaddy7456 Sure! They take a couple of days to be completely dry but they are super resistant, I use them on my personal gaming stuff all the time 😉

[@TheTrelliz]

Coming back to this after your most recent one, a real trailblazer! I'm definitely inclined to move in this direction more to get stuff done well and quick!

[@ThePerplexedMind]

Could I do the pigment step over acrylic paint? Will the blending with the spirit ruin the acrylic paints or is it fine? Thanks

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Sure, you can use pigments in the exact same way on top of pure acrylics; white spirit and water based paint don't interact between them so there isn't any problem. If you want to go really safe you can first give a coat of varnish but is not really mandatory

[@ThePerplexedMind]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Thanks for the info man!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@ThePerplexedMind it's a pleasure!!!

[@sergei5879]

Just want to add - awesome. Rewatched this video like 5 times. More of this style vids, please! More pigments /oils / enamels / fresh blood painting!

[@knightofthedice9663]

Ill be really happy to see youre SOL guide and some grimdark AlphaLegion if you can ._.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Osl is already on the list and now for sure also the Alpha Legion 👍👍👍👍👍!!! Thanks to your requests I'm developing a lot of interesting stuff 😊

[@morganhoyt8504]

I commented on a separate video, but wanted to stop by here as well - superb video truly capturing Blanchitsu style. Inq28, AoS28, and the 28 mag all have a soft spot in my heart and you have really done them justice.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million 😊😊😊! And another comment is always always welcomed 😉 This Friday I'll publish the second video of the Blanchitsu series!!!

[@Azrael88demon]

Is this painting style possible with oil water mixable paints?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

I tried to use water based "oil paints" a couple of times but the behaviour of the colours sadly it's not the same. The key of the technique is the incompatibility between the acrylic base and white spirit so using water based paints the same magic doesn't really happen

[@meanderingshade]

I've often wondered whether Water Mixable Oils could be used for the same effects Oils and White Spirit are on miniatures. But I've never experienced Water Mixables first hand and don't know what drying times are like using them normally. I might pick up a tube of burnt umber next time I'm at my local art store to experiment... Even if it doesn't work out, I'm sure it could still be used on terrain.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@meanderingshade I didn't made a ton of experiments but I noticed that the drying time is definitely shorter especially if they are used as thin layers or washes

[@knightofthedice9663]

Maaan really good video. Its pretty rare stile of painting, and you explain it very good and understandeble way. Thanks you a lot.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks!!! It's really a pleasure!!!

[@StevenQBarnes]

Would you recommend this style for minis with larger, flat surfaces?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Sure! This is not just a wash that needs a lot of details to work but it can produce his own textures an details even on perfectly flat surfaces 😉

[@davidgroth1046]

This Video is so awsome. Watching it the third time... today I will paint some minis trying out the Blanchitsu style!

[@krovlood]

May I know, what music is playing in the background through out the video?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

I used the free license tunes of KZbin!

[@Cheap_Skate]

Having come up in the era of White Dwarf/Games Workshop/Citadel "paint by numbers" modeling, it's really inspiring to see someone who doesn't let themselves get tied down to using only materials and techniques described as the "right" way to paint a given mini or army. Seriously, apart from Polyurethane, Ink, and Latex, you managed to find a place and purpose for every popular medium. Will be referencing this video a lot in the future, as I examine and deconstruct how I plan out and execute a paint job. Truly a master-class, thank you.

[@lemonpemonofficial1281]

I love your accent! What is your native language?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😂😂😂 it's terrible! I'm Italian living in Ireland so I think it's a strange mix 😊

[@rt-ks2bh]

bellisimo,,,beautiful looking piece ,,inspiring,,great techniques without the rubbish,,,well done thankyou

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😁😁 Thanks man! It's a pleasure 😊

[@crudkick]

that accent is cool, is that some kind of Jamaican?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😂😂😂 Thanks, Italian!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@EmmaBelotti 😁😁😁

[@PetitLouplechat]

Dear Marco, I love all your videos and tutorial, that one is particulary astonishing, this is pure art, and a great tribute to the great John Blanche, thank you so much for the share 🙏

[@davidmellor6290]

Brilliant. Just brilliant. I’ve been searching for a tutorial like this for months and this got me to the art store within the hour, then on to experimenting for myself. Thanks for exactly the inspiration I’ve been looking for.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 It's a great great pleasure 😁!!!

[@blanchetstephane3812]

Great paint job here, i really like the atmosphere you done with this miniature. For a first vidéo it's a really good start, i'm fan.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!! I had a lot of fun preparing this one and I hope to keep improving every time (especially with suggestions and feedbacks from the community)!

[@daykz69]

Easily the best painted mini I have seen to date, wow man!....now subscribed

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍Thanks a million!!! 😊 And I'm editing new cool stuff with the same approach 😉😉😉

[@matthuckabey007]

This paint scheme is outstanding.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍

[@AleKidd1984]

I spent ages searching for something like that! Thank you!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😁😍 It's a pleasure!!!

[@Schizopantheist]

Fascinating. I would never have considered using oils but now I can't wait to try it. It looks truly fun!

[@Schizopantheist]

Also, excellent job!

[@jackattack8098]

This is one of the best and most simple tutorials ove ever seen. Great work please make more videos. Maybe blanchitsu orks?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million! Blanchitsu orks are an AWESOME idea 😍!!! I'll prepare something soon I promise (and I think to have already the right model...😉)!

[@jackattack8098]

Wow you responded very fast. Thanks so much.

[@markhawkes1684]

Stunning!! More like this Please!

[@markhawkes1684]

Thinking about it I'd love to see you use this on a Delaque model... ;)

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@markhawkes1684 sure! I have a lot of stuff like this one in the making 😉 Waiting for the video check my Instagram and Website, I have pictures of my Delaque gang painted in the same style 😊😊😊

[@jimpyre5038]

I've never seen 28 before. Thanks so much!

[@Paulus449]

Amazing work! New mechanicus codex out next month, perfect time for me to start converting some dark mechanicus along with your inspirational video!

[@howieb4217]

Best vid of this type I've seen! Great work man.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😍😍Thanks!!!

[@nealbosher9293]

This is just great, i love John Blanche and i always tried unsuccesfully to recreate his style. I also used oil washes on tanks just never made the link between the two. Thankyou!

[@arx1381]

This was really interesting to watch as I have never used oils before. I loved how the robes captured the essence of the original artwork. Great work and I am subscribing now.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks 😊!!! And Thanks a million for your support!!! 😘

[@arx1381]

Quite a fine piece so you definitely have my respect and support. Have you won any competitions with this style or anything similar?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@arx1381 😊 For competitions you need a much more controlled and studied paintjob; you can use "the style" but this particular technique is more about giving up a bit of control to be fast and sell quickly the grimy feel

[@damonx99]

Fantastic guide. I loved it and will be trying to hone more of it soon.

[@davegregory4545]

Really great video buddy, definitely taken any worries I had about using oils on acrylics. Time to finish my night lords wig some realistic grime!

[@jamiekelley1159]

I really enjoy your teaching method keep, up the good work

[@jorey4565]

Thanks very much for showing this rare technique ,it was remind me when i saw ,and felt deep in love with miniatures painting,for the first time in my life in year 1986 a citadel Ogre shaman and the owner of the shop told me he painted only with oil paint diluated with a dirty turpentine essence this ogre. It was in Marseille-France and i was 16 years old...

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😍😍😍😍😍 It's a pleasure, really! I love how a "plastic toy" can be the source of this kind of great memories, emotions and satisfaction for us modellers 😊

[@lookupthereupinthetrees9860]

MY God... You're a genius. Love everything about this. Paint my Nurgle Marines like this.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😊😊😊 Thanks! This works really well on Nurgle 😉 Send some pictures of the results!!!

[@lookupthereupinthetrees9860]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM What varnish do you put on the mini in this video or ones like it?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@lookupthereupinthetrees9860 Usually I don't use varnish because I want to maintain the natural shine of metals and the mat finish of the other colours. White spirit doesn't affect chemically water based paint so you don't need that kind of protection (but could be useful in the first experiments to play safe while understanding the pressure to use in the rubbing phase). You can seal the pigments with a matt varnish if they are in a part of the model exposed to a lot of touching. If I have to varnish I like AK Interactive Ultra matte varnish or the Glossy one for a shiny/wet sensation

[@ignaciorolin8266]

Awesome job. I was looking for a tutorial like yours. It's time to test it 🎨🖌

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Welcome on board!!! :D

[@bobdow3847]

Simply amazing paint job... thanks for sharing the great techniques with us. Looking forward to putting them to great effect. Looking forward to your next video 👍

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!! It's really a pleasure to share 😊 Keep me updated on the experiments and if you need extra help 😉

[@mrpantsrainbowsixsiege4571]

I looove this! I use oils in my painting too, but in more classic modelling technique when paint tanks and walkers. Now I want to try it on miniature!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😁😁🙏 You can do crazy things on miniatures with oils! They give their best on large models and scales but there's a universe to explore!

[@JonBck]

Wow! Really nice result! Thanks for a detailed and easy to follow video!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!!