This Miniature Painting Approach should be illegal! 😤

[@trovarion]

Thanks a lot to Miniac for sponsoring this video! Get his awesome 75mm Elves and Brushcoffin mentioned in the video at: miniac.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

[@cliffwood7386]

I certainly appreciate the type of projects you showcase - not for total beginners, but also not "master at work." Having the follow-up video of taking it to the next level is also very nice, I find it really applicable to my own miniatures.

[@0ptimusPawn]

Hey Chris! I've been painting for ~16 years, and I have most of the basics down. I love your content because it's easy to follow, but still in-depth enough for me to apply the new knowledge. I especially love video's about colour transitions by brush, because I'm awful at those. I always get horrible staining and it doesn't look good :(

[@patrickm6126]

Yes, absolutely. Your point about filling a niche in the market providing more intermediate content is spot on. Thank you for posting.

[@aunderiskerensky2304]

lol i got a kick out of miniac showing up in a suit. look at him sponsoring other painter vids. cheers to both of you who have taught me a ton!

[@Ammonitemare1711]

This was a really nice video, you've made one of the more complex schemes look really doable with a brush and the pink contrast on the black is a really nice touch

[@JackDespero]

Achieving that level in 15 minutes is truly a show of mastery.

[@gurpie]

Agree with the help on more intermediate level content, especially just effective tips like you mentioned for good results but not super hard to accomplish either technically or because of the time investment.

[@bear9528]

With the moss it almost makes it seem like the colors are rising (green from the ground and blue from the sky) such a sick scheme

[@darklros]

God i love your painting tutorials, they're clear and easy to follow and I'm always getting great results while following your steps. I'll definitely think of supporting you on Patreon when having a salary :)

[@te9591]

This is really well done. I like how it kind of reads as simple colorization even though there are several steps. It doesn't feel over painted.

[@grantholomeu3725]

I think this level of tutorial is exactly what we need! Even if everything isn't a master-level technique, very few people are familiar with EVERYTHING you do in this video. So most people can pick up one or two techniques to try out, while this video is still accessible to the general audience.

[@jamiehobden6695]

I rarely add comments but this channel has been a godsend. I regualry check back to see how I can improve and this Idea of the step between intermediate and pro has eluded me for some time. Would very much appreciate seeing how to improve as one day I would love to paint some thing im truly happy with and fits with the vision in my head. Seriously appreciate the videos

[@djkamnz]

Really appreciated this - feels like a great intermediate tutorial for people who are well beyond beginner level but struggling to get better results like the pro videos show. Very inspired right now!

[@vedomedo]

Always look forward to another video from you! This one turned out great, I love the colors and transitions. Simply awesome.

[@philhitchings]

Love the way you are using dilute contrast paints, it achieves so much!

[@jamesk122]

Great video as always.

[@trovarion]

Thanks a lot for the support mate!

[@Dohlenblick]

I've been waiting for a full video on the eldar ever since seeing it in the livestream and it didn't dissapoint. I really like the matt purple-ish black on the helmet.

[@staticgrass]

I think the transition from “beginner” to “master” is just as an interesting level of painting as any other. As you point out being able to do relatively straightforward techniques together both well and quickly is the basis of successful army painting which is a goal in itself.

[@samhoban2509]

I love your pigment pushing, and it’s an area that I need to improve upon. Thanks for this!

[@trovarion]

pigment pushing is love, pigment pushing is life.

[@BlueBirdGTV]

This is amazing! I'm painting my Aeldari now for my first 40k army. And yes definitely not sure how to get beyond that beginner standard. Thank you!

[@gi1dor]

Extremely satisfying tutorial. The perfect balance of very-very cool result and relatively simple steps to follow

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Hey man, really liked this video. Must watch more of your stuff! Love the colour scheme and the techniques used. 💪

[@Kruudelis]

Awesome tutorial, and great colour scheme! I agree that "bridging" skill-level tutorials are sorely missing and would love to see your advice for that.

[@daanrutten6130]

fantastic video! i totally agree that intermediate content is a masive hole in the market.

[@Spacefrisian]

Trying to find a good painting guide for even just inspiration can be pretty hard on youtube when most start of with airbrush stuff, thanks for a more regular painting video that uses standard brushes. Now i need to figure out which paints to use, and which i can replace with what i already have. Never see any tutorials using Revell paints though.

[@fukkami6204]

Make it so! Always fun to see you paint, with so tips it just gets better

[@pawelkicman]

Simple but sooooo effective. Great work, great understanding of the miniature and techniques. Kudos.

[@martyjean]

Hey Chris! You're looking better. Also the sound quality of this video is much better.

[@FerreusVir]

I know you mention early on that an airbrush can do roughly the same technique with a higher speed but I wanted to say thank you for showing something like this from a brush-use perspective. I love my airbrush but I lack a decently vented area/work station to use it so I'm restricted in it's use, this video showcased effects that I've had a lot of trouble doing with a brush. Thanks again.

[@Samsminis]

Excellent brush control on display here.

[@Dash277]

Love the intermediate content. I never find the need to "speed paint" something in 30 minutes, and I'm also likely not spending 20 hours +. Both of those extremes are very rare for me. I want a result I can be proud of in a few hours or so. Although I'm learning to put the mini down when I start to feel like I'm rushing to get it finished. I can usually get a few more hour + sessions in that way.

[@uwesca6263]

Yeah 2-3 hours per Mini are the sweet spot for me.

[@andyharris5022]

Been looking for a recommendation for brushes that don’t break the bank, used your link from the description so thank you very much for quality ones at a good price. Awesome and informative well delivered video as always.

[@trovarion]

nice, happy you found something and thanks for using my link!

[@Numtalegau]

I believe that even Urist would trully enjoy this. As always, a treat to see Trov´s content.

[@BTTFF]

I love the use of the contrast for the gradiants! thx

[@bigopeefish9800]

One of the best painting videos I have seen in a very long time!

[@gorknotmork3087]

I look forward to an intermediate level video from you. You kinda did it for the bloodbowl ork which was very useful for me to make my own version.

[@l337haxz0rn00b]

100% agree that the content tends to fall into begginer or master approaches and learning intermediate skills and more focused topics on skill development would be amazing

[@texrex2848]

I think your idea of helping intermediate painters is great I'm stuck in that area because my and I think many other painters want to paint character better instead of them looking the same as the rest as our forces due to being scared of just going to higher level painting

[@ROMANLAPPATMINIATUREART]

Great video! I do share this dream, but after 5-7 minis it gets a nightmare for me as I really find it hard to keep it simple. This video is really helpful! Thanks, Christoph!

[@samhoban2509]

You make colour choice look so easy. This is such a great scheme!

[@trovarion]

Thank you! 😊

[@thelonepainter4760]

Really love these videos where you just paint. Great content 😊👍🏽

[@Gogking1414]

Super appreciate this one, looking forward to the follow up. Currently messing around with a color transition scheme for my new Eldar, want it to feel like a sunrise/set.

[@Adunapheth]

Gorgeous results, I may try to use this scheme for some lizardmen I have lying around. I just wish you specified how much you dilute the contrast paints before using them as shades or with the power sword.

[@quahodron2756]

Hey trov, allways a pleasure to see you painting. The Eldar turned out just great. Cant wait to see you pushing him even further. I just started an army of Blood Angels basing on your idea of "grim dark Blood Angels". I just finished the first bunch of Intercessors and might do a Redemptor or some Eradicators next. Thank you for the idea, anyway. :)

[@carlstanford7607]

Love to see how to take it to next level and totally agree on the surfeit of beginner videos on KZbin

[@TheLegendMythMan]

I really like your other painting tips where you go from base to advanced so you can choose how much time and effort you want to invest in your miniatur.

[@WellandJoyceArtist]

I have been thinking for a long time that intermediate painting content is missing! sounds great!

[@eastcoastgaming8652]

This is great, man. The intermediate level painting ideas are awesome. Fantastic video/idea!

[@nico9161]

Great video! I've always struggled with color transitions, so this is really helpful. I'll also definitely try out your technique for the sword. The result looks really cool. Somewhat like non-metallic metal with less time investment.

[@sevencoloredmage8726]

This Eldar turned out really nice. Looking forward to your follow-up video

[@chroniclesoftinybattles]

These new Guardians have some booties lol Blue always suits Eldar, beautiful paint job !

[@ep1kone]

Really like the combo of easy techniques here!

[@MentoliptusBanko]

Wow! Those colours are fabulous! Totally 80ties disco effect. And I have to try that effect on a sword! Thanks for the inspiration :)

[@aaronjex7943]

Fantastic mini and video, more like this please!!!

[@redbaronlast]

Such a good result and a really well explained and demonstrated proces! Thanks a lot Trovarion! Think I may have found a good baseline for my next Eldar paint scheme - already knew i wanted to go in a greenish / turquoise direction :D

[@igorbodnar9431]

Hello from Ukraine. Thanks for new video!

[@Marcusstratus]

Wow, that is an excellent result! Thanks for sharing your process on this

[@Ultr4l0f]

The green base worked so well with the (implied) blue sky. For me it looked less like a "craft world uniform" and more chameleon/camouflage and built a whole story in my head.

[@mattevarnish7455]

Really awesome video! I really appreciate your approach to videos in general.

[@bluefangs867]

You make everything seem so easy, love that sword a lot!

[@factorfiction4824]

Did you ever post part two? Very interesting guide, thanks

[@TheDuke07]

Love the 'inbetween' stuff especially on how to think and not just 'how to'

[@minipaintermatt]

Just the kind of top quality stuff we’ve come to expect

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

Yes!! The intermediate is definitely missing. I've learned a bunch of intermediate stuff by backtracking from advanced content, but it would have been really nice to have some content in that range to learn from. I'm still learning to better find the exact right consistency for the application, finding the right ways to move the brush to get the stroke I need or the pigment to land. What it really means to "cover a smaller and smaller area". Etc. All the things that are commonly said but rarely explained.

[@liamroche1295]

Inspiring as always! I found finishing an army project was one of the most satisfying moments I’ve had in the hobby.

[@Wijkert]

Like to mix in matt varnish to kill the shine of certain paints as well. Have noticed that it frost on you a little if you overdue it.

[@TheManAmongAll]

Another great vid mate - Thankyou for sharing 👍

[@theLohan]

Yes please do videos on the middle quality level painting!

[@larrychicco1062]

That wink / kiss 💋 lols great vid.

[@danielb8533]

Love your stuff, but your style is so intimidating to try to replicate. Absolutely awesome to watch!

[@kristofpfannschmidt8748]

A M A Z I N G! Love the mini and a really nice Mymaera tutorial, great job!

[@ghostparty2062]

I appreciate you showing us how to do this without an airbrush 🙂

[@SomeBlackDude26]

I would be truly proud of myself if I could ever pull off a paint job like this. "Elevated table ready" is my goal.

[@aaronjex7943]

I am buying an Eldar Combat Patrol tomorrow and these paints. Thank you Chris!!!

[@HasteHobbies]

great uses for contrast paint!

[@sgtbuckwheat]

This gives me 2nd edition vibes, and I love it. You know, back when Eldar were weird wizard space ninjas, not the fail-dar punching bags for the other factions that they are today.

[@fabian1504]

the sword is awesome! thanks 4 the vid!

[@PhilBoggild]

The King returns with more treasure for his subjects. We are not worthy, my liege.

[@Painttrenchcrusade]

Thanks for pointing out the missing middle skilllset the transition period between intermediate and advanced, as thinking about it you either see tabletop ready quality or wow thats a golden demon winner shit. So yeah thanks and I would love to see more tutorials that can help me master my painting progression.

[@timwollweber3863]

Really appreciate your videos and their clear messaging. I did miss one thing though - where is that self-adhesive green moss from? Is that the AK green moss? I've been looking for something like that for my Gloomspite army for a while. Don't want little grass tufts, that actually looked more like moss...

[@trovarion]

Mine are from MiniNatur, but afaik AK has them...gamers grass has them...just google moss tufts and you should find what works best for you.

[@kinkaid8553]

a greatvid! lots of useful info here, id love to see your take on a drukhari wych or kalabite warrior with a similar style.

[@lordbravura]

Greetings, great tutorial, but i was wondering, why did you start with black primer instead pf a lighter color? Thank you!

[@TarantulaRookie]

This is a beautiful piece

[@ThatNorthLondonGuy]

Incredible stuff. I had my Eldar force built and primed in white to paint contrast ulthwe…..until I saw this! Guessing whites still ok vs the black you’ve done?

[@trovarion]

Yeah, doesnt matter, just put the basecolors over it

[@jpmegr1715]

Just noticed you hit over 100k. Congrats!

[@tobiaskrause1845]

Really like the paint job. Especially the base and the moss. Which company is the moss from?

[@kristofpfannschmidt8748]

Didn´t you want to do a follow up video for this one on how to bring it the next level? I would absolutely love that :) You are amazing, thanks for the awesome content

[@stormymonday4147]

Would be very interested in a video on improving the quality of a beginner paint job to intermediate.

[@boltgunmetal]

Incredible work!

[@doremicocoparis9410]

Beginner to intermediate is a lovely idea

[@x31omega]

The gem on the backside of the sword had me second guessing if it was real or not. Great video very beginner friendly thanks.

[@lrsorsbyify]

Would definitely love to see more mid range painting stuff.

[@Gornodd]

Wow what a nice paint-job. Love the colors. Just have my new Aeldari primed-black and ready to follow your guide. May I ask what kind of moss patches you use for your basing?

[@trovarion]

gamergrass or mininatur...don't remember, sorry.

[@rollespil1000]

Can I ask how you painted the base? It looks beautiful and it fits the model really well 😊

[@trovarion]

what would you like to know specifically (that isnt already in the video)?

[@rollespil1000]

@@trovarion I'm sorry I was a bit vague. I'm very curious about the names of the paint colors you used. Your video inspired me to paint Aeldari with your recipe, and I would love to me able to replicate your bases as accurately as possible.

[@trovarion]

@@rollespil1000 sorry I don't remember the exact colors I used. It also doesn't matter to use the exact same colors. I took a desatursted medium brown, applied washes of redbrown and green, brushed over it with one or two shades of beige, used some mid grey for the stones, gave it washes of dark greens and then added brighter greens for the moss effect, also on the tree stump. After i added the moss i drybrushed them with a bright, slightly yellow green.

[@rollespil1000]

@@trovarion Thank you 😀 I'll experiment with that recipe and see how it turns out.

[@grimmriffer]

I've been experimenting with AP speed paint (I'm not a millionaire youtuber so I can't afford contrast paint). It's been great fun, but, I discovered that even when dry, speed pain will soak up tamiya panel liner like tissue paper soaks up ink. Contrast paint might well do the same. I destroy hours of my work so you don't have to! 🤣

[@paulhempenstall5463]

Very nice result!

[@andresperedo1275]

One day I will be able to paint this good and you will have a full painted army in your collection. Let's dream all together!

[@trovarion]

:)

[@ARL2D2]

We defiantly need more pigment pushing vids

[@Tcurry04]

Great paint job! Did you use your normal brush for this or did you use a cheaper synthetic brush here? Correct me if I’m wrong, but don’t the contrast paints and metallics mess up the nicer brushes? Thanks! Love the videos!

[@trovarion]

I just use my normal brush. You can definitely try using cheaper brushes for the contrast paint.