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I certainly appreciate the type of projects you showcase - not for total beginners, but also not "master at work." Having the follow-up video of taking it to the next level is also very nice, I find it really applicable to my own miniatures.
Hey Chris! I've been painting for ~16 years, and I have most of the basics down. I love your content because it's easy to follow, but still in-depth enough for me to apply the new knowledge. I especially love video's about colour transitions by brush, because I'm awful at those. I always get horrible staining and it doesn't look good :(
God i love your painting tutorials, they're clear and easy to follow and I'm always getting great results while following your steps. I'll definitely think of supporting you on Patreon when having a salary :)
Agree with the help on more intermediate level content, especially just effective tips like you mentioned for good results but not super hard to accomplish either technically or because of the time investment.
This was a really nice video, you've made one of the more complex schemes look really doable with a brush and the pink contrast on the black is a really nice touch
I think this level of tutorial is exactly what we need! Even if everything isn't a master-level technique, very few people are familiar with EVERYTHING you do in this video. So most people can pick up one or two techniques to try out, while this video is still accessible to the general audience.
I think the transition from “beginner” to “master” is just as an interesting level of painting as any other. As you point out being able to do relatively straightforward techniques together both well and quickly is the basis of successful army painting which is a goal in itself.
I rarely add comments but this channel has been a godsend. I regualry check back to see how I can improve and this Idea of the step between intermediate and pro has eluded me for some time. Would very much appreciate seeing how to improve as one day I would love to paint some thing im truly happy with and fits with the vision in my head. Seriously appreciate the videos
Really appreciated this - feels like a great intermediate tutorial for people who are well beyond beginner level but struggling to get better results like the pro videos show. Very inspired right now!
I really like your other painting tips where you go from base to advanced so you can choose how much time and effort you want to invest in your miniatur.
The green base worked so well with the (implied) blue sky. For me it looked less like a "craft world uniform" and more chameleon/camouflage and built a whole story in my head.
Been looking for a recommendation for brushes that don’t break the bank, used your link from the description so thank you very much for quality ones at a good price. Awesome and informative well delivered video as always.
I know you mention early on that an airbrush can do roughly the same technique with a higher speed but I wanted to say thank you for showing something like this from a brush-use perspective. I love my airbrush but I lack a decently vented area/work station to use it so I'm restricted in it's use, this video showcased effects that I've had a lot of trouble doing with a brush. Thanks again.
Love the intermediate content. I never find the need to "speed paint" something in 30 minutes, and I'm also likely not spending 20 hours +. Both of those extremes are very rare for me. I want a result I can be proud of in a few hours or so. Although I'm learning to put the mini down when I start to feel like I'm rushing to get it finished. I can usually get a few more hour + sessions in that way.
100% agree that the content tends to fall into begginer or master approaches and learning intermediate skills and more focused topics on skill development would be amazing
I've been waiting for a full video on the eldar ever since seeing it in the livestream and it didn't dissapoint. I really like the matt purple-ish black on the helmet.
Trying to find a good painting guide for even just inspiration can be pretty hard on youtube when most start of with airbrush stuff, thanks for a more regular painting video that uses standard brushes. Now i need to figure out which paints to use, and which i can replace with what i already have. Never see any tutorials using Revell paints though.
Didn´t you want to do a follow up video for this one on how to bring it the next level? I would absolutely love that :) You are amazing, thanks for the awesome content
Awesome tutorial, and great colour scheme! I agree that "bridging" skill-level tutorials are sorely missing and would love to see your advice for that.
I think your idea of helping intermediate painters is great I'm stuck in that area because my and I think many other painters want to paint character better instead of them looking the same as the rest as our forces due to being scared of just going to higher level painting
Great video! I do share this dream, but after 5-7 minis it gets a nightmare for me as I really find it hard to keep it simple. This video is really helpful! Thanks, Christoph!
Got to splice the fun stuff with the dull and monotonous, get a squad or two done, then work on that hero or vehicle mini that gets you excited to paint.
@@Jak0vas yeah that’s what I have been doing for my Grey Knights… found it helps when I don’t batch build because I’ll be excited about the one I built last haha
Hey trov, allways a pleasure to see you painting. The Eldar turned out just great. Cant wait to see you pushing him even further. I just started an army of Blood Angels basing on your idea of "grim dark Blood Angels". I just finished the first bunch of Intercessors and might do a Redemptor or some Eradicators next. Thank you for the idea, anyway. :)
Gorgeous results, I may try to use this scheme for some lizardmen I have lying around. I just wish you specified how much you dilute the contrast paints before using them as shades or with the power sword.
Super appreciate this one, looking forward to the follow up. Currently messing around with a color transition scheme for my new Eldar, want it to feel like a sunrise/set.
I've been experimenting with AP speed paint (I'm not a millionaire youtuber so I can't afford contrast paint). It's been great fun, but, I discovered that even when dry, speed pain will soak up tamiya panel liner like tissue paper soaks up ink. Contrast paint might well do the same. I destroy hours of my work so you don't have to! 🤣
Such a good result and a really well explained and demonstrated proces! Thanks a lot Trovarion! Think I may have found a good baseline for my next Eldar paint scheme - already knew i wanted to go in a greenish / turquoise direction :D
Great video! I've always struggled with color transitions, so this is really helpful. I'll also definitely try out your technique for the sword. The result looks really cool. Somewhat like non-metallic metal with less time investment.
Yes!! The intermediate is definitely missing. I've learned a bunch of intermediate stuff by backtracking from advanced content, but it would have been really nice to have some content in that range to learn from. I'm still learning to better find the exact right consistency for the application, finding the right ways to move the brush to get the stroke I need or the pigment to land. What it really means to "cover a smaller and smaller area". Etc. All the things that are commonly said but rarely explained.
Thanks for pointing out the missing middle skilllset the transition period between intermediate and advanced, as thinking about it you either see tabletop ready quality or wow thats a golden demon winner shit. So yeah thanks and I would love to see more tutorials that can help me master my painting progression.
Wow what a nice paint-job. Love the colors. Just have my new Aeldari primed-black and ready to follow your guide. May I ask what kind of moss patches you use for your basing?
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Thanks a lot to Miniac for sponsoring this video! Get his awesome 75mm Elves and Brushcoffin mentioned in the video at: miniac.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
I certainly appreciate the type of projects you showcase - not for total beginners, but also not "master at work." Having the follow-up video of taking it to the next level is also very nice, I find it really applicable to my own miniatures.
Hey Chris! I've been painting for ~16 years, and I have most of the basics down. I love your content because it's easy to follow, but still in-depth enough for me to apply the new knowledge. I especially love video's about colour transitions by brush, because I'm awful at those. I always get horrible staining and it doesn't look good :(
Achieving that level in 15 minutes is truly a show of mastery.
God i love your painting tutorials, they're clear and easy to follow and I'm always getting great results while following your steps. I'll definitely think of supporting you on Patreon when having a salary :)
Agree with the help on more intermediate level content, especially just effective tips like you mentioned for good results but not super hard to accomplish either technically or because of the time investment.
This was a really nice video, you've made one of the more complex schemes look really doable with a brush and the pink contrast on the black is a really nice touch
lol i got a kick out of miniac showing up in a suit. look at him sponsoring other painter vids. cheers to both of you who have taught me a ton!
I think this level of tutorial is exactly what we need! Even if everything isn't a master-level technique, very few people are familiar with EVERYTHING you do in this video. So most people can pick up one or two techniques to try out, while this video is still accessible to the general audience.
fantastic video! i totally agree that intermediate content is a masive hole in the market.
I have been thinking for a long time that intermediate painting content is missing! sounds great!
great uses for contrast paint!
I love seeing how to take a paint job to the next level ❤️
I am buying an Eldar Combat Patrol tomorrow and these paints. Thank you Chris!!!
I appreciate you showing us how to do this without an airbrush 🙂
I think the transition from “beginner” to “master” is just as an interesting level of painting as any other. As you point out being able to do relatively straightforward techniques together both well and quickly is the basis of successful army painting which is a goal in itself.
That wink / kiss 💋 lols great vid.
Hello from Ukraine. Thanks for new video!
One of the best painting videos I have seen in a very long time!
Hey Chris! You're looking better. Also the sound quality of this video is much better.
I love your pigment pushing, and it’s an area that I need to improve upon. Thanks for this!
pigment pushing is love, pigment pushing is life.
This is really well done. I like how it kind of reads as simple colorization even though there are several steps. It doesn't feel over painted.
I believe that even Urist would trully enjoy this.
As always, a treat to see Trov´s content.
I rarely add comments but this channel has been a godsend. I regualry check back to see how I can improve and this Idea of the step between intermediate and pro has eluded me for some time. Would very much appreciate seeing how to improve as one day I would love to paint some thing im truly happy with and fits with the vision in my head. Seriously appreciate the videos
Really appreciated this - feels like a great intermediate tutorial for people who are well beyond beginner level but struggling to get better results like the pro videos show. Very inspired right now!
Extremely satisfying tutorial. The perfect balance of very-very cool result and relatively simple steps to follow
I really like your other painting tips where you go from base to advanced so you can choose how much time and effort you want to invest in your miniatur.
We defiantly need more pigment pushing vids
The green base worked so well with the (implied) blue sky.
For me it looked less like a "craft world uniform" and more chameleon/camouflage and built a whole story in my head.
Just the kind of top quality stuff we’ve come to expect
I would be truly proud of myself if I could ever pull off a paint job like this. "Elevated table ready" is my goal.
Hey man, really liked this video. Must watch more of your stuff! Love the colour scheme and the techniques used. 💪
Been looking for a recommendation for brushes that don’t break the bank, used your link from the description so thank you very much for quality ones at a good price. Awesome and informative well delivered video as always.
nice, happy you found something and thanks for using my link!
Always look forward to another video from you! This one turned out great, I love the colors and transitions. Simply awesome.
This is amazing! I'm painting my Aeldari now for my first 40k army. And yes definitely not sure how to get beyond that beginner standard. Thank you!
Love the 'inbetween' stuff especially on how to think and not just 'how to'
These new Guardians have some booties lol
Blue always suits Eldar, beautiful paint job !
I know you mention early on that an airbrush can do roughly the same technique with a higher speed but I wanted to say thank you for showing something like this from a brush-use perspective. I love my airbrush but I lack a decently vented area/work station to use it so I'm restricted in it's use, this video showcased effects that I've had a lot of trouble doing with a brush. Thanks again.
Love the intermediate content. I never find the need to "speed paint" something in 30 minutes, and I'm also likely not spending 20 hours +. Both of those extremes are very rare for me. I want a result I can be proud of in a few hours or so. Although I'm learning to put the mini down when I start to feel like I'm rushing to get it finished. I can usually get a few more hour + sessions in that way.
Yeah 2-3 hours per Mini are the sweet spot for me.
100% agree that the content tends to fall into begginer or master approaches and learning intermediate skills and more focused topics on skill development would be amazing
The King returns with more treasure for his subjects. We are not worthy, my liege.
Just noticed you hit over 100k. Congrats!
Really like the combo of easy techniques here!
I've been waiting for a full video on the eldar ever since seeing it in the livestream and it didn't dissapoint. I really like the matt purple-ish black on the helmet.
Trying to find a good painting guide for even just inspiration can be pretty hard on youtube when most start of with airbrush stuff, thanks for a more regular painting video that uses standard brushes.
Now i need to figure out which paints to use, and which i can replace with what i already have. Never see any tutorials using Revell paints though.
the sword is awesome! thanks 4 the vid!
Yes please do videos on the middle quality level painting!
Didn´t you want to do a follow up video for this one on how to bring it the next level? I would absolutely love that :)
You are amazing, thanks for the awesome content
Progression painting videos would be so nice!
Awesome tutorial, and great colour scheme! I agree that "bridging" skill-level tutorials are sorely missing and would love to see your advice for that.
Really love these videos where you just paint. Great content 😊👍🏽
I think your idea of helping intermediate painters is great I'm stuck in that area because my and I think many other painters want to paint character better instead of them looking the same as the rest as our forces due to being scared of just going to higher level painting
You make colour choice look so easy. This is such a great scheme!
Thank you! 😊
Love the way you are using dilute contrast paints, it achieves so much!
Make it so! Always fun to see you paint, with so tips it just gets better
Simple but sooooo effective. Great work, great understanding of the miniature and techniques. Kudos.
This Eldar turned out really nice. Looking forward to your follow-up video
You make everything seem so easy, love that sword a lot!
One day I will be able to paint this good and you will have a full painted army in your collection. Let's dream all together!
:)
I love the use of the contrast for the gradiants! thx
Beginner to intermediate is a lovely idea
Another great vid mate - Thankyou for sharing 👍
This is a beautiful piece
Great video! I do share this dream, but after 5-7 minis it gets a nightmare for me as I really find it hard to keep it simple. This video is really helpful! Thanks, Christoph!
I always struggle to finish armies because I paint the models I like the most first then become demotivated to do the rest
Got to splice the fun stuff with the dull and monotonous, get a squad or two done, then work on that hero or vehicle mini that gets you excited to paint.
@@Jak0vas yeah that’s what I have been doing for my Grey Knights… found it helps when I don’t batch build because I’ll be excited about the one I built last haha
Would love more intermediate conent from the GOAT
Love to see how to take it to next level and totally agree on the surfeit of beginner videos on TH-cam
Inspiring as always! I found finishing an army project was one of the most satisfying moments I’ve had in the hobby.
Hey trov, allways a pleasure to see you painting. The Eldar turned out just great. Cant wait to see you pushing him even further.
I just started an army of Blood Angels basing on your idea of "grim dark Blood Angels". I just finished the first bunch of Intercessors and might do a Redemptor or some Eradicators next. Thank you for the idea, anyway. :)
Fantastic mini and video, more like this please!!!
Gorgeous results, I may try to use this scheme for some lizardmen I have lying around. I just wish you specified how much you dilute the contrast paints before using them as shades or with the power sword.
Wow, that is an excellent result! Thanks for sharing your process on this
I look forward to an intermediate level video from you.
You kinda did it for the bloodbowl ork which was very useful for me to make my own version.
Did you ever post part two? Very interesting guide, thanks
Would definitely love to see more mid range painting stuff.
Would be very interested in a video on improving the quality of a beginner paint job to intermediate.
Incredible work!
Super appreciate this one, looking forward to the follow up. Currently messing around with a color transition scheme for my new Eldar, want it to feel like a sunrise/set.
This is great, man. The intermediate level painting ideas are awesome. Fantastic video/idea!
I've been experimenting with AP speed paint (I'm not a millionaire youtuber so I can't afford contrast paint).
It's been great fun, but, I discovered that even when dry, speed pain will soak up tamiya panel liner like tissue paper soaks up ink. Contrast paint might well do the same.
I destroy hours of my work so you don't have to! 🤣
Wow! Those colours are fabulous! Totally 80ties disco effect.
And I have to try that effect on a sword! Thanks for the inspiration :)
ooh, thinned gryph-charger grey as a 'universal shade filter' is brilliant . . .
Love your stuff, but your style is so intimidating to try to replicate. Absolutely awesome to watch!
Very nice result!
Such a good result and a really well explained and demonstrated proces! Thanks a lot Trovarion! Think I may have found a good baseline for my next Eldar paint scheme - already knew i wanted to go in a greenish / turquoise direction :D
Great video! I've always struggled with color transitions, so this is really helpful. I'll also definitely try out your technique for the sword. The result looks really cool. Somewhat like non-metallic metal with less time investment.
Yes!! The intermediate is definitely missing. I've learned a bunch of intermediate stuff by backtracking from advanced content, but it would have been really nice to have some content in that range to learn from.
I'm still learning to better find the exact right consistency for the application, finding the right ways to move the brush to get the stroke I need or the pigment to land. What it really means to "cover a smaller and smaller area". Etc. All the things that are commonly said but rarely explained.
Thanks for pointing out the missing middle skilllset the transition period between intermediate and advanced, as thinking about it you either see tabletop ready quality or wow thats a golden demon winner shit. So yeah thanks and I would love to see more tutorials that can help me master my painting progression.
Really awesome video! I really appreciate your approach to videos in general.
A M A Z I N G! Love the mini and a really nice Mymaera tutorial, great job!
Like to mix in matt varnish to kill the shine of certain paints as well. Have noticed that it frost on you a little if you overdue it.
Love the colorsheme!
Love the tutorial. Gradients can be very difficult
Great stuff! Love any content you put out. It IS called a plume.
Nearly spat my food out at the "gatekeeper" comment 🤣🤣🤣👍
Great work with this one, having this mid level content is great.
The gem on the backside of the sword had me second guessing if it was real or not. Great video very beginner friendly thanks.
You'll like these gems Chris did for his Necron figure then if you haven't caugh this vid already - th-cam.com/video/7q6CQ1vSS6E/w-d-xo.html
Really cool
i wish you did weekly vids i enjoy your content so much
Wow what a nice paint-job. Love the colors. Just have my new Aeldari primed-black and ready to follow your guide. May I ask what kind of moss patches you use for your basing?
gamergrass or mininatur...don't remember, sorry.