How to paint Asajj Ventress from STAR WARS™: Shatterpoint
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Күн бұрынHello! This is a guide to painting Asajj Ventress from Atomic Mass Games' STAR WARS™: Shatterpoint! (amzn.to/3Ni0zmo\)
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Terrain Painting PDF Guide: sorastro.com/2023/05/31/star-...
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Painting Overview
0:46 - Base Colors
4:58 - Skin Highlights
8:50 - Wraps, Tabbard, & Buckle
14:31 - Dress and Belt
18:15 - Finishing Touches (Lightsaber)
PAINTS USED:
Nacar (SC)
Black (SC)
Brown Gray (SC)
Gryph-Charger Grey (GW)
Magos Purple (GW)
Violet (SC)
Navy Blue (SC)
Sunset Purple (SC)
Iroko (SC)
Graphite (SC)
Brown Leather (SC)
Orange Leather (SC)
Pale Skin (SC)
Caribbean Blue (SC)
African Shadow (SC)
Birch (SC)
White (SC)
Mojave White (SC)
Fluorescent Red (VMC)
Sky Blue (SC)
Antares Red (SC)
For the zenithal highlights:
Cold Grey (VMA)
White (VMA)
(SC = Scalecolor, GW = Games Workshop, VMA = Vallejo Model Air, VMC = Vallejo Model Color, HM = Hera Models)
EQUIPMENT USED: (Please note that some links are affiliate links - thank you!)
STAR WARS™: Shatterpoint Core Set at Firestorm Games: www.firestormgames.co.uk/star...
In this video I used the Rosemary & Co Series 33 brushes (sizes 0, 1, and 2): www.rosemaryandco.com/pure-ko...
And for dry brushing the base I used the Rosemary and Co dry brush (small): www.rosemaryandco.com/model-d...
Complete super-matte Scalecolor paint set at Element Games: elementgames.co.uk/paints-hob...
In the USA the Scalecolor paints can be bought direct here: scale75usa.com/collections/pa...
Everlasting Wet Palette: www.redgrasscreative.com/ever...
Hobby Nippers by Redgrass Creative: www.redgrasscreative.com/prec...
Desk Lamp by Redgrass Creative: www.redgrasscreative.com/redg... (I actually use a larger, overhead lamp when filming, but this is a great hobby lamp for most people)
Hobby Holder: gameenvy.net (And I just stick the minis on with White Tack/poster putty)
For airbrush users, this is the black primer I use: www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/40ml...
The airbrush used for priming was the Iwata Revolution CR: amzn.to/2Qq2UQo
Daler Rowney Flow Enhancer: amzn.to/2HMR1AF
AK Interactive Ultra Matte Varnish: amzn.to/3kEkNsr
Some of the Tatooine terrain featured in the video was from www.etsy.com/uk/listing/12892... (upscaled a little by request to fit the game)
All music composed by and © copyright owned by Sorastro (For more information about the music see here: sorastro.com/sorastros-music/)
@LyleSpruce Жыл бұрын
I met Sorastro at Uk Games Expo and gotta say he’s genuinely one of the nicest and most humble people I’ve ever met! Thanks for all the great content!
@Bigsonnyblue134 Жыл бұрын
Same here he was really kind and helpful
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for stopping by to chat with me! I was genuinely moved and humbled by how nice everyone was 😀
@jamessereda-barsby7201 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you Lyle. He’s such a top bloke. I too was so glad to meet him at the Expo.
@tomhallett6019 Жыл бұрын
Yup, same. Great talent, great bloke.
@andrewlutes2048 Жыл бұрын
Those light sabers look so good. Beautiful effect!
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, Andrew! 😀
@prof.maniak5925 Жыл бұрын
It's always amazing to see what you're painting come to life
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you! 😊
@minipaintingforyou Жыл бұрын
With Kenobi on my desk: „fine, I‘ll do it myself“ 😂 Ventress is second in line, gonna try to paint a transparent dress on her 😊 Thank you for sharing!
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Excellent! 😁
@RichMidGaming Жыл бұрын
Amazing Paint Job (as ever) - the finish is sooo clean!
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot buddy! 😊
@carabus0354 Жыл бұрын
Well this is the one I was looking forward to the most so far. About to start painting her myself. Some unusual colour choices I think, but that's what great about miniatures and art. Thank you as always, great tips and fantastic video and brush work.
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thanks Carabus! 😀
@samh62695 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful paint job, the cloth is awesome. It was a pleasure to meet you at the UK games expo Saturday.
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sam! It really was awesome getting to chat with you 😀
@mikej3330 Жыл бұрын
Also met you at Games Expo SIr, i was waffling on about 10mm Dwarves :) Absolute pleasure to meet you and thanks for another great video!
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Ha, thanks Mik! It was awesome getting to chat with you at the Expo - thank you for stopping by! 😁
@IamRidiculous89 Жыл бұрын
Another amazing video! Really enjoying this series!
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thanks a lot, Stuart 😀
@CXHo-sy1xz Жыл бұрын
First time I've been this early. You're a beast sorastro. Im gunna make a green goblin and follow your tutorial
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, excellent - thanks!! 😁
@dsanchez23fight Жыл бұрын
The terrain man. It looks so good
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! ICYMI I published a PDF guide for the terrain: sorastro.com/2023/05/31/star-wars-shatterpoint-core-set-terrain-pdf-painting-guide/ 🙂
@stephenhorvath6930 Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic piece my friend, thank you very much!
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, Steve! I really enjoyed working on her 😀
@azuritet3 Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty burned out on Star Wars content, not from you specifically, you ALWAYS do AMAZING work. I'm just burned out in general, but Asajj is one of my favorite characters. I would give this one two thumbs up if I could, but sadly I can only give it one.
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Ha, I'll take it - thanks Azurite! 😀
@galatician8063 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another stunner!!! And please keep uploading your photos to BGG!!!
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, thanks buddy, will do! 😁
@dumpychumpers Жыл бұрын
After the B1s and Kalani, I gave this one a try to really challenge my abilities. The result really turned out great, and I couldn't be happier with it. Thanks again for this series, I definitely plan to grow my collection alongside these tutorials!
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to hear that - thank you, sir! 😀
@Daoshifu Жыл бұрын
These are the absolute best lightsabers you have ever painted! Also the dress is brilliant!
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot buddy! I do enjoy trying different approaches out for things like the lightsabers 😁
@MaskedRiderChris Жыл бұрын
She's an awesome character in "Clone Wars" and this looks amazing as always, sir!
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend! 😊
@jaanikaapa6925 Жыл бұрын
You know, even if your work is "basic" as you say, you've made a gorgeus job of her. Personally, I'd have loved to see you take on her original look from the original animation. :)
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's pretty much the look I was going for; the colours in the TV show do vary a lot however from one scene/episode/outfit to the next however, so different people will have a different idea of what she "ought" to look like.. 🙂 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asajj_Ventress
@Mailed-Knight Жыл бұрын
Great vid.
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! 😀
@MrCrystalwarrior1 Жыл бұрын
Just had a bad few days in hospital, came out today, and found this waiting for me to drool over :-D THANK YOU Mr S for making my dreams come true with this video. Ventress is the one Sith character I can really empathise with from the Clone Wars series, and seeing how beautifully you bring this mini to life (Complete with a much-needed by me way of painting her pale flesh :-D) has just made my decision to buy Shatterpoint now, if not for the game, but just for the Ahsoka Tano and Assaj Ventress minis :-D My two favourite Clone Wars adversaries in one box, and twice the fun when it comes to breaking out the paints and brushes, and applying your techniques to help evolve my own skills :-) Just cannot thank you enough for this video. Every one you post just reminds me why I started in this hobby over 50 years ago, and why I'm still inspired by it today :-D
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul! I'm so sorry to hear about your hospital stay - I do hope everything's OK. :)
@MrCrystalwarrior1 Жыл бұрын
@@Sorastro I'm fine now, just had a minor heart attack, was left sitting on a chair in a corridor until they got me stabilised, then sent me back home, due to lack of beds :-) I'm back at my painting table now, happy, content, and putting my experience as far behind me as possible. I'm watching your Ventress video again, as I am painting some of the new Chaos Legionaires from Kill Team, and want a nice, pale skin tone for them. So my recovery is already in full swing, thanks mainly to finding your awesome, inspiring video waiting for me to drool over and learn from :-D I've ordered my own set of Shatterpoint today, just for the figures, and will be emulating your paint schemes as soon as the figures are cleaned up, primed and ready to go :-D You, good sir, are a much better medicine than anything my doctors have prescribed, as you never fail to inspire me to be a better painter, but a better person, too, as while my painting skills have improved, so has my entire physical/spiritual well-being, too :-) Please don't ever give up making your tutorials, or composing such beautiful background music to go with them. I must admit, I sometimes accompany your music on the spoons and pans in my kitchen/painting area, while waiting for my paints/washes to dry :-) Just adds to the whole experience, and makes my cats leave the house for a while, too :-D
@SzegediXY Жыл бұрын
Another amazing video! There's one thing I haven't been able to hit. How do you achieve such great transition between dark and light layers? In my tries I always struggle, and there's usually a clear line between them.
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! That might be worth a topic-style video on tbh.. 🙂
@galatician8063 Жыл бұрын
I would welcome a video on this topic also, but he does kind of tell you some of the secrets. You want to pull the paint toward where you want the most color. Also , notice how his brush is following the edges and shapes of the robe, gradually using brighter colors and covering less surface as they get brighter & higher in contrast. Also, thin your paints, and wet your brush slightly before grabbing paint. Continually clean your brush just swirling in water and wiping clean before each layer. Wet bristles will allow for a much smoother finish than just soaking paint up with dry bristles. Try to cover in one / as few strokes as possible as reworking an area will cause texture. Use light pressure as you start and be conscious of the angle of your brush. Also, practice on a test miniature so you are not worried about ruining it until you get the hang of it. Different paint brands will react differently to how much you can thin them and will dry differently depending on how humid or dry it is at your location \ paint desk. And just search for videos on achieving smooth blends and compare what they are telling you. Some other channels I watch are Vince Venturella, Ninjon, Miniac, and Squidmar Miniatures to name afew. They have all covered this at one point. Anyway, I hope this helps!!!!
@dwarrenmsp Жыл бұрын
I know it was unintentional, but I got a good childish chuckle out of the timing of "building up a sense of volume" as you were highlighting the chest area. Really great paint tutorial. I always end up referencing your videos for small tips when I need a reminder of how to do something more effectively. The domino mask technique was really interesting. I'm still not sure I want to do eyes on these minis though.
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Ha, thanks a lot, David! And there's really no need to paint the eyes tbh - especially for gaming purposes 😀
@azuritet3 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thanks very kind - thank you! 🤗
@dustinchilds2378 9 ай бұрын
I should know by now not to question anything you do, but when you were doing the skin and started with that brown gray I was like oh no that’s too dark how is he going to fix that…but then you did and it was seamless.
@Sorastro 9 ай бұрын
Ha ha, thank you my friend 😁
@TheHarknessMonster Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I always loved Ventress. Question…when putting tattoos on a mini, do you ever put on a thin layer of flesh tones over them to give the illusion of them being “under the skin”? I can never make tattoos on minis look right
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Yes, I've done it on the odd occasion - especially for larger models. It's not much different to using an appropriately-thinned tatto tone though tbh, ie the net effect is much the same 🙂
@Daoshifu Жыл бұрын
I am very confused nowadays. My brain is wating for "welcome to another episode of Sorastro's Painting series". Sorastro's Painting has a very different rythm. I am hard wired now 😁
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, yeh.. I guess I felt I wanted to make the opening just a bit more succinct.. 😁
@kyledavison9596 Жыл бұрын
Hey Sorastro, love your videos and watching them while I paint, I’m pretty new to it so they help me a lot. I really appreciate how straightforward they are and you showing what you do in your steps so it isn’t rushed. Question for you, I don’t own an airbrush, and I see you do the zenithal highlights. Would doing a drybrush from the same angle achieve a similar result, and if so any tips on that?
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kyle! You could dry brush the mini (but avoid the lightsabers as they're delicate!), but honestly, I think a quick blast with a rattle can white from above would probably be best 😀
@kyledavison9596 Жыл бұрын
Ahh okay okay, thanks for the reply/advice!
@simbobcrafts4843 10 ай бұрын
Hi. I great video. I just bought the complete set of scale75. I'm loving the matte finish to them. Do you know if they are good for glazing?
@Sorastro 10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Yes, I think they're great for glazing with (and for glazing over) 😀
@chriss427 9 ай бұрын
This is probably an ENORMOUS ask but it is super hard to get scalecolor here, do you have any idea what you would use with just citadel/vallejo available? thank you for the amazing work
@Sorastro 9 ай бұрын
Hi! I'd suggest trying this app which provides paint conversions etc: apps.apple.com/gb/app/paintrack/id1490523130 (Apple), play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.courageousoctopus.paintrack&hl=en_GB&gl=US&pli=1 (Android) :)
@1BigSpec Жыл бұрын
I just got my core box and look forward to painting it. I want to make sure I do it right and I’m not sure if you’re supposed to clean the miniatures with soap and water before assembly and painting. Is that something you recommend?
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Hi Ricardo! With certain models/games it's a good idea to wash the miniatures, but it isn't necessary at all with Shatterpoint 🙂
@lilcranky Жыл бұрын
the most stressful part will be the freehand parts
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Agreed! 😁
@ichika9746 Жыл бұрын
Been watching this series in preparation, they always look amazing! I wanted to ask why you sometimes use contrast paints, and sometimes do layers for the main colours? Is it due to the model itself (primary), the shapes?
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I sometimes use speed paints for areas where there's a chance for an "easy win" - often the more textured parts of a miniature for example. But for things like board areas of fabric etc, I don't think they work so well, so I prefer to use base colours and highlights. 🙂
@ichika9746 Жыл бұрын
@@Sorastro ahh gotcha, makes sense!
@tien65 Жыл бұрын
i love the colour of the dress, it looks very beautiful with the purple bluish colour. curious as i cannot find a paint comparison to GW, would you know the paint comparison for violet?
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Naggaroth Night is pretty close to the Scalecolor Violet 😀
@tien65 Жыл бұрын
@@Sorastro thank you so much for this. Will try it out
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
@@tien65 No problem! 😀
@thidhus6589 Жыл бұрын
do you have any tips on how to fill the smaller gaps on her dress?
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Hi! These days I like to brush some Mod Podge over small gaps like that 🙂
@thidhus6589 Жыл бұрын
@@Sorastro thanks i might try it.
@mathieubcat Жыл бұрын
Just discover your chanel and you're an amazing painter ! I see that you don't use wash, do you use it in any case ? What is the technique to do without it ? Always start from the darkest possible base ? thanks a lot
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mathieu! I don't use washes as much as I used to, but I do occasionally. And yes, for a cleaner, more controlled look, I generally start with quite a dark base colour, then highlight up 😀
@Salty_Sassenach Жыл бұрын
What about the Slapchop method for the next mini 😂
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Ha, if you mean applying thin paint over zenithal highlights, it's actually something I do all the time (especially for minis like the B1 Battle Droids..) 🙂
@Salty_Sassenach Жыл бұрын
@@SorastroYour painting is very good 👍 I was being Sarcastic 😜 I should change my Ewetube handle to Sarcastic Wench 😜
@zacharyglenn7110 Жыл бұрын
Does Ventress come with the tattoos sculpted already, or did you have to paint them on? I couldnt tell
@Sorastro Жыл бұрын
Hi! The tattoos are not sculpted on (therefore very optional!) 😁
@zacharyglenn7110 Жыл бұрын
@@Sorastro thanks for the answer! I'll probably try my hand at them, but I'm awful at freehanding haha
@simbobcrafts4843 10 ай бұрын
My highlight layers seem to be drying patchy. How do you avoid that?
@Sorastro 10 ай бұрын
Hi! Hmm it could be that you just need to unload some of the paint from the brush off on your hand or something, so you're applying a thin, even layer, and it doesn't have a chance to collect or pool.. 🙂
@simbobcrafts4843 10 ай бұрын
@@Sorastro I will try that. Thank you.
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