How to Paint: Night Lords by Mezgike

[@TheWarpForge]

What I like most about this is that there is no Airbrushing. It's nice to see a really professional model painted to a high quality without a £150+ pricetag on it to paint it to the best standard. Awesome stuff! Ave Dominus Nox!

[@Dustbinlid1]

Amen to this, it's so frustrating to see 90% of youtubers painting models with air brushes.

[@CamilleDeveveraux]

@@Dustbinlid1 Oh yeah, airbrushing is cheating , right? lets do a model per year

[@earlgrey2130]

@@Dustbinlid1 Honestly.. the tools don't make the artist. Creativity, experience and a lot of practice does. There is nothing wrong with using airbrushing in my eyes. It's not like any beginner can buy an airbrush and end up with great looking models.

[@jakoballan2768]

@@CamilleDeveveraux I think the point was more if you're a new or new-ish (or poor) painter it can be frustrating to crack open a tutorial and not have the tool you clearly need. I personally play kill team so airbrushing really isn't necessary because I'm not trying to paint 200 Tyranids, just 15. So tutorials like these where all the tools I need are readily available or cheap are always nice.

[@MaZEEZaM]

@@jakoballan2768 Thats true but the entry cost in these paints huge if you do want to follow his tutorials exactly, some of the models he must use like 20 different paint colours. The results are incredible.

[@davidsmith8169]

Best videos on KZbin. Clear calm easy to understand. With a relaxed vibe. Mezgike you are a master. I tip my hat to you sir

[@Mezgike]

Thank you David. I will be back soon

[@FatDwarfUK]

You absolute guy putting this up for free

[@matthuckabey007]

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[@R.J.MacReady1982]

What's even more bewildering is the amount of like this comment got. Lmao!

[@Seuchi369]

Guess he means "guy" like "buddy, thx for uploading"...

[@hoebread7584]

@@matthuckabey007 he's confused the saying "absolute lad"

[@LordKingKamiGuru]

He's not your guy, buddy!

[@nathanfranks1476]

I must’ve used this video to fall asleep dozens of times now…. The ambient music, soft/relaxed commentary and visual artistry is the perfect combination… I hate how ASMR videos always have the CREEPY whispering, which i cant stand…give me mezgike vids anyday. So calming. Thanks for the gift of sleep mate

[@Mezgike]

I’m about to record the voice over for the next video, first one in a few months. I’ll keep this in mind, I’ll channel that relaxing mezgike sleep making material. Legendary mate, enjoy your snooze.

[@nathanfranks1476]

You literally don’t need to change a thing. Definitely my favorite miniature artist to watch. :) if I had any suggestions at all, I would love to see some models with some brighter colors. Just to better understand how to highlight and emphasize when everything is already so bright. But that’s just me, a miniature novice. just keep doing your thing!

[@jerryschwenk8037]

He's not a scientist or a mathematician but he his a damn fine painter. Cheers m8!

[@Draig-zb2tx]

Well whit all these paints he probably isn't a janitor too

[@brunoarambulagomez1838]

Just discovered your page on Instagram, your video tutorials are great and I want to thank you for taking the time to explain all your steps and make a long video.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I love everything about this- Congrats! Have fun with those orks :-)

[@Mezgike]

Goobertown Hobbies thanks mate :) love your stuff also!

[@anakinbrentley7263]

Instablaster

[@Wardads1]

Blimy ya gotta give it tom these Night Lords chaps ,having lightning coming out of their cracks is hard core .Must be the way they conduct themselves.

[@Federweich]

I have no clue about these figures but this is so relaxing to watch someone do art like this. Feels a bit like a dark Bob Ross like other comments mentioned. I love it.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks :) dark bob ross, that’s pretty much me!

[@matthuckabey007]

Thanks, well done. Your description of what your doing and showing the stages in sequence as you do is a HUGE help to improving my skills. Alot of artist keep things in their pockets but you go the high road and share those tips with everyone. You are a master and a professional and I have mad respect.

[@bobby6204]

Wow that icebase is amazing, it's all amazing but that marine in the ice is beyond awesome. Nice job. Subbed

[@archangelRCF]

Still the "coolest" base I've seen

[@MrSmokincodz]

Yeah i agree. It is awesome!!

[@rukouJJ]

TerpeneProfile I don’t know if you got the joke or not

[@mosswillow4419]

Ayyy (awesome base)

[@mityakiselev]

👉 🚪

[@Jammil2477]

I’ve not picked up a paint brush in 3 decades, I’ve been considering citadel miniatures for sometime and in the coming weeks will be buying my first batch to paint. In the mean time I’ve been feasting in a variety of youtube videos, picking up hints and tips. This is what I loved about this video. I clicked on it, not realising it was 3 hours, but within 15 minutes you were well into the process. Loved it. Thanks for showing the wet palette method, I’d heard people mention it, but didn’t have a clue what it was. Can’t wait to get stuck in. ( going with the basic ultramarines pack, for easing into the process).

[@dekai7992]

I really dig your laid-back, sarcastic narration (on top of your awesome skills, of course). Keep up your great work!

[@nathanfranks1476]

Dude….i am absolutely blown away by this mans talent….just wow…

[@BrooksSligh]

I swear, pound for pound this has got to be one of the best tutorials on KZbin. I don't know if my favorite part is the dirty copper for the helmet wings, the armor base blue or the pigment-based glow effects. I know I'm entirely blown away by the freehand on the shoulderpad that's for dang sure. I for one would love to see your take on the Alpha Legion.

[@Mezgike]

Cheers brooks! Always think outside the box. Nightlords have red wings but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the red more interesting, by for example, using a red copper. Try to interpret ‘the norm’ in your own unique way and your minis will stand out.

[@kalimagik4574]

Thank you for using a black back drop in the background. I like to watch these videos at night and alot of people use blinding white backdrops which at night is hard on the eye imo. My eye's thank you sir!

[@Paul-of4cq]

I absolutely love the format of your videos. The chapters are great for reference and showing the paint per step is extremely helpful. I hope that continue to make these great and informative videos

[@Pariah502]

I've seen the base on facebook! I can't believe there's such an awesome miniature on it. Seriously, this is the best Night Lord I have ever seen.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much!

[@moyez9502]

i was sleeping with youtube on. i woke up with a lucid dream and a nice warm in my body, thanks dude.

[@Mezgike]

Haha Mezgike invokes them lucid dreams.

[@ThatAussieBloke1]

Ive never watched a 3 hour video so easily, fantastic

[@BillWard852]

I could look at this mini all day truly 💀🎯

[@Mezgike]

Glad you like it :)

[@stefanocarli5030]

The work is simply incredible! I love Night Lords ad elaborated bases, great job!

[@zaphael7238]

Always so impressed not only with your paint jobs but your sculpts and conversions of your models absolutely amazing.

[@xfishburgx]

I am so thankful to you, for uploading this video full of immense knowledge for painters, that want to up their game. Love it, please get back to us with more content!

[@Mezgike]

Сергей Алексеев I’m so thankful to people like you who appreciate my work. That’s why I do it. My new content has been a long time coming due to some personal issues, but there will be new stuff live in a few days! It’s almost ready :) thanks for your support, keep watching!

[@artsyork3915]

This is by far The BEST Nightlords csm i have ever had the pleasure of coming across one youtube. ive watched the first video and now seeing part two although a whopper of 3 hours but worth it. and you explain the process so well and calm. hats off. im subscribed. AWESOME WORK!!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much! Yeah my videos are long, I can’t help it haha.

[@Blottingpaper]

Love how your marine trapped into the base is painted better than most armies.

[@paladinpainter3715]

top god level

[@durpyflabergazm9339]

So much inspiration! I’m looking forward to seeing more, and if anything... what it would look like (down the road) when all the different character pieces get pitted together. Even with them just side by side displayed in all their glory!

[@TheTexasDice]

This is henceforth my favorite model. Not to knock the paint job, it's fantastic, but that icy base man. That's gotta be the best thing I have ever seen.

[@persistentnyb218]

11 out of 10! Award wining masterpiece!

[@ltjamescoopermason8685]

Superbly painted great figure in a great finish for the night lords force ! 10/10 !

[@Mezgike]

Thanks bro!

[@XxWaffleMan154xX]

A 3 hour long painting video..... a man after my own heart

[@Mezgike]

Get some popcorn

[@FaisalAli-jh2gu]

What an amazing work please don't stop uploading

[@Leruster]

When working with resins you can spray a little bit of mold release to lower the surface tension of the resin. That way the bubbles will/should pop. And! Great painting tutorials! Thank you!

[@Al_Does_Stuff]

Unless there's a structural reason to not have any at all (not a resin expert), there's really no need to be 100% bubble free as long as their not huge. Natural ice will have bubbles in it especially if it froze over an object like a space marine imo.

[@archaon656]

Why would a hundred people thumbs down this? He is great!

[@XBLGR]

That base is fucking class, the whole frozen marine idea really grounds the model and builds a scenario for it, I mean i get people who just build and paint according to codex references, its still rewarding and the designs are timeless for a reason, but when people really get inventive with this hobby is where the hobby as a whole shines. haven't touched war-hammer minis since around '04, school and college kinda took point for a decade or so y'know, totally forgot how creative you could get with this, time to break into my savings me thinks

[@Mezgike]

Thanks a lot my friend :-)

[@ajr1775]

I've watched so many "How-To" vids and yours are gems for sure. Thanks for the work.

[@darthbobminiatures]

This is hands down the best, most evocative Night Lords model I've ever seen.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks a lot man, I tried to give him a menacing mood.

[@Kavouraki_]

Im sad it took me a year to know this channel because this is one of the best videos I've seen. Thank you for sharing! Instant subscribe

[@b00sk0r8]

16 minutes in and I'm already subbed. The way you engage the viewer is amazing, and the language you use is incredible. And the painting ain't too bad either mate! Thanks for the giggles!

[@Mezgike]

Ripper! Thanks a lot bro, I'm glad to have hooked you ;-)

[@ryanadkins3786]

amazing in depth video, i was burnt out on painting for the last few months but your videos have got me wanting to start back up

[@vincentjackson3472]

Damn this is a good video... hope youre doing well and still loving the painting! Id kill for that alpha legion paint up you mentioned in here!

[@KaktusBY]

Incredible tutorial! Big thanks for sharing and inspiring to start painting after 6 years long break!

[@Mezgike]

I’m so happy to hear that! Get into it :)

[@fabsh.7398]

Best base painting I’ve seen

[@slobrodepot2163]

This is the channel you come to if you want to learn how to paint and have the time to dedicate to learning.

[@slobrodepot2163]

Also are you Korg from Ragnorok?

[@Mezgike]

@@slobrodepot2163 thanks mate and yes I am. We gonna leave on this spaceship, wanna come?

[@mynameismattbaum]

This is my daily zen while working. I love this channel and can't believe how tight your brushwork is.

[@Virakotxa]

If I had to give an award to the best paint tutorial ever... I'd choose this very one. There is information in here to keep making my hobbie take steps forward for years!

[@donaldthomann1613]

I love your videos, dude. Very relaxing and chill. You're like the Bob Ross of mini painting.

[@snoopgodd9818]

What a hell of a base. Amazing

[@frishnit]

That base is absolutely stunning.

[@mathm7401]

Beautiful paintjob and design. I am in awe

[@ImposCoE]

Bro, your chill voice makes this video great ASMR.

[@Matcapoeira86]

Love the video and love your dry humor throughout. Thanks!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks, glad you like it

[@gregorys.7684]

Great video. You deserve so much more subs. Not only for the great quality of your painting, but chiefly for your explanations along the process. The filming quality is also great by the way. Thank you so much for the time you spend for us.

[@Mezgike]

Thanks for watching :)

[@cmdrwraithe1857]

You are crazy talented, dude. I don't think I have even close to the amount of patience required to paint and highlight how you do.

[@deezynrth]

that base looks unreal!

[@Mezgike]

Dee North thanks :) it’s my best base I reckon

[@deathtyrantart]

That base is fucking awesome. I’m planning on doing something similar but with a pool of blood for a D&D demon lord. Sick stuff

[@ShadowSoulKeeper]

This is so awesome! Thank you for taking the time to share it with us

[@necaacen]

stunning... liked, subscribed, commented, belled, the full works, what an awesome paintjob

[@winfriedbauer2280]

That base idea, with the guy frozen, is pretty fucking boss!!! The storytelling behind the Mini painting/constructing is a really interesting part of the process, which seems to push it to the next level! Great!

[@fluidfox1436]

That base is awesome

[@zombieruss7711]

Wow, unreal man, beautiful work!

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Bloody Brilliant Vid covering this guy who might I say looks fantastic, Ripper Mate!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks very much!

[@jumpjumpdiegaming]

Sick mate, gotta love Aussie painters!

[@Mezgike]

Yeah mate

[@cavemanworkshop]

2:49:32 These Ice base steps are great! Definitely need to do this.

[@Guttwistah]

Awesome painting work!!! I love music when u display lord in the end it do really good mood for chaos character that stomping over freezing dude) awesome base just awesome!!!!

[@Ziggetren]

Your painting skills and ideas are fire! In this case, ice!

[@andrewr880]

Wow, instant sub just from the thumbnail. Love the video too, superb stuff dude

[@braithair]

Wow Mez, legitimate talent; Aussie too! Exceptional work mate!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks man, glad you liked it

[@mrfortune560]

Bloody Awesome!!!

[@delicioustoxin372]

Now this is how you do a night lord!!! Found my color scheme

[@scenczyk1429]

That base is incredible

[@Mr_Secondaries]

Mission status: SICK! I absolutely love your nightlords!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks my mate :-)

[@HrabiaBarburka]

Just bought a Nightmare box, this video is going to be so helpful! Thank You ❤

[@Renay90]

that freehand is amazing

[@kassthered8452]

This is probably the sickest model I've ever seen painted! Jesus christ, that base is just a stroke of genius. How did you get the idea to do this??

[@Mezgike]

Thanks so much! Well I started making a graveyard type base for him but I wasn’t feeling it. So I thought “what is a simple but striking base idea?”. I thought that a snowy base might be a good contrast to the dark armour, then I just thought about incorporating a battlefield scenario in a cold environment. I suppose when you fight in the snow, enemies fall and become frozen in ice. Then I realised that this is a cool idea, and it seemed a pretty straight forward process; hollow out a base, round it and paint it black so it looks endless, chop a marine in half with his hand poking out, paint him, full with resin and make it look cold. Easy :)

[@toms1313]

I think you are the bob ross of 40k mate, calming voice with almost no other sounds in the background

[@arnequedens366]

What an amazing video. I've got no words for this high quality video.

[@ramonsanchez6603]

that base is so bloody sick

[@TINYPINHEAD]

This is so cool , hopefully we will see them painted

[@koolaid5684]

That base was incredible... definitely want to give that a crack

[@opipainting8569]

Great stuff. Nice walk through of the whole process.

[@54jb3r7]

That base is a-m-a-z-i-n-g!

[@glizzy2.O]

Best lookin space marines period. Great job! 👍

[@Mezgike]

Thanks glizzy! Wait till you see the next video coming in a few days. Alpha Legion

[@glizzy2.O]

@@Mezgike guess ill stick around 😆

[@stompingfreak8980]

Incredible work

[@americancapitalist4573]

Wonderful. Absolutely Wonderful. I would love to see more of these videos.

[@dr.v645]

Fantastic ice example! Thank you very much!!!

[@FelixGB_]

My gosh, awsome paint job. Painted my 1st ever mini last wednesday, no wonder why it though it was "pretty flat" 🤣

[@Mezgike]

Thank you :) just keep practising, you’ll get better and better

[@thetimpai7858]

I think i saw this unit on Reddit a while back! Looks dope and glad i can see it here.

[@MRFOX-wp9pe]

That's really cool. Even if you write the same thing, you get different results. I think it's amazing.

[@ElimRawne]

The Night Haunter would be proud. God job.

[@ShoRyuBarbie]

I just discovered this channel. That guy under the ice looks so great.

[@atlas6538]

that base idea was pretty cool

[@scopeh2006]

This looks absolutely amazing. Wow.

[@silvernome]

Such an amazing video. Countless people are gonna be so pleased to see how you did the base. Thanks for sharing!!! One suggestion for a video this long, in the description maybe offer links to the timestamps where you work on the next part/section?

[@Mezgike]

Oh yeah, I was meant to do that but forgot. Thanks for reminding me, I’ll add them :)

[@leeperry7068]

One of the best bases I've ever seen, and your commentary while working on the surface was killing me, hahahaha...

[@Mezgike]

Thanks bro!

[@Kay_Drechsler]

Fantastic model! Bravo!

[@dansplans86]

Great paint job, inspired base, and commentary by Korg! Subbed.

[@joshuasmith5472]

Curze is pleased with this!! Amazing job!! I was thinking of doing something like this as well. You've inspired me!!!

[@doubleheadedeagle6769]

Using the powder for the eyes.......fantastic.......gunna try that myself. Cheers

[@RedsGoneGrey]

Fantastic paintjob, fantastic conversion, outstanding delivery and narration of your process, I greatly enjoy your idioms and inflections, Aussie to the core without being too ocker. Very enjoyable and relaxing to watch... reminds me of good cricket commentary... marvellous effort that. Subscribed for sure, look forward to more!

[@Mezgike]

Thanks for the ripper feedback! Expect more very soon