How to Underpaint Miniatures: A Beginner's Guide to Sketch Style

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In this video, I take you through my entire process of preparing a miniature for colour, also known as underpainting! This is the basis of every painting technique that I do! I hope you find it helpful!
DISCLAIMER: This underpainting technique is not one that I invented, just the 5 steps I most commonly use, and I learned almost everything I know about underpainting from Vince Venturella's Hobby Cheating series. Go check it out if you want to see more in depth variations on how to paint using underpainting and glazing!
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Supplies I use in this tutorial:
Vallejo Airbrush Thinner
Vallejo Glaze Medium
Vallejo Black Primer
Vallejo Model Color French Mirage Blue
Vallejo Model Color Pale Sand
Citadel Shade: Nuln Oil
Windsor & Newton Professional Water Colour Sable (size 1)
A cheap brush for mixing paint
A makeup brush
Paper Towels
Nitrile Gloves
Paint Palette
Water Glass
Airbrushing Setup
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@DanaHowl 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate all the kind words and feedback on this first video! It's super encouraging and I've already started working on the next one! Thanks for watching and leaving such nice comments!!!!

@bryanmunshaw1923 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work!!

@Declan-pg8cg 4 жыл бұрын

Nice comments? Bah, humbug. Very nice technique and beautifully crisp paintwork. I've only recently started doing mini sculpture on commissioned work and had to brush up (pun intended) on my micro painting. Your videos are ideal. Although war gaming miniatures are pretty popular here in Ireland I'd still rather do scales a bit bigger.

@jeremyhaeuptle7924 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video..

@BillyBobDingo1971 4 жыл бұрын

Man, miniature paintings have come along way from when I used to paint many moons ago. Your work looks awesome.

@DavidSmith-ss1cg 4 жыл бұрын

@@Declan-pg8cg - This is the reason for the continuing popularity of the 1/35th scale models, including tanks and other military stuff. There are more of the vehicles than figures, but they are LOTS easier to paint and to augment the accessories like straps and uniforms, and there's often books full of photos that make superior detailing possible.

@Sammy213 4 жыл бұрын

Pale sand is to Dana Howl as Titanium White is to Bob Ross

@GoobertownHobbies 3 жыл бұрын

I seriously love how well-preserved all of your old toys and cards and packaging are. Exquisite.

@DanaHowl 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brent! Yeah I find it very satisfying tooooo! Part of the reason is that some of the stuff here is stuff I bought as an adult (some of the pokemon games for example, I only had 2 as a kid) I didn't have many toys when I was young but I've always had a "collector" mindset and a strong need to preserve and categorize things

@rogerolle4906 3 жыл бұрын

Brant cats are cute

@kosachilles2504 3 жыл бұрын

You two should do a video together! Maybe painting a start collecting age of Sigmar box

@CrazyLikeATiger Жыл бұрын

how come I cant RELIKE this EVERY TIME I REWATCH IT?!? I mean, honestly...🤔🤗😅❤‍🔥❤‍🔥👌👌

@chunkylover108 4 жыл бұрын

The way I do my nuln oil is just like you, except I also knock the pot over with my hand during the application phase and spill it all over the table and probably also the carpet... love your channel, only just found it!

@ralex3697 4 жыл бұрын

Franz Ferdinand You and a million others spilling those pots, it’s a given

@ggkfdidi6538 3 жыл бұрын

@@ralex3697 yep agreed

@spejic1 3 жыл бұрын

Nuln oil is excellent for creating contrast between the top of the carpet and the roots.

@ggkfdidi6538 3 жыл бұрын

@@spejic1 yes and the yellow seat of my $1200 office chair!

@danielgrosvenor3854 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, the Citadel pot holder was the best £6 I ever spent.

@yungmythologist 2 жыл бұрын

listen. this might be a more important painting tutorial video to me than anything Duncan has ever given me, which is about the highest praise I think I can give to anything.

@dicebreaker 4 жыл бұрын

This video rocks, thank you so much for making it! It's thorough, it explains 'why' as well as 'how', and the production values are great (although the background hum is a little distracting). The unscripted asides and little touches of humour in the edit are brilliant, too - I don't have an airbrush but I didn't wanna skip ahead in case I missed the next joke. Can't wait to see more, we talk about your painting a lot at Dicebreaker. Thanks again! (Johnny)

@DanaHowl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! The background hum is definitely a pet peeve of mine too!! I accidentally left a fan on in the background and I did my best to mask it, but there was gonna be some background noise either way! A good lesson learned for my next vid!

@ALYOUTUBERZ 4 жыл бұрын

Agree the hum

@SwankeyMonkey 4 жыл бұрын

@@DanaHowl Wait, I thought that that hum was intended with the themed production style of your video-- i.e. the 80's glow fonts, the quick breaks from segues, the low tonal speech and edit cuts, and the audio hum... I was so into the theme, I was also hoping for some occasional VHS video pops and crackle to give it that Blockbuster Training Video flavor to your tutorial. I loved it! There are so many bland tutorials out there, and I thought you were trying to spice things up with some synthwave artistic stylings, taking us back to a better time. Subbed and looking forward to more.

@cole445 4 жыл бұрын

Thats so cool, I came to this video after watching the Dicebreaker Warcry painting stream where Johnny was showing off his underpainted minis. I had to look it up and here I am. Great stream and great tutorial! x

@deleterinserepeat2079 3 жыл бұрын

Johnny from Dicebreaker! From Oxventure? From Dungeonbreaker? Also watching Dana Howl?? This is chocolate and peanut butter for me. Awesome. Both of you.

@grdhog Жыл бұрын

I'm nearly ready to pull the trigger on miniature painting attempt #3. I have a restart every couple of years. I've been watching all the popular channels - miniac, ninjon, rob honest, the Czech guy etc... I rate you the BEST out of all them at explaining miniature painting techniques with the right amount of detail and clarity. You are a brilliant instructor Dana! Thank you

@Dr.G555 4 жыл бұрын

Ms. Howl, when I first watched this video, I thought, "that looks cool". Today I tried it, and it really worked. I dry-brushed with my daughter's old make up brush, did a wash with nuln oil, and then dry-brushed again. Then I painted a thin layer of base colors and it really made things flow well. I still have a bit of work to do but with a very thin layer of base color , it really works. You have permanently changed my approach. Thanks.

@reubenmccallum3350 4 жыл бұрын

"but I'm going to suggest" Gets me, every time.

@RATFather 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL MA'AM!! What I *REALLY* appreciate is that you took the time and effort to explain certain minutiae that other tutorials would simply gloss over or miss why the detail is important for us to know. A perfect example is how you explained to add the thinner into your airbrush before you add the actual paint to “prevent clogging.” The fact is, I have not heard that mentioned by anyone before - you are literally the first one I have seen to have the consciousness to inform us of this detail. Additionally, your speech is methodical, precise, and yet not too monotone. First, I *HONESTLY* thank you for this tutorial. Second, I respectfully ask that you create more in the same style and narrative technique. Within 5 minutes of this video I am a subscriber and will be haunting your channel like a gaping mouthed toddler. I look VERY FORWARD to learning more from you ma’am. Thank you SO MUCH!

@radovanslavkovsky2778 4 жыл бұрын

"I am not actually looking at the picture right now so .." Legendary! :D

@osianrapier4021 4 жыл бұрын

I laughed

@SnapFissure 4 жыл бұрын

After following this instructional video, my underpainting efficiency has skyrocketed. Thank you, Dana!

@graywind5166 4 жыл бұрын

I've been working for years with other painting methods and this is a phenomenal introduction that has me excited to try out under-painting with glazing! Maybe even make the leap to airbrushing. Thank you so much!

@Declan-pg8cg 4 жыл бұрын

Your seemingly ad hoc approach is great and serious intent not to take yourself too seriously style of humour is spot on.

@meganecro 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on launching this channel Dana! Looking forward to more.

@Alamodem 4 жыл бұрын

Just started watching you. An eye opener when you see a master at work. Thank you. Like the sence of humor too.🙂

@x7ogforever 4 жыл бұрын

I've been so happy painting since learning this. Thank you Dana. I've seen so many painting tutorials in my time but none have impacted me as much as you have! Yay

@RyanClarky 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your work for a year now. I keep coming back for all of your how-to videos. I decided today to go ALL the way back and watch from the beginning. Thank you for all your hard work and contributions to our community! 😁🤗

@brunoarambulagomez1838 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, quite informative and also entertaining! Congratulations on starting your KZfaq channel, I wish you all the best and I hope your channel grows fast.

@jbinc 4 жыл бұрын

That was cool, hope you had fun making it! Looking forward to the glazing tutorial

@cannon0wood 4 жыл бұрын

This is the first of your videos I've watched. Your cadence and side by side visual instruction are wonderful. Pair that with your humor and style of video making and I think you have a great combo.

@usernamedkjahstill5003 Жыл бұрын

I love the same informational energy that reminds me of Tabletop Minions.

@JoeBeddoe1 4 жыл бұрын

I've been a longtime fan of Vince Venturella's Hobby Cheating series since it was on like...episode 4. I have to say you're nailing it -- your instructions are clear and concise and your presentation is great. I love the smash cuts/transitions and the humor asides, almost like in-jokes with a wink and a nod. Good stuff! I look forward to your next one!

@DanaHowl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! Making these videos is a lot of fun glad you enjoyed it!

@rabsrabble5415 4 жыл бұрын

I have to say thanks for linking Vince Venurella's channel. It has been immensely helpful to watch his hobby cheats vids. Going from that to your vids also adds another another layer of insight and appreciation for what you're doing.

@daggrethdanyal9816 4 жыл бұрын

OMG. This is by far the best tutorial video i have come across. Cannot wait to watch the rest. You explain things so clearly, while being detailed, using basic terminology so us common folk understood what you were talking about without losing any credibility to your professionalism. Thank you. i feel like i learnt an extremely valuable technique in minutes.

@jamesquinan8495 4 жыл бұрын

I follow a few Mini painters, but you’re the only one that makes me laugh out loud while I’m watching. Love your work, keep it up. Cheers from Oz.

@spacewolf5462 4 жыл бұрын

Only just discovered your channel, I'm loving your paint jobs, and your tutorials are easy to follow. Thanks a ton!

@ryanhager7985 4 жыл бұрын

Midwinter minis sent me over here! And now I’m a fan! Great tips! Keep it up! Now I have to go thank Penny and Guy for sending me to you!

@duality8468 2 жыл бұрын

You have a funny sense of humor, very likable personality

@MexicanNinja007 4 жыл бұрын

I watched the glaze tutorial first, so I back-tracked to this vid. Very easy tutorial to follow. Music is EPIC!!!

@maxbrandt6 4 жыл бұрын

This is a technique I really haven't considered, I really should stop struggling so much going from darkest to lightest. Happy painting!

@MrMaldingo 2 жыл бұрын

Great information! I'm returning to the hobby after 20 years and this was perfect for introducing me to the underpainting technique. Can't wait to check out your other videos.

@woodlandking 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. It’s good to see a technique broken down into simple steps. I look forward to your video on adding colour.

@tompratz4848 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, great job. This is the kind of thing I'm trying to work on... haven't found a better vid on this... your one on glazing is super helpful to 👍

@CthulhusDream 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the in depth tutorial, really informative and neat to see how the more experienced painters get their looks. Also, you are precious please never change 💚

@eycetea2016 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, freaking awesome. Looking at snagging an airbrush around the holidays and I'm going to be watching this a few more times. Thanks for putting this together and keep up the great videos

@grahamward7 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial! Can’t wait to see more videos.

@watita92 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this video and the one about glazing are great! Very inspiring. Thank you! I hope you'll keep making more.

@wowKitch 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, time to drag out those old never gotten to miniatures and tag along with what you are demonstrating. Thank you so much for putting this up, looking forward to learning more from you!

@chickenchad9814 4 жыл бұрын

Top tier video for a top tier strat. Thank you for helping me enjoy the hobby more!

@LukeSteichen 4 жыл бұрын

Watching your videos through for a second time, and there are always more great tips to be found! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills!!

@kylemccormick8311 3 жыл бұрын

I really dig your style! Looking forward to seeing more of your painting.

@Krankitopia 4 жыл бұрын

This video is such a mellow affair. It's super calming. Definitely has that Bob Ross feel. Then the dry humor just slowly ramps up the longer you watch. I wish there were more than three videos to binge. New favorite. Great work.

@craigcotter7476 4 жыл бұрын

It's nothing like Bob Ross. What is with this modern obsession with Bob Ross?

@Krankitopia 4 жыл бұрын

@@craigcotter7476 Hey, you spend less of your limited time on this earth complaining and let people like stuff. It's better for everyone involved.

@rocketpiggames839 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, Dana! I watched it and took notes...I’ve never picked up an airbrush before but this gives me hope! Wish me luck. I’m hoping to be able to paint my minis for our next Kickstarter!

@Zedexodus84 4 жыл бұрын

Amazingly well put together video. I've just started back in the miniature hobby and have found this incredibly helpful to plan my painting and will be using this as a guide to my first miniature paintings coming back. Thank you!

@1commenter2comenters 4 жыл бұрын

This changed my life in real time. And the glazing video .. omg so good,

@kagyto 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate how informative you are. I also appreciate you holding back on details. I very much look forward to more of your videos. You got an immediate subscriber of me!

@AnHourOfWolves 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for posting this. I'm trying to decide if it's right for me, and this really helps me get there!

@philippedenevers6789 4 жыл бұрын

Keep making vidéos! You help me understand crystal clear lots of things i haven't yet realise while watching other tutorials on KZfaq ! Thank you

@PAINTMONKEY 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's deliberate or not, but the sudden edit 'title theme music' cuts are truly brilliant.

@Sam28Dal 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this! I have plateaued with miniature painting and think this technique will inspire me to push harder and improve even more. Thank you so much!

@davidseim4106 4 жыл бұрын

Your sense of humor is absolutely the best. Count me in for more videos! I must master glazing if it kills me.

@ElimRawne 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Much appreciated! Very nice step by step explanations. Looking forward to the next ones. Cheers.

@skails 4 жыл бұрын

I saw your interview on Goonhammer recently, and was pleasantly surprised to see this pop up in my recommended videos. Love this technique!

@webmastershake3 4 жыл бұрын

These are great for getting back into the hobby of painting miniatures. Thanks so much!

@synns6898 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this video, at that point in my painting that I want to push to the next level and this video and your glazing video were really useful. I’m looking forward to more.

@diaz5292 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT tutorial!!! Great info provided! And a clear demonstration and explanation of the information provided. Really well done! I love your clear, no nonsense style!!!👍🙂

@timjones4146 4 жыл бұрын

Good job explaining and demonstrating your process. I found a referral to your channel from Midwinter Minis. And their "23 FREE ways to get better at painting models" video popped up in my random KZfaq referrals list.. So two new-to-me channels in less than an hour - what a great way to start the new year! Already subbed and looking forward to watching more of your videos. Keep up the good work!

@lateo74 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos - informative and entertaining - especially the dry humour! More please!

@Gogsnik 4 жыл бұрын

Literally never heard of this technique before, really, really interesting!! A very informative video.

@aaronreynolds8587 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, Dana. The humor, the great info, the funky style of vid, the 8bit music. I think you might be my new favorite youtuber!

@darksandman66 4 жыл бұрын

I have been watching painting videos since they started the Interwebs. You rock. Love the dry humor!

@lardidar-lewismoorby2702 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Dana! Can't wait to see what you do next.

@Charles-jl2pr 4 жыл бұрын

This is great stuff. Thorough and deeply explained walkthrough. I love it, great work!

@AyoSup 4 жыл бұрын

super informative and the neon samples are exactly what i was looking for! thank you!

@lexlewis9149 6 ай бұрын

I've learned so freaking much from your videos. After going over them again tonight I've come to the conclusion that your painting is some of the best.... Dare I say why???..... I'm 99% sure you're an android or robot. Mechanical or not thanks so much for all the tutorials! I'm beyond grateful!

@reginald1001001 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! After hours of watching videos...this is the single biggest inspiration...thank you!

@jimothy1967 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tuition tips and definitely going to be trying the techniques shown in the two videos. The minis look amazing.....

@nathanstaker6325 4 жыл бұрын

Underpainting.... awesome technique! Thanks for all the great info. I never liked layering technique to highlight. But since I have changed to glazes and now this ... so satisfied.... thanks.

@toddsperling2047 4 жыл бұрын

This lady is just starting and already I'm really liking it! Subscribed!

@Baatosanabe 3 жыл бұрын

Your video has very thorough explanation on how to do these techniques. I loved it and I learned so much from it as I am preparing to paint an elf army. I am going to put all this into practice. Thank you.

@Strugly_P 2 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this, thanks Dana.

@traitorjoe8778 4 жыл бұрын

What useful information, and so well presented. Clearly you have a lot of art education under your belt! As one of my best sculpture teachers said "Sculpture is about control of light"

@cuthulux 4 жыл бұрын

Love the dry humor, this is a great video! The minis look great too.

@jasonsadler3813 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

@paullachance6113 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial. I like the extra step of edging before color. Will do that next time.Thanks!

@janbiela8596 4 жыл бұрын

This video was so informative and fun to watch at the same time! Love your process of underpainting and I can’t wait to try it out myself :)

@jamesn2830 Жыл бұрын

I’ve gone back to watch a lot of your videos and I’m learning a lot thanks for sharing

@ogulcangunel9565 4 жыл бұрын

Dana these are some incredible tutorials, kudos to you. I'm ordering my new airbrush now, thanks to these videos. Your results are exactly what I'm after. It'll take a lot of practice but I'll get there. Look forward to seeing many more!

@mathewdelafontaine7945 4 жыл бұрын

Ok this video just changed my hobby life

@fejwe 4 жыл бұрын

I really like your instructional style, looking forward to more videos in the future.

@krisspics6418 4 жыл бұрын

Super Video Dana. I want to see all of your technique.And hope to try them myself. Thank you

@ryanwinkeler 4 жыл бұрын

awesome video, I've been mini painting for a year and have never used zenit highlights or glazing, just layering and feathering trying to blend...can't wait to try out your techniques...i took like a whole page of notes :D

@JohnSmith-zh1vp 2 жыл бұрын

Wow . I have learnt so much watching this video. Can't wait to watch more and try it out on my painting.

@waynegoldpig2220 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found your channel at it's beginning, because I am right at the very beginning of my painting hobby and have yet to decide on which methodology to use. I have acquired, "off the back of a lorry" a full Citadel Ultimate Paint set and because the major costs to this hobby have actually cost me nothing I have bought a starter set of Primaris Astartes and Plague Marines to experiment with. I have also been gifted an airbrush and compressor. I look forward with great interest to your next videos.

@robvanvalkenburg522 4 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled on your channel. These videos are extremely helpful an informative! Just getting back into the painting hobby and getting into airbrushing, your videos are truly very valuable! Thank you, and just keep ‘em comming..

@rowenadangersign 3 жыл бұрын

*googles nearest hobby shop and quietly thanks Dana for inspiring me to start something new I've been kinda wanting to do for years

@Mu5hman 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative and super witty in a dry way. The little subheader skits remind me of The life aquatic with steve zissou. Nice work & thanks.

@13Robzilla 4 жыл бұрын

Really great video. When I was taught something similar they called it discovery, because it helps you discover all the tiny details you can miss with a single color or even just a zenithal prime. The only difference was they did the order slightly different than you in that they zenithal prime, then wash, then drybrush; where you drybrush before washing.

@wschweikert 4 жыл бұрын

Like the music, like your style, and its good to see a well made alternative to other videos that talk about this method!

@Fenixmaiden666 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, very clear and concise. You explain paint / thinner ratios and the angles to paint them at, which almost no one else does. I bought an airbrush last week and have been eager to try it, but waiting on a few things arriving. Thanks for sharing, I feel much more confident and can't wait to get started!