Why does not everyone paint Orcs like This?

[@jhiantgames]

Your comedic timing is getting better and better. It's clear you're having fun. And so are we!!!

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks J!

[@aidan-h3p]

I find the cinematography of your videos incredibly satisfying. Its something hard to describe, but it just oozes quality and its clear a lot of effort went into getting this aesthetic. Its like watching a mini(pun intended)-documentary.

[@52Miniatures]

I appreciate it Aidan!

[@itwassean]

Alex you are easily the funniest dry-comedy painter on this platform. I also really appreciate the slower and more considered (for lack of a better term) pace of your videos. AND there happens to be lots of very relevant painting advice. Just good job all around sir. And very nice looking works at the end of this process!

[@52Miniatures]

I appreciate it a lot W!

[@greggreenberg1917]

I deeply appreciate your perspective and help. Hoping to be the proud leader of an Orcish warband in Warcrow this year. Have attempted a magenta contrast paint base with thin layers of Nurgle’s Rot over it. Did not know going in that the technical paint would add a slimy gloss finish but hopefully matte varnish knocks that back a bit. Little adjustments aside: I am enamored of this approach and its results. Thank you very much.

[@domcisme]

I spend so much time just enjoying your shot setups. The lighting the focus the composition. Sooo good.

[@52Miniatures]

I appreciate it D

[@MonkeyNinja99]

Seeing those skintones in the context of the fully painted mini really does make a huge difference! I wasn't really sold on the effect until they were done, but that's pretty impressive when the final mini is complete. I wonder what kind of neat things we can do with other color skin tones....

[@52Miniatures]

I know.. I always find minis are difficult to paint until they are done.. What I mean is, it's difficult to get a grasp until most things are in place.

[@philgee486]

This is what you do best Alex, a topic to get us thinking! I paint a lot with transparent paints over a couple of base colours on the mini so this is right up my street.

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks Phil! Hope things are getting better!

[@falcogress1136]

This approach is how I paint my goblins. When looking for references I too noticed there is very few examples of this style.

[@aboohoo]

i've been watching hundreds of painting videos, yet to put paint to plastic, and very few get me super motivated and in the "hey, i can do this" mindset this is one of those videos - going to give the magenta a go, cheers!

[@52Miniatures]

Great to hear Abo, thank you

[@zmartin5546]

I LOVE THIS, I've been using burgundy red as the base coat for green skin for a while now, building up on top of red undertones to give that blood under the skin warmth in the painting. I'm going to keep going in this direction you're talking about because these results were stellar!

[@52Miniatures]

Lovely to hear

[@jensjakobkjr6024]

Don't usually follow tutorials, but this one intrigued me... and it was really fun to try! And got me a good result

[@52Miniatures]

Great to hear!

[@hakbash7588]

Myself being an Orc / Ork painter for over forty years have found this video very informative and entertaining. Alex I love the work you do and I always knew you were a greenskin at heart. Keep being Orky. WAAAGH da it’s Orktober.

[@52Miniatures]

Glad to hear it H! Thanks

[@naitp]

I'm thrilled that you're painting some more Warcrow models on the channel. The Varank skin changers are some of the coolest looking minis I've seen in a skirmish game in a while and it's neat seeing them in a green>red skin tone rather than the avatar-esque teal on the box art.

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks! I just kind of wanted them to fit in with the other green skins. And I just wanted to get them painted to game with :)

[@Myserieden]

You know what's funny. Forever I hated green and was a fan of blue. Until I started painting. Now it's probably one of my favorite colors to use when painting. Anyhow. Great video. Will certainly give me ideas for the future.

[@D13Hobbies]

Thanks for the second video highlighting Orc/Ork skin. I really dig the magenta and bright green combo.

[@Crushanator1]

One of the only codex style books I've kept from older editions is the Warmachine book for the faction The Retribution of Scryah, an elf faction that has a really beautiful sort of teal and green thats made by mixing in burgundy for the shadows. The PP method is applied quite differently to this, but the idea ends up in a similar space, with those rich interesting hues. This green glazing method is another great tool for my toolbox, and the video is masterfully made as always

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks Crush 👋

[@chrispayne5469]

Did this recently with a bloodbowl ork, strongly recommend proacryl dark magenta as a base, it's lovely to work from

[@BrunoEars]

I'm a really new mini painter and i think this technique will help me soo much!

[@52Miniatures]

Great to hear. Thanks!

[@EllCEZReviews]

Saved thos video, loved the principles you were showing, i find painting skin very hard but this is a great way for me to approach skins going forward. Great video and delivery as always

[@52Miniatures]

Great to hear! Thanks E

[@magnusmillerwilson]

Inspiring and mind-opening as always, Alex. Thank you!

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks Magnus

[@michaelstrange2285]

Alex, I've said it before, your lighting is stellar.

[@52Miniatures]

Thank you Michael 🙏

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

The end result definately looked great.

[@redrooster7371]

How to make a tutorial about color theory without actually calling it by it's name. I guess this will be really helpful to a lot of painters.

[@52Miniatures]

It’s sometimes worth trying to sneak some in :)

[@utahguildstudios]

Loved the priming scene. 😂 Thanks for going through the color wheel ❤️

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks Utah

[@lok3kobold]

I used a similar technique like this for zombies. Started with a Vallejo Gray Green (the pale one) and went over that in patches with Warpaints pearl skin and then washing it with a mix of reikland flesh shade, wargames strong tone and lamian medium mixed in about equal parts (maybe a touch more medium) its gives a nice gradient of skin going from 'Hey that looks a bit pale to be healthy' to ' lord why is your skin going greenish translucent?'

[@fabi3817]

Holay Moly, the end result blew me away! Gork iz proud of you, son. Or was it Mork...?

[@stretch3281]

Been of painting orks recently but this has got me inspired, thank you. 😊

[@52Miniatures]

Great! 🙌

[@victorrivera022]

Gotta agree with the comedy comments others are mentioning. You keep improving on each video. Lighting and video angles always on point! Excellent video, thanks! Happy Orctober!

[@52Miniatures]

Happy October!

[@Bodkin_Ye_Pointy]

First of all, love your work. While I don't always agree with stuff you do, there are things to be learned by watching. But I did laugh when you said back to school. In six years of high school my classes were never given instruction on colour theory or mixing colours. My Ork skin starts Rhinox Hide, Dark Angels green, Emerald green and a nice light green with a yellow tint. So as a member of the not everyone, gimme the technique, I'll choose the colours.

[@52Miniatures]

I’m not really understanding your comment. Are you saying I should stop explaining my techniques to people because you didn’t learn a thing about colour theory in high school? I’m not offended, I’m just not understanding the sentiment :)

[@Wijkert]

In the last video the fact that Citadel paints didn't cover well, turned out to be a feature, instead of a bug, because you discovered a way of painting skin that you liked. I mean you can always thin paints to make them not cover well, but experimenting can help with discovering stuff like this.

[@erikbraun473]

Cat people orks sound pretty great and hilarious.

[@commentingisdangerous7530]

this video was freakin awesome! i loved every part of it. as entertaining as it was educational.

[@52Miniatures]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@cerisekappes580]

I really enjoy watching your content!!! The humor and beautiful minis!! 😊😊😊

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cerisekappes580]

@@52Miniatures you are very welcome 🤗

[@isisnmagic1812]

Great video as always, must say the first mini reminded me of a certain horror film from back in the day, hint cabin and man with a chainsaw for a hand and a book. 😅😅

[@sebastiendesautels8567]

I love this! Cannot wait to try this on my models :) Thank you!

[@52Miniatures]

Have fun!

[@BingusMcdingus57]

Another great video! I don’t have many orkz but I’ve got some goblins and Kroot that need some painting up.

[@siharrop5055]

Another brilliant video Alex, would love to see more tutorials about your painting style. Especially with orc themed. Also, I’ve always loved your videography style, very unique, makes you stand out from the crowd. Keep up the amazing work, can’t wait for the next episode. 👍

[@52Miniatures]

Thank you Si! I appreciate it!

[@chrisbrunson9521]

Happy Orktober, I’m adding finishing touches to a fuchsia -> lime green orc and this video comes out 😂 love it

[@52Miniatures]

Lovely stuff!

[@markfrommontana]

Happy Orctober! I don’t paint Orcs (or Goblins, Trolls, Elves) but your magic with green just might work elsewhere. I’ll give it a go! Loved the video of course. A great treat on a Friday. 👍.

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks Mark! It should work a treat in other green realms as well.

[@2020spaced]

Well, I just stumbled on your channel and have subscribed as you are both entertaining and informative - a few painters like yourself have made me think more about colour theory and using a wider palette - loved your techniques and ideas!

[@52Miniatures]

Glad to hear it, welcome to the channel 2020!

[@capnskustomworks]

And I’m just about to paint my first orc!!! (I was gonna paint ‘em pink, though.) 😆 Awesome stuff as always! Those Warcrow minis look really excellent, I think they fit in with the GW just fine! I like having variety in models, personally!!! And I’d love to see ye paint Mario with a cigar!

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks Cap!

[@the_uggh]

Great tutorial and hilarious. Thanks man!

[@52Miniatures]

I appreciate it!

[@JanterCyrano]

Down with the conventional, this color work is amazing, thanks for the technics and for the video!

[@52Miniatures]

Glad you like it J!

[@JakobEkman-bf6ez]

So good!

[@52Miniatures]

Yay!

[@thatotherguy7596]

Hi Alex. That's a lovely technique and very nice paint job 👍🏼 Hope you are well. 🎨🖌️

[@52Miniatures]

Thank you very much! Doing well thank you. Hope all is good with you too.

[@Starstrykerx]

Looking great as always Alex!

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks man! 🙏

[@brianv769]

Another awesome and fun video! Glad you did not spontaneously combust! 😂

[@52Miniatures]

Me too!

[@myzri3557]

Happy Orctober. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@52Miniatures]

Happy holidays! :)

[@hughmac7423]

👍

[@aslbaron1]

Orc-tober!

[@izantas]

May I ask what is the Scale 75 green in the bottle? It is hard to tell, is it sherwood green?

[@52Miniatures]

It’s all rubbed off… but it must be Sherwood right?

[@pvrhye]

"I should be wearing a mask, but then I wouldn't be able to speak here." he says as he proceeds not to speak.

[@studiofoureightnine]

Why are you in a "bunker"? I feel like I am watching the painting video after the zombie apocalypse. :)

[@52Miniatures]

Why should I not be in a bunker?

[@Moah333]

Will you make another one for Norkvember?

[@52Miniatures]

💜

[@lanesteele240]

Interesting

[@lofton2323]

What scale 75 green is that with the magenta love the combo and want to try it out.

[@52Miniatures]

I think Sherwood Green but the text has rubbed off from the label

[@MrDmmagic]

Where did you get your crafting apron?

[@52Miniatures]

I don’t think I have one 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MrDmmagic]

@@52Miniatures It might not have made an appearance in this video, but in the past I think I've seen you wear a blue apron with leather straps. In any case, your style is quite fetching. Thank you for the videos!

[@52Miniatures]

@@MrDmmagic Never had an apron :) But thanks!

[@Matt-md5yt]

sweet more orcs content

[@Dezkoi]

thumbnail vibes: give me your attention or I'll paint you like a orc.

[@studiofoureightnine]

You have a video (s) with your digital/camera setup? yes?

[@52Miniatures]

If I have a video here on youtube about my setup? No, sorry I don't. I don't see really how it matters. I have many years of experience using photo and film gear. That is what shows :)

[@Salty_Sassenach]

Who says Orcs have to be green. In the video game Call of Dragons, they're skin colour & they look great. I wish someone did miniatures in the style of this game.

[@52Miniatures]

If you watch the video you can hear me talk about that. And that I’ve done videos about that very subject. Please go have a look at my past video if you want some inspiration

[@figureartout]

Another Ork video , Yes . Join the Waaarghhh🎉

[@52Miniatures]

Oh yeah!

[@bearnecessities9568]

If I stick a pumpkins head on my Ork Megaboss head instead... is it still an Ork? A P'Ork?.... Do they go Krummpin'? Or Pummkin'? Eitherway... was fun painting my first Ork in Orktober. Great vid and I'll be taking notes for Ork skin from this vid going forwards!

[@MrSphinchee]

Why are you doing everything by basically lamp light?

[@52Miniatures]

What do you mean?

[@TheAliceQuo]

​@@52Miniatures I think he's scared of your cinematic lighting techniques lol. Please don't ever change that. Your videos have such great atmosphere.

[@GiverThought]

As Alex noted in the beginning, this particular epic story from the hobby realm occurred in a bunker. From what I've seen, he also has a masterful eye for painting (and filming) under sunlight, and I bet he'd be fine by torchlight, cozy with candlelight even. Moonlight might be tough...? But you know, bunkers have lamps. 🤷‍♂ I absolutely love it.

[@Kitbash.Carnage]

👍❤️🤘🔥

[@Jayroi]

Warcrowwww lets go

[@iBIONICLE]

STOP BEING SO HANDSOME.

[@52Miniatures]

Nah, thanks! It's all just lights and paint

[@xavieravril8058]

Je ne sais pas. Vraiment… je ne sais pas. J’aurais aimé vous aider à trouver une réponse. Mais je ne sais pas.

[@tonyhind6992]

I paint my orcs human skin colour. I think orcs are far better in human flesh.

[@aliceconnors8478]

Have to stop watching halfway through and go paint an ork

[@52Miniatures]

Awesome!

[@MarcinEstkowski]

I'm writing this as a fan and out of love... This is not your best video, sorry. You look nervous and somehow unprepared. but... Maybe the ork vibe hit to strong for me (a former orc player), but it made me anxious. Or maybe it is because I'm in this moment in my painting project. So - maybe it's me, not you. I'll watch the next one soon, and let you know :)

[@52Miniatures]

It’s kind of tough to always having to be everyone’s best

[@MarcinEstkowski]

@@52Miniatures Oh - you are still one of the best for me. Nothing changed in that matter.

[@michaelstrange2285]

They're orcs if you believe in yourself!

[@52Miniatures]

And orcs believe in themselves quite fiercely!

[@paddya3304]

I don't understand, I'm not everyone and I don't paint Orcs like that.

[@CASFcharley]

I agree, who is the someone?

[@52Miniatures]

I forgive you, only because you paint orcs.

[@paddya3304]

@@52Miniatures Mighty kind of you. It's a curious thing, if the video's title was 'Why doesn't everyone paint Orcs like this?' then it would sound fine. 'Does not' just reads strangely despite technically being correct. The comment was meant to be tongue in cheek rather than critical. I'm glad you (hopefully) took it that way. Ps Good work, lovely stuff, keep it up.

[@52Miniatures]

@@paddya3304 Trying to get people to click videos is surprisingly difficult. A subculture seems to have been created that does not engage in videos that say "I found a neat way to paint orcs". Spending several weeks of work on videos that then crash because of the "wrong" image or title is frustrating. This one seems to be doing okay.

[@paddya3304]

@@52Miniatures I can imagine, it's no coincidence that so many KZbin folk use very clickbaity titles (not something I'm accusing you of). Again, I didn't mean to be critical of the title. It was more deliberately misunderstanding the title for comedic (?) effect. Admittedly, not particularly funny (and I can understand why it might be a sore subject) but it seemed like a good idea at the time. I genuinely enjoy your videos and wish you nothing but success.

[@liberalhyena9760]

It’s always the same, isn’t it? Don’t paint orcs (or elves, dwarves, undead, etc.) like that! Paint them like this! I’ve been painting orcs all my life and this is how you should do it too! Yadda yadda. Just look at this colour wheel and I’ll prove it! What I would like to know is whether anyone has asked the orcs how they want to be painted! Doesn’t their opinion count for anything? Evidently not. Not only have they been maligned as the embodiment of primitive evil, oh no, their voice has been silenced, their culture suppressed, commodified, and subject to the artistic whim of Johnny Human. Bloody typical! No wonder the world’s the way it is, on the one hand you’ve got corporations who only care about selling plastic figures and paint and KZbin ‘content creators’ wanting to look like artistic geniuses!!! And we all fall for it! Happy Orctober my arse!!

[@odin9338]

57th like lets go