EVERY Miniature Painting Technique you must know and WHEN to use them
Good afternoon! In this video, I'm going over every miniature painting technique you must know and when to use them. When is the right time to wet blend, where should you do layering? I'm explaining every technique, their skill level, what they are best used for, and when to use them.
00:00 Intro
00:51 Layering
2:33 Feathering
3:23 Stippling
4:15 Crosshatching
5:25 Dry Brushing
6:04 Wet Blending
7:41 Glazing
8:34 Lining
9:07 Edge Highlighting
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The most important tip for mini painting; do it again. Screw it up, do it again. Or screw it up, undo it, do it again. And again. And again. Until it looks the way you want it to look. Just getting used to messing up and redoing it without it being a big drama will save you so much stress.
And to go along with that, paint bravely!
How to undo?
@@naugladur8534 Depends what you screwed up! With paint in the wrong place, I find a cotton bud is effective. Or if needed, paint over your mistake, take it back to base coat.
You can also use a wet brush without any paint to fix mistakes.
@@naugladur8534 Scream "Control Z!"
If your cat dips her tail in to the paintpalet, just use the Tail as Drybrush ;)
Great tip- thanks! (I think the cat may disagree just a little bit)
the end it dome shaped. Use it for stippling.
haahahahahahahah love it
Feels like this channel caters to beginners (me) while I've been watching too many of those other channels' videos that simply make me feel like I can never achieve such results.
As an intermediate painter, it is nice to see how another, more advance, painter's mind works. I do many of these things instinctually, but having a more talented painter list the techniques off and give examples of when they use them helps out. I will have to practice some of the techniques I don't commonly use to improve! Thanks for the video!
This Is my go to video for starters, every friend of mine who started painting I showed him this video
This is a fantastic video. From now on when I'm trying to explain to the people I'm showing how to paint where and when to use said techniques I'm going to point them to this video.
That was an excellent breakdown of the most common mini painting techniques. Very helpful that you essentially defined each step. I know a lot of mini painters that confuse several of these techniques. I had never even heard of lining before, and I've been painting minis on and off for 20 years.
That was awesome. I have never seen so much educational information packed into such a short video. Thank you!
always great techniques, and seeing the expertly applied visuals as a reminder of how/what we can achieve and where!
This is an amazing resource. Thanks for all the work!
Diffidently one of best painting directions on meaning of each miniature painting technique. Cute also.
You help me so much even though I paint nail art not miniatures. It's basically the same thing. Painting on tiny canvases
This is the first video I seen someone talk about lining. Definitely going to try it. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this and other videos you have made, especially about shadows and highlights. I am brand new to this hobby and have been struggling to understand the where and how to create lighting on such small figures. I can’t wait to apply this tomorrow.
This is exactly the video I needed right now. Thank you!
This tutorial is pure gold!
Thank you for this incredible video! I’ve been painting with the classic base coats, washes and dry brushes, and now I feel like learning and using all of these!
This is actually the best Video about painting techniques I have ever seen.
I’m getting comfortable with layering so I think it’s time I try out wet blending one of these days. Thanks for the vid!
Thumbs up for painting techniques and kitties! Thanks for sharing.
The wet blending and dry brushing is going to make my models look so much better! Thanks for this video!!
Wow this video was more helpful than almost all in depth technique videos i've watched on YT
Fabulous work you do , and very useful advices !
"Sphincter Face" is now that models permanent name.
Thanks for this recap Lyla, very useful, I have to test new things now !
Very good video I have been painting for years but only now at fifty am I learning these techniques your videos explain them very well thanks look forward to seeing more
Great video, amazingly succinct and helpful summary of so many techniques!
Thank you for this great list of techniques. Layering, edge highlighting and dry brushing have been the easiest techniques to use starting out. Getting smooth transition and finding good color combinations is the way to get to the next level. Great and helpful rundown Mini Witch!
Very nice summary video, thank you for the effort creating it!
This video was what I needed. Easily half of these techniques I hadn't heard of before, and they were accompanied with practical examples throughout. My thanks.
where have u been all my life i love how you explain things and show it on the miniature :)
This has been an extremely helpful video! I always see these terms being used for painting, but some of them I've been unclear on. You went into great detail and I think i understand some of these techniques a lot better
I've been painting minis for a while now but I've been really trying to improve my stuff recently. This video is incredibly helpful!
I'm a big fan of layering and glazing myself. Great vid.
A very good demonstration. Thank you!
Just started painting minis, this helped a ton!
This is great! Super Clear and helpful! After more than 5 years looking for painting instruction, this is the first time I've ever found a quick clear rundown of each skill, including demonstrations! Subscibing!
I just found your channel. Thanks goodness! Your tutorials are the best out there. I wasn't aware of a lot of these techniques and those I was aware of I had no clue how to approach. Looking forward to digging in and buying some training minis to work on my skills. Thanks!
This made all the techniques easier to understand
Such a great video to refer back to. Thank you.
I am learning a lot more about advanced techniques from your videos. Thank you for your hard work and ability to teach in a way that's easy to understand and adopt!
First time I have seen crosshatching used was on Squidmar Masterclass video, but you are actually the first person to describe it to me! Now looking at some Sergio Calvo pieces, he uses it as well, very interesting, it seems to add more information to surface of the miniature. Thank you for the inspiration :)
It really helps bring the miniatures to life! Working with texture is such an under utilized trick.
Dose this mean you plan on doing a video on crosshatching in 5min?
@@LylaMev please tell me you plan on explaining all theses techniques in 5min.
ALL the techniques in 5 minutes?! That would be a video.
I have to admit: as a crafty DM who like to read and write as much as I paint minis and makes terrains, I often have to choose how I manage my time between each sessions... so most of my paint jobs (minis and/or terrains) are made with the intention to look just descent for a D&D game; a lot of base paints, dry brush, a bit of high lights "ici et là" and "voilà" I'm done. (Sorry for my french;) But... sometimes I like to spend a bit more time depending of the project. I'll definitely keep in mind your video and advices to step up my game! Thanks from Switzerland :) (Love the cats BTW)
This was so helpful! I’m new in the mini-painting community, so these tips were very appreciated! Have a great day!
You are exceptionally talented! Great video!
L:yla Mev you rock! Clear, easy to follow but not overly specific instructions help open up our minds to new techniques and new ways to try and improve our models. I also love your attitude! So positive but humble in the best way, willing to make jokes about your own imperfect attempts and I love the interludes with kitty visitors....hits close to home as someone trying to get back into model painting with a very affectionate, very fluffly cat. Keep doing these, you're awesome!
Fantastic tips, thanks for sharing ❤️🤙🏾
That was great. Been at this for years and this was one of the best non intimidating explanations on the techniques. Definitely subbed now.
You are amazing at this. Never stop. You have fame even in our hearts and the knowledge you give us
Very nice overview of techniques
Thanks Lyla, I found this very helpful, especially the lining tip as I've never done this before 😁
Great vid Lyla, thanks a lot for the tips.
Excellent video. I've been looking for videos that help explain when to use the techniques, not just how to do them
Great video. I like your tips and practical approach to things. Also, love the cats.
Yeah, this was a really good video. It might not have gone into super depth of each technique, but it showed basically what to do WHEN. Thanks. Some of this stuff I know all too well... other stuff (wetblending) I've basically NEVER done. I've probably stuck with washes and such to try and build that initial gradient, before moving into some sort of layering and then edge highlighting.
This was fantastic and explanations were excellent
Love this video cuz u go strate to the point. One Technique to the next 👌 👏
Been staying away from layering but since you've explained it's relationship to feathering I'm sure I'll try it again
One of the most educational videos I've watched yet as a new painter. Thank you so much! Also your Tauriel vibe is cool 😎
Very nice and helpful explanation. Thank you!
Excellent video!! Thank you!
Lyla your advice is wonderful. I've been painting on and off for a year but mostly have been putting down a base coat, then a wash, then paint the details, and finally a dry brush. I've watched many videos on painting techniques and learned the terms but have only painted 2 fantasy minis (Carrion crawler and Owlbear from D&D Army painter set). The rest is all Battletech minis. Which don't have pouches and swords or clothing so I've never used all the other techniques. After watching this video on the where and when to paint aech technique I think I can actually apply some of these to the miniatures and have it look better. Thank you very much for your advice. The hard part in painting Battletech I've found is painting a good color scheme while having it look like the mech is still made of metal. Again thank you for your Videos. I've subscribed and will watch all the rest. Love your cats, (I have a Maine Coon myself).
I really enjoyed this video, thank you for taking the time to describe what part of the brush you suggest using. this was very helpful, I will be watching many more of your videos now.
Awesome video Lyla! This will become a reference video for me for sure. Not sure if other people have the same problem but sometimes I can "zone out" and not think about how I paint. That's when this kind of video comes to good use for me to remind me to actively assess the situation and choose the proper technique for the job! Good one Lyla! Thanks for sharing! 👍
Thank you. I see you have done some excellent work . I found the video very inspirational. Keep up the great work.
Wow. You're covering things I haven't seen a lot of people do! Like you I'm a traditionally trained artist, but I never thought of using things like cross hatching on a mini. I just got a Gore Maw from Reaper and I can't wait to use your advice on it! (And my cats do the same thing lol)
that was really well done! thank you
Wow! These look really good! I'm only just getting started painting minis.
thanks lyla, this was helpful
Really useful video. Thank you.
I think I'll watch this video a couple more times in the future :D It is very helpful, thank you for it^^
Great video, thanks. I’m noob and still challenged with wet blending. But this guide surely helps
Another greatly useful video
Nicely done.
Thousands thanks for this video... I've been lining and glazing sometimes without knowing what I was doing only thinking I did a terrible paint job while layering. Thanks to you, I now know these are real techniques and I shouldn't be ashamed of doing this. Plus, I now can peacefully explore then master theses methods !
Thank you! Really great tips!
Great video. Very useful knowledge.
This was so helpful
Awesome tutorial, thank you. 👍
Very useful video! Thank you ❤
I've been painting minis for Marvel Crisis Protocol since May, and I am just trying to learn wet blending now. I have layering, edge highlighting, stippling, and cross hatching (cross hatching was my natural technique before I knew what it was). Slowly trying to add more skills to my toolbelt as I get deeper into this hobby. Thanks for the tutorial!
I love your videos and your painting style.
Thank you for posting. I found this very helpful. I also like that part where your cat got paint on its tail then took off.
Thanks for this overview. Really really helpfull
If you want to know quickly how to paint figures to the point and in detail, it is described here in an excellent way. Thanks for that Lyla. I just subscribed to your channel.
This was so useful thank you!!
Hi there! Wanted to thank you for this video, content creators that have time stamps, concise summaries of the technique with a wonderful demonstration like your are my Jam. This video made me subscribe, but you have some other really great videos too. Thanks again from the Gnome Depot. I will learn all I can from you sensei
Very helpful....Thank You.
Awesome video of painting techniques!!! My since congrats!!!
Thank you for this video very helpful
Thank you that was informative.
Really good video, love the way you explain the technique and show it in application. And I'm subbing for the cats.😹😹
Your advice is great, I've only ever heard about layering, wet blending, glazing and feathering, and God, you literally look like an elf from lotr and this choir singing on the background gave me a real chill, what a coincidence!
Really nice video. Way to go
I used to paint a lot about 25 years ago when I was heavy into RPG’s and Board gaming, I’ve recently gotten back into the hobbies, and your videos are amazing. You put a lot of love and effort into them and each one provides a wealth of information. So many techniques I need to work on. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind words!
Great video! Thanks, thats really useful.
Omg! I've been painting for 2 years and thought I was really good, until I watched your videos, now I see how much I suck. Sorry for the bad language. You seem to go to high bright contrast, while I go to grim dark. Your miniatures are so beautiful! You are very skilled! I will watch all your videos and improve my technique. Thank you so much, for all your hard work, effort, time and skill. You are so amazing.
Great vid! Thanks.
Wonderful video.
Great video with lots of information. Also, the cat moment was cute af and you're hair is gorgeous sis! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜