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I am painting miniatures for warhammer 40k, age of sigmar, marvel crisis protocol, D&D and much more! Whether it is superhero miniatures, heroic characters or space marines, I will paint them! If you are looking for some sweet miniature painting tutorials or warhammer hobby content in general, this is the right channel for you!

[@Zumikito]

Very fun collab - was pretty cool, yet scary to paint over someone else's paintjob! Check out Byron's video riiiiiight here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpumaWmPoZiFpcU&ab_channel=ArtisOpus

[@petervansan1054]

wait, you live in czech republic?

[@readhistory2023]

Every thought about putting gloss or water effects on the exposed guts to make them look wet?

[@ArtisOpus]

An absolute pleasure, to be part of this Simon! It's interesting to see so many comparisons and similarities between the two processes. You've convinced me to spent more time on the finishing steps to up my game in the future :). Pappy's never looked so good, and we've painted plenty!

[@Lurker1222]

The Master!

[@spyder335]

Love the artis opus brushes

[@legamerdudimanchenovadesan8329]

Any news about the display cabinet kickstarter 🤡🤡🤡

[@MSnell]

“I thought drybrushing is TRASH, Until….. I got this model in the mail and didn’t do any drybrushing on it”

[@MrHyonD]

I really love the combination of Drybrushing + traditionnal painting/highlighting

[@ReclaimerMkII]

I am subbed to both you, Zumikito, and Artis Opus. Quite honestly my two favorite painters.

[@max16]

i think the lesson here is that any techneque can complement another.... i use contrast paints all the time. but then i use traditional painting after... ill dry brush do give me a base to work with then go back and do filters.. you dont need to do only one style or use one type of paint.. do what works best or you. ;P

[@jamesevans886]

You will find undiluted enamels can match acrylic layering. You can use any size of brush with enamel dry-brushing. Finish the deepest details first and then mask them with Blu-tac. You can once your dry-brushing skills with enamels matures you can get a glazing effect as well. The biggest issue we have today for mini painting is that acrylics have become the default goto paint. All types of paint have their strengths and weaknesses. Acrylics while improving over the years, its weaknesses remain dry-brushing. Such as chalking. When it comes to layering and blending oil paints are superior to acrylics. However, with oils, beginner painters will find the range of colours limited. On the other hand, in 10 years, acrylics may very well be going to be the paint tape at the rate it's improving. What I'm staying here is that style, technique, and paint type should be balanced to the desired outcome. The only issue is that we have been brainwashed into believing that acrylics are the best choice for everything and forget that nearly all techniques were developed before acrylic miniature paints were invented. Don't think I'm a hater of acrylics as I own more acrylic paints than any other type, but I'm a big believer in the right tool for the right job. It was a very interesting video. Thanks

[@harrisonlorens3585]

Very, very interesting. I have never once thought about dry brushing with enamels. Any tips to get started if you have more experience or should I just give it a shot?

[@geteavnroc2250]

What a great video discussing how great dry brushing! Oh geez, i've never learned so much about dry brushing before! This video is a revelation! Everyone should watch it, in order to learn how great dry brushing is! What a great content producer, who isn't posting videos with his same-old methods, while labeling it something different. No sir! None of that is happening here. 100% all about the dry brushing, here!

[@virrcraft]

Was surprised in good way to watch this collaboration video! When two of yours favorite painters doing something like that - it’s amazing! Cool brushing and stunning painting technique = awesome video. Thank you guys for your tips and tricks

[@jheu781]

This is a great collaboration. Great work.

[@pugnascotia]

It's really interesting to see this experiment, because I have a WIP of Angron right now where I dry brushed the entire thing in browns, then followed up with reds and metals, now I'm working in with regular brushwork, and the effect is astounding. Great videos.

[@isisnmagic1812]

Brilliant video, i watched artis opus first its great to see how zumiko added his brilliance to this model.

[@KmcK]

Loved this collab - great job!

[@valleyDweller]

I like your digital paintover and the "highlighting the forms" discussion. Great job. cool collab.

[@Grimm.Wraven]

Wow! Only 1:40 into the video and I’m super excited for you! New gear is always fun… especially when it’s monogrammed. 🎉🎉

[@benmiles00]

12:35 Nihilak Oxide from GW is actually pretty damn good at creating verdigris in my opinion. It’s one of the few products from them I actually like and use. But turquoise works very well too.

[@Zumikito]

actually that could work, yea!

[@shadowstep420]

Dude this was an amazing!!!! So hyped to see 2 of my favorite hobbyists painting on the same piece this is freaking amazballs.

[@jayrobert3535]

"It's sharp, pointy, and goes stabby-stabby!" LMFAO! Thank you for that and this great collab. Excellent work, as always, and the insights. Great tutorial!

[@graynightblue]

Came here from Artist Opus. Love your take on the painting of this fig!

[@angelsoffurtitude]

Also, drybrushing a lot of times is just relaxing, as i go "hehe brush go brrr" and i drybush the mini

[@Vortid]

I really enjoy colabs, creators should do more or them. I also really like when an artist gives thoughts and opinions on others work, in a constructice way and in a way that shows different styles. It would be interesting if you did something like 'improve a viewers model in 10min/1hour/a day' or something along those lines, with some thoughts on what the main strengths and points for improvements are.

[@robertrichter7389]

The result was fantastic. Wonderful work!

[@bilk1968]

Loved the collaboration idea. Do more of this!

[@benthomsen2220]

Richard Gray does some amazing stuff with stippling with a dry brush that gives his minis great depth.

[@carlstanford7607]

What a great collaboration

[@mattcritchley5670]

Just buy Rosemary and Co brushes direct from them rather than the marked up versions AO sell.

[@catholicartist9357]

We use dry brushing in fine art toooooooooo 🎉

[@TarantulaRookie]

awesome collaboration. loved both videos.

[@komma8203]

Nice gift, thats a 200euro+ paintbrush set

[@christopherwoodson7586]

I like watching you both.

[@DaHobbles]

+1 engagement! As always, quality memes. Quality paint job. Quality entertainment 🙌🏻

[@nickC114]

He noticed I think you owe me a right cheek LOL

[@aossi6738]

Incredible talents, the both of you. Great vids.

[@AOTI40k]

Looks great! What a combination of techniques.

[@GoufinAround_]

I need to figure out how to make my own dampening pad because drybrushing would come so in handy for some of the models I want to paint

[@Weaver_Games]

A tip - you can just use a sponge or if you want to get similar to the dampening pad that comes in the artus opus kit there is a type of sponge called a Scrub Daddy that is more similar in materials. Good luck!

[@DJRockford83]

Washing up sponge and jam jar lid?

[@jessedawg4693]

I absolutely love drybrushing!!!

[@Assichicken]

first guess: you could have drybrushed the face and the horns, too xD lovely work as usual

[@guillermomelendez7950]

A collab category in mini painting comps is due.

[@studiofoureightnine]

Nice brush set! :)

[@minibang2543]

I googled rimming because of you 💀

[@darkseas3846]

The only people that seam to over rate them brushes are ones that have been given them free 😂 and loads hardly even use them in their videos

[@davidc3150]

Hey there. Have tried or considered trying any of the revopoint 3d scanners? I really wonder if they would be good for miniatures. And since you are in both worlds i recon your Insight would be valuable

[@KelRiever]

Huh. First off, love all the videos, this one included. Second, I fundamentally like Artis Opus though I have some disagreements with a few things Byron sometimes said, which of course is fine. There are a lot of 'dry brushing is no longer trash' videos, this one clearly knowledgeable. I probably think it is overdone, I think a painter should know by now any technique done right with practice saves time and looks better. It is true, once, or for amateurs, drybrushing is considered trash but I really think that is no longer the case among people who paint a bit. I say that, meanwhile, we're onto the 'slap chop is trash' train, which is essentially saying the same thing. Spend time painting minis and learn, they're going to look better. Phone it in, and they can look okay and be done, just not as good. Basic, I suppose, right?

[@Himle_]

Awesome!

[@leanderschuster3196]

Until you watched your drybrushing video?

[@clawhammr666]

Fantastic results! Any chance you'd share the colours on the guts and fat tissue, it's the main areas I haven't done on my GuO, thanks in advance.

[@minibang2543]

Will you ever make a video where you paint using only a sponge?

[@1337Trapper]

are there any good synthetic brushes you'd recommend? I'm Vegan so cannot use the animal hair brushes.

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

The synthetic ones just arent as good, they dont last as long. The plastic will bend at the tips. Sable brushes (well cared for) will last a long time. Also, well done for living up to the vegan stereotype and making sure you told everyone you are a vegan. Your ethics are irrelevent to the your question about using plastic brushes. I am curious if sable is more ethical than supporting the petrochemical industry...

[@Fortunes.Fool.]

The best thing you can say about a Nurgle paint job is that I don’t want to touch it. I wouldn’t touch that 🤢

[@metajock]

OMG That's beautiful. In a yucky way. Yeah...

[@philippkrause2269]

I think it is a good method (the newer and wet definition of „dry“ brushing 😂), that has is place. I like a the combination of multiple methods within a project. What I personally don‘t like are washes in every form. But everybody can do whatever he likes!

[@max16]

psst.... simon... dirty down vertagre :P you need to water it down a shit load and play with it but it makes te best vert :P

[@Gamebent1]

An elitist attitude is never the right choice

[@Pikilloification]

It's fine, it's only about painting toys.

[@pst5345]

nope. It is painting toys like a professional artist. Elitism is never good. Preference is, though.

[@ashleybarrett8805]

​@aWOLtrooper where is the sponge and acrylic container sold for $15?

[@sundownwargames]

So why do you follow elite painters on YT and not randos? 🤔🤔🤔

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

What about elitism in sport? We all want to see our sports team be the best and have the best players. I'd argue that the same could be said for military personnel, too.

[@MrKrabz675]

Feel sorry for everyone taking the video title a little too seriously 🤦‍♂️

[@turtleandbear1179]

nice collab! alos: i am already subscribed to you, but not because of the fetish jokes! 😅

[@calikingsos]

soooooo what does your name mean? PS. Channel is great

[@matthiasw.8127]

How can I join the discord?

[@Zumikito]

If you are on the Patreon, connect your Discord profile to it

[@williamskogen9895]

Drybrushing is "trash" is kind of an insulting statement....I'm new to the hobby and some of my best results have come from drybrushing.

[@savagex466-qt1io]

Inshallah ! Your beard is big now man ! By god its even bigger then mine. Rock and Roll ! God Bless You. Amen

[@DuceDesigns]

Who the f*ck is Simon?? This is Uncle Zumi's channel!! Serious question though, when you're doing nmm, like on the dagger, how do you approach painting the back of the blade? Do you just leave it black/primer colour?

[@trollpatsch.]

I only see watermelon

[@iturn25]

“Dry brushing is trash” - cope for those who spend 30 hours wet blending only to realize at 3 feet away, their stuff looks the same as a dry brushed model. Have fun with your backlog!

[@snowconesyrup2698]

People spend 30 hours on a piece because they want to to look good on the shelf or in glamour shots not just 3 feet away on a gaming table. Yeah "drybushing is trash" is a dismissive and dickish statement but being a dismissive dick back doesn't do anything good for anyone.

[@Half_of_The_World]

That thumbnail lmfao

[@Ultr4l0f]

Sending a mini to be finished? I swear. Byron will do ANYTHING to avoid not drybrushing 😅 . . . . . . . That was a joke. Just to be clear. I know he can paint with other techniques as well.

[@vee_tinymoose]

😂😂😂

[@JuuzouXIII]

Now compare them to the cheapest shittiest make-up brushes you can buy 😂

[@rankcolour8780]

Honestly make up bushes don't work so well for smooth hydrated drybrushing. They are perfect for doing it the super dry chalky way but if you try building up layers it's gonna suck pretty bad. The hairs aren't dense enough so instead of coverage you end up just building texture with bad coverage. -Someone who tried.

[@JuuzouXIII]

@@rankcolour8780 really? I've never had an issue with coverage (maybe because I use in combination with a wet palette?)

[@rankcolour8780]

@@JuuzouXIII Then it's not the cheapest shittiest brush you can buy. The bristle density is nowhere near the density of a propose designed dry brush. The shape and body of a brush is important. That's why people prefer custom designed brushes with a good quality body. Anyone who can paint well with a shit brush, can get a better result with one that isn't shit unless they aren't trying or are aiming for a low standard.

[@JuuzouXIII]

@@rankcolour8780 I mean you don't use drybrushing to paint things well in my experience. Sure they can look good but if you're planning to paint something well then you steer clear of techniques like drybrushing. I paid £1 for a bag of 7 makeup brushes so I'm happy to save the vast amounts of money to get results that are good enough for what I'd expect from drybrushing a miniature. It'd be like buying a £50 shade brush to slap a wash all over your mini slightly more efficiently 😅

[@tyrodinpainting]

I’m sorry as I am sure this will make me unpopular but I personally do not like dry brushing at all and I do think it’s trash for miniatures, the affect from far away is great but the texturing it causes (no matter which method you use to dry brush) just looks ugly and ruins a model (IMO). As much as I would never say this to a person who has painted a model using dry brushing and is very proud of it, inwardly I would always think if only they didn’t dry brush it would have been a lovely model. For me dry brushing is only good for bases and scenery. Sorry However you did a great job making this mini look great. I do feel however it was more of a rescuer job from the dry brushing paint job

[@Kw1tsel]

I can understand your perspective but I have to completely disagree. It is all in the process and application. Dry brushing, complimented with highlighting and wet blending makes miniatures look incredible.

[@tyrodinpainting]

@@Kw1tsel Air Brushing* 😂

[@Kw1tsel]

@@tyrodinpainting Huh? 😶

[@tyrodinpainting]

@@Kw1tselI was just joking around, as if you meant air brushing* not dry brushing.

[@benweinberg3819]

I think drybrushing, like any other technique in painting, has useful applications and less useful ones. You mention bases and scenery for instance, but what about fur? Scales? Really textured skin like the GUO? Really flat surfaces that you *want* to add texture to for more realism? Just like I wouldn't edge highlight an entire model as the only way to paint it, it's a tool in the toolbox and I think it warrants use some of the time

[@redcap2771]

well, it is

[@drjohnsonsaysnigga]

Wow ❤

[@jamescrawford8538]

How much tape is needed to ship a package geeze