This Will Change How You Paint Warhammer FOREVER

[@JamieCottle1]

I would like to see the rest of Votan in this style. They fight on alien worlds so justifying wacky light sources and color casts is easier. And you got a whole box right there. 😃 Developing a batch paint technique for this style would make a great video

[@matthewx360]

Seconded. Would love to see them all done in this scheme, they'll look sweet.

[@uglygiantbagsofmostlywater]

Exactly, just finish the box.

[@Windexcookies1]

Agreed! This is such a cool scheme!

[@TattooedTabletop]

This.... absolutely this

[@nickhalliburton9276]

I agree, of course there are several armies this would look very good on. AOS Soulblight / Vampires / Skeletons would look awesome. You've already started with the Votann and I think seeing that whole box being unified with the character model would look awesome!

[@SerWinter]

definitely would like to see an army painted that way. it looks so damn good

[@Panda]

👀

[@gro3302]

I'd definitely be interested in seeing this extended over a full army, maybe an army of squats?

[@hectorvizsla87]

I think that necrons would be another good option, specially for showcasing non-methallic metal with those awesome shadows.

[@dallonrobbins5078]

@@hectorvizsla87 I like your thinking

[@LukeG_Eire]

Same leagues of votann all the way !

[@smittery]

I'd like to see someone attempt to compress this style. You spent a lot of time carefully layering and blending, which felt appropriate for the model in question, but trying to pull it off across a whole army, how could you use the same general concepts of the style but to a tabletop standard in a quicker amount of time......

[@lawrencevaughn9149]

yeeeees I want to see the whole army like this!!

[@JessePerryAndCoffee]

My mind is blown. My color theory class (from honestly thirty years ago) just came rushing back, and this has re-opened my eyes. Well done, Jon.

[@WayneDWilliams]

You guys pretty much saved my life .I'm a recovering addict, and one of our biggest enemies is idle time and boredom. I've been free of drugs for 12 years. But I was def getting board with life , with covid , racial issues and the world in general , I was loosing faith and def getting bored .Then there were minis .and a group of awesome folks to help me with my time. I actually use it as a kinda meditation. Anyway to keep it short , wanna thank you Jon, Miniac , Goobertown, Midwinter Minis, and rest of you know who you are .Thanks for saving me for me and my family.Stay safe , stay well and always remberrrrr toooo slay the grey, H a Ha !

[@connerylongdong9362]

You absolutely killed this, it’s super inspirational. The colored shadow / mother color looks like a great way to do some crazy frazetta styled armies. Maybe some of the Warcry kits? Untamed beasts

[@idoru1978]

I love the final look, like the model has this inner glow. Awesome.

[@4tooitous]

Marko and Aleksandra are awesome. I'm glad you made this video, they deserve the recognition, they are changing the game. Forget your black and white zenithal underpainting and start using some pure magenta!

[@oOPTICKZz]

I absolutely love craftworlds work, it’s so unique, and this is an AWESOME depiction of it. Great job!!

[@dandadoom]

“Fuck around and find out” I would buy that shirt John! 😂

[@333Beholder]

Yes, a full start collecting box like this would be ace. Most models would work worth with this method but I think something like Eldar with both lots of smooth surfaces on the bikes/vehicles but nobbly bits on the dudes, so there would be a lot of balance of textures. Or if it's possible, custodes. Their start collecting box is wicked with a plethora of different textures and this shadow/NMM sharp highlights would work really well and perhaps be quite quick/streamlined.

[@greengirl1818]

You dropping in that little Stalecracker at the end had me choking on my coffee man. That was brilliant😂

[@ir1shcross]

I thought I was the only one that caught the Stale Kracker reference. That paint job is pure money dude

[@KabinMiniatures]

Hot damn! Those "80's synth" colours are so good for the neo-Squats... Awesome job as always!

[@001Hatsune]

I’m still waiting to see you do an army based on this technique!! ITS SO LOVELY!

[@maxey1977]

One of your best, so many people don't infuse colors to add depth and contrast and more importantly let those colors tell a story. Well done!

[@dustydan381]

By far the coolest Space Dwarf I've seen yet. Please consider doing the rest of this box in this style.

[@Andrei5656]

The "unrealistic" paint scheme allows you to take shortcuts like you did with the sword, and still have it look fantastic. Great job, mate.

[@Zargarox]

Astonishing paint job. Love the look and am inspired to try something like this out. In terms of what I’d like to see, I think I’d like to see more experiments with different starting colors, more so than a whole army done this way. I’m sure it’d look super sweet, but I’d learn more from the other stuff. Awesome video and plug for craft world

[@thegreenalternative7475]

I would definitely love to see this painting style on a Tyranid Start Collecting Box, a Nighthaunt Faction or a Seraphon. You could do a lot with a mixture of vibrant colors in all of those. Plus, there’s only one tyranid video on this channel (would love to see more as a tyranid player).

[@thomascruise4966]

Man, I think ‘Nids would look fantastic in this style with the vibrant colors and serious contrasts. Lizardmen too!

[@ArtsyImagination]

Nighthaunt is my DREAM, I want to see him do EXACTLY that!

[@HaDeZs1]

Wow. The paint job looks surreal with the brighter shadow color. Nice work!

[@drakir47]

Really cool! I think an eldar army (or squad or whatever) would look amazing with this technique. Or maybe a Slaanesh daemons army.

[@rodneyr5266]

I absolutely would love to see the rest of the starter box painted this way. Maybe with how long it takes either per model or overall to see how feasible it is in a timely manner to get an army done in this style. It is lovely and I love the contrast of these 3 colors.

[@kaeliss333]

You know what…. I think you’re onto something here. I’ve been mini painting for 20 years and to be honest I can see some fantastic styles in just what you have shown us. Keep it up good sir!

[@Pass990]

Everyone would love to see the rest of Votan in this style! One of the most entretainign videos I've seen in a long time. Thanks for making my day better!

[@Iceeagle85]

That is one awesome dwarf. And yes I would like to see the whole Votann set in this style

[@adamcellershaw]

This is a spectacular video. Obviously the result is outstanding, but more than that, this is probably the best example I can immediately think of of a minipainting youtuber breaking down some advanced concepts and techniques in a very accessible way, demonstrating techniques clearly and talking about why the effect is working. It's made me want to try something like this and given me some confidence that I could potentially get a good result.

[@Ammonitemare1711]

This has got to be one of your best videos, super inspirational. This style would look amazing on a demon army.

[@robcolucci8960]

With everyone else on KZbin painting squats right now this is by far the absolute best color scheme I have seen. Please finish the box these are amazing!

[@danielwhite7297]

Definitely interested in seeing this done to a whole start collecting box, maybe death guard or khorne

[@sojourn5567]

First time I watched Ninjon, I instantly fell in love with his videos. I knew there was some sort of connection we both shared outside of Warhammer 40k and painting miniatures, but could never put a finger on it. At 1:42 I finally realized what that was after seeing his preferred bubbly beverage behind his left shoulder.

[@clawhammr666]

I'd definitely like to see rest of the box painted in this style, I've often really liked craftworld studio's painting style, think I never really gave it a try to painting it as them. this came out really well (if I remember correctly, I think they take a quite few more steps just in the priming/shadow colours, before all the layering stuff starts, so if you manage to do in this style quickly, I'll definitely try start painting at least a model and maybe a squad.

[@bendalton3120]

Got a full Van Saar gang turning up today, so watching vids for inspiration, this has been the most exciting by far! Totally going to try this once they're assembled! Thanks Ninjon

[@stiffbristles8771]

Absolutely yes to a video on a whole box set painted like this, I vote Tyranids!

[@sebastienb9434]

You did an impressive paint job, the result is fabulous. It's really, really beautiful! I love this style with all these shades of colors. Congratulations to you, and thank you for your videos. Thanks, From France!

[@bl00dthrister]

The reason the gold really works, is because that's actually what the paintstyle is that you use as an inspiration. They use cold shadows and warm highlights to create an extra kind of contrast. You've made an amazing miniature, keep up the great work! As for the army: yeah, do it! Just pick a faction with a warmer color on their armor. The new LoV box is already in your possession, so using them would be really cool I think.

[@owenthomas7014]

This is why I prefer Jon's painting videos, rather than just saying " edge highlight that bit" he breaks it down in simple steps. Great and entertaining stuff.

[@1989eol]

Yes, more Armypainting!!! I am serious. I think Idoneth Deepkin would be perfect. Light effects in water both real and "fantastic" seem really interesting.

[@geordiehicks]

Fair point on the wet palette. I often go back and try to keep painting with paint that’s out of whack. It makes a huge difference to just remix your paints.

[@p_serdiuk]

Thank you from Ukraine for supporting our children Ninjon, my own Kyiv Infinity arrived yesterday, joining my Squidmar airbrush.

[@frischebanane]

this is the best painting channel for miniatures of them all. !

[@reaverofdoom9170]

I would love to see the rest of the leagues of votan box like this, it was so great!

[@rickyrivera5316]

Pleaaaseee make a full army of these guys !!! I liked the blend of colors in the base but I feel like bright red would be awesome ! Great video and Thank You for doing what you do !

[@MichaelThomas-we2zp]

I would love to see a few different Nurgle units paint in a similar way.

[@SeppukoGaming]

Incredible outcome on that. The miniature has a really harmonic composition going on making it really easy in the eyes. I like the way you painted the armor and the face. Draws the eye exactly where you want to. Outstanding paintjob

[@Mark-gt9yv]

Wow absolutely gorgeous. Had an army of Chaos when I was 12 in 2000 and looking to get back into the hobby. Just having a tough time choosing a SM chapter because I don’t like the colour schemes. This video is exactly what I needed, I’m sure I will butcher it compared to this masterpiece but you have inspired me! Now just need to choose a chapter 🤔

[@Gorbachoph]

I decided on the chapter I would like to join in real life, if given the honor. After you paint up your first squad, the color feels less and less important.

[@Mark-gt9yv]

@@Gorbachoph decided on blood angels! Excited to buy my first models

[@LandoFabrizian]

You got a sub when you showed blending in real time on the knee cap. Kudos. It's not about the medium it's about the artist;)💙 beautiful stuff.

[@Sknurt26]

lets go!!!!

[@Shaeomar1]

This model turned out fantastic! Thanks for sharing. Going to have to watch again.

[@alamander4444]

This is a bit of an odd one, but I'd love to see you do something like this with Grey Knights. I feel like there are way to many "Slap on some Drakenhof Nightshade and call it a day" GKs and seeing a more dynamic, yet still efficient paint scheme would be pretty cool. Plus, if you could pull it off on (basic) Silver Boys, I feel like it could be translated to pretty much any faction in armour.

[@pjlights164]

This is my favorite thing you've ever done. Amazing.

[@mrmarkii90]

Would love to see a whole army done!! Love the older videos when you paint mass units! Finish the voltan army or maybe the new lumineth release? Or Tau they would look good in this style!

[@themightychinful]

Tyranids and Seraphon would look amazing with all the different colours popping out. Would love to see it.

[@kmykz]

This will look awesome on a full army! Would love to see Tyranids oder Seraphon painted that way.

[@filovirus687]

I'm sure this comment will get lost in the sea of praise, but I'm commenting to say that I've seen this miniature IRL (i won't name the store for sake of privacy) and it is just breathtaking. I spend a long while staring at it anytime I visit- it's beautiful. So bright, so vibrant. Glad to find the video featuring it!

[@LemurKrazy]

Beautiful result and your descriptions of every step are crystal clear. Thanks.

[@DevilizerHimself]

"Fuck around and find out" had me laughing out loud. Scared the cat.

[@anjinmr]

I feel a little silly saying this, but thank you for vocalizing your formula thinning your paint. I've known for a long time that paint needed to be thinned, but I could never figure out what I was aiming for. Now I have the foundation start from. So thank you for not just glossing over the basics.

[@kennethchan6029]

I thought it was impossible to replicate the craftworld studio style. You are amazing.

[@ionminiatures]

This is definitely where I want to get to in my painting. Still learning brush work and brush control before investing in an air brush. But all the details the NMM and approach are all great things for me to learn.

[@raistrose7773]

Definitely would love to see the start collecting box done just like that leader! Looks soooooo smooth.

[@SatyricSaint1999]

I don't think you nailed exactly what you were looking at but I still think that paint job looks amazing like a hybrid between their paint scheme and your normal style. Awesome job dude!

[@SwordsAndSongs]

I could see this style working really well on Eldar as they already use such vibrant colours

[@applesaucemouse6987]

Man Jon, everytime I think I've seen you do your coolest work you drop a new vid. You are my muse keep it up

[@CoryJohnsonfootsteps]

HOLY SHIT! This is it, the style I have been looking for! I'm not a fan of excessive edge highlights, but my details begin to run together. By having a contrasting shade color that you leave on all the details and on all the deep edges, the shapes are well defined and easy to read. I will definitely be trying this out for the next while...

[@CDMezzy]

Absolutely amazing result. Live to see you continue making a Votanb army with this scheme!

[@IamGruntonHGH]

I think this with the slapchop method has made my understanding of layering paint so much easier.

[@DaHobbles]

Back breaking army painting videos are the best videos 🙌🏻

[@yfz450rider39]

I absolutely love the new Ak paints. By far my favorite paints now. Price to performance is damn near perfection.

[@CCMinis]

Such an interesting technique - the final result turned out phenomenal, nice work Jon! Excited to give this style painting a try sometime soon

[@cubang71]

You made a subscriber outta me when you said you call this the “fuck around and find out method” 😂 We for sure have the same sense of humor. Looking forward to watching more of your stuff

[@joshuwaaagh]

Yeaaaah great video! Another vote here for seeing the rest of the box done in this style. I always pick up new inspiration and techniques from your videos - thank you!

[@mr.m12345]

This came out great! I see why you were inspired by the Craftworld Studio couple, they have a very unique style.

[@Hurtone]

This was a great high quality painting tip video, and the title is not even click-bait, it probably will impact how I paint. Thanks!

[@mikey_vengenz]

I'm 100% with you on the paint behavior with a wet palette. I switch my paints out pretty often even on my wet palette.

[@michaelmiller2570]

Best painting vids on youtube man, for real. Please keep it up.

[@BouncingTribbles]

You're right, this is all color/light theory, it's something I learned a lot about in the stage design and lighting design classes I took. Since you use a lot of colored light in theater you have to be very aware of how the light will interact with the set and costume. It's possible to pull off some really cool effects by changing light color and direction. The red/blue combo is the industry standard because it sets the light source and creates the effect of shadow without leaving details in darkness. If you observe the shadows in the people around you you'll notice that shadows aren't usually black, they're the same color as whatever they're on. Thank you for this video, it was very inspiring

[@High_Lord_Of_Terra]

I'm very lazy so will never do this but I love that arty surreal colour style. A thin gloss varnish between coats can help with correcting mistakes. You can easily scrub back a small layer of paint on gloss, in one small area, and quickly repaint.

[@rogthepirate4593]

Oh yeah, do a whole army like this, totally! I would LOVE to see how that turns out!

[@peterlavalle]

"These are the questions that keep me up at night" he says holding a can of Mountain Dew

[@Marcusstratus]

That tune that kicks in around 5:50 is fantastic! Oh man, this mini turned out great! That color in the shadows has a very... non-earth atmospheric lighting effect going on

[@ЮрийКонстантинов-п2р]

This has been my favorite style for a while. You did a great piece with it. Please do more!

[@TylerProvick]

I'm glad you're figuring out how quickly building values with layers instead of glazes. Next stage: doing a glaze after this point to get perfect blends quickly.

[@ROMANLAPPATMINIATUREART]

Really inspirational. I like your approach to learn and read from other painter's work. You grabbed some good points here and also understood a good portion of it. Still I think Aleksandra and Marko do much more in terms of depth of color theory and ambience background that inflances a project. Well done, Jon. Keep on happy painting! - Roman

[@boodz7766]

Deffo wanna see the full army cmon Jon gotta do it for the ppl !!! Love it

[@SuperRiitz]

One of the best Models I have ever seen from you! Congrats man

[@Ludiverse]

5:05 Yes. That's what I've been doing for years. Even with a properly set up wet palette and regularly mixing the pigments, the qualities of the paint change over time.

[@echtervogel]

I really like this style and it fits those dwarves amazingly well! Reminds me of Computer Games in the late 80s, early 90s... kind of like the synthwave style of many of the "studios" who cracked games back then for Amiga 500 or Commodore C64

[@Strugly_P]

I love this art style I think the Tyranids would look absolutely stunning in this style.

[@ChrisLee-infin8eye]

This is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm trying to portray more dynamic light schemes, to be more like some art styles, including more painterly comics that is like to emulate. Great work. Fantastic video. More please. More more more.

[@ScytheNoire]

This is a very cool method. What I'd like to see is the same model, but different color schemes. What about an orange-red-yellow? Green-blue-yellow? Bust out that color wheel and see what comes up.

[@Stixanimated2]

So gorgeous, I don't know how you do it... You show your process, and I still don't understand. Amazing!

[@Clear-As-Mudd]

Definitely spread this out over an army! 🙌🏻🔥

[@HpacEastern]

I'm still proud to be a supporter of your Patreon Jon, even though I can't paint right now. Still love your videos and content. Keep up the great work

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

paint the army! love your work, and thanks for always sharing Cheers from Canada

[@ravenRedwake]

The impression I get from that color scheme is that they are fighting/exploring/salvaging in a Underdark type environment, where they need those types of colors to be camouflaged against things with exotic sensory organs.

[@markbigbadbear]

That's a pretty cool take on a synthwave colour scheme. Almost looks like an aquarel painting. Or a 3d page from a comic book :) Thanks for another fun vid, Ninjon!

[@mjackson1ster]

That just glows! Looks great

[@alistairsangling1970]

Holy s**t! It's been a while since I checked in with your channel mate, your production value is amazing, but more importantly, your skill has increased IMMENSLY! Bravo dude!

[@BoganGaming]

Absolutely love it! Definitely the Squats!

[@Goozy96]

I’m going to need to see the rest of this army papers painted with these colors please