Sam Lenz Artwork: Intro to OSL

[@therealDonMac]

I love that you've finally started a channel. Thank you!

[@CrimsonTusk]

A good day ends, with a video from San Lenz. 😊

[@wolfling_conceptions415]

I have highly valued alot of content I've seen from you even way back when you made appearances with uncle atom on wetblending... sam you have always been a wealth of information in this hobby we do so thank you and keep up the great work

[@neilgooge]

finally... an OSL tutorial where someone doesn't just squirt an air brush at it and call it done... Really nice work, but then it always is... Tell you what... I wouldn't mind seeing you run through a mini in the way you did with the GW contrast paint post... still the best contrast figure I've seen to date. Loving the channel.

[@paulsniadach6909]

Sam thank you sir, enjoy your videos and love your mini's. Thanks for showing us how to make ourselves better.

[@ITzuck]

The easiest OSL tutorial to understam, been trying OSL with mixed results. But really excited to give it a new try!

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Awesome Sam, packed with killer tips!

[@jules_paints_40k29]

Brillaint video and the explanation was simple and not over complicated like some people make it so cheers Sam .

[@x31omega]

That was great. Ty Sam. Glad to see you've got a channel.

[@Kasper210]

I love this video. its outlined in a way that makes OSL seem like a technique thats achievable by someone whos still very much in the learning phase of the hobby. thanks boss!

[@SamLenzArtwork]

You're welcome! I believe in you!

[@Jonesio25]

This has given me A LOT more confidence with OSL, thanks Sam.

[@pedrobastos8132]

+1 for not using an airbrush! I mean, you see everyone else using airbrushes up to a point where it starts to feel like you kinda need one in order to do cool techniques like this one.

[@shanewalker3427]

You make it look so easy. Looks awesome.

[@allencolwell3140]

Mad respect for the mini master himself! Thanks for the video Sam.

[@bearlaw6807]

I have watched a ton of OSL videos and I think this is the most straight forward and helpful I've seen. Great job!

[@TheKingofAverage]

Great insights! Hearing you comment about having to comment over the footage reminds me of my early painting videos :D Don't fret you're already doing great! Seeing you do the technique and commenting about WHY and how you are doing things si really helpful :)

[@Dannos3d]

That was great Sam. Great OSL effect. Haven’t tried it yet but looking to on my next minis.

[@DauntlessPanda1986]

This is perfectly timed as I have a Ghost Rider from AMG to paint up. It even ties in to the colour scheme you have used on this guy!

[@finncullimore7430]

sam lenz is by far one of my pavourite painters. i love all the videos!

[@christiancollins3462]

I don't usually comment on anything. However, this is by far the best OSL video I have watched. Thank you so much!

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thank you, Christian!

[@krcameron]

Love the content. Thank you very much, Sam.

[@josemariacampos2572]

Wow. This is f#*%&ng awesome. It's amazing. I love your YT channel. Thank you so much. This encourage me to paint more and improve.

[@fsartmetalprojekt]

OSL in a nutshell - fawesome! And the way you present it is great! Thanks a ton, Sam!

[@ediTHoRe]

I just love your work and it's great that you run your own channel now! Keep it rollin and all the best for 2021! Greetz from subscriber No 16.500 and let's go for 20K now ;))

[@OpenHorizon1]

Cool tips man, your vids are very helpful and chill.

[@BeTheGuitar]

Voice over or live, it’s all good, Sam! I would enjoy watching paint dry with your narration... oh wait. Yeah. Please keep these wonderful videos coming. We’re not worthy!!

[@danwagner4306]

I like the method of narrating. appreciate your commentary and content. keep it up!

[@MrJONESY412]

Brilliant video! Very useful 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@srqminipainter]

The video I've been hoping for!! Thanks Sam!

[@aaronlucaskampmann4221]

Beginner Techniques God if this was beginner stuff for me I would be so happy with my painting skills. Just this sentence reminds me of how much I have to learn in terms of painting. Awesome video Sam, always learn so much from you

[@cavemanworkshop]

Heavy metal sorcery!... at its finest! Great explanation into your process; from beginning to end! Cheers!

[@NamedinPieces]

Awesome, love this channel

[@Finkeldinken]

Love the lessons and love how every video I can tell you're still developing your KZbin "voice". It's already so good and you always make it all seem attainable for me as a beginner mini painter.

[@josephshriner2850]

This was a really neat video. Thank you, Sam!

[@enveritas4948]

This looks great. I'd have totally painted the skull in a bone colour then wondered why it looked wrong. The darker skull colour makes this work so well.

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff as always, looking forward to the next

[@ltjosh9584]

Non-stop amazing videos, can't wait for what you have instore for us!

[@Zenthas01]

Thanks for this topic as i'm about to try OSL for a fyreslayer hero

[@petermalich3171]

Another great video!

[@dennisl548]

Thanks for the vid Sam!

[@leonreche1829]

De lujo! Sigue con el gran trabajo Sam!

[@mattnemeth4498]

Hell yeah rock on :) Thanks for the Videos Sam!!

[@chucklamb3496]

Very good information, thanks so much!

[@X.davidWilliams]

Huzzah,, that was filling. No need for pie. Thank you, thank you.

[@X.davidWilliams]

Always good to refresh,, Huzzah!

[@mortisveritas]

Great video, always wanted to know how you did that Legion of Damned legionnaire. Looks ace!

[@scottlock8584]

Love the fact that you have you own channel Also that intro music reminds me of the doom film way to much :)

[@neryse1]

Thank you that helps alot keep up the good work

[@blackandgold399]

May have said it before but that makes a good pic for a business card. Well done.

[@SamLenzArtwork]

haha, thanks, Keith!

[@blackandgold399]

@@SamLenzArtwork please please please be my teacher. When are taking on more students on patreon.

[@pilgrimgrey4191]

Really helpful video cheers fella.....

[@DoubleAMC0]

My man! Thanks for the content!

[@ImpendingDuff]

great video. im absolutely mesmerized by your control on your pallet. i know thats not the intended take away from the video... the osl portion was VERY helpful... but damn man... that paint would be all over the place on my pallet. lol. keep them coming duder! theyre awesome videos.

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Haha, thanks Duffman! Tiny portions for tiny blends I suppose. Cheers!

[@pontiac6548]

Top video Sam. The message I got was to pick a main scheme then paint according to your own interpretation of colour mixtures for the finer and edge details keeping in mind how light acts to brighten edges and darken recesses. Good choice of mini for the topic ,as OSL to me only reads right if the source of light doesn't require an explanation (eg "they are standing next to a fire") otherwise it falls into the half done realm, like a joke that has people saying "I don't get it". Thanks for the video and in particular the words of encouragement to be bold even if only in small amounts. Cheers.

[@rubenlopezcatalan8661]

Nice one 🙏🏻

[@j453]

I've been waiting so long to see you make your own vids. I knew you streamed but did not know you were posting vids. Does Adam help you edit or are you self editing? Anyway glad to see it, and I am subscribing and hitting that bell. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@djtrunksta]

Nice Sam! Great vid. I have to apply this to my current project. What do you think about adding in blue in some areas as thats how natural flames look? The transition from blue>yellow>orange. Because that's what I've envisioned for my project dealing with fire and OSL, but im having a bit of a time executing. This vid will help a ton!

[@TheLastWhiteKid]

Hey Sam, I have been asking for an example/tutorial of how to paint green light on red fabric or armor for several years now from painters. If you could, I would love to see you tackle this! Love your work man!

[@LegendEternal]

Love it! I think I do prefer you talking as you paint, but I did enjoy this vid.

[@shitstormbringer]

i love you sam lenz

[@Winterydee]

I think that you did a very good job on your Voice Over Narration work on this video. My only suggestion would be if you're going to have a longer section of video without the VO Narration like you kind of have in this video at one point, let the viewers know that it's going to happen. But really a great and very informative video! Thank you Sam!

[@SiCDisaster]

Some of these OSL effects I've been seeing look so good, it's almost surprising they don't glow in the dark when you turn the light off :p

[@abainbridge89]

I liked that circle approach you used, what opacity did you set the circles to to get that as a guide?

[@derekclawson8958]

Great video! What colors would you recommend for a pink glow?

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Hmm, I think a magneta color would work well as the base and gradually adding pink and then white to that. Murderous magenta from P3 I would say. I don't own any pink haha, I always mix it up by adding white to red. Cheers!

[@derekclawson8958]

@@SamLenzArtwork thank you!! ill give it a shot!

[@Axlesses]

Thank you master!

[@Morgorn50]

Thats badass

[@HasteHobbies]

Marvel Crisis Protocol recently shipped Ghost Rider, this is vid is just in time :)

[@themanabroad7800]

Awesome video as always! Where did you get the flaming skull?

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thanks James! I used greenstuff sculpt the flames on a Citadel skull.

[@matthewh3970]

Why was the sword not painted at all, considering that it would be highly reflective and it's angled in such a way that there would be some kind of specular reflection from the head observable in it from basically any angle you look at it?

[@christianschmidt1784]

Would you get a similar quality by using an airbrush? Or is it simply better / easier with a brush since you have the control?

[@SamLenzArtwork]

An air brush would be a great tool for this as well. I like the control of the brush as well and it always comes into play.

[@Factshortvids]

Thanks a lot, very informative! Question: does your rule of three also apply to your glazes when doing OSL, like you did in the video? Warm greetings from Holland!

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thanks, Fons, glad you enjoyed it! The rule of three applies glazes as well. What I'm telling myself is that it takes a minimum of three coats to see a pleasing result. Often times it takes more coats. Cheers!

[@spaal6115]

You along with Sorastro have really shown me that OSL isn't quite as intimidating as many may think. Especially if you're already comfortable with glazing colors to start or assist in a transition. Just gotta take that leap and give it a shot myself!

[@mikeorr6691]

Thanks for doing this Sam! Just getting into the hobby myself and your advice has been extremely valuable, I would rewatch all your videos with Uncle Atom, it is really what got me started. Would you still recommend learning wet blending early on?

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Cheers man! Wetblending is the way to go! It takes a bit of time to learn like everything else but I don't think it's any more or less challenging.

[@karmaq8462]

Do you have video of the black armor ?

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Yes, that will be coming eventually. Cheers!

[@JasonObsidian]

is it possible to use modern techniques like this on a 90"s era models like Rogue trader minis?

[@Sammo212]

Man, this really makes me want to do something like this for Legion of the Damned for a Kill Team

[@HallofCraftVids]

Love the tutorial Sam, very informative as usual. One suggestion I would make: I used to film my videos and narrate over them as you did in this video, but I've moved away from doing that and I feel like it has made my videos more concise and engaging. Now I pre film the content, and then write out a script in a google doc while re-watching my footage. I then record myself talking my script at the camera, and cut that together with my footage in-post. I have found that this really removes a lot of the thinking pauses from my speech pattern, and makes my videos easier to follow. With that said, I'm going to enjoy your videos either way, love the content. Sorry for the unsolicited advice.

[@philknecht3598]

I’ve been trying a similar thing, but on a bolter pistol. Trying to make it look like it’s drastically internally overheating and I’ve been mutilating the models lol

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Haha, sometimes you have to screw a few trees up before you make a table. I believe in you!

[@kdhlkjhdlk]

Yet to see OSL that didn't look like someone made a mistake with an airbrush

[@cowapingu]

Is that skull custom sculpted? I'd love to get my hands on a bunch of those for some cursed Stormcast Eternals

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Yarr, I sculpted the flames on a plastic citadel skull. Now I'm curious if there are any sprues of flaming skulls on the market. Cheers!

[@reggiestinkbone6343]

Ooohhhh yeahhhh

[@Martintoney2012]

A new Sam video? Today's a good day. *edit* Regarding the "Dictionary of these techniques," when you say graduation, do you mean gradation?

[@ericdeutsch6707]

Two things one does light make right and secondly flamer!!!!!!!!

[@joshuas1767]

Can we get a Flex Baribou lesson?

[@johnharvath2522]

Yah know,that sometimes watching you makes me want to throw away my pains and start collecting stamps!!😬

[@SirBuffton]

If the other contemporary YTers can maintain a stream of words over their videos, you can too! I know it must seem weird. Maybe some chill music in the background to fill gaps in speaking?

[@travisellis9230]

That paint job was hot :p

[@davidivanparisi2506]

Enlightening. No pun intended 😂 Thanks really a lot and if i may... Without sounding ungrateful or rude, i would love a tutorial about painting black. Pretty please 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kingconable]

⚔️

[@Zambies]

Would the cool kids say that this video is... 🔥 lit? I’m sorry, I’ll go back to my corner now.

[@Finkeldinken]

Please don't. That comment was fire.

[@Zambies]

Pru-Pruh yess fan the flames of the puns. Never let them burn out.

[@SamLenzArtwork]

They might be saying litty now, or possibly it has advanced to a simplistic single letter. L!

[@Zambies]

@@SamLenzArtwork Then words will cease to exist. We will just communicate through emojis.

[@johnnytizz]

Super random, but I'm curious, do you know your MBTI? Also, amazing job (as always).

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thanks! I'm not aware of MBTI.

[@jonashenriksson2182]

Looks really cool! I mean hot.

[@Nevalith]

..I would of greenstuff some flames on the purity seal. Either the same flame color or a bright green or almost white flaring color. That way when you do the OSL it would of made it seem like that seal is unable to contain the sheer power of the marine burning out. Still love what you did tho. Just thinking even further. -Thought for the day- Heresy. You did it. Get Rekt - Inq. Strokboi Ordo -Redacted-

[@thehellion0]

that In Solitude album is amazing, a shame they split up

[@Rackhamish]

Noice.

[@brightsudu1991]

You’re my torch in the darkness. I’ll see myself out...

[@stephenspackman5573]

I keep wondering if this guy has the kind of headache that is helped by a coffee, or if the coffee would just make it worse?

[@ger5956]

Like and comment to appease the almighty algorithm

[@brandondollar]

Translation: I'm making these technique videos so's I can say 'pachow'.

[@promugg]

Please more puns

[@danspencer1281]

Is Jello Biafra your dad?

[@KOTEC525]

you make it look way to easy...