Six Questions for PRO PAINTERS at AdeptiCon 2022

[@SPACENOMADMALEV]

Wooooo, So cool to be able to answer these questions. It was the last day of the con, and the total hours I had slept at this point in the past 5 days had hit about 16. YA BOY was tired. Surprised I was able to get some words out that sort of made sense. Big love to all the peoples watching!

[@allgravygames]

big shinobi energy

[@SunlitSam]

Sleepy Shinobi

[@fuzzyvibes6156]

So glad to see James Wappel in there... I love his approach to painting :)

[@Kevin.Mitchell]

Great stuff - I particularly love the final line from Vince 'the world is inspiration, just be aware and watch for it' - pachow!

[@myabi]

I could not agree more! Loved that quote!

[@MatthiasMeys]

Thanks for the vid - so interesting to hear the pro's talk about their craft. Loved the 2017 vid as well - at the time I thought my cheap synthetic brushes were holding me back, so it was quite eye-opening for me to hear some pros think sable brushes are not that important. A suggestion: I like to listen to these kinds of vids while riding the bike, or doing some chores around the house, so it would be nice if the questions were read out loud. Anyone else consuming these vids audio-only, or am I the only one? Again, thanks for the vid, loved it and hope to see more pro painter insights in the future!

[@davedogge2280]

Great these interviews, putting a face to the painters .. first time I've seen James Wappel and I reckon I've watched his Twitch and KZbin for years.

[@arkifane]

Great video Adam, it was awesome to meet you at Adepticon. I interrupted you and Vince while you were setting up a camera (looks like for this clip!). I forgot to introduced myself, I was a little flustered, but you were so kind and I really appreciate your time and consideration!

[@dwightneal4624]

Uncle Atom, these "questions for the artist" videos are some of your best work! Thanks for doing this. ...and now inspiration boils over, gotta go get a brush wet!!!

[@HyperEwok1]

"this absolutely filthy, grime covered truck was magnificent, it was the most beautiful vehicle i've seen" I love Warhammer painters.

[@pontiac6548]

Thanks for this vid Uncle. I often don't get to watch videos longer than 25-30 min because of constraints etc but I was so glad to watch this one. Good questions and nice blend of painters, known and unknown to me, with varying styles and opinions helps to break the tunnel vision and fear of failure that a lot of us find ourselves engulfed by. The comment by James Wappel about how the hobby should be a release from the daily grind not just mimicking it in a different form, really hit home for me; I wish I had the time to watch his livestreams he really is so talented. I really appreciate your efforts Uncle to expand and further the hobby. Cheers.

[@DanaHowl]

Great vid!!!! thanks for putting this together Atom!

[@goodjessehobbies]

Been waiting for the new version of this video for a looong time. I love how un-rushed it is and that you weren't afraid to go long with it. An over-all improvement over the original!

[@G.M.G.P.]

Watching this makes me appreciate how much I DON'T know. Friends see my work and say its really good, and in my head I'm crying because if I knew half of what these people do, my friends would probably cringe at my current work.

[@TickBallsOut]

Keep up the great work. IM surprised no one brought up Zen priming Wappel never ceases to amaze me as well. Guy is the most humble dude

[@austinthornhill7038]

I have so been looking forward to this video! Thank you, Uncle Atom!

[@Namrhof]

It was great to actually meet you! You were the one youtuber I was most excited to meet at the con! See ya again next year my dude.

[@0hl0rdy83]

Thanks for taking the time to do this Q&A with some amazing artists. You had me riveted ....Peace

[@DeliciousCornbread]

Malev seems like the chillest dude. Love his vibe of just painting for the love of the hobby and no ef's given.

[@OmegaDestroyer99]

I remember your old video and really liked it. I am happy to see a new one.

[@vincentgregory1470]

Great seeing you there Adam (I was rocking the Pa-chow shirt) and thank you for the button!

[@Ninjon]

Vince is wrong. VIVA LA CORK FIESTA!

[@Zambies]

Adepticon was such a positive boost and so inspiring.

[@sandervandijk7440]

Thanks for this video.waiting for this one for 5 years.

[@sevencoloredmage8726]

Watched the 2017 version afterwards. I like this one way more. It seems less rushed and the painters have more time to give their interesting answers. Enjoyed this a lot!

[@grendelb3298]

I hope I'm not talking out of school, but it seems that the overall idea is to find ideas everywhere, keep painting, and find inspiration in everything you do. Loved the perspectives!

[@khagan]

That was spectacular - thanks for sharing their views!

[@Boodoosh69]

Loved the first video you did and this one too :) It is fascinating how many different answers to the same question - Vince crushing it at the end with his grimy truck - done that myself

[@Eric-jt8yx]

Fascinating video. Thanks for interviewing these folks. Their genius really shines through and inspires me

[@sadnessinside123]

Welcome back pro content. You have been dearly missed

[@dr3147]

This was great thanks for doing this video. As a fairly new painter but have done some good work. I think some good tips are: spray primer, dry brushing with different sized brushes, glazing for bright colour effects and different varnish produce some great results. Only so far a base coat and some wash will get you.

[@Alittlefruitgoesalongway]

Thanks so much for doing a video like this Uncle Atom! It's really good stuff.

[@justineckart549]

Great video, brother. Thank you for the great entertainment, as always.

[@minimagus6468]

A wonderful departure from a lot of the hobby videos I've been watching; real rejuvenating moment. I think I could listen to hours of this. In particular Cathy Wappel, and John Margiotta. Thank you for including folk's twitch / social media. I've not done much with twitch but I might spend some time painting along now

[@Enballgroda1]

I immediately opened my Twitch and started following people. Amazing video!

[@gaborszeberenyi1917]

Such a great video! Thanks!

[@DudeMinis]

Please always do this! It’s always great getting a glimpse into how these wonderful artists minds work!

[@jackzacher4420]

This is such an excellent video! A lot of inspiration from everyone. Seeing other perspectives to me is one of the most important things about improving, and this video does this so well. Also so glad to see Malev!

[@reflexdogtraining1337]

Miss this community... time to get back! This video helps! Thanks Adam.

[@johnashley-smith4987]

Thanks for this outstanding video Atom, so full of inspiration and enthusiasm , it's hard not to want to just get right to painting ! Thanks again for being the best advocate for this hobby on the U-tubes!

[@myabi]

This was such an excellent video with so many amazing painters and members of the community. Thanks for this one Uncle Atom!

[@jeronimo486]

I'm a TV journalist and I must say, this little format you came up with is just outstanding. Really profund questions, and the fact that they all have variety in their answers gives me as a viewer so much value! I love it, and I learned so much so far! One critical word, though: You might consider getting a directional microphone for this type of shoot. Maybe just borrow one for the day, I don't think they are that expensive rentals in the U.S., I don't know. I'm only writing this because I would really love to see much more videos like this in the future, and that kind of mic would improve the sound a lot. Anyway, thanks for this!

[@tabletopminions]

Actually, it IS a directional microphone (a Rode NTG4+) I was just filming in a pretty loud place that had great light and was easy for painters to find me. I understand the audio wasn’t optimal. In the future, I could bring good lights and C-stands and set up somewhere quieter - but if the views on this video are an indicator, I probably shouldn’t bother. Thanks for watching!

[@AndICanTalk2]

I know this hasn't done quite as well as some of your other videos, but I personally think this is one of the best types of videos. So w9nderful.

[@AndICanTalk2]

I think it's so important to hear people who are really good at something talk about successes and failures, and inspiration. It gives people broader perspective on what can work for any given person. There is no one path, so carve the path that you enjoy, right?

[@f.s.3197]

Such a great Format. So Happy it is back again.

[@russevans5758]

Love this man great idea to revisit. So many answers, so many differing views. Great stuff. Thanks for the content Uncle Atom.

[@davidschneider5462]

Thanks, I really enjoyed this. Can't say I know all of the terms they used though. I'm just a wargamer painting for the table top, but one thing I've found that has made me a better painter is to go back and check each model and fix any mistakes. I'm glad to see this happens to the best painters as well.

[@Lurch1031]

Another excellent video Uncle Atom, I hope you had a blast!

[@fogh]

Awesome interviews. I could listen to these artists for 40 hours ! 👍

[@johnbruce4004]

Just as you suggested, the different responses to the same questions was revealing. And supporting the notion that it's okay to go with what works for ye BUT keep experimenting and thus growing.

[@fransaacs]

Everyday inspiration; I have a row of pressed metal tea caddies on my kitchen window sill, they're old, a little beat up, scratched and faded by sunlight, and every time I wash up I look at them and think that ivory and sea green combination would make a killer scheme for a Mentors space marine. Informative, inspirational, thankyou!

[@Fullfatbeard]

Thank you for this video. It's helped me with my self criticism and hate of my skills. When you hear pro painters being self deprecating about their abilities it makes it seem less scary.

[@clawhammr666]

loved this and last question for pro painters/artists also as mentioned by someone else, nice to see a face to the painter

[@snowfightstudios541]

Awesome! Thanks for another one of these videos. I love these. Mr. Wappel's tip on starting with OSL blew my mind. Never thought of that before.

[@Lucassrizzo]

40+ minutes of Uncle Atom and the pros! Yes please! Perfect hobby-time listening!!

[@Ottuln]

Malev my boy! This makes me happy.

[@1BigSpec]

Thanks for this video. Very cool to know how pros approach painting.

[@TerrierHalo]

Thanks for the video to all involved.

[@noctilithe1008]

Very good video and much better sound than the old one !

[@MarkWidner]

I would like to see a 'Speed Demon' contest where painters get the same model with no preview and paint it in 2, 4 or 8 hours. Then judged based on the outcome and then the models auctioned off for charity. The paints would be supplied to make sure the playing field is the same across artists. This type of competition could have an amateur and pro division and takes place at Adepticon. Folks could stroll by and watch the progress. Just a thought from a first attendee.

[@tabletopminions]

They used to do a speed painting competition at Gen Con, back before COVID. Maybe it’ll return this year. Thanks for watching!

[@JanuineVision]

a great video. really enjoyed as i did the last one you did. brillaint hearing diffent artists takes on painting/ the hobby etc. still gutted i missed this year adepticon - hopefully next year!

[@quantumflea]

Great video, love to see the passion here. Makes me feel great about the hobby :)

[@beardhammerwargaming]

Awesome, great video and nice to see how the pros have different opinions and glad to see some new faces =D New painters I can follow are always good =D

[@MiguelFuentes11]

Holy crap! 😮 I'm staring at the bust I just put together and realized resin needs to be washed before painting. OMG that tip just saved me literal hours! Thanks guys!

[@gsheist]

Really interesting comments. Love seeing how these artists answer these questions. So. Much. To. Learn. :)

[@johneberts2918]

loved the way these painters see the world great stuff thanks

[@Azlaak]

I just literally dropped a bust I was working on and had to sculpt the till of a sword and fix everything else because it broke really badly !! Totally get you man !

[@DefaultProphet]

These videos rule. Such a good concept and so much to think about

[@charleyedwards2121]

gd these were good questions and amazing answers

[@RoginusD51]

Great video! Would love to hear your responses to the questions. Since you are a pro painter yourself!

[@tabletopminions]

Oh, I’m no pro. I paint tabletop quality at best (and I enjoy that) but these folks are in a far different league than me. There’s a lot of award winners in this group. Thanks for watching!

[@Birdmanesp92]

Having to answer questions and explain yourself reminds me of the rubber ducky that coders keep, where they explain they code and walk the ducky through their steps they took.

[@chuck-n-debtaylor7553]

Just WOW! So many “nuggets” to glean. This is one that I’ll come back and listen through on my commute. Very inspiring! Thank you 👍🏻

[@lucasthomas9184]

I love these videos. Thanks uncle atom hope you had a great time

[@CorruptedQuill]

Talking about the rust on a truck being beautiful haha, I felt that in my soul and only something mini painters would ever get.

[@murtle2352]

Great to watch this. So insightful. Often wonder though, these competitions like golden demon focus on the painters. I know there's plenty of customisation going on but where do the original sculptors get their praise because they are often great works of art in themselves, even without the paint

[@enzobambino]

I love these Q&A videos. Just lie your last one, I’ll watch this one several more times.

[@StormcastMarine]

Awesome video, even better than your first one.

[@codelicious6590]

I recently got my first cheapo depot airbrush and after only a few weeks Ive realized that I was so mistaken about how I thought it was going to be; I figured I was just getting a miniature rattlecan basically and had no idea until I started experimenting just how versatile and widely useful an airbrush can be beyond just getting models primed and basecoats laid down.

[@BehindtheCrimes]

Thank you for making this

[@mothman5779]

When Sam said "I don't get any feedback from anybody because I paint alone." Same, Sam. Same. 😢

[@thrilliod147]

Great video. So many good tips. And I adore Sam lenz. He’s just too cool thank you!

[@WanderingCelts]

Truly interesting question and answers. Thank you. We are not worthy.

[@malcolmalden]

my wife is actually my harshest critic Vince :D - I really trust her word because she's super honest with me.

[@shankley_has_a_brush]

the black dot on the head story. Instant anxiety.

[@martinsamson3151]

Out of context partial quotes : "People tell me I'm very fast... wet" (Lenz, 2022)

[@gdcanada2005]

Thank you so much for this;) yiur show is fantastic - PA-CHOW

[@ElrohirGuitar]

Sam always looks happy; on the brink of laughter.

[@leonhanke8387]

Great video. My initial though was I will watch the full 40min. but here I am xD

[@stvenmini]

What lovely people. Great video.

[@medievalknevil]

I won the first painting competition I entered. Mind you, it was held in my study, entries were limited to miniatures painted exclusively by myself and I didn't tell anyone else about it, and it was judged by my English Pointer, but I was nevertheless encouraged and hope to win again next year.

[@OldManRogers]

@vincecenturella's comment about the refernce of weathering... a super painter friend suggested this to me and its a blessing and a curse.

[@flibodoor123]

You mad man, you released this on April fools day and this isn't at all a joke. This is just really good advice and I am so upset I might have to actually clear some of my shame pile.

[@tabletopminions]

I’ve never been a fan of April Fool’s Day so I ignore it. Thanks for watching!

[@flibodoor123]

@@tabletopminions I love your work ethic bud, the content you produce genuinely helps me and my own creativity. I wish you well.

[@TheArmyPainter]

100% Anne! Stippling for the win.

[@hellinterface6721]

Very interesting and inspiring.

[@ThatRobHuman]

eyy! my question made it into the cut :)

[@sergioazevedo4267]

"No." - Sam Lenz, Adepticon 2022. He's the best lol

[@TommyWashow]

I love how vince paints so much shit he is confident he will be painting a white vehicle soon

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@The_Keto_Klingon]

Very interesting video Adam

[@andreasburman]

Great video but made me realise I have watched too many of James Wappels streams. Knew what he would answer to all the questions 😂

[@Amboss_d_Triumphator]

Honestly my biggest worry: That in this years Golden Demon almost ALL trophies went to professional painter. Painters that do it for a living, live off of Patreon, YT, their fan base. And thats awesome and all, but as a normal hobbiest, there is no point in competing anymore. You simply dont stand a chance.

[@JerrodHansen]

I’m a very low level painter who is just beginning to produce work that I’m proud of. I know I’ve still got a lot to learn but I would totally be down for submitting to a “first time competing” competition or other entry-level competitions. I don’t think I’d win, but it would be fun to share my efforts and see others and maybe even inspire someone who sees my stuff and thinks “I can do that or I’m at least as good as that guy”. The top artists are amazing, but it’s out of reach for me. I like to see stuff that I feel I could aspire to or emulate, I learn more from the mid-range people. We all need to see that there are painters like us out there, it isn’t just the Golden Demon winners.

[@Amboss_d_Triumphator]

@@JerrodHansen oh hell yeah totally. To be clear i Meant competing at these events. Locally or Special beginner Events still are great fun and a challange. But these high end events have really become professionel Events

[@LadyB_miniatures]

I will never enter golden demon, its a shit show

[@Svemirsky]

Tbh competition and hobby are like left and right - you either do it for other people's approval or for yourself (and having fun along).

[@mhicks31]

if someone said "explain your actions" to me while I was painting, I would be done. lol. I couldn't handle it.