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Beginning of this year I was sitting in the exact same spot for my coaching. Best experience of my whole year. Roman is just one the most pleasent humans imagineable and a well of knowledge.
Well, finally I made it. With a comment. I started several times and quit again. In fact there is no comment needed of me as you said to me yesterday, Scott. It is already wholesome. All of it. Still I want to tell you how happy this video made me. First of all it is impressive from the editing quality. Really tons to learn here from you. Second, it is amazing from the personal growth that started with this trip. I remember the thoughts we talked about on "what video you want to create" from this trip and I can say you nailed it 100%. Be present is the main message. Be present in your life, in your love, in your job, in your passion, in your moments. This is a hard task with todays world as everything is aimed and programmed to distract us from being present. I see a great message in this video and I feel honoured to played a part of it. A toast to passion, friendship and being present, Scott. Keep on happy painting! Roman
Thank you so much. It's really hard to internalize these compliments. Sometimes it feels like they slide off my back a little as I hunt for the negativity. I think other people are amazing artists, so for someone else to use those same words about myself is honestly indescribable for me. I am grateful for such a nice and patient community. It's really hard to remember you guys when I feel like I'm messing up but y'all are there.
This was so heartfelt, it made me tear up a little. Seeing your passion and struggles with imposter syndrome hit close to home. I'm glad you had an awesome time with Roman!
I'm not gonna lie it felt like some of your recent videos were hitting a lull there, and it did seem like you were painting in your comfort zone. There's nothing wrong with that at all! But it definitely started to seem like you had almost a "corporate" mentality, like you mentioned early in this video, like you were only painting for the TH-cam gods. Like you weren't creating for you anymore; painting or not. This video is such an incredible shift that it sounds like you needed it, like you wanted this, that you did absolutely deserve this experience. This is a video I think we all needed as mini-painters; someone of stature--I mean that celebrity-wise, but you do seem like a really tall guy lol--hitting a bout of impostor syndrome literally across the table from someone like Roman, seeing a spark reignite not just here but through the social media stories as well, seeing a sense of inspiration come back almost as a tsunami. This was an amazing video, and a reinvigorating one at that! Thank you.
Scott, my dude. What a wonderful video. Not just then content, but all the hard work of producing something creative, vulnerable, and honest. So much of this hobby is only-hands and technique, it chases GW around like it they are waiting for senpai to notice. I really appreciate who you are choosing to be on TH-cam. Also, f*ck the algorithm that Shatterpoint video was magic.
Hey man, just wanted to take a moment while I'm absorbing this video to relate on a couple things, that I think maybe will be nice to hear from a fan and someone who admires your art. - I am also on the cusp of my 30s, just beginning to learn maturity and develop a more sensible worldview. I definitely think I understand the headspace. - I agree that Roman is one of the best painters in the world! This is incredible for you, and you've worked INSANELY hard to earn it. I remember that time you uploaded a video everyday. - Just so you know, you are to me what Roman is to you. You TAUGHT me how to paint, but more than that, you taught me to think like an artist. Break down shapes and colors and wet a 💦moist💦 wet pallet for those c r e a m y blends. Etcetera. I have spent HOURS painting minis and watching your videos thinking, "Hm. Man Scott is such a cool guy. It would be sick to get some Raising Canes tendies and paint with him." So yeah. I get where you're coming from. I just wanted you to know that YOU are like Roman to someone. I genuinely hope you do some videos on what you learned. Chromatic gray?? I'd be STOKED to see some stuff. Anyway, thanks Scott. Thanks for encouraging me tooOOOO PAAINT MORRE MINIS
I wateched this with my family during the Christmas break. I thought it captured exactly what our miniature painting hobby is...the mental struggles, the painting itself, and showcasing the godtier European artists. Hope you got a kick out fo knowing this brought my family together for a few minutes and helped explain what I spend my free time doing.
You've come a long way sense making budget props and a puppet costar. I've learned a lot from you over the years (and many others). I'm glad you got to have this experience and its awesome it sounds like it was more then what you were hoping for.
The amount of people you have brought into the community has cemented your place in the hall of hobby legends alone. Your an amazing painter, production artist & entertainer. Thank you so much for your all your hard work and openness to your emotion, it has brought me personally many hours of education, entertainment and introspection. The past few years would have been much darker without you for all your fans and friends. Love ya Scott!
You have made it. You are that painter that people like me strive to be. Wrestling with ADHD is hard for me, but every video you make gets me so excited to go out and PAINT MORE MINIS. Hats off to you and your achievements in this artist space.
A really nice video about the validation hell we often live in as TH-camrs. It can feel like you live to serve the numbers, not the audience that got us here if we're to continue to grow, because that's the system that's been built for us to work in on TH-cam, it's really surprising how hard it is to *not* get sucked into the dopamine/stress machine that is YT studio. The imposter syndrome can be VERY real but yeah dude you absolutely deserve to be where you are, always love your approach to and mindset around the hobby. Keep doin' the thing dude ❤
You were my first teacher when I started paintimg 6 years ago. Without you I would not have anyidea how to actualy paint or where to start man. You are my Roman man. Never doubt yourself you are amazin no matter what anyone says!
Wow! So cool. I actually don't think I knew who he was but maybe I've seen his face before. I've really loved your videos since I started painting again during COVID lockdowns. By the looks of those magnificent pieces of art at Monty, I am definitely still using crayons and quite clearly have a looooooong way to go before getting even a quarter the way as good as you or them. But I'll keep trying - even when I get disheartened with all the paint that's dried out on my palette from lack of time to actually paint. Love your work mate.
I love that you got to experience all of this. My SO has tried to tell me many times to basically be like Roman, ie paint for you and only you and don’t let the “norms” of the hobby be something that guides you. It’s fine to learn techniques from people in the hobby but we should all seek knowledge outside our little hobby bubble
Dude, for real? I have learned so much from your painting tutorials....and everything else you share with your audience. It is wonderful that you got this opportunity!
Been watching your vids for a long time now, enjoyed your ups, felt your lows, but always seeing you stressed about this or that. You know what, I'm glad that the man who felt bad about not being a faster commission painter for his buddy, who felt bad for not finishing his army, who dreaded having to paint any more Eavy Metal Marines and admitted to not enjoying painting most times, is finally happy. I hope you'll enjoy your work as much from now on as I have been enjoying it. From me being a lonely dude watching your vids in his first flat to grown ass dad cramming in another of your videos when really I should've been in bed already, I hope we'll still be here enjoying your painting when we're both old men, creeping out youngsters with our little tiny toy soldier hobbies. Chin up, chest out, back straight, you deserve where you're at, champ!
Yay! There's the video I was hoping for ever since Roman told me you were about to visit. Fantastic guy! For me, his sessions are not necessarily about the stuff I learn (which I only use maybe 25% of in daily painting) but the inspiration afterwards for weeks.
I absolutely loved this video. Such a simple leasson to us all to get out of our own headspace and be in the moment which, in this time of film and photograph everything, a lot of us don’t do and we miss out on the experience and instead become viewers in our own lives.
great video Scott, keep it up, you're an inspiration for many. I remind me the old old days where I had the chance of having Jeremy Bonamant painting some of my minis at my place, sharing time with Allan Carrasco or getting a personnal friendly coaching by Bruno Grelier. Painting miniis is not only a hobby, it is a open door on the world.
People often say "Don't meet your heroes, they'll only disappoint you.". I've met a few of mine, and they were wonderful. I'm glad you got to have a wonderful experience with a wonderful hero. It's great to see established artists taking an interest in helping others to move forward as well. The sheer volume of amazing miniatures at the event was staggering. Plus, I loved the dog outside... :)
By the gods, the quality of the minis there was insane! Honestly super happy for you. You do deserve it and I'm thankfull that you shared this memorable moment of your life with us. Keep on keeping on!
Roman is a legend! First time I talked to him in 2008 where I interviewed him for a Warhammer (Online) fan'zine. Amazing to see, how you enjoyed your private coaching session. Greetings from Augsburg, Germany! 😁
i can not even begin to imagine the emotions you must of been feeling when you got that email. shit i reached out to my hobby hero. the person who pushed me over the edge to finaly take up painting last year and all i got was a spit in the face. you are one of the people i turn to and love to watch. not just because you are a banger painter but you just talk about your personal experiance thoughtout. keep painting homie. love from australia.
Great video. Appreciate your candor and honesty. I think the imposter syndrome is something that many mid-30's feel after "achieving the dreams." Its great to hear someone else say it out loud.
Brilliant video Scott. Keep enjoying the hobby, and accept the compliments! You're a legit painter/presenter/videographer. Also that Pascale Blanche-inspired kroot at 14:28 is RAD!
Hey Scott I have a challenge/experiment for you, you being a very talented miniature painter this should be easy. My challenge : pick up a classic kind of Airfix or Revell military model of either 1/72 or 1/48 scale and make something that instead of being a nice artistic interpretation of a thing to make it as photo realistic as humanly possible. It seems to me that many a hobbyists are under the notion that photo realism is unattainable yet the classic modelists have been doing it for decades as what drew me personally into Warhammer 40k for example was my humble classic kind of modeling hobby, and while everything is fine and dandy with being super artsy and solving everything in almost van gogh-ish surreal contrasts overlorded by the color wheel and non metallic metal techniques
Love seeing yours and Ninjon’s takes on mini painting - more than just slapping paints on plastic - but the society that has built up around the hobby, and how it has a positive effect on mental health. Great work, keep grinding mate, you’ve got this.
Your channel was my gateway into the world of miniature painting. I watched your beginner series prior to ever putting paint to plastic. I used your video with Jon to pick out the foundation of my paint collection. Imposter syndrome is a bitch, 18 years into my career and I still have days where I doubt that I know what I'm about. Stay true to yourself, your videos continue to inspire no matter the whims of the uncaring algorithm.
you and all of the other midwestern mini painters give me hope to up my painting even tho i use subpar equipment and just make do. Your the one person that i started to watch to learn how to paint. your an awesome dude and im glad ive learned a lot from you.
I attended a 2 day class with Roman in the UK June 2023 and it was amazing. He’s such a great human being and really help me in creating an atmosphere for my minis… I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and, as an Italian; I’m glad you attended Monte San Savino too. !!
Scott, I watch all your vids when they come out. Some might perform well in metrics(looking at warhammer stuff) while others perform well in message, like this one here. We all hit slumps, but you're so right in just taking the time to be present in what you do, and that includes miniature painting. We're always creating something beautiful in our hands when we pick up a brush and slather wet pigment all over the model. I know that in part thanks to people like you who are able to find your videos and inspiration from that, you play a huge role in their hobby journey. That said, I'd totally say what Roman is to you, a hobby hero, you fill that role for me dude. Keep on keeping on brother, and thank you so much for making this kind of content.
Always awesome to watch your videos, from the laugh's to adding more tools to my painting toolbox. From the bottom of my heart thank you for what you do.
WOW, this video is a godsend! I have been thinking about starting my own painting channel. Both to make content and to hold myself to a higher standard whilst painting. What has been stopping me is Imposter syndrome. Scott you completely cleared all my thoughts, my first video is still a long way from release but it is in the works!
Hey Scott, just wanted to let you know that this video made me cry. I'm a long time lurker of your videos and support you on several platforms. Doesn't matter if YT, kickstarter, Patreon, twitch, the podcast or you name it - I've got your back. I paint miniatures my self, I'm a video editor for a living and most importantly, I fight with mental illness as long as I can remember. I'm seeing you struggle for a long time now and to see that there are some people that believe in you, your art and your place in this hobby warms my heart. You are not an imposter by any means! You work your ass of for this. This isn't just a hobby for you. This is your passion, your life. Your dedication for this can be seen in every single video you published. You are not just a lucky guy. What you've experienced in germany and italy is something you've earned and deserved rightfully and I'm sure there is more to come. I hope that the past weeks will put you in a better place. If you would stop doing hobby right now, you would leave a gap in this community nobody would be able to fill. I wish you all the best mate ❤
Heartwarming and educational, thanks! So happy to hear you talk about doubts and your thoughts along your journey as a mini painter and youtuber, and to hear you share more personal insights. Glad for you! Glad for me.
Super inspiring video!! I'm so happy you got to experience all that. Also, the video itself, the editing, the narration, everything, is extremely well done. I keep being amazed over and over again by how good the production value is on your videos. Amazing job Scott!
you have done some fantastic videos, even though I am a few months into the hobby, your tutorials really set me on my way, but this could be your best video to date. It's very personal and enjoyable. You should be really proud of it.
I've been following you for some years now, since I started painting more or less, so it is amazing watching my models appear in one of your videos! Glad you like my work and Thanks for featuring my Red Moon at 13:09 and my DOOM tribute ❤ Love your content!
I had to pull off the highway to make this comment it couldn't wait. Lol the humble nature you show and the message of making content that you enjoy comparatively to what the internet enjoys speaks volumes. It's extremely relatable and blows me away. Thank you for what you do and give yourself more credit . You are inspiring a generating as well. Much love brother. Stay true.
I first found you @miniac back in 2018 when i stumbled upon your eavy metal series. You were the first painter that I watched every video i could and the first person i subscribed to on Patreon. You inspired me to try to have fun and understand that i was doing was actually art and not just an expensive paint by numbers for a wargame that i didn't even play. I cannot explain how big this was for my development as an artist. I still struggle to say that even to this day. After dropping and picking up painting multiple time over the course of 3 or so years, I would come back to your videos every single time and it would kick off another round of painting. Now I paint more than any other hobby now. I actually play Warhammer 40k and have a 4000+ point fully painted and all be it boringly based army of a homebrew Salamander successor chapter. I follow more painters on instagram than any other subject, including food. All because of you my dude. You inspired it. I know suffering from imposter syndrome is never something you really get over but you aren't an imposter to me!!! keep up the awesome work! Oh and i stopped using alcohol in my airbrush like you recommended all those years ago and I haven't had that dry tip issue ever since
Pulling tears today Scott. Being so close to age and having an odd hobby i'm so dedicated too, you really hit home with this one! keep rocking my dude.
Thank you for including us in your once in a lifetime experience - let's hope it's the start of something more but I speak for everyone whose been following your journey for years that we are proud of where you are and who you have become. I think you may be one of the mose inspiring and humble people in this hobby.
I don’t often comment on videos, but I have to for this one only to say that, as a longtime viewer of your channel, I think this is your best to date by a huge margin. This isn’t to diminish any of your past content, but only to say you’ve elevated your game as immensely with this. I look forward to your attempts to top it.
As someone who spends far too much time in his own head, so much of what you spoke about really hit home. Your videos are always educational and, especially these days, very thought-provoking in the best ways. Keep doing what you're doing, and thank you.
Hey Scott, love your videos, and unique spin on the hobby. Not sure when, but the Slayer Sword will be yours, and when it is, it will feel like a win for us all. thanks for entertaining, educating, and allowing us to tag along, on your journey to greatness!
@Miniac, Scott my painting jurney started this year. And you and your channel accompanied me from the beginning. I learn a lot from your videos, streams and vods. So I want to thank you. People surrounding me, including painters, claim that, for one year of painting, my minis look great. And I think a lot of it comes from watching your content. Not only the technics, but also the philosophy to paint what I want, not what others expect of me. So thank you.
As someone who always looked up to you I get that feeling of not realy belonging. Thank you for being so open and honest. I should really paint more lol.
I am so happy that you have gotten to experience what you did with a personal hero, and visit a place that you had dreamed about travelling to for so long. Just that something like that could happen to you as a consequence of being your genuine truthful self, and having the courage to live out your life in the service of your dreams, is such an inspiration. Not going to lie, as soon as you mentioned this trip in the podcast, I have been waiting for this video, and it didn't disappoint. Thank you for wearing your heart on your sleeve and being authentic AF.
I’ve been watching you for years and it’s awesome to see you and your business grow. And I’ve always loved the way you made painting accessable. Can’t paint a certain way. No problem. Keep it up.
Hey Scott, you are putting the bar quite high for Roman. I was already super happy that I got one of the seats for his upcoming workshop. As that one approaches excitement rises, but with your video it goes through roof. I am really looking forward to this and enjoyed your video, your thoughts and I glad you have found a great friend and had such a wonderful time. In the past unthought I need a workshop to improve techniques. While I still hope I will, I just go there now to have a great time and just bath in Roman‘s charisma and take a dip from his spirit.
Awesome video, Scott. It looks like you had a blast with Roman and at Monte, and thank you for the glimpse at the displays inside the convention. Incredible artworks. Also thank you for including the Kimera ad, as I have now purchased my first bust. Time to take the dive from tabletop gaming to my first foray into busts and trying to be a bit better than "good from 6ft away"
Scott I can only emphasise what the others are saying. Don't be so hard on yourself. You really have inspired so many people including myself in this !!!! Here's to your continued success.
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Beginning of this year I was sitting in the exact same spot for my coaching. Best experience of my whole year. Roman is just one the most pleasent humans imagineable and a well of knowledge.
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This is an amazing video.
Well, finally I made it. With a comment. I started several times and quit again. In fact there is no comment needed of me as you said to me yesterday, Scott. It is already wholesome. All of it. Still I want to tell you how happy this video made me. First of all it is impressive from the editing quality. Really tons to learn here from you. Second, it is amazing from the personal growth that started with this trip. I remember the thoughts we talked about on "what video you want to create" from this trip and I can say you nailed it 100%. Be present is the main message. Be present in your life, in your love, in your job, in your passion, in your moments. This is a hard task with todays world as everything is aimed and programmed to distract us from being present. I see a great message in this video and I feel honoured to played a part of it. A toast to passion, friendship and being present, Scott. Keep on happy painting! Roman
Thank you for being who you are! This is what I meant with your heart at the right spot ;)
You’re not just an amazing artist but also a skilled videographer and storyteller. Great video and what a wonderful message by Roman in the end.
Thank you so much. It's really hard to internalize these compliments. Sometimes it feels like they slide off my back a little as I hunt for the negativity. I think other people are amazing artists, so for someone else to use those same words about myself is honestly indescribable for me. I am grateful for such a nice and patient community. It's really hard to remember you guys when I feel like I'm messing up but y'all are there.
@@Miniac Take the compliment! You’ve earned it. Looking forward to the next one (and the next podcast with Jon)!
This was so heartfelt, it made me tear up a little. Seeing your passion and struggles with imposter syndrome hit close to home. I'm glad you had an awesome time with Roman!
for real. i'm not even sure my real life friends would say something like that let alone a near-stranger.
Completely inspiring and heartfelt! You and Ninjon are my favorite painters. What Roman is for you, you are for me. So thank you Scott!
I agree. I think both their videos and style are perfect for me.
I'm not gonna lie it felt like some of your recent videos were hitting a lull there, and it did seem like you were painting in your comfort zone. There's nothing wrong with that at all! But it definitely started to seem like you had almost a "corporate" mentality, like you mentioned early in this video, like you were only painting for the TH-cam gods. Like you weren't creating for you anymore; painting or not.
This video is such an incredible shift that it sounds like you needed it, like you wanted this, that you did absolutely deserve this experience. This is a video I think we all needed as mini-painters; someone of stature--I mean that celebrity-wise, but you do seem like a really tall guy lol--hitting a bout of impostor syndrome literally across the table from someone like Roman, seeing a spark reignite not just here but through the social media stories as well, seeing a sense of inspiration come back almost as a tsunami.
This was an amazing video, and a reinvigorating one at that! Thank you.
That mini at 13:10 where the torchlight is casting shadows on the wall is *chefs kiss*
Was best of show of monte 🙌
@@AsteroidTVGaming ah good to know, thanks.
Scott, my dude. What a wonderful video. Not just then content, but all the hard work of producing something creative, vulnerable, and honest. So much of this hobby is only-hands and technique, it chases GW around like it they are waiting for senpai to notice. I really appreciate who you are choosing to be on TH-cam. Also, f*ck the algorithm that Shatterpoint video was magic.
Hey man, just wanted to take a moment while I'm absorbing this video to relate on a couple things, that I think maybe will be nice to hear from a fan and someone who admires your art.
- I am also on the cusp of my 30s, just beginning to learn maturity and develop a more sensible worldview. I definitely think I understand the headspace.
- I agree that Roman is one of the best painters in the world! This is incredible for you, and you've worked INSANELY hard to earn it. I remember that time you uploaded a video everyday.
- Just so you know, you are to me what Roman is to you. You TAUGHT me how to paint, but more than that, you taught me to think like an artist. Break down shapes and colors and wet a 💦moist💦 wet pallet for those c r e a m y blends. Etcetera.
I have spent HOURS painting minis and watching your videos thinking, "Hm. Man Scott is such a cool guy. It would be sick to get some Raising Canes tendies and paint with him."
So yeah. I get where you're coming from. I just wanted you to know that YOU are like Roman to someone.
I genuinely hope you do some videos on what you learned. Chromatic gray?? I'd be STOKED to see some stuff.
Anyway, thanks Scott. Thanks for encouraging me tooOOOO PAAINT MORRE MINIS
I wateched this with my family during the Christmas break. I thought it captured exactly what our miniature painting hobby is...the mental struggles, the painting itself, and showcasing the godtier European artists. Hope you got a kick out fo knowing this brought my family together for a few minutes and helped explain what I spend my free time doing.
Loved the journey. You definitely do deserve to be there amongst all the greats!
Thank you, Winter!
True ❤
This was so wholesome, holy shit.
Glad to have you here on the hobby, Scott. I really mean it, dude.
You've come a long way sense making budget props and a puppet costar. I've learned a lot from you over the years (and many others). I'm glad you got to have this experience and its awesome it sounds like it was more then what you were hoping for.
Incredible! Thanks for inviting us into and sharing your fantastic experience.
Can agree with Roman, after coming over for the NOOB vid, i can confirm that enjoying the journey and not the destination is key.
The amount of people you have brought into the community has cemented your place in the hall of hobby legends alone. Your an amazing painter, production artist & entertainer. Thank you so much for your all your hard work and openness to your emotion, it has brought me personally many hours of education, entertainment and introspection. The past few years would have been much darker without you for all your fans and friends. Love ya Scott!
Thank you so much. So many nice compliments ❤
Wow, what a great video. Not just amazing storytelling, but excellent videography. Kudos.
You have made it. You are that painter that people like me strive to be. Wrestling with ADHD is hard for me, but every video you make gets me so excited to go out and PAINT MORE MINIS. Hats off to you and your achievements in this artist space.
0:14 this is a greazy good shot of this piece!
That's awesome, we need more events like that in the US.
A really nice video about the validation hell we often live in as TH-camrs.
It can feel like you live to serve the numbers, not the audience that got us here if we're to continue to grow, because that's the system that's been built for us to work in on TH-cam, it's really surprising how hard it is to *not* get sucked into the dopamine/stress machine that is YT studio.
The imposter syndrome can be VERY real but yeah dude you absolutely deserve to be where you are, always love your approach to and mindset around the hobby.
Keep doin' the thing dude ❤
You were my first teacher when I started paintimg 6 years ago. Without you I would not have anyidea how to actualy paint or where to start man. You are my Roman man.
Never doubt yourself you are amazin no matter what anyone says!
Wow! So cool. I actually don't think I knew who he was but maybe I've seen his face before. I've really loved your videos since I started painting again during COVID lockdowns. By the looks of those magnificent pieces of art at Monty, I am definitely still using crayons and quite clearly have a looooooong way to go before getting even a quarter the way as good as you or them. But I'll keep trying - even when I get disheartened with all the paint that's dried out on my palette from lack of time to actually paint. Love your work mate.
I love that you got to experience all of this. My SO has tried to tell me many times to basically be like Roman, ie paint for you and only you and don’t let the “norms” of the hobby be something that guides you. It’s fine to learn techniques from people in the hobby but we should all seek knowledge outside our little hobby bubble
Dude, for real? I have learned so much from your painting tutorials....and everything else you share with your audience. It is wonderful that you got this opportunity!
Your videos brought me back to the hobby after 20 years of not painting.
Your my model painting hero and inspire me regularly, your not an imposter.
Been watching your vids for a long time now, enjoyed your ups, felt your lows, but always seeing you stressed about this or that. You know what, I'm glad that the man who felt bad about not being a faster commission painter for his buddy, who felt bad for not finishing his army, who dreaded having to paint any more Eavy Metal Marines and admitted to not enjoying painting most times, is finally happy. I hope you'll enjoy your work as much from now on as I have been enjoying it. From me being a lonely dude watching your vids in his first flat to grown ass dad cramming in another of your videos when really I should've been in bed already, I hope we'll still be here enjoying your painting when we're both old men, creeping out youngsters with our little tiny toy soldier hobbies. Chin up, chest out, back straight, you deserve where you're at, champ!
Yay! There's the video I was hoping for ever since Roman told me you were about to visit. Fantastic guy! For me, his sessions are not necessarily about the stuff I learn (which I only use maybe 25% of in daily painting) but the inspiration afterwards for weeks.
I absolutely loved this video. Such a simple leasson to us all to get out of our own headspace and be in the moment which, in this time of film and photograph everything, a lot of us don’t do and we miss out on the experience and instead become viewers in our own lives.
great video Scott, keep it up, you're an inspiration for many. I remind me the old old days where I had the chance of having Jeremy Bonamant painting some of my minis at my place, sharing time with Allan Carrasco or getting a personnal friendly coaching by Bruno Grelier. Painting miniis is not only a hobby, it is a open door on the world.
People often say "Don't meet your heroes, they'll only disappoint you.". I've met a few of mine, and they were wonderful. I'm glad you got to have a wonderful experience with a wonderful hero. It's great to see established artists taking an interest in helping others to move forward as well.
The sheer volume of amazing miniatures at the event was staggering. Plus, I loved the dog outside... :)
By the gods, the quality of the minis there was insane!
Honestly super happy for you. You do deserve it and I'm thankfull that you shared this memorable moment of your life with us.
Keep on keeping on!
Roman is a legend! First time I talked to him in 2008 where I interviewed him for a Warhammer (Online) fan'zine. Amazing to see, how you enjoyed your private coaching session.
Greetings from Augsburg, Germany! 😁
i can not even begin to imagine the emotions you must of been feeling when you got that email. shit i reached out to my hobby hero. the person who pushed me over the edge to finaly take up painting last year and all i got was a spit in the face. you are one of the people i turn to and love to watch. not just because you are a banger painter but you just talk about your personal experiance thoughtout.
keep painting homie.
love from australia.
Scott this is by far my favorite video you've done.
This is a dream for me as well.
Hopefully I can make it a reality
Great video. Appreciate your candor and honesty. I think the imposter syndrome is something that many mid-30's feel after "achieving the dreams." Its great to hear someone else say it out loud.
You’re still one of the best. I will paint on. Happy Holidays to you and Amber.
Wow, looks like a once in a life time kind of trip! The minis in that contest were jaw dropping.
#1 my favorite video of the channel... You're amazing Scott
My hero meeting his hero! What a wholesome and inspiring video! Feels good man!
Brilliant video Scott. Keep enjoying the hobby, and accept the compliments! You're a legit painter/presenter/videographer.
Also that Pascale Blanche-inspired kroot at 14:28 is RAD!
Your channel and a few others got me back into the mini painting shenanigans after decades (yes plural) hiatus.
Can't believe you were there! I went to Monte on sunday...didn't see you around. I Hope you Will come back again and meet you! Cheers
Hey Scott I have a challenge/experiment for you, you being a very talented miniature painter this should be easy. My challenge : pick up a classic kind of Airfix or Revell military model of either 1/72 or 1/48 scale and make something that instead of being a nice artistic interpretation of a thing to make it as photo realistic as humanly possible. It seems to me that many a hobbyists are under the notion that photo realism is unattainable yet the classic modelists have been doing it for decades as what drew me personally into Warhammer 40k for example was my humble classic kind of modeling hobby, and while everything is fine and dandy with being super artsy and solving everything in almost van gogh-ish surreal contrasts overlorded by the color wheel and non metallic metal techniques
Congratulations Scott. This video was so "true" (emotional? sincere? personal?) that it was a joy to watch. Bravo maestro :)
Love seeing yours and Ninjon’s takes on mini painting - more than just slapping paints on plastic - but the society that has built up around the hobby, and how it has a positive effect on mental health.
Great work, keep grinding mate, you’ve got this.
You are my favorite hobby channel on the Tube. I hope you keep going man! God bless.
I believe this to be your greatest video so far, you're an inspiration to me, Scott my dude.
Lovely video Scott. Thanks for spreading the word and awesome to talk to you in monte!
This is really affirming that there are great people about in the hobby and great that you got to experience it Scott, kudo's for sharing
Your channel was my gateway into the world of miniature painting. I watched your beginner series prior to ever putting paint to plastic. I used your video with Jon to pick out the foundation of my paint collection. Imposter syndrome is a bitch, 18 years into my career and I still have days where I doubt that I know what I'm about. Stay true to yourself, your videos continue to inspire no matter the whims of the uncaring algorithm.
Gaddam man. Ive never been so happy for you bro. As an OG subscriber, i can tell you that you defo deserve this!
This Video is gloriously heartwarming.
you and all of the other midwestern mini painters give me hope to up my painting even tho i use subpar equipment and just make do. Your the one person that i started to watch to learn how to paint. your an awesome dude and im glad ive learned a lot from you.
I attended a 2 day class with Roman in the UK June 2023 and it was amazing. He’s such a great human being and really help me in creating an atmosphere for my minis… I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and, as an Italian; I’m glad you attended Monte San Savino too. !!
There is nothing about our hobby like Monte San Savino show. Heartwarming, great chance to meet and talk to the artists and a pleasure for eyes
What a fantastic video. I could have watched a three part series on this trip, or even a feature length doc!
Scott, I watch all your vids when they come out. Some might perform well in metrics(looking at warhammer stuff) while others perform well in message, like this one here. We all hit slumps, but you're so right in just taking the time to be present in what you do, and that includes miniature painting. We're always creating something beautiful in our hands when we pick up a brush and slather wet pigment all over the model. I know that in part thanks to people like you who are able to find your videos and inspiration from that, you play a huge role in their hobby journey. That said, I'd totally say what Roman is to you, a hobby hero, you fill that role for me dude. Keep on keeping on brother, and thank you so much for making this kind of content.
Always awesome to watch your videos, from the laugh's to adding more tools to my painting toolbox. From the bottom of my heart thank you for what you do.
I’m not crying, something flew into my eye ❤
WOW, this video is a godsend! I have been thinking about starting my own painting channel. Both to make content and to hold myself to a higher standard whilst painting. What has been stopping me is Imposter syndrome. Scott you completely cleared all my thoughts, my first video is still a long way from release but it is in the works!
Your videos are always great, but this one was pretty special I have to say. Very wholesome, loved it.
This is a love note to miniature pranting. You two are legends. Thank you for sharing the craft.
Hey Scott, just wanted to let you know that this video made me cry.
I'm a long time lurker of your videos and support you on several platforms. Doesn't matter if YT, kickstarter, Patreon, twitch, the podcast or you name it - I've got your back.
I paint miniatures my self, I'm a video editor for a living and most importantly, I fight with mental illness as long as I can remember.
I'm seeing you struggle for a long time now and to see that there are some people that believe in you, your art and your place in this hobby warms my heart. You are not an imposter by any means! You work your ass of for this. This isn't just a hobby for you. This is your passion, your life. Your dedication for this can be seen in every single video you published. You are not just a lucky guy. What you've experienced in germany and italy is something you've earned and deserved rightfully and I'm sure there is more to come.
I hope that the past weeks will put you in a better place. If you would stop doing hobby right now, you would leave a gap in this community nobody would be able to fill.
I wish you all the best mate ❤
Signed. ❤
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Lovely video, thanks Scott!
Heartwarming and educational, thanks! So happy to hear you talk about doubts and your thoughts along your journey as a mini painter and youtuber, and to hear you share more personal insights. Glad for you! Glad for me.
Super inspiring video!! I'm so happy you got to experience all that. Also, the video itself, the editing, the narration, everything, is extremely well done. I keep being amazed over and over again by how good the production value is on your videos. Amazing job Scott!
This video was a great way to start the work week. I hope the tumult of life you mentioned lets up and smoothes out.
you have done some fantastic videos, even though I am a few months into the hobby, your tutorials really set me on my way, but this could be your best video to date. It's very personal and enjoyable. You should be really proud of it.
I've been following you for some years now, since I started painting more or less, so it is amazing watching my models appear in one of your videos! Glad you like my work and Thanks for featuring my Red Moon at 13:09 and my DOOM tribute ❤ Love your content!
I had to pull off the highway to make this comment it couldn't wait. Lol the humble nature you show and the message of making content that you enjoy comparatively to what the internet enjoys speaks volumes. It's extremely relatable and blows me away. Thank you for what you do and give yourself more credit . You are inspiring a generating as well. Much love brother. Stay true.
Thank you for feeling the need to pull over to share this sentiment!
@@Miniac any time. Better than texting and driving😅😂
I first found you @miniac back in 2018 when i stumbled upon your eavy metal series. You were the first painter that I watched every video i could and the first person i subscribed to on Patreon. You inspired me to try to have fun and understand that i was doing was actually art and not just an expensive paint by numbers for a wargame that i didn't even play. I cannot explain how big this was for my development as an artist. I still struggle to say that even to this day. After dropping and picking up painting multiple time over the course of 3 or so years, I would come back to your videos every single time and it would kick off another round of painting. Now I paint more than any other hobby now. I actually play Warhammer 40k and have a 4000+ point fully painted and all be it boringly based army of a homebrew Salamander successor chapter. I follow more painters on instagram than any other subject, including food. All because of you my dude. You inspired it. I know suffering from imposter syndrome is never something you really get over but you aren't an imposter to me!!! keep up the awesome work! Oh and i stopped using alcohol in my airbrush like you recommended all those years ago and I haven't had that dry tip issue ever since
I understand how you felt when experiencing Monte. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for continuing to create engaging content. Australia next!!!
Pulling tears today Scott. Being so close to age and having an odd hobby i'm so dedicated too, you really hit home with this one! keep rocking my dude.
Thank you for including us in your once in a lifetime experience - let's hope it's the start of something more but I speak for everyone whose been following your journey for years that we are proud of where you are and who you have become. I think you may be one of the mose inspiring and humble people in this hobby.
Awesome journal Scott. Also the mini showcase at @13:00 was insane!
I don’t often comment on videos, but I have to for this one only to say that, as a longtime viewer of your channel, I think this is your best to date by a huge margin. This isn’t to diminish any of your past content, but only to say you’ve elevated your game as immensely with this. I look forward to your attempts to top it.
Very true. I agree!
As someone who spends far too much time in his own head, so much of what you spoke about really hit home.
Your videos are always educational and, especially these days, very thought-provoking in the best ways.
Keep doing what you're doing, and thank you.
I feel that man! Going to start a Flesheater Courts army and use that to finally break free.
Congrats Scott. That's an awesome experience glad you had such a great time.
Hey Scott, love your videos, and unique spin on the hobby. Not sure when, but the Slayer Sword will be yours, and when it is, it will feel like a win for us all. thanks for entertaining, educating, and allowing us to tag along, on your journey to greatness!
That's an incredibly lovely sentiment. Thank you 😊
Loved this one Scott !!! Mr Roman ….. what a lovely fella. Keep the content coming. Have a great Christmas.
Omg man.... WOW! Much proud.! 😮😊
This was a dope review of your once in a lifetime experience. More importantly, props to you for doing something for yourself and filling your tank!
Nice one Scott! Happy for you fella!
@Miniac, Scott my painting jurney started this year. And you and your channel accompanied me from the beginning. I learn a lot from your videos, streams and vods. So I want to thank you.
People surrounding me, including painters, claim that, for one year of painting, my minis look great. And I think a lot of it comes from watching your content. Not only the technics, but also the philosophy to paint what I want, not what others expect of me. So thank you.
I keep coming back to this one lol.. What an incredible upload. Literally puts me in a good space when I re-watch this.
Same :)
What an amazing opportunity! Glad you were able to make it happen, and share it with all of us.
Why does Roman have to be some damn adorable at the end! Made me cut some onions.
That was wholesome.
Keep on keeping my dude.
As someone who always looked up to you I get that feeling of not realy belonging. Thank you for being so open and honest. I should really paint more lol.
I am so happy that you have gotten to experience what you did with a personal hero, and visit a place that you had dreamed about travelling to for so long. Just that something like that could happen to you as a consequence of being your genuine truthful self, and having the courage to live out your life in the service of your dreams, is such an inspiration. Not going to lie, as soon as you mentioned this trip in the podcast, I have been waiting for this video, and it didn't disappoint. Thank you for wearing your heart on your sleeve and being authentic AF.
Signed
I’ve been watching you for years and it’s awesome to see you and your business grow. And I’ve always loved the way you made painting accessable. Can’t paint a certain way. No problem. Keep it up.
Thank you for sharing this story. It made me happy and tear up a bit.
Hey Scott, you are putting the bar quite high for Roman. I was already super happy that I got one of the seats for his upcoming workshop. As that one approaches excitement rises, but with your video it goes through roof.
I am really looking forward to this and enjoyed your video, your thoughts and I glad you have found a great friend and had such a wonderful time. In the past unthought I need a workshop to improve techniques. While I still hope I will, I just go there now to have a great time and just bath in Roman‘s charisma and take a dip from his spirit.
I was not prepare for this journey.
Thanks papa. It's always worth to support you as always
Dude, I wish I was as good at anything as you are at painting. Really appreciate your videos.
Good for you bro... you deserve it!
Awesome video, Scott. It looks like you had a blast with Roman and at Monte, and thank you for the glimpse at the displays inside the convention. Incredible artworks.
Also thank you for including the Kimera ad, as I have now purchased my first bust. Time to take the dive from tabletop gaming to my first foray into busts and trying to be a bit better than "good from 6ft away"
Loved this video, love your honesty Miniac. You have definitely inspired so many people through your channel, myself included. Great stuff
Scott I can only emphasise what the others are saying. Don't be so hard on yourself. You really have inspired so many people including myself in this !!!!
Here's to your continued success.