Paint ANYTHING, with a SMILE! Full Step by Step PT.1

[@warsmithmia]

I love to watch your videos because your enthusiasm is contagious! I come away from them inspired and ready to tackle any project. ❤ I'm currently struggling with colour choices on a particular project, but your book recommendations in another video gave me a heads-up and now I think I know exactly how to tackle that.

[@Night_Bacon]

Feels like ages since I’ve enjoyed some quality Marco time. So glad to be here for this!

[@bobarger7714]

I am really excited to see PT.2. I really have learned a lot from you, and love to see your videos!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

In the next episode I'll put on the second, maybe even the third gear ;)

[@jean-sebastienmarty2425]

A long awaited video ending on a cliffhanger? You are a monster! I'll be there next week.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Hahahaha I admit that was a bit cruel!

[@cbradquillen]

I'm a patron. I feel sure a lot of us love you very much and feel very thankful. I'm able to paint to a much higher standard now which is nice given my very limited time and busy schedule. YOU have given me *some* grasp of color theory, light and shadow, that I was utterly lacking before. I sometimes find myself staring into light and color almost hypnotized by its beauty, something I'd never experienced before your videos. It's changed the way I see the world. I'll still be your Patron when we're both old and feeble.

[@brendanarmstrong7802]

I had a fantastic time at your classes at Adepticon, and hope to have the opportunity to take more next year! I've learned a bit of patience through watching your videos and putting them into practice. Sometimes the techniques are a little scary and overwhelming at first, but I've discovered slowly but surely as I continue to paint and return to rewatch the videos I've already watched, more and more pieces click into place for me, and I'm able to take on and internalize more. I'm extremely glad to have your guiding hand in my hobby journey, even if it does enable my tendency to buy every shiny new paint and tool that catches my eye. I'm well past the point of expecting them to magically make me a better painter, but that doesn't make me want the fun new toy any less.

[@cwj138]

My friend met you at Warhammer fest and said you are just as nice in person as in your videos. This makes me happy.

[@Boindal]

Dear Marco, I love your content and I also love these extraordinary projects - I have learned an incredible amount because of you and have brought oil paints into my daily routine. I really hope you don't retire from the Warhammer universe - especially with The Old World coming soon. I just want to say THANK YOU again for everything you have taught me and many others. Thank you!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Don't worry, I'll never even abandon Warhammer and gaming!!! And tOW is definitely the thing I'm most excited about!!! Thanks a million to you... I can do this only because of you

[@jensburkhardt4006]

Excited to see the follow ups. Glad to have you back Marco! I like the video concept of going in depth without overwhelming the audience. As a vet of watching your work I know this will be gorgeous in the end and I have already some feel for what you will likely be doing in the coming sessions. Most of all I wish you have a great time with this project and that the muse continues to kiss you

[@telivan776]

First miniac now marco?! Damn pizzaboy is going places!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

There is never too much pizza!!!

[@br42]

I love that you left the audio of the airbrush puffs in the video. It's a good reminder that a light touch is important.

[@5Btjes]

This format wil be amazing Marco,looking forward to part 2 😊

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

See you this evening 19.15 Irish time 😉 The premier banner is already out!

[@samcurran1093]

You’re back! Missed you budddy. Thanks for the video.

[@ronkarnack3906]

I have been using oils to generate darker skin tones for a while now. I find it much easier than getting the same results with acrylics. You have given me more confidence to combine oils and acrylics instead off of pure one or the other.

[@GraigRussell]

Return of the King! Looking forward to it, Marco!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😁😁😁😘

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Happy Painting has never been more important: I want to bring more high profile projects to the channel for their immense teaching/learning value and show how fun and enjoyable they can be! The new format is meant to give proper focus to every step, because there's a bunch of stuff to say on a bunch of little things, and avoid the "How to draw an owl" meme effect 😅🤣😅

[@DingoPaints]

I was really bogged down by trying to paint models that everyone else (with way more experience than me) is painting. Just recently (last week) I decided just to paint for fun, no pressure to complete a model that I didn't really understand or like a lot. When starting out like me, I believe that getting paint of your choice onto a model is more important and way more fun than trying to make every model display level. The last 2 models were easy. Go with the flow. I am also learning how my paint works, and many other lessons. Thank you so much for your video's, even though I am not anywhere near your standard, I love the lessons learned. Not just the painting lessons.

[@TheSianFromAtlantis]

What a lovely man you are. This video is so heartwarming.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

😊😍😊😘😘😘

[@AJBunBun]

beautiful stuff, Marco!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!! I have great plans for this guys ;)

[@donchilders178]

Interesting new approach. Cant wait to see how your video style evolves.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

I'm back to my regular scheduled programming so really really soon!!

[@Floorhocking]

I love this! I’m very excited to see what comes next :)

[@aaronreynolds8587]

I can sense your fresh inspiration, Marco. Excited to see where you go with this!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

XD I'm that easy to read?!?! XD

[@chicagohobbyhero]

Awesome stuff as always. Love the reminder that it is just paint. It can be fixed or redone, so try somey new😊

[@Sethly87]

Great video; I've been waiting so long for another during the break for conventions! Any chance that some future content could include squig painting? I'm currently going through and painting my army with techniques I've learned in your typical workflow, but was interested to see what sort of unique tricks you may employ for them specifically.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!! Oh yeah, absolutely; I have a bunch of cool goblins&squigs in archive that I want to paint!!!

[@leejesm]

I appreciate these kinds of videos since I can't attend classes. Thanks Marco!

[@willmendoza8498]

Such a cool model.

[@Wijkert]

1:15 that is the first time I have seen you use Schmincke's white ink. How dos it compare to the Liquitex one? Usually artist inks are quite similar to one another, but I stil have noticed differences between brands.

[@darrylkerbow7948]

Have you noticed that Liquitex White has a tendency to lift when washing?

[@Wijkert]

@@darrylkerbow7948 With every fragile airbrushed (especially) ink layer, you run the risk of lifting it, when you go over it with a premade wash or contrast like paint. The more your rub, the higher change you have. The longer you let it dry, the lower the change. A thin layer of varnish over the top, or even mixed in, helps a lot. I think the reason you don't see Marco having this issue, is because he doesn't go over his work too much. Using one thick layer of contrast for example and not going back as others might do.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Best explanation ever I don't need to add anything!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

This is something interesting that I'm testing in this precise moment! In their line they have a super opaque white (amazing for solid shapes blocking, but in general not so different from Liquitex Titanium White, maybe just a tiny bit more brilliant) and this transparent version that I'm finding really good for a more gentle explorative dusting of the shapes. It''s also great for small delicate glazes of white!

[@chaoticpainting1507]

Always Happy to watch your videos!! Cant wait till it drops! I was just looking at your channel yesterday for a new video as i realized it had been awhile. Probably busy with the traveling and the events... all good brother! Thanks for sharing the process once again!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million man!!! Yeah a couple of secret projects kept me busy and the events took for sure they toll: I was destroyed after AdeptiCon 😅 But I can't wait to go back!!!

[@chaoticpainting1507]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM I really hope I get to go next year! I had some things come up so I missed it this year, but it's only about a 4hr drive to Chicago so there's no excuse next year lol!! I'll be going to GenCon in Aug, really excited! It's not as wargame focused as Adepticon, but it's a lot of fun!🤘🏼😎

[@alexthompson3447]

Great to have another video from you, fanboyed out at Warhammer Fest when I heard your voice IRL whilst hanging out at the GD cabinets. 😂

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thank you soooo much! And thanks a million for the chats at WF :D!!!

[@emanuelepallone]

I just bought the same white by aerocolor but it clogged my airbrush after few minutes… how did you dilute it?

[@acutler4745]

I feel Im an above average painter... when I stopped trying to fix most of my mistakes and started embracing them, I became an even better painter IMO. When you enjoy what youre doing, nothing bothers you, and vice versa. It was enlightening, for sure.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Amazing! This is precisely want to I would like to convey!!! Working with the final result in mind but with the flow itself as main goal!

[@1982Clarkey]

Would you be able to do a tutorial on painting grey/blue miniatures? Like 30k space wolves

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Absolutely! 😁

[@1982Clarkey]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM aww amazing! Thankyou

[@benjamin2629]

I enjoyed this video, thank you

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million man!

[@marcna4582]

Welcome back ; I thought you'd retired lol . Nice to to see you back .

[@RAlexGl]

Hello Marco, nice start, I can't wait to see the next stage. One question though : why use gouache ? What is the difference that makes you choose it over Kimera or other acrylics paints ?

[@DobsonsLab]

Great video, thank you Marco! Following your channel since the beginning has really changed my approach to painting

[@danielschwarze781]

I can't think of anyone as inspirational as you. Even if I don't follow your methods, I always feel motivated to pick up the brush. Mille grazie.

[@wadekothmann431]

Awesome project, can’t wait for part 2! Quick question: I’ve noticed some of my acrylics will reactivate Liquitex white ink from the value sketch, creating a ‘muddy’ mixture on the model surface. Do you think this is from having too much moisture on the brush, from a particular medium, or should I just take the extra step to varnish after the value sketch (which I don’t recall seeing you do, but perhaps is happening off camera)?

[@goforitpainting]

Cool as always. Have a great day.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million!!! Have a great weekend!!!

[@naib_stilgar]

Wait, what? Gouache is basically a contrast replacement? 😮

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Uh no no, quite the opposite 😅! Acrylic (in this case) gouache is extremely opaque and mat so great to quickly establish basic tones. I switch between the two depending on the colours/level of vibrancy I need

[@naib_stilgar]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM but you end up with a green with a lot pf shadow/light contrast. How? You did no highlighting at all. How come it is not a flat green? Off camera highlighting?..

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

@@naib_stilgar aaaah that's the power of the underpainting! Nothing happened without the camera filming it 😁

[@naib_stilgar]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM I see, thank you. I may be the only person who can not get preshading to do anything useful when I basecoat, but for me it just disappears, particularly with dark opaque basecoat colors like Vallejo Extra Opaque etc. Maybe I ought to give acrylic gouache a chance.

[@AntoineDumeige]

Maaaaarcooooo, finally ❤

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

;) It took me a bit to go back to normality after all the events!

[@AntoineDumeige]

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Oh, I understand perfectly, no worries. I was just happy you could come back to KZbin :).

[@TWW--AP]

Really good words in the intro marco. Hope that salami I gave you was good.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks a million man!!! For the salami in particular XD; awesome stuff that I paired with another gift of american beers! Great evening :D

[@spacetoy4584]

Living the colour choices so far Marco! You going to SMC?

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Thanks! An they will evolve a lot from here ;) Oh yeah! This here I'm also teaching at the SMC! :D

[@MrValleyteacher]

Welcome back, Marco! Could you help me understand a point you made in your video? Are you saying that when we are confronted with our internal anxieties about painting (not being good enough, perfectionism, comparisons, etc) we can remind ourselves to be grateful for our own personal accomplishments, community, and growth as a way of dealing with those things that make us anxious?

[@burnament]

I know you asked Marco but if it might help you i give you an psychological perspective on this matter. When dealing with anxieties most of the times the root of this uncomfortable intimidating emotions goes back to our childhood where we as human beings are very vulnarable to traumatizing experiences. One example for this would be parents who would never be pleased with your performance in school or would very rarely direct their attention to you as a individual human being but use you to project their own ideas and concept of life on you mostly because they simply couldn´t live it that way themselves. There are a multitude of psychological compensation strategies a human being could develop to cope with such circumstances. In this case perfectionism could be such a strategy. The first thing to realize as an Adult is that those kind of things are rooted in your childhood and when experienced as an adult it´s an automated mechanism that was developed as a child or adolescence to cope with what ever the trigger was back in the time. In most cases those strategies become dysfunctional in our adult life often preventing us to truly develop ourselfs. The inner critic tends to be harsher than it should be as we wouldn´t criticize others in such unforgiving manner. What would be helpful is being mindful of whats happening with you in certain situations, realizing it and than being quick witted about it so you can respond to it without being controlled by your emotions. That would be an more indepth approach to these kind of situations from an psychological standpoint. An other approach to overcome fear is to face your inner fears so you can have a personal experience and understanding that it isn´t a life threatening situation, even if you failed you´re still alive. Being grateful, community etc those are little treats that allways should be part of your daylie life to nurture you and others. I hope this helps a little bit and takes a little away of the intimidation factor in such situations.

[@Dinoslaw24]

Can't wait for your demo on Kontrast! definitely a treat!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

I'm literally counting the days! Can't wait to be there!!!

[@paulbrazendale7629]

Oooooh, you cheeky sausage, when will the next video be out?

[@MrRoyalfalconer]

Great as always Marco thanks, one question though… you seem to be talking a bit slower the last few videos. Doesn’t sound like you, sounds like someone told you to slow right down and over annunciate. I love your natural way of speaking (especially when we hit the bell baa-ton haha). You be you mate, don’t let anyone tell ya different. Cheers fella… hooRoo

[@MarcinEstkowski]

So... You're saying, that in a week or so, you will be about 1 km from me? Tempting, even for an introvert, like me...

[@MrMarczyslaw]

See you at Kontrast !

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Can't wait!!! :D

[@michakonwicki6781]

See you on Kontrast!

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Can't wait can't wait can't wait!!!

[@MegaDeathToaster]

Pizza time

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Always!!! XD

[@Gustavoceca]

Libera o fifa pa nois

[@Wijkert]

0:48 I would not call this perfect. I see a big seamline at the bottom of his right sleeve.

[@alexthompson5479]

I am pretty sure that is intentional seeing as i have that seam on every one of my shirts and hoodies.

[@Wijkert]

@@alexthompson5479 you might be right.

[@MarcoFrisoniNJM]

Oh yeah, that's part of the sculpt as the seam of the heavy fabric of the hoodie! That whole arm is a single block of resin that slots into the torso section

[@d-emprahexpects]

4h to wait 😭