Awww... Look how calm and unfrazzled pre-kickstarter Matt was.😊

Matt Mercer could talk about literally anything and I'd find it comforting and soothing.

I'm loving this series. As a side note, try using two cups of rinse water: 1 for the standard colors and 1 for the metallics. This helps to avoid getting the random metal flake in to you non-metallic colors.

Listening to Matt spout the same painting tips (start dark, work your way to light colors; brush care; etc) my artist dad has been telling me for my entire life is very comforting. Dunno why. Just like “Oh hey! I know this stuff!”

"Pro Tip: Don't Drink the Paint" - I had a flash of Travis, wearing his best sheepish Grog face, holding an empty paint bottle, going , "uh-oh...."

I still can't believe we get this in KZfaq, I'm so thankful!!!

Once you start getting into tiny pointed brushes, it's better if you don't mix the paint with the tip of the brush. Mix it with the other end, or a stir stick or something. Getting paint at the base of the bristles is what causes brushes to splay out and lose their point over time (paint dries in between the hairs and expands the base) and it's kinda hard to clean. Better to mix with a separate object, and then only dip the tip of the brush into the paint - and then really rattle your brush around in the water after to get the paint out (and like they said don't "scrub" the brush on the bottom of the cup, speaking from experience, you'll instantly ruin a good pointed brush that way). You can be less careful with larger brushes for priming and washes and whatnot, but you must protect your precious little pointy brushes. They won't last forever, but they'll last a lot longer with a bit of care. I'm so glad this show is on KZfaq now, and that Matt is the first guest teacher.

These guys are are so fun bantering back and forth that when I toggled back to it, I'm like "What, they're done already? Oh, it's been 18 minutes."

matt is so gentle, calm and encouraging i feel so relaxed watching this. i can’t explain the serenity that this video imparts on me

We used to lick the brush "dry" after rinsing it, partly because it was easier just sticking it in your mouth, and partly because you could form the brush slightly with your tongue, easier than with the paper. This is where the non-toxic aspect of the paints was important XD

THIN YOUR PAINTS! Joking aside. I enjoy watching how other people paint their minies. I personally am a fan of drybrushing most of my bases.

This series finally motivated me to start painting minis (something I've been wanting to do for a long while) so thank you so much!

Loving this series so far! Just a suggestion for future paint mixing, try using the complimentary colors instead of black. You'll still darken them, but you'll have a less "muddied" result. (The color wheel is your friend!) Happy painting! :D

i could watch this all day. two of my favorite people geeking out and having fun

I'm into this. I've ALWAYS loved scale models, and have always been so fascinated by dioramas and vignettes. And I've always wanted to make my own and paint them, but I lacked the patience to do it properly. But now I'm older, playing D&D for the first time, and I'm looking forward to painting my first mini of my first character. So glad I found this!

Thank you so much for this series!! My D&D group just bought our first minis and we're currently waiting for them to arrive in the mail! None of us have any experience in painting minis like this. This series couldn't have been released at a better time!

Will is simply one of my favorite humans. This is such a great series!

its awesome to see minitures painted so well and matt is a great for what he does plus i know he probably won't see this but watching this or critical role has gotten me into DnD i can't thank matt and the others enough keep it up guys

put drops of different paintcolours on different places of the pallet and let them meet and mix ;) on an other place, always add the dark to the lighter colour ;)

This video is encouraging me to paint my minis.

I had this playing in the background and was base-coating (some bases actually) with Mountain Stone right as I heard you say that color. Then a couple minutes later I'm painting on some Blade Steel and immediately hear you mention that color in the background... This is the 1st vi of yours I've ever seen so I'll take that as a sign I should watch more. Thanks.

4:34 That's because yellow and red *do* make brown, because it's a very close color to orange.

I know this came out a while ago, but the thought of washing in some sort of purple, green, or even sepia tone with some light drybrushing, can make that model look fantastic. (If you feel so emboldened, maybe some blood or rot coming from the mouth really pulls a piece together)

Boy meets paint. But seriously love this love this!

Any time I see Will all I hear in my head is him screaming Feeney!!

The "do not drink the paints" back-tracking warning made me laugh so hard. LOVE IT.

I started painting 2 weeks ago and I'm hooked. Just painted my entire DnD party

Thanks again for putting these up on your KZfaq channel I'm sure it's going to help out many people in the hobby.

Well, now I'm gonna have a new hobby as if I needed it. Thanks Matt

We're totally going to drink paint. *realizes they made a mistake by setting themselves up for a lawsuit by saying that, even in jest * Please, do not drink paint.

I love the little home-made wet palettes XD

Only found this series a couple of days ago, but I'm very much enjoying seeing someone giving painting a try! I too have friends who don't want to because "they can't" or they tried once and were disappointed with the result - well, we've all started out beginners once and it's not like your skill is there from the first stroke... but it's not as difficult to hone as many people think, the only thing you really need to be comfortable with is the idea of spending some time on sitting at a table and disregard the outside buzz and hectic for an hour or two. Someone really needs to do a study on the positive effects for your cardiovascular system and mental health! ;-) One thing I'd recommend is maybe don't start with the miniature you really want to have painted - get a cheap box of minis you don't care about to get a feel for the brush and the behaviour of the paint, try thinning down the paint and slowing down the strokes when it comes to painting the border of the area you want to be in a specific colour. Maybe try blending two or more colours in a "wet palette" kind of style while painting, maybe give a wash a try, do whatever comes to your mind - if you don't care about the miniature, you're free to experiment, and your wrist and fingers will develop the familiarity with the movements while you're doing it, just like a new guitar player needs to learn to position his fingers on the strings. It's easier when you're younger, and it takes a little more time when you're older, but it's not impossible. Also, take a look at 12:22. See how Matt uses his little finger on the miniature for stability and control, while Will's hand is hanging in the air, tensing all muscles from his hand to his spine? That's stuff that comes instinctively the more time you invest, or you can pick it up from observing people who've been painting for some time.

my paint bucket looks exactly the same, a lot of Reaper, Army, and Citadel paints all mixed together. and basic craft paints for terrain.

"I'm still gonna suck, but I'm gonna suck in such a more controlled way." -Will Friedle 😏

What’s the difference between standard acrylic paint and miniature paints?

Matt "Positive Reinforcement" Mercer

Wow I had to google will friedle, and he looks nothing like he did on boy meets world. Kudos to anyone who ever recognizes him on the street.

It was wills very first time painting. I'm sure he will learn to thin his paint in a future episode. When I stated painting I didn't thin my paints right away, I painted a few guards and goblins from the reaper line to get the hang of using the brush. After several miniatures I started to thin my paint. I always tell people who have never painted before not to worry about thinning in the beginning.

"There are no mistakes only happy accidents..." ~My mom ....who plagiarized Bob Ross

This series just makes me want to go out and buy a load of minis to paint! (I haven’t even painted one before, so I’d be a total Will at it. XD)

"Pro tip: Don't drink the paint" Well dang, no wonder my painting sucks! I've been doing it all wrong this whole time! Jeeze!

Heh, Will still has "last week" paint on his fingers.

Haha oh man that paint tray is calling me out. I need to go home & re-organize real quick.

Will: Can I pick whatever color I want? Matt: Sure... then proceeds to dictate exactly what colors Will should use... lol

Vox Smockina was a real missed opportunity here

Vallejo colours. I respect your choices Mathew

I am a simple man I see Matt and Will I like it.

Duncan Rhodes is twitching somewhere in a corner. Thin your paints! Lol

Guys, this is awesome and hilarious--thank you!

I did learn a lot in this, i just have trouble with smaller models, like humanoids and especially halflings because they are SOOOO tiny. Its not as much to paint but they have more detail to do.

I feel like they would benefit from Games Workshop’s Duncan.

"Pretty Solid Paintjob" is the official name for the porn parody of Painter's Guild

I love how Will just gravitates to the Reaper colors almost right away.

Anybody know what they’re mixing paint on? Is it just a folded up bit of parchment/wax paper?

I love it, they look awesome! Though, and this is personal preference, I'd add a pin prick of yellow or used age ivory on the teeth for the type of monster that is, but again personal preference and if I had my own, I think yalls look awesome

I'm an avid roleplayer and an avid miniature painter and whether I'm writing an adventure for my friends or painting a miniature for the next Golden Demon, I can't help finding Matt Mercer on youtube!

13:00 its all a reality now, well deserved.

4:44 That can happen depending on what pigments the company used. There are chemically different pigments for most (of not every) color, which can mix in unexpected ways. Mixing paints is not always as easy as looking at the wheel of color.

In this episode, it's time to paint the TOOTHY MAW! :P

Two questions from a noob: did you put any water in the paints to thin them down and what is the paper you put the paint on?

I love this but, thin your paints! Makes them go on easier, smoother, and hides fewer details.

Correct me if I'm wrong please.... but isnt that Mr "Its High nooon!"

I love the magic marker mini *cue the heavenly vocals*, LoL. BTW, "1 week later" & Will's still got white primer on his hands... how?

"Pro tip: Don't drink the paint." Wait, you're not supposed to do that?

Nice work and handy tips with good potential for improvement.

I’m just now watching this in 2023. And there is a Chandler reference. RIP Matthew Perry.

Fun video! Hope to see more soon!

21:30 if that had been laura bailey... he would have gotten a whole different kind of "privates" insignia

No matter what color I mixed, it would end up brown. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I laughed so hard at this. And I totally feel you 🤣🤣

Kinda cool going from watching Mini Primetime to watching this.

I need a painting buddy like mad, too :O

One thing they're not doing that you should: add water to the paint. It allows it to flow off the brish and helps prevents streaking and clumping.

Guys, when they put on the Smocks, did anyone else sing in their heads "Smock me up" to the tune of The Rolling Stone's "Start me up"? You make a grown man Prime?

"Don't drink the paints." Actually most paints for minis are just water based and non-toxic so there's no worry about ingesting them. I sometime will wash a brush and then suck on it to get the excess water off and make sure i get a good point on my brush.

I actually really liked the bloody teeth before painted white, but then I realized the red didn't dry glazed as it looked red. I wonder if you can make it have less of a matte finish

I love Matt so so much

We all have that moment every time we shake paint

Ooops nearly drank the paint

Thin your paint with some water and flow enhancer!

Saw Matt, pressed play.

Is there special paint for priming?

Do they thin the paints? All the videos I have watched makes a biiiiiig point of thinning the paints.

Remember, thin your paints and that two thin coats can really bring out the colour of your base coats. Duncan Rhodes sends his regards XD

0:57 I was rolling up something else while watching this..

Nice video....but please *thin your paints* ...and ask Duncan how many coats to apply ;)

Please tell me someone got a gif of Mercer doing the shake-weight thing xD

I wonder how much Will's shirt would cost now.

Surprised they didn't prime with black or grey and spray white from the top. AKA Zenithal highlights, really adds to the entire piece.

To darken a red its better to use green

Look at you guys talking smock!

If my mini is say a tan humanoid does my base color need to be lighter skin tone color or a dark color like what Matt and Will did here?

Too late. You already said to knock a couple paints back. I have been waiting on someone to tell me I could so the moment you said it, they were gone. Note to self cadmium colors have a weird after taste.

Ok I thought he looked familiar. That's Corey Matthew's brother!

Still waiting patiently for Drama Club Heroes on KZfaq~ :)

"Dont drink the paint" watch Miniac's channel

Pro tip, keep your paint water cup away from your drink cup. Otherwise you WILL drink paint. Whether you want to or not.

FEENY.. FEE HEE HEE HEE NAYY

Bro organize yo paints!

I love these bois

These minis are huge compared to what I got from heroforge