Sorastro's Oathsworn Painting Guide Ep.2 - Ursus Warbear

Hello! This is a guide to painting Ursus Warbear from Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Overview
0:48 - Prep & Spray
2:06 - Base Colours - Face and Fur
5:18 - Remaining Base Colours
8:55 - Highlights - Fur
11:27 - Highlights - Leather
13:15 - Non Metallic Metal
20:14 - Glowing Runes
22:34 - Final Highlights etc
Paint List:
Art White (SCA)
Art Black (SCA)
Violet Grey (SCA)
Wood (SCA)
Vanilla White (SCA)
Burnt Umber (SCA)
Oxford Blue (SCA)
Purple (SCA)
Yellow Ochre (SCA)
Earth Green (SCA)
Dark Ultramarine (SCA)
Dark Violet (SCA)
Light Ultramarine (SCA)
Turquoise Blue (SCA)
White Ink (SCA)
Light Moss Green (SCA)
*GW = Games Workshop, SC = Scalecolor
(Please note that Amazon, Ro & Co, Element Games links are affiliate links - thank you!)
PAINT BRUSHES: I use the Rosemary & Co Series 8 Size 2 brush: www.rosemaryandco.com/series-... (select "short handle"), and the Rosemary & Co Series 33 brushes (sizes 1 and 2): www.rosemaryandco.com/pure-ko...
Rosemary and Co Dry Brush: www.rosemaryandco.com/oil-bru...
Scale75 Smooth Artists paints at Element Games: elementgames.co.uk/paints-hob...
For airbrush users, this is the black primer I use: www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/40ml...
Mod Podge: amzn.to/3xiowCK (you could also just use PVA glue)
Autumn Leaf Litter (this isn't the exact one I used because I bought mine years ago, and no idea where I got it now!): elementgames.co.uk/paints-hob...
Everlasting Wet Palette: www.redgrasscreative.com/ever...
Hobby Nippers by Redgrass Creative: www.redgrasscreative.com/prec...
Desk Lamp by Redgrass Creative: www.redgrasscreative.com/redg... (I actually use a larger, overhead lamp when filming, but this is a great hobby lamp for most people)
All music composed by and © copyright owned by Sorastro.

[@cedricvoglet4675]

Another really beautiful painting of yours...! Stunning really :) Thank you for these videos!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks again, friend! 😊

[@bethanygraham427]

Loving the "painterly" technique

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Bethany! I've been learning to embrace and enjoy my brush strokes lately.. 😁

[@skizzlep]

I love this game! I was able to demo it prior to release and it's been so much fun. Love this character and can't wait to see more from you! Well done!!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to starting our first campaign 😀

[@bAterind]

I'm waiting for my Oathtsworn to arrive so these will be so helpful! Thank you for doing this series

[@Sorastro]

Awesome! 😀

[@nestor_nelida]

As always: Thank you for showing your amazing work!

[@Sorastro]

You are most welcome, my friend! 😀

[@Steggington_Rex]

These are such amazing videos. I followed the lotr journeys when I first got into boardgames and painting and Gimli is still the best/favourite model I've ever done. Thank you I can't wait to start painting up my oathsworn soon. You're the best!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 😊

[@shaunkrogulski9619]

Amazing work as always!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@Anduril1974]

Stunning work Mark, and hugely inspiring - as usual! I'll certainly be applying this process to my Ursus, and hopefully all his armoury pieces too.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much, buddy! I do like the look of his sythe... 😁

[@Anduril1974]

@@Sorastro Absolutely, he has some really cool 2H and dual wield weapons, I think more than any other character. Can't wait for the rest of your guides for Oathsworn :)

[@beno5324]

Your production quality and skill is really appreciated but I also love your positive approach to teaching. Great work

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 😀

[@Steggington_Rex]

I love how easy it is to follow and/or adapt your own way to. Even if i just use contrast, its so amazing to see which steps to do in what order and what the goal of each step is.

[@GhostsofPieta]

I love the mixing off some brown into the greys, really helped my model look great!

[@Sorastro]

Oh great! I'm happy to hear that 😀

[@robertodario7799]

Always the best ❤

[@Sorastro]

You're too kind, but thank you! 😁

[@91Djokos]

Wow the fur is so real!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks! 😁

[@goforitpainting]

Looks cool 👍

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! 😀

[@FKA_Skull]

Dunno if your interested in them but I’d love to see you paint “Dark Souls,” “Bloodborne,” and “Elden Ring” which I believe releases next year.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks! I do love the video games, but my "pile of shame" is already getting out of hand..! :)

[@kevoreilly6557]

Great painting of giant rat/weasel boy

[@Sorastro]

Thank you 🙂

[@kevoreilly6557]

@@Sorastro love your capability and approach … been trying to copy it for 5 years :)

[@markdekker2399]

Hi, what a stunning paintjob! And great video! Love the way you show what steps you take to get this amzing result. I hope i get at least a fraction of the redult ehen i start painting it. 😅 I see only 2 characters painted. Did you paint the rest also? I love to see the videos of those too. Do you know Eldfall Chronicles? Thise miniatures are gorgious to paint.😉

[@Sorastro]

Thank you very much, sir! I've only painted two so far, but will be painting more soon (the Witch is up next)... I confess I haven't heard of that one 😀

[@VortexMotiveVision]

Bear-uitful!

[@Sorastro]

Lol, thanks!! 😁

[@pawelstalinski]

Great video. Thanks for the wonderful job you’re doing! Quick question: do you varnish miniatures like this one and could you recommend a nice Matt varnish? I was using testors dullcote but I think they changed a formula or something cause it turns out satin at best, definitely not Matt. I’ve tried 3 different cans, shaking them like crazy, good temperature etc. nothing helps.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! Ah yes - these days I use the AK Interactive Ultra Matte Varnish - works like a charm (applied either with a brush, or through an airbrush) 🙂

[@Quick-Silver206]

A new video so soon?! Happy times!

[@Sorastro]

Ha, I actually finished this video last month; it's just been in Patreon early access.. 😁

[@Quick-Silver206]

@@Sorastro I think I'll become a member soon!

[@Sorastro]

That's very kind - thank you! 🤗

[@Deathtoyou4ever7788]

It's one thing to watch you work and learn from your techniques but another thing entirely to determine what colours to use and what proportions to mix those colours in. How on earth do you decide to mix paint A with paint B? Many of your choices are not in the least bit obvious to me. To use 16 different paints for one miniature leaves me gasping! I guess that's why you're teaching and I'm learning. Excellent work, as always.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you so much! I tend to just pick colours that match the character art, without over-thinking things tbh. I'm glad you like the results! 😀

[@iraesch4637]

Well, that looks a lot better than my version is going to look..... this can be inspiring, though!

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! You might be surprised by what you're capable of.. 😀

[@timothykruse3362]

Very cool!!! haven't heard of this game... looks great... curious do you still spray the clear coat? Thanks

[@Sorastro]

Thanks! Ah yes, these days I use the AK Interactive Ultra Matte Varnish 😀

[@peterloderup5819]

This is awesome! Will you be painting the encounters (bosses) too?

[@Sorastro]

Thank you, sir! Yes I will 😀

[@Ascalante80]

Marvellous work! I was quite happy to See oathsworn continued by you. Because of your first Video I ordered the game 🫣 Should arrive in October.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks a lot! I'm also waiting for the upgraded components from the last KS to arrive; really looking forward to getting enough minis painted to start playing.. 😀

[@Ascalante80]

@@Sorastro And Imgoing to rewatch this Video several times to learn as much as possible

[@joerie.houthuijsen]

Fantastic job done. Also nice to see someone working with the scale artist colors as wel. Do you experience any difference between the scale artist ink and normal ink e.g inktensity or vallejo game inks?

[@Sorastro]

Thanks so much! From the ones I've tried it seems that the Artist inks are quite a bit more matte I think 😀

[@joerie.houthuijsen]

@@Sorastro thanks. I have the inktensity. And recently bought the artist pains. But u doubt about the ink, had the feeling it isn’t that much of a difference (and can spent that better on Liquitex ink)

[@kennethaunstrup]

Great video and painting! What color grass tufts did you use for this mini? I can't seem to find that info anywhere...

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! Hmm, all of my grass tufts have gotten mixed up, but think I mainly used the "tiny tufts" by Gamer's Grass, and maybe some that were a little longer at 4mm perhaps, and colours from the darker end of the range. 🙂

[@PACEUK22]

As I am colourblind, I rely so much on your tutorials . Will you be doing tutorials for the other oathsworn heroes especially the ranger? If so, I may wait to paint them until you’ve uploaded them. Thanks so much for all your amazing content

[@Sorastro]

Hi there! I'll initially be painting 4-5 heroes - just enough for my gaming group to get our campaign going, and one of them will indeed be the Ranger! I'll cover her next if you like 🙂

[@PACEUK22]

@@Sorastro oh yes please. That is the toughest mini for most painters to work out I suspect. It is for me anyway. I got my copy today 👍 Thanks for the prompt response

[@Sorastro]

Oh, congrats! 😀

[@jaanikaapa6925]

How do you decide when you want to use NMM or TMM?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! Generally I like to use NMM techniques when painting individual hero-type models, but I might use true metallics when painting units of orcs etc... :)

[@pawelstalinski]

How do you approach painting bosses in terms of spoilers? Do you paint them before starting the campaign with your friends and therefore spoil the reveal for yourself, or do you play the game with unpainted bosses to avoid spoilers?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! I think I'll basically paint each boss as it appears in the campaign 🙂

[@bassmeo3937]

"Cool a video I can follow to paint the warbear". Then I saw the skill I would need and I knew I wouldn't come even close.

[@Sorastro]

Hi! I guess whatever level of painting I choose to aim for I'll never be able to please everyone, and I've learned to accept that 🙂

[@Rekkless]

Actually, you absolutely can follow along. I started following Sorastro to learn to paint Descent 2nd Edition minis, then Imperial Assault. Now I'm following his Kingdom Death Monster guides. Before all that I had never painted a mini in my life. Just follow along and do your best. If there is a part that is clearly beyond your skill level just revert to what you know. For example I'm not too interested in painting non-Metalic metal like the Axe head. So when I paint this, it will be the tried and true, Leadbelcher > Nulon Oil > Ironbreaker > Stormhost silver version. But all the hair, and everything else I'm willing to give it a go. Sorastro's videos are so detailed, all you need to do is pause and rewatch. Follow him stroke for stroke.

[@Sorastro]

Thanks for this! I do feel that 90% of how far we develop as a painter is down to our mental attitude, and not being afraid to try new things (and to fail!) and push ourselves beyond our abilities.. 🙂

[@bassmeo3937]

Oh don't get me wrong, this is an amazing video. My comment was mostly set up to compliment the skill and laugh at my own lack of skill, nothing more. As for the video, I think the structure is also one of the best I've seen to follow along and pick up on how to have similar results. @@Sorastro

[@doniscool0007]

Hi Sorastro. Painting noob here. What does NMM mean ? Also, are you using any primer in this paint work ?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! NMM means "non-metallic metal" which is just a style of painting where we create metallic effects using non-metallic paints. 🙂 I'm not sure I understand your second question, but I primed the figure in black with the airbrush 😀

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Wait, wait--Mod Podge can be used to fill gaps? I didn't know that! Most everything I've tried to use to that end always falls short. As usual, you make NMM look so easy--I still have a horrible time wrapping my head around it!

[@Sorastro]

Thanks Christopher! NMM is one of those things I find I just have to learn about and improve on by constantly trying ideas out.. 😀

[@aalever]

How long did it take you?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! I can't remember precisely, but I think I shot the episode over 3 days 🙂

[@viesturskokarevics2427]

Not using shade at all, interesting😊

[@shaynegrieve]

Can I pay you a large some money for a guide to every character? I absolutely adore your work. I just received my game (2nd edition) and hope to paint them all. But I don’t want to touch them until I see your guide first.

[@Sorastro]

Ha ha, thank you! I am actually working on the next episode very soon. If you'd like to help support the work, Patreon is how I manage to pay my bills 😁 www.patreon.com/Sorastros

[@shaynegrieve]

@@Sorastro I will. I actually watch your videos a few times even without painting just to get used to your techniques and methods. Also the music and production is stellar. Are you going to do the encounter bosses too? I know that might be tricky with spoilers. But I need to get that big rat (from the box) painted asap!

[@Sorastro]

@@shaynegrieve Thanks! And absolutely I will be painting the monsters! I'm planning to cover a few more heroes first, then paint the giant rat, so I can actually get the game to the table 😁

[@Linkfad95]

I’m sure you’ve been asked this, but what Brushes do you use? Possible to send link?

[@Sorastro]

Hi! Yep, I use Rosemary and Co brushes (there are links in the video description), and you can see me talk a bit about my brushes here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4iTl6OJoMyqgqMsi=7By35BnDBJkcTkW5 :)

[@Linkfad95]

@@Sorastro awesome! Thank you so much!

[@Sorastro]

No problem at all! 😀

[@mbrad85]

I will never understand where to put the glints and highlights in NMM

[@Sorastro]

Hi! Perhaps that might be a topic for a stand-alone video on the subject... 😀

[@DialetoNerd]

More Marvel crisis protocol please🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Sorastro]

You're in luck... 😁

[@DialetoNerd]

@@Sorastro YEEEESSSSSSSS 🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳🙏🙏🙏

[@needfoolthings]

I don't like the sculpt. Looks like a weasel. But fantastic color choices for interest added to regularly dull hues.

[@Sorastro]

Thank you! 🙂