Less Is More?

[@havelock1982]

Really intersting work, the reductive approach really comes to live with this shorter projects, where your light sketch from the start stays visible for quite some time. Thank you, my gears are turning too now and I think I've learned a lot today!

[@ElectronHexagon]

I've always been super impressed with the gradients and blending you achieve without an airbrush. The wet blending and control of the paint is so well done. I've been painting since the early 90's and I'm still learning new stuff from you.

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thanks man! It's an endless pursuit and that's the fun part. It feels new quite often.

[@martywalton420]

You’re the best Sam! Love the way you paint, explore along the way & the way you deliver the tutorials! None better in my opinion!!

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thank you so much, I'm honored :)

[@DyingtoPaint]

I was teaching a beginner mini painting class and I started using the Frazetta shirt I was wearing as an example. I made a circle with my fingers and put it on my shirt. You could take pretty much any small portion of the painting and there was little to no detail. It all works to support and suggest a few key areas. I haven’t been able to do that with any of my minis yet but this video makes me want to try again!

[@SamLenzArtwork]

That's a good way to look at it! Glad you enjoyed it. We don't have quite the amount of atmospheric play available on a canvas, but we try.

[@moiseman]

I love high contrast stuff like this

[@studiofoureightnine]

Your bonus voice over is THE BEST! :)

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Haha, thanks man!

[@edavenport100]

I love that purple shadow that you added at the end. Pushing that color into the shadows really enhanced your other tones.

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Cheers man, it's all about those subtle details!

[@benl.8100]

Love this, you really got my gears turning for my next project.

[@dwightneal4624]

What a beautiful mini! You have definitely stoked my desire to try a new technique! Thanks!!

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Glad to hear it! 🍻

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Glad to hear it! 🍻

[@the_uggh]

Impressive as always man

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Much appreciated!

[@samhoban2509]

Love the tutorials and commentary. Thanks man

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@stickspt3639]

17:19 what happened at Vincey Con to incur the wrath of the techomancer?

[@SamLenzArtwork]

His spirit is always near haha.

[@wpb5876]

Another inspirational video and tutorial! Thanks for sharing

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@diyfireking]

Great 👍👍

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thanks! 🍻

[@YaBoiVD]

Sam always looks to me like a surfer who wandered into the wrong shop, met some friendly nerds and just never left

[@AvocationNation]

I love this style, and I'd like to see more (and try it myself). Thanks!

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Glad you liked it! I'm always looking for new ways to simplify things.

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Glad to hear that, unchained!

[@CyrildeValry]

As a beginner, how do I paint rainbow fairy wings?

[@SamLenzArtwork]

haha, I still struggle with rainbows.

[@kasparbaktat964]

Really enjoyed watching the process of this miniature coming together! I could not tell from the footage - is this a ~ 28 mm figure or is it a bigger scale?

[@chucklamb3496]

Thanks Sam

[@SamLenzArtwork]

You're welcome as always, Chuck :)

[@isisnmagic1812]

Great video, love the skin work loads of tips, thanks for sharing.

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dyslexicminipainter]

Amazing work are the places in Alaska where I can increase my skills in painting or any renowned painters coming up to teach classes in Anchorage, Alaska where do I find this information out at?

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thanks man! Ya got me there, I have no idea. I'm in Wisconsin.

[@Nigredos_subjective_Tedtalks]

Hell yeah! Soo much meat and potatoes in this! Specially for those of us always struggling with speed and quality! Your my boy blue!

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thanks, glad it helps! 💪

[@earthenavenger]

My Tribal Chief!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Unchained!

[@billdefranza4927]

16:55 not to be confused with TORSOFACE!

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Haha, an iconic mek for the ages.

[@stankshop]

Great lesson!

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thanks! 😃

[@studiofoureightnine]

Do you still get the big packs of nylon brushes? Were those on Amazon?

[@SamLenzArtwork]

I use Monument brushes these days. But I used to but pack of those brushes on Ebay.

[@leonatus221]

What kind of miniature is it?

[@reubenmccallum3350]

Gunnar Brand from AoS

[@leonatus221]

@reubenmccallum3350 thx

[@the250mikec]

You rock!🤟🤟

[@s.p.3926]

Nice!

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thanks!

[@mart1n287]

Sam, you gotta turn down your ISO by a LOT on your camera. The close ups of the mini have some very gnarly grain, it makes it rough to really see what you are painting in detail

[@SamLenzArtwork]

Thank you! I made the adjustments. I'm pretty bad with cameras as it's the newest thing for me. Much appreciated.

[@crashingatom6755]

I finally don't have a massive, pointless class project to work on at night. Time to dust off the painting station.

[@SamLenzArtwork]

One might say you're unchained!