How to Paint - Drukhari Archon by Mezgike

My friends; here is my video of how to paint a Drukhari Archon, converted from the Ynnari Visarch. In this video, you're going to learn how to paint a sinister Dark Eldar bad fella. You'll see how to give him a specific mood, as though he's inside his malevolent battleship and create a base that features a freehand space scene, as he watches his fleet sail to war through the glass floor of the bridge.
This video shows you how to paint dark green xenos armour, a smooth husk blade, soul stones, a pale evil face and some pink arcane power glow. The video covers my caveman colour theory as well as some of my tricks on how to conceptualise unique miniatures. As you were.
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Chapters:
Part 1: Preparation 0:29
Part 2: Blocking In 7:34
Part 3: Armour 16:21
Part 4: Dead Skin 39:35
Part 5: Gold pt1 50:34
Part 6: Leather (cloak and straps) 54:29
Part 7: Souls Stones 1:05:21
Part 8: Gold pt2 1:11:24
Part 9: Black Fur 1:16:52
Part 10: Bone Sword 1:20:47
Part 11: Face 1:26:40
Part 12: Soul Trap 1:38:12
Part 13: Bits and Pieces 1:47:19
Part 14: OSL/Glow 1:51:26
Part 15: Colour Adjustments 1:59:28
Part 16: Base Freehand 2:05:09
Part 17: Base Resin 2:23:53
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[@larrymanns364]

"I've never painted a planet before, lets just see what happens" Masterpiece follows

[@Kay_Drechsler]

"Art goes through a lot of ugly stages and you need to push through them." I really like this statement!

[@murmurrrr]

Slowly reaching Bob Ross levels of skill. Super impressive, especially loved the base.

[@RIDDICK0911]

"Thinned down, just like Chaos Bla... I'm sorry, Abaddon Black." Happy little accident!

[@Mezgike]

RIDDICK0911 haha

[@chrisdane.7170]

just painting a happy little enemy of mankind that'll torture you to death.

[@Algebrodadio]

He looks like a Vampire Count. EDIT: The base is amazing. That just blew me away.

[@florianwagner3230]

You absolute madman. Insane model. I particularly love the base.

[@chriscarmona7725]

"Green and pink look great together - and that's why watermelons exist" bruh. I had to pause to tell my wife that joke. 10/10 content!

[@Mezgike]

Haha radical, man! Cheers

[@adamnutterofficial]

That was spellbinding. I will never possess the eloquence to describe how profoundly beautiful your work is. Not only in this instance of course. But for me, what you have created in that base is nothing short of an artistic miracle. You have literally opened a portal to another world. I could gaze upon that and forever be intrigued and mesmerized by its depth.

[@Mezgike]

Adam Nutter what a beautiful comment to wake up to. Thanks so much Adam, I’m glad you appreciate my work. I hope you enjoy the new content I have been working on.

[@d180jnr]

You're like the Bob Ross of 40k painting! keep up the positive attitude and great tutorials my man!

[@Mezgike]

Faba will do, thanks my mate :)

[@Liontamer972]

@@Mezgike seriously, though. I describe your videos to my friends as "the Bob Ross of mini painting."

[@czi123]

I didn’t know it was possible to paint models this good. You unlocked a new level of painting man.

[@Nasosdag]

This is elite level painting... of course, being an illustrator, Mezgike understands light and its properties as well as colours, paints and layering. But transferring it to 3D... that's a whole different animal. Amazing work!

[@thomasmurray6786]

This is only my 5TH video watching you. I am disabled with a brain injury but love war hammer as great therapy. I am no where in painting as you but then I have not seen many who are. Thanks for inspiration.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks for the comment mate. So glad to be of assistance, if you ever need any further help with your painting, feel free to just ask any time.

[@The-Rowller]

Amazing work my man, i love your glow effects

[@Ilostmycactus]

Outstanding work, and pleasing to listen to!

[@lukecampbell5553]

Looking good dude, always love the bases you make

[@Taunbrown]

just wanted to say love the videos please keep'em coming

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Man, your work is absolutely incredible, and it's great to see your whole process end to end.

[@adrienmoynet6582]

Amazing work as usual ! Can't wait for your next video !

[@TheMaxim10083]

Watching paint is hypnotic. Great job mate

[@iggiboi2501]

This is too good!! You really captured that drukhari feeling! Awesome!

[@aaronro455]

Amazing video, again. Great to see a list of paints at the start

[@lookupthereupinthetrees9860]

Thanks for all the priming tips. Changed my world.

[@zenithquasar9623]

I love how clear your tutorials are! Well done mate!

[@jonesdan85]

Your videos are amazing and very educational. I feel I can improve just watching you. Thank you.

[@willjones1696]

I have learnt so much watching your super long videos. Thank you for making the effort. Bloody brilliant : D

[@Lurtzification]

Absolutely incredible. Excellent job!

[@alexsala1416]

This is what a master at work looks like.

[@adrianwicaksono1335]

Love watching your detailed videos of painting. The models are crazily good

[@silvernome]

Best warhammer painting tutorials on KZbin. Another fantastic video, love that base!

[@mojolotz]

Dang Man you hit me hard with the feels there in the middle. I have my own appreciation for a good whetstone and also for missing a granddad. You have a great way of remembering there.

[@bobadicious]

One of the best models if ever seen. The free hand base is insane. Very creative, keep up the good work.

[@mortisveritas]

Love to see those OSL effects and getting that grim dark feeling, great job! ^^

[@matthuckabey007]

You are one of the all time best. Lots of happy little mistakes make great opportunities for instruction. Exceptional skill.

[@orbator]

Holy smoke its a insane masterpiece...

[@Luke-uv4ri]

Great video man, really helps menunderstand the consistency of paint and process of glaze highlighting 👌

[@tpqhh3100]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos, thanks for taking the time to make these and upload them! Keep up your amazing work mate

[@jamesford7937]

Love watching 2 hours of painting. Seriously, great work and huge help.

[@TheLukeylala]

Amazing. The space scene base is phenomenal, never seen anything like it.

[@tokoloshgolem]

Absolutely beautiful work.

[@stuarthayes5880]

Simply Amazing

[@hazhelllupercal8129]

Thank you dude for showing us the texture of the paint! way much better for understand your work. Amazing job as usual

[@PWMaarten]

Unbe-f*ing-lievable. Your mini’s are on a whole nother level!

[@scottnorris6529]

Fantastic work, as usual. Love your style of video Mez. Keep at it man!

[@jfdewoluwe]

This is insane. Awesome job

[@crabman968]

You are a true master - great stuff

[@SpadeRZA]

Unbelievable that you've only got ten videos. I've watched every single one of them. This is some really high grade painting right there. Keep it coming, I'm a huge fan of of your work.

[@teresabauer5219]

Such great work its really something else to look at... great job.. Looking forward to the next one .. thank you

[@ldenffer]

Thank you for taking the time to explain all the things you do! Very valuable for a newbie painter like me!

[@ChampionofTerra]

Absolutely amazing!

[@gregorys.7684]

So impressive. Absolutely beautiful whether it be the model or the base.

[@DauntlessPanda1986]

I love the colours and gradients on the armour. Definitely gonna give this a go on my Abyssinian force for Wyrd’s The Other Side

[@x31omega]

That base is a pure work of art!!👍👍

[@felixmuller3510]

I really enjoy your videos, especially the commentary and talking! Please keep going, in my opinion you have the best miniature painting channel on youtube!

[@Dfzoo]

bro this is INSANE. You're my new painting hero. Wish i had just 1% of your talents !

[@Ghooph]

Man, this is completely bananas! In a totally awesome way!!

[@jonneff]

The glow to the hand effect onto the body was awesome , the base was a great idea /concept too!

[@terrynicholls2975]

Just watched this through for the second time. Beautiful work. Just beautiful.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much!

[@krasser91]

18 years in this hobby and ive just stumbled across you.. your videos are seriously good and you teach some damn good tips and tricks! 10/10

[@adamdoughty813]

Loving watching your channel. I don’t get much hobby time so watching you work is really helping my learning. Keep it up.

[@BrettHolt-uk]

You are still my number one mini painter of all time - still using this method now on my new star wars shtterpoint mins - waiting for your next release - your content delivery is just right and you go at the right pace teaching along the way - just superb - evening from here on the south coast UK - o7

[@pesto12601]

Lol. the exact OPPOSITE of the 45 second contrast paint videos I've been watching all week long!!!!

[@BMXjumper4444]

That glow!!! Nice work!

[@alphawolf2993]

my man just freehands a work of art on the base...

[@nathanieljernigan1147]

This guy is brilliant looking. Definitely gives off that darklord vibe that is befitting of an Archon. Very commanding and grim.

[@alexanderadams9008]

seriously dude get outta here, this is just mind blowing to watch, absolutely mesmerizing, i cant even comprehend the skill I'm witnessing, so beautiful man!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks bro! So glad you enjoyed it. I’ll have some new videos up soon, working on some more

[@karmaceutical3963]

.....seriously this in phenomenal, your style in particular has really stood out to me, ive watched a lot of vids of painters, and some incredible ones at that, but imo your def one of the top, , thank u for the content, im learning a ton

[@BleakJester0421]

this is one of the coolest models i have ever seen. if not THE best. kudos. you are phenomenal.

[@Engehaugen82]

Ben Komets, Sam Lenz , Andy Wardle, Kiril Kanaev, Sergio Calvo, David Soper "Sproket", Shizune, James wappel, ANA, Darren Latham & now Mezgike has been added to my list.

[@Mezgike]

Don’t put me in the same list as all those legends!

[@mostlyjovial6177]

Ok. So I knew you were good. Then you did the base. My guy, you are an unbelievably skilled artist. If every single model you paint gets the treatment you give to your vid models, you have to own the most beautifully painted models in the world. Keep up the Amazing work!

[@snoopgodd9818]

Awesome Model and the best base I´ve ever seen.

[@yoyoyo9669]

you are such a phenomenal artist

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much my mate

[@sirupaeon7744]

Amazing work

[@Skogretty]

Great job, as always)

[@Lostmasquerade]

I think these are the best series of painting tutorials out there. The reason being is the effort put into the before (preparation of the mini/splitting of the sub-sections) and the after (prepping cool base ideas), as well as the general commentary throughout the video. The first time around I watch them, then I have them running in the background almost like a podcast while I am painting. Focusing on the words spoken it is surprising how much you take in whilst doing your own work. I'm keen to see the video about your setup and to see what you are going to paint next. Good work!

[@Choppy22]

This is next level...Wow!!!!

[@BrettHolt-uk]

4 years later and still waiting for your next videos - you are the number #1 on my watch list

[@Mezgike]

Thank you and sorry. 2024 will be a little different :)

[@Amdor]

Man beside looking amazing this whole vid is amazing calming tool :)

[@punec]

My god man. That was amazing. The model and especially that base. In my eyes its a masterpiece. Well done!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks is a lot :)

[@Cheesy6255]

Never found a channel more worthy of a sub

[@Mezgike]

Cheesy you’re a legend for that comment

[@stevenw1769]

Fantastic video! Very informative information for both newbies and veterans. Love some of your tips, and very well spoken/described, an arsenal of techniques taught in a single vid! Thank you :)

[@Mezgike]

Awesome, glad you learned some things :-)

[@FatDwarfUK]

Best painting channel on YT by far.

[@Mezgike]

That’s such an awesome complement, thank you!

[@stevenjones9969]

Mad skills!!!

[@gallachermatt]

More Videos, please! These paint jobs are insane

[@kindafishy6248]

I don't know man, but your videos are as soothing and informational as a Bob Ross video. Keep up your absolutely fantastic work!

[@alexbrowne9566]

Incredible vision

[@Paintstationminis]

So good Ive watched the entire thing twice now!

[@MrSmokincodz]

That model has some major calves. Great job, sir! You are a master painter imo.

[@cordial001]

loving you work and your vids mate. Well done

[@metalliumfan1]

This is easily one of if not the best miniature painting channels on KZbin. I WISH there were like 100 videos of you doing this. Thank you for taking the time for us to be able to watch and learn. Youre incredible!

[@Mezgike]

Level99Wizard I love reading comments like yours. It’s why I do it :) there will be more soon.

[@michaelmannai8856]

Really interested in the video describing what brings your ideas and color schemes because the darker sinister style is really what I want to get into

[@trh1752]

That's amazing

[@Krubbe]

I love this!

[@AulucardPnP]

Aweseome video, I learnd a bunch of new technics :)

[@craigo1981]

I'm nowhere near your level of skill but I feel you with the eyes mate. I tend to just paint the whites and while I try to be neat as I can I've stopped caring too much about going outside the lines. After the whites are done I just go back to tidy up with whatever flesh colour I've used for the rest of the head. I find it much easier to paint the outside of the eye than trying to get the white paint neatly into the socket. But yeah, one of the trickiest things to do in my limited experience. Wish someone would invent a tool to do them right first time! I've just found your channel with this video, love the video and your style. Lots of great painting wisdom in there, subbed and notifications on.

[@DoomsayerDesigns]

Dude! The mural on the base was incredible! Great piece overall!

[@PaladinJenkis]

this is insanely good

[@abelbabel8484]

Man, that base! You put a painting in there! And made the stars twinkle! I am floored. You are goddamn good at this.

[@Mezgike]

Abel Babel thanks mate! I hope you learn some tricks for your own painting :)

[@abelbabel8484]

@@Mezgike I've recently taken interest in painting again after almost 10 years pause, and damn, you've already taught me a lot. Both old things I finally wrapped my head around now and radically new things I'd've never ever thought of - water colour and color pencils, man. The hobby sure has evolved while I was away.

[@Mezgike]

Abel Babel I just like to try new things. You should too, just experiment. Some things work and some don’t. Each experiment teaches you something, though, and that makes you that much better at painting :)

[@abelbabel8484]

@@Mezgike Thank you so much for the time and effort that go into these fantastic videos, and your generosity to put them up for free. You rock.

[@Engle777]

You sir, are unbelievably talented! Explaining how you came up with the idea while dreaming was cool too. Thank you very much for sharing these detailed videos, they're very interesting and fun to watch!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoy them!

[@cb01ttr]

The best mini painter I have seen on YT. Bar none.

[@lancetekk]

This is insane. He spends two and a half hours for a masterpiece. I need that time for his "blocking in" result and with half the details. Wow. Awesome painting skills.

[@tokoloshgolem]

One of the things I love about your work is that you’re not afraid to depart from the “official “ colour schemes in order to create something as amazing as this. Also love your mods.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks for the feedback! I usually have a very specific idea in my mind of how the model should look. I also try to achieve new things that people haven’t necessarily seen before.