Probably the best "start painting minis" video on KZfaq now!

“Go outside and-“ woahohoho, I ain’t ready yet for that level!

"They're jacked, but they aren't really shredded. They're yolked, but they aren't cut." I'm dying 😂

I don't know if its the depth of knowledge, the simple presentation, or the tone of voice, but this video comes off like "Bob Ross paints some minis"

Topics at times: 2:19 Glue types 3:10 Primer 4:40 Zenothal Priming 4:50 Get ready for Brush Painting (handles) 5:18 Paint type manufacturers 5:42 Wet palette 6:24 Brushes 6:46 The five minis (barbarians) primed and not yet painted 7:06 Color paint 1 -- SKIN TONE 7:20 Don't be afraid to mix colors 7:52 Tip: write down how many drops went into a color mix if you want to recreate it later 8:04 Start painting (Tip: use a wet brush to pick up paint from the wet palette; Water down the paint is a good idea; Two thin coats better than one goopy glob) 10:08 OK to be a bit messy applying the first colors like the flesh tone, but need to be more careful applying the paint of the later colors 10:33 The five minis after one coat and after two coats of flesh tone painted 10:41 Color paint 2 -- BLACK for armor and weapons 10:48 Color paint 3 -- STEEL; Dry Brushing technique to apply steel color onto the black sword and axe weapons 12:01 Color paint 4 -- RED boot fur and hair 12:40 Color paint 5 -- GRAY clothing, loin cloth 13:03 Color paint 6 -- BROWN leather and wood parts 13:35 Also using BROWN as an undercoat base color for metallic gold paint (Color paint 7) 14:22 Color paint 8 -- BONE 14:32 Side note: Haven't fixed any errors yet. Everything has been a single pass so far. 14:49 Color paint 9 -- BLUE for the cloak; BLUE color has excellent coverage so only need one coat, while other colors such as Yellows for example require two coats 15:41 Painting bases 16:12 Tip: using darker paint colors for the base doesn't draw attention away from the figure 16:33 Tip: a dark base color leaves room for dry brushing on some highlights 17:18 Doing details on the bases 17:52 Gluing the figure onto the base (Super glue is good for this) 18:05 FIXING UP DETAILS while the colors are still fresh on the wet palette 18:21 ALL CORE COLORS have been applied (AKA have been BASE COATED); No shading or highlighting has been done yet; No tiny details done yet such as the eyes 18:50 Assess overall look; Change any base colors that you don't like at this point 19:08 Washing & Shading 22:44 DONE and ready to display on shelf or to play a game with; Or go a little bit farther by adding finer detail changes

I went from "How the heck do they do this?" to "I can do this!" in the space of 30 minutes! Thanks for an amazing learning experience! - Trevor

This dude is so wholesome, everything he says is encouraging.

4 years later and this beginner still finds it helpful :)

I painted my first minis thanks to this informative and encouraging video. So many videos are just scaremongering (“watch this FIRST, here’s EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING WRONG, here’s all the MISTAKES you are making etc), but this one was gentle, supportive and positive. It is so relaxing and rewarding now and I’m so happy to have started. Thanks for getting me into this!

"My target audience is me, back in 1998". :-) i love that!!

One thing that beginners often don't realize: Flesh tones can benefit tremendously from just a tiny touch (like, a speck on a paintbrush) of blue or green to stop them looking too orange.

I almost never comment on videos but I must tell you: This video was not only helpful, it was very wholesome. Thank you for the effort of filming this for us!

You concentrated 900 other KZfaq videos into one fantastically simple guide for beginners. Well done! Thanks for sharing the hobby with others.

This was like watching Bob Ross tell me how to get started on painting minis, and I am pumped to start implementing the advice given. Thank you so much, Goobertown Hobbies!

"That's why I like to paint flesh first - it's all over the place!" *laughs in Ultramarine Blue*

The Bob Ross of miniature painting. Happy, smooth and positive.

"Flesh is underneath everything else on the model" Nurgle would like a word with you

Gettin' a real Bob Ross vibe from this -- great work.

so, I just learned what dry brushing is... this whole time I thought it was some sort of special paint that I was just too broke to understand

I just went from "HOW AM I SUPPOSSED TO PAINT MY DBD MINIS" to "Dang, I have most of the supplies I think I can get started on Friday" Thank you for this. It's an amazing video that it not only teaches, It inspires to start the hobby.

The best teachers are the ones who haven’t forgotten what it’s like to be a student. Good job buddy Thanks

Hey All! This one ended up longer than I thought :-) Hopefully it's helpful to someone in your life!

I remember back in grade 8 how I was a complete failure at art class. I can’t explain how I got into this hobby, but it just sort of happened (board gaming I guess triggered it). I just started the hobby and have watched this video a few times, and I can’t believe how nice my first mini looks (IMHO anyway). My family was amazed, but it really wasn’t that hard. I found it relaxing, especially after I finished the base coat. Thanks so much for this video. I’ll keep this hobby until I get old and hands start shaking. Lol

Excellent video! I've been painting miniatures for almost 3 years and I still come back to this video to refresh myself as needed. Thank you for the easy to digest snippets and lack of jargon! As a scientist, I enjoyed your explanation of metallic paints, too!

The Bob Ross of minatures. Watched to the end, thoroughly enjoyable x

I love how this video is so peaceful and calming when 40k is about insanity, depravity, and ultra violence

This vid is gold. I used to paint minis back in the 80s when they were called "Lead Figures" and I wish I'd had this video then. Now that I've rediscovered the joys of painting them, I feel like I'm already a million times more prepared to make them piece I'm proud of after just one of your videos.

I love painting minis and hitting the gym, I never thought these two worlds would meet.... and then you described the barbarians.

I became disabled 7 years ago. I studied art and animation, but I never got to take a dedicated painting course. Through a lot of life issues I did not get to pursue an art career, but I did get my diploma. Lol. I have not had any inspiration for anything all these years and people have not understood why I wasn't doing any art. I just couldn't find that inspiration, and that was depressing. I've got all this time on my hands, and God blessed me with the ability to still use my hands, and still no inspiration. Then I came across your tutorials, and Dr. Faust's, and Black Magic Crafts and so many othes. You all helped me find my inspiration, and I can't thank you enough. I remembered why I had kept all this old "junk" and bits and pieces from toys. I remembered suddenly, a wave of times I kept something, thinking I could use this someday. You guys have been teaching me how to bring those ideas to life. All I used to do was work come home then back to work. I never had time for Internet so I did not invest in it. If not for you guys and KZfaq, I never would have gained the knowledge that you so freely pass on to viewers like me. Thank you so much, and God bless. :)

Before watching this, I never had any plans to paint minis, but now i really really want to just for the fun of it.

Bob Ross meets painting miniatures. Fantastic video guide! Thank you!

Dude, where has this channel been? Getting into models now in my early 30s. The wasted years... Keep these vids coming I have a ton of catching up to do... Thank you.

I live in Florida. "low humidity day" is a myth here.

"Be careful not to cut into the model or into yourself" Freshmen-Architect me sobbing while trying to finish his model for the next class (while trying to not stain it with blood).

First time getting into the mini-painting hobby at 46 yrs old. Your channel was pointed out to me by a friend, and I have NOT been disappointed. Your way of explaining for us newbies is great! I will be recommending your channel to others.

14 years since I painted miniatures, giving it a go again this weekend and this video just kicked back all the brain cells into place, excited to give this a go again. Thank you!

I am about to start this to cure my deppresion, right know I have no hobby that I care about. I find painting so relaxing.

Came here from Cosmonaut Variety Hour. He was right about you, great content.

Thank you so much for this! I have an old Tyranid army that I've been putting off painting for 20 years. I'm finally ready!

This is honestly one of the best if not the best beginner painting video around on the internet. Fitting for my also favorite miniatures channel.

I couldn't stop laughing at your "jacked vs shredded" and "yoked vs cut " segment.

"Low humidity day"

I'm not even in the hobby, but i watched everything; it was delightful and motivating. Really good content.

I’m about to embark on a minis painting journey with my 7-year old and I just wanted to tell you how amazing and helpful your video was. Thank you!

I always skip eyes - dump shade in those holes and go for a darkest dungeon look.

I just bought my first warhammer minis and I've never painted and this was probably the most helpful advice I've received from any video or person I've talked to. Really made me more excited to start these minis

I've been watching your content for a few months now and your tutorials have been so helpful. I JUST realized rewatching this video that you are left handed too! Heck yeah

We just got a 3D Resin printer, and I've been watching painting videos all night. Over four hours of videos. This is by far *thee* best video I've found.

just starting out at 66 yrs young, found this most interesting , and will watch again to get it firm into my head.lol

This has already been said: but I honestly agree this is the best intro to painting minis I've ever seen. Bonus points for being super chill about everything, especially the crazy-eyed mage, so important to know when to stop painting!

Hi! I just got my first mini as a Christmas gift, and I was wanting to paint it before my first DND session using the character. I do other painting hobbies but I wasn't sure where to start with this project. I know this is an older video for you, but I just wanted to say thank you so much for giving all the basics! It was really helpful and I'm looking forward to creating my little character.

Confession. For some reason I was really put off this guy. I’ve avoided all his videos in the past. I came to watch this one by accident. This is one of the best videos I have ever watched! This guy is amazing. I love his positivity, his calming voice. The tips are just so helpful. Thank you

Painted minis for 25 years. Great tutorial, I must say tho- Toothpicks are MAGICAL when it comes to pupils on eyes.

Tip for people who have problems with eyes. Use a needle instead of a brush.

I was today years old and 4 years into the painting hobby when someone finally told me, in plain English, what a zenithal highlight is and why it's useful. I "knew" what it was from seeing people do it, but this is the first time anyone has given any reasons why it's done. Thank you.

From an old painter who desperately needed a refresher course. THANK YOU. This can help anyone out who has question on how to get started right. Its people like you that make the hobby worthwhile. Thanks again and rock on!

I have been painting minis on and off since the early 80's and never had someone demo a wet pallet until now. I've used different surfaces to place my paint (or directly dipped out of the bottle) and always had a problem with drying paint. Bro, you rock!

To the KZfaq algorithm... thank you for once. This video should show up instantly to people that just type in the word miniature. Excellent video tutorial. Excellent work, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I went to art school and literally only learned about wet palette here. I feel robbed, but also grateful. That bit of info is a game changer. Thank you so much!

I’ve come back to this video like half a dozen times over the last couple of years, and each time it’s just as refreshing as the first!

As someone who sometimes does fine painting for their job: use a magnifier for those tiny details! I use an Optivisor at work, but you can also use a jeweler's glass or similar single mounted magnifying glass to really bring out the detail. Something I also do is sit in a low chair at a high table, so the tiny thing I'm working on is right by my eyes :)

I remember back in 1996 when I started this everybody called me a weirdo and nerd but I did it anyways. It gave me what nobody could ever give me. Patience and Love.

Thank you for representing Crossroads. B and Chris are nothing less than the best.

I've been wanting to paint minis for a few years now and I can't believe it's taken so long to stumble across this vid. I'm no longer intimidated by the thought of painting. Everything was broken down so thoroughly and well. The tips and tricks were useful, beginner friendly, and even scalable for when you've gotten more confident with it

First time ever seeing your vids. Initial reaction: I just found the white Morgan Freeman of the miniatures world.

This is one of the best beginner videos I've seen. You do something I havent really seen anyone do, which is end the video with models that are good tabletop grade, instead of Golden Demon level. You also actually show the paint going on the model, how it is a little goopy and a little translucent. The GW videos (the worst offenders in my book, always show the paint going on perfect, never show what the consistancy you want is, and always end with models that are ridiculous for the level of skill of the intended audience. All that said, I'm still skipping out on the eyes, or just dabbing a bit of black in there. Sadly I stripped my first model years ago when I was young and stupid (or rather, younger and stupider). He was a Black Reach push fit Space Marine that I tried to match the ultramarines paint scheme on with the GW starter paint set. He looked TERRIBLE.

As many others have noted, probably the best "start to paint" video I've seen.

1:00 I just went for my first DnD campaign there, picked up some minis, and now I’m here

Really effective tutorial Brent, so many times the teacher assumes way too much of the “beginner” pupil yet this tutorial starts right at the beginning and doesn’t skip integral steps along the way. Your pace was spot on. I find myself spending way too much time in deliberation rather than progress, and videos like this are helpful to get me actually painting rather than waiting until I have all the answers! Thanks

This was a charming, perfectly paced and very nicely articulated guide to miniature painting. As someone who has just restarted mini painting after a 15 year hiatus, I am so glad to have seen it.

You sir is the Bob Ross of minis. 😊

Just getting started in the hobby - haven’t even opened a bottle of paint yet! This video was amazing! Thanks so much!!!

Your voice is perfect for this.

Love when the Bob Ross of miniatures loads a video. Been painting for a bit but I still have to watch the videos

This is my favorite tutorial. Thanks for not making it about specific paints, but rather the ways different pigments act. I wish my 1998 self knew about minis, but my 2022 self has fallen into the rabbit hole with my son. These videos help so much!

"Be careful to not cut into the model, or yourself". Good to see you got your priorities straight! 😂

Ok 1 why am I watching this at 1am and 2 why is his voice so calming, and 3 I want to start painting my minis asap.

This man is like the bob ross for mini painting, he makes it so relaxing and non intimidating to make anyone excited to get into the hobby. Myself Included!

I came here to thank you. Three years ago I fell in love with dnd and board games. But I wanted to paint minis. And you showed me how. No I have painted over 250 minis and my games looks awesome. I am grateful for this video and I recommend it to anyone wanting to learn to paint minis. It has become a passion, a meditation and my zen. Thank you a lot. To think I started with craft acrylics. Keep it up.

This reminds me of those old PBS shows like “This Old House” with the music and narration. Very well done, thank you!

I dont even paint minis but I watched it until the end o-o It was so relaxing

Just starting at 27 YO and wishing that I had known about this hobby years ago! Just watched this video almost 3 times to help with my first 2 DND minis! Thank you from over in the UK!

Im going to DM my first game at home and I cant wait to suprise players with painted minis, this was such an amazing simple guide with advanced techniques that were easy to understand and implement. The best video ever for mini's.

The best tip about eyes is to avoid trying to paint a black dot: you'll nearly always get it off centre or too big/small etc and you'll end up with a cartoon. Instead, try going for a small black line that goes from top to bottom in the middle over the white. On such a small scale, it'll look more realistic and is easier to get right

Recently in a relationship with a lovely guy who’s into warhammer and I’ve become a fan. We love watching your videos together. We are going to paint our first minis and this was super helpful :)

I was never into painting minis before but have recently discovered it. It’s so relaxing! And this video is like a soothing meditation. Thank you, Goobertown.

Nothing you haven't heard before, but thank you tenfold for making this hobby go from daunting to easily learnable to someone (at the time) on the outside looking in.

Thank you for this video. I used to paint models as a kid. Now at 38, due to some surgeries, I'm stuck in the house for a few months and decided to take up painting Star Wars Legion miniatures. This video has helped lower the intimidation factor!

This has totally shown me that we can all do this, and today I am about to paint my first mini thanks to this channel!

Of all the "how to" start painting minis... this is my favorite video, and one I have watched multiple times now. Thanks so much!!!

This single video has done a better job of explaining how to start painting minis than the 10 I watched before combined. Thanks.

Haven’t owned miniatures in 30 years but this started playing and I couldn’t turn it off. What a great teaching style and such relaxing intonation. Brilliant.

Wohoo, goobertown Sunday 😍

I don’t play war games, but I love watching figures being painted and learning how to paint! Great work!!

Now that's a great video. This guy is like the Bob Ross of Minis. Thank You very much, I'm about to paint my first mini and your video just gave me the right feeling I needed.

I found this vid because I wanted to paint my gloomhaven minis, and now I have a box of space marines in the mail. I had no idea I wanted to start this hobby and I thank you massively for making getting into it so easy Brent 😌

hey man, just wanted to let you know that you got me into painting minis with this video. Thanks and cheers!

This was a great refresher for me as I get back into the hobby after a long hiatus. Thanks for the quality content!

My wife and I just started the Mini Painting hobby. This is by far the best, most relaxing starter video we've come across. Thanks for some really good content!

Im just starting this hobby. Of everything I have watched and researched this by far is the most straight forward and helpful.