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.

[@idoru1978]

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

[@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

[@oOPTICKZz]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@DarkAngelsRisen]

This was my favorite video you’ve done to date. So many amazing ideas and taking the time to talk to the wet palette and detailing tips was awesome, including the “going to take the time to show me blending the mid-tone with highlight” on the knee pit, err.. knee pad. Killer stuff, Ninjon!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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...

[@drakir47]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@mikecif4123]

This looks freaking amazing. Ever time I come to this channel I'm blown away.

[@Iceeagle85]

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

[@HaDeZs1]

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

[@KabinMiniatures]

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

[@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

[@danielwhite7297]

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

[@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!

[@Ammonitemare1711]

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

[@sebastiendesautels8567]

Thank you for this video! I took the time to try it on a mini today :) Not my favorite result but I definitly learned a lot through the process! Thank you :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@p_serdiuk]

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

[@michaelmiller2570]

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

[@stiffbristles8771]

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

[@PanzersnCricket]

What a legend for putting the sponsor at the end

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@CCMinis]

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

[@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 !

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@reaverofdoom9170]

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

[@Neal_Trevena]

That paint scheme is amazing. Wish I was skilled enough to do anything like that!

[@MichaelThomas-we2zp]

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

[@skinnerboxx1945]

This shows some real evolution in your style and your thinking, Jon - well done! I for one really hope to see you do more like this.

[@Sknurt26]

lets go!!!!

[@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

[@ЮрийКонстантинов-п2р]

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

[@csdrt20]

this was really cool and well articulated, and I also adore the painting style of those two you cited; props for recognizing their style as your inspiration

[@rafaelguasco]

Superb! You have just become a real pro painter, it is grateful to see your progress all over the years and to try always new ways of painting and doing things an also inspire and encourage others to do so. Thank you! 🤩🙌🏻

[@LemurKrazy]

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

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

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

[@frischebanane]

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

[@Clear-As-Mudd]

Definitely spread this out over an army! 🙌🏻🔥

[@justinanczewski7395]

Thank you for continuing to create content that actually teaches us new techniques and expands not only our skills but the way we approach our hobby, as opposed to some creators who seem to have begun to shy away from the fundamental joy of painting to chase that almighty dollar sign. I absolutely love your content, thank you. 😊

[@cjmenard]

Looks amazing and I’m trying it on mine right now too, but I swapped magenta for orange and I’m doing the armor with Pro Acryl Jade. Obviously I think the rest of the Votann box would look amazing like this, but anything Aeldari would too.

[@WithinWicked]

Oh.. and about the wet pallette - I find that actually letting a small amount of air in helps a lot with what becomes of the paint say over night. Verse actually completely sealing the palette. I actually asked Red Grass if they could incorporate some closable "vent" to their future versions - this way you can adjust the level of air to your environment so the paints are more consistent. In my case they get completely overhydrated and diluted into a glaze consistency.

[@WithinWicked]

@Ninjon Think you got scammers roaming about.lol

[@utgar131]

I definitely am interested in this paint scheme and style. I feel like my skills as a painter needs improvement but one day I hope to be able to do this.

[@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.

[@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.

[@dustydan381]

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

[@robertcurtis512]

Been a fan of yours for a long time and have to say this is up there with the TMM tutorial as your best videos of all time. I was inspired to go grab some space Wolves and try to copy your method immediately after. Would love to see this replicated across an army. I think with an airbrush and dry brushing you can make this work in a reasonable time

[@001Hatsune]

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

[@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.

[@Strugly_P]

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

[@Rancor1182]

I would really like to see this style scaled up. Maybe with the new StD models coming soon? I hope to try this with my SBG army when I start painting it. Thanks for the video and inspiration.

[@Shaeomar1]

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

[@MikeBeals]

This turned out awesome! I love how it gives the model a cool cyberpunk underlighting look. It makes everything look like it had a neon glow.

[@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!

[@rubynouveau6788]

I love this technique! It looks so vibrant and interesting. Definitely interested in seeing you paint more in this style.

[@kmykz]

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

[@jasonmclaughlin5647]

Wonderful video - this is such an interesting mix of styles

[@smnb6652]

Great video and I love to see more of this in the future! Marco and Aleksandra don't only use these special shadows to set the shadows, in many of their tutorials they also mention using the colors as volumes, which will provide different colorations when the actual layer begins on top of it. Their specific kind of underpainting is phenomenal, and while underpainting is nothing new, their are very few using the technique like they are. And definitely none that use it as well. Marko's Lumineth army is a pure work of art, and I personally consider it the best army I ever saw painted. The way the colors interact, and the non conventional choices for colors is sublime.

[@_lewtz]

I love craftworld style, but it's also intimidating. I like your approach and break down of about a "craftworld studio light" style here. I'd love to see a longer form video, or some more takes on this. This is where I wish you had some uncut commentary raw video of you painting this.

[@KoSiNeK]

Color scheme is amazing. Paint application flawless. I'm stunned. Well played Sir! I love the purple shadows!

[@kellykuciemba6789]

Thank you, definitely going to try this on my BLOODFIELDS Everdark Elves!

[@cgordon13]

I would love to see more models painted in this style, possibly with tips on speeding up the process!

[@IPrint3dMinis]

Love the style, I follow craft world studio too, they are amazing artists. This came out really cool, I love the purple shading and the color itself. It's very vibrant and sill works really well with the color scheme. Awesome as always!

[@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!

[@pablo.gonzales945]

This video answered the secret behind one of the best paint schemes I’d seen in person. Looking at your finished product it was obvious that he started with a deep crimson base and painted up from there. Great vid!

[@johnc.4871]

More knee pits sir! Awesome painting. Always fun to see some painting being done instead of just the final result.

[@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.

[@mackmakesathing1142]

I would love to see some space wolves done this way. I love the grey color scheme, but I would love to see something alternate that isn't just greyer.

[@thewavygravy6420]

I started drybrushing shadows on my mini with different colors before I paint. Green or blue for undersides, tan and green-ish for above. It gives the color that much more depth.

[@FireMissionAlpha]

Only just found your channel. Your presentation style is so chill, but also filled with class and value. Really impressed, love what I've watched so far! Subbed.

[@emeraldanvil]

This is one of the coolest models that I’ve ever seen. Excellent job!

[@timoses01]

This is so good. Love this style and have always been afraid to move away from my traditional style to use it. Thanks for such a thorough explanation!

[@phippster99]

Wow loved this video. Just tried it on a model and I can't believe how well it looked.

[@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

[@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

[@pjlights164]

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

[@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!

[@christophertilstra3961]

I saw this guy on my IG feed, when I looked at who had painted it I was surprised it was yours because of how much the colors popped. I think this style looks great and I'd love to see more exploration of it on your channel.

[@peterlavalle]

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

[@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!

[@T_A_WOW]

Hey Jon! Awesome video. I'd love to see you tackle some small scale mini's such as adeptus titanicus or aronautica imperialis. See how you handle weathering & such on that scale!

[@RogueWraith909]

That paintjob on those miniatures looks AWESOME... a full army of those would be really striking!