I tried making a living painting your weird Warhammer

I tried making a living painting your weird Warhammer - and lost money

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6 ай бұрын

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This week, we opened up a commission painting service and tried painting what ever requests you guys had. To see if it was possible to make a living from painting Warhammer as a Commission service on Fiverr.
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@SquidmarMiniatures 6 ай бұрын

Download Warhammer 40.000: Tacticus for free and enjoy a tactical Warhammer game wherever you are: play.tacticusgame.com/squidmar

@user-tn1zr6hd7l 6 ай бұрын

Um what's your code again for tacticus

@SquidmarMiniatures 6 ай бұрын

@@user-tn1zr6hd7l Squidmar

@footrot17 6 ай бұрын

The like button lit up when you said like button.

@joeroberts6704 5 ай бұрын

Code didn't work for me

@SquidmarMiniatures 5 ай бұрын

Hey man, it's likely too late @@joeroberts6704

@ka5141 6 ай бұрын

hmm. now, to really test the system you should've done it anonymously. Because, as a painter with a fiverr account, what really happens is 5 chats a day that come to nothing and maybe 1 or 2 jobs a month.

@SquidmarMiniatures 6 ай бұрын

Yeah that's something to take into consideration, this was more to test what the average salary would be and how much work it is :)

@user-ey4ik3sb3u 6 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@Botanick13 6 ай бұрын

@alexbezeredi6044 I think there is also bit difference between making fiverr your job and making painting your job. From what I know is better to do like whole armies (same minies, same colour scheme, you can streamline it a bit) or like really big a precious models

@TheBearOfSpades 6 ай бұрын

EonsOfBattle did a similar test but anonymous and it didn't work either. I'm glad they didn't do it anonymous because my original take away was that if they had done it not anonymously it would have worked. Now I know it probably wouldn't have.

@1991nio 6 ай бұрын

@alexbezeredi6044if they would do this for salary they wouldnt need big setup nor camera and vid what ever... pleaseee

@CupCakeUnleashed 6 ай бұрын

I like the ads being on the side, so I can still watch the painting while the sponsorship is being done.

@dominickduke 6 ай бұрын

I am blown away by the quality of every miniature with the amount of time spent!!

@vitaliyred622 6 ай бұрын

It is hell, not only does the client not know how much time certain things require, dispite how skilled you are, they don't really know what they want half of the time. Most believe that since it is a "hobby" you shouldn't get payed as a normal job. It became better lately.

@Exzrian__Artistrana 6 ай бұрын

The beauteous irony of watching this while painting commissions, hearing the same issues I've gone/go through, is both hilarious and humbling

@Bakroth85 6 ай бұрын

That Morathi paint job was utterly stunning. So good!

@stuff6218 6 ай бұрын

You guys have a really definitive style. I like how you block in the main colours, leave the edges simple and treat it like a vignette around a highly detailed centre that draws your eye in. Very cool.

@martins3d453 6 ай бұрын

At the very least, this shines a light on how hard being a creative is professionally. I sculpt minis and make 3D models for product design etc, am always improving but the living isn't quite enough. Great vid! 🎉

@MissNublette 6 ай бұрын

it's actually crazy to me just how beautiful a paint job you're able to get in 1.5-4hrs. For me to get close to the same would take 20-40 (which is a great reason for me to not do commissions!)

@Phoenix2312 5 ай бұрын

I am the same! I spent about 3 Months working on my OG Logan Grimnar ... As, I decided to PAINT his Shoulderpad by hand... I should have just ordered the right Waterslide Transfers... LOL! It is a bit "Off Line" and askew... But the overall result came out well! Very happy with it! Tabletop ready for sure!!!

@chrisgoblin4857 5 ай бұрын

I know this feeling well. Had some friends ask me to do some commission work for them after looking at some of my best pieces. What they don't realise is for a result like that, it can take me weeks to complete. Not sure they're willing to pay me a wage to have their Magnus the Red painted and finished in less than 5 months.

@carlstanford7607 6 ай бұрын

Would love to see the tutorial aspect come back into these videos. You were great at that. Beautiful painting lads

@EntropicEcho 6 ай бұрын

Cool project! I've done commission work full time for a while, but that really meant doing table-top quality armies/warbands and boardgame minis a lot. I've learned how to paint really quickly though. Once you have a good workflow and know how to put down colour and contrast and a focus point really quickly, and which details are important and which are not, you can paint really fast.

@NegativeNezzy 6 ай бұрын

"The airbrush cuts down 90% of the time" *Curses in clogged airbrush*

@christophersteen1873 2 ай бұрын

acetone always takes care of it for me

@SomeoneElseEntirely 6 ай бұрын

And that is why you don't charge per hour.. You charge for the outcome (e.g., Quality gradings). The profit is in your skills which grows over time and gives better profit margins as you require less time for the same results at the same price. Next is of course based on demands which jobs you take on.

@Judgeharm 6 ай бұрын

That keeper of secrets was amazing. I would never have guessed it only took Lukas 3ish hours. tremendous skill!

@HaechiYT 6 ай бұрын

Lukas is an amazing painter I’m blown away by every piece!

@tinaprice4948 5 ай бұрын

Yes I love his painting :) I want something painted from him :D

@nyandyn 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely love that blue vs orange contrast on Thraka.

@thelemonwho 5 ай бұрын

7:00 Definite "holy crap!" Moments looking up at the screen right there. 👏

@johnnyd9174 6 ай бұрын

I would have loved to see a bit more of a summary about the financials at the end there. How many hours spent in total, and gross/net earnings after all your time/expenses.

@maxi4318 6 ай бұрын

So lucky the people that got their figures paint by you guys! great video

@LordBraddington 6 ай бұрын

The Avatar, Morathi and the Keeper of Secrets in particular turned out amazing. But all the minis looked great.

@andrewplunkett9494 6 ай бұрын

How tf are those paint jobs that good in that short amount of time?!? 😂 crazy good job guys. Love the video and idea behind it

@paatej 6 ай бұрын

Just wanted to say that I love your work - both painting and video editing. I have a blast watching!

@kongkenned 6 ай бұрын

i always enjoy these fiverr videoes ... it's just awesome to see how different people think how the wanna paint the mini. - thanks for a good video and thanks for keeping my hype up about painting and Merry Christmas

@Brettoh 6 ай бұрын

Basing guide for The Light of Eltharion and I’ll fly to Sweden to hug you 😂 That moss looks so good!

@kolorytoweoke 5 ай бұрын

Emil just makes this channel come together. 2 bros painting minis, what's not to love? :d

@jeffhunter12 6 ай бұрын

loved getting a look into commission painting and also seeing how amazing you guys can paint a variety of different models

@ChokedByHalo1 6 ай бұрын

16:20 Im glad Emil used some green with OSL in that paintjob. When i think green or purple i think Emil. Lovely paintjobs

@S1L3NT_L1GHT 6 ай бұрын

great paint work and love watching the fun you guys have

@davidanderson9103 6 ай бұрын

The split screen sponsor section was a fantastic idea. Watching Lucas paint, but still hearing about the sponsor.

@modellbaurobbe9951 6 ай бұрын

Its insane what both of you can achieve in such a small amount of time!

@huwtindall7096 6 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas guys - love the content and seems like a really great crew of people there. Hope to visit one day. Maybe combine in with a bit of Great Barrier Reef time so the rest of the family is keen for north Queensland!

@Shetlanddavid 6 ай бұрын

Unbelievable talent guys, really great quality!!

@KentMatsueda 6 ай бұрын

That was really fun! Thanks for sharing that. Great, inspiring work as usual. I'm jealous... I wish I had my Squidmar Evolution 2024... waiting on H&S. Am enjoying my Squidmar Ultra 2024 in the meanwhile 🙂

@nowthisnamestaken 4 ай бұрын

I have not watched in a while.. I like this format. Very entertaining. I like the sidekick!

@PeterResponsible 6 ай бұрын

Guys, this is absolutely incredible. I'm just completely amazed how much you are able to do in such a short amount of time and how stunning it turns out to be. And that Avatar in 4 hours? Just wow. Really makes me sad my mini wasn't one of the picked ones for these comissions :).

@erikbraun473 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations to Lukas for finally getting a cookie!! Oh yeah and great paint jobs

@erictrudel1164 4 ай бұрын

Awesome job guys ! wow I don't know how I could get that quality so fast as you do. I think I need to start to do some airbrushing !

@MrFildur 5 ай бұрын

That little time and so good results. You two are really good :-)

@DaneEast-rc8rm 2 ай бұрын

Awesome project and painting guys!

@krzysztofb.3979 6 ай бұрын

You guys are great, beautiful projects! :)

@blackfireben 6 ай бұрын

That Celennar piece is beautiful. Amazing work guys.

@chipmercury 5 ай бұрын

I haven't done Fiverr yet, I've taken my commissions from social media (facebook, tumblr, twitter) and advertising at my FLGS. When I started out I really undervalued my skills (and still do to an extent) and I took on larger projects as well as single miniatures. Definitely not good for full time work, but something is better than nothing.

@stephanieknudtson4449 6 ай бұрын

Duuuuuudes 😅 these all look amazing! I'd be stoked!

@IvanIvanovv 6 ай бұрын

If i had my Big E model from majorkill i totally would’ve tried to commission it from you guys, really excellent work!

@kingkreaghan6762 6 ай бұрын

Fun to watch and makes me remember I've got things to paint.

@robinzuchner8583 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video! Made be set up my paint station while i watched it, so i dont have ro do that after i but my kids to bed later thia evening. Gonna go straight to painting. Its been two weeks since last time.

@Allrounder1976 6 ай бұрын

🙏today i got my H&S Squidmar Evolution 2024 Black Edition....and its so beautifull, love it. Your channel is the one that bring me back to painting minis so often, you both are realy valuable. God bless you. Have a nice Christmas time

@JamieDarrow 6 ай бұрын

Love watching your channel thank you!

@MrTrenttness 4 ай бұрын

🔥🎸🔥 You both have a great eye and fantastic taste in colors. I also like watching the painting through the advertisement. Thanks for the video!

@bigees 6 ай бұрын

What I like most bout your videos is that you speak english so well despite you're not english native speakers like my self. Greetings from Poland!

@darkestknightreturns 6 ай бұрын

You lads make this level of painting look easy

@nilshagerklint091 6 ай бұрын

You are the best Emil and Lukas. for christmas im getting some warhammer and star wars legion minis you have inspired me to paint more and more btw är från Sverige ❤😊

@Polypropylene888 6 ай бұрын

This is so cool keep up the epic content

@trydodgingthis 6 ай бұрын

I love you and Tacticus so seeing you give a nice tacticus code was pleasent

@badbirb5698 5 ай бұрын

Super impressed with Lukas' jobs. Maybe I'm just a fan for pale skin, shadows, and teals. If that's his 'quick' version it'd make an amazing army.

@alanthe2 6 ай бұрын

Prefer the split screen ad. Smart idea.

@Cow118 6 ай бұрын

I love the way Lukas paint. Always.

@KellyB.-wi9nf 5 күн бұрын

I have no art skills, can't see what colors go together and watch these channels to see how cool it would be if I did. But I recently discovered fiverr, and I've got projects I've been stuck on for years now being done by people who do. Couldn't be happier.

@willmuckel9131 6 ай бұрын

You guys do the best ads on KZfaq. You keep my attention.

@Mad.player 6 ай бұрын

7:20 that gap on the shoulder pad thou...

@ErgonomicChair 6 ай бұрын

I recently watched the first video Emil was on, the water effects one, man he sure has come into his own on camera over the years.

@Hotshot7209 2 ай бұрын

I always watch your videos while painting and watch you to study your mini painting

@beaverdam1199 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful paint jobs, love the troll!

@Buzzword27 6 ай бұрын

Dude, splitting the screening during your ad is a game changer.

@OntarioGuy430 5 ай бұрын

0:49 Thank you - now I have to go and rewatch all of the ArhyBES Batmetal videos!

@goforitpainting 6 ай бұрын

Cool as always. 👍

@Mightyblue87 6 ай бұрын

great paint work

@Erebus2075 2 ай бұрын

5:21 5sec more to put any kind off darker shadow in muscle lines would do a world off difference. especially between the toes so they don't look like they are melted together ;P why fully assemble before painting? found it much easier to paint each part then assemble afterwards. especially with the new magnet setup, those are suuuper cool, it would be easy to softly scrape off the paint and attach the magnet for the "perfect" spot ^^ ahh this brought back reminiscent off old times :P

@clive_maloney 5 ай бұрын

You guys are awesome. 😊

@ADTRPG 6 ай бұрын

I do commission painting for a living, and I'm nowhere near as good a painter as either of you. However, you need to be able to scale up and down what level of painting you do to meet the amount of money charged. Something like a single Primaris Marine can cost $10 to paint if it's just color blocked in to meet minimums, or it can cost $25+ if it's going in a display case. One off miniatures will always cost more since there's not an army to batch paint and absorb time slips across the whole army. A Trooper might set you back, but the HQ will catch you up.

@JonSteitzer 6 ай бұрын

My biggest lessons from y'all. Push the contrast, and COLOR

@davidanderson9103 6 ай бұрын

My Squidmar Ultra finally arrived this weekend. WOOT!

@Erebus2075 2 ай бұрын

7:07 thats better than the once before it. like the colour scheme;

@nicksmith1415 4 ай бұрын

I'm enjoying these videos so much that I want to paint miniatures now and I have never played a game

@milesboyer4657 6 ай бұрын

i wish i hadnt missed this opportunity, i would of loved to had something painted by you guys

@Rykrai 6 ай бұрын

Wraithlord wasn't painted in Ulthwe scheme. I'd have been disappointed. Should have painted the head wraithbone, and it would have worked.

@ChrisOsberg 6 ай бұрын

I was just thinking, "Man, I'd have totally paid to have you paint an Avatar of Khaine for me," then it was one of the last models.

@drpretzel2086 6 ай бұрын

Watching/listening to this as I’m working on a commission

@Snacklord_Dennis 6 ай бұрын

Michi is gonna enjoy the heck out of his mini 😍

@shaunkrogulski9619 6 ай бұрын

This was a great video! I haven't used a service like this before, but if I do I'll definitely tip! I was wondering when you set up your accounts was it clear it was you guys? If so do you feel your notoriety impacted who chose your services and how they rated your work? Again great work on all these pieces and thank you for putting out this video!

@Sorceress_Sellen 6 ай бұрын

Oh that was a smooth move putting the add next to the painting since i wanted to see how you did the keeper i couldn't skip the add. ergh... i mean i always watch the ads!!!!! always... anyway. big brain move.

@manobot23 6 ай бұрын

Second last reveal was best😂

@beno5324 6 ай бұрын

"I am goona steal Sergio Calvo's paint job but do it in 4 hours instead" is an insane phrase to say. Really enjoyed this video, well done!

@SquidmarMiniatures 6 ай бұрын

Not to the same level though 🤣

@dizzastah4775 2 ай бұрын

Amazing

@5az2 6 ай бұрын

Keeper of ALL the secrets xdd Love it!

@SwampySi 2 ай бұрын

Wow, you guys are fantastic..

@kevinishki 6 ай бұрын

You guys are really good

@marshallhunter4193 6 ай бұрын

Great video, I enjoyed watching you both paint and I believe I even learned some things. you get 5 stars from me.... :)

@ColdTakes585 3 ай бұрын

Those first two?? For 35$??? In an hour???? UNBELIEVABLE QUALITY OF WORK 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@ColdTakes585 3 ай бұрын

Spoke too soon, apply to all the figs 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@johnrhodes256 6 ай бұрын

I’d pay 100 easily for that eltharion! That was gorgeous!!

@Phoenix2312 5 ай бұрын

I had thought about doing Miniature Painting, I am no where near a professional, but I could get a miniature Table top Ready at least... However, I am not experienced with an Airbrush, and I am way too critical of my own work! I have still got my Space Wolves, I love them... Most I am very happy with! But there are some I want to touch up as I am NOT HAPPY with the paintwork ... Some I still need to finish off... I know I could never make it a living as I take way too long due to my own "Its never good enough" Attitude... Also, If you guys are still willing to do this... I would love to send you some to paint! Only - NO TIME LIMIT... And seeing your work, OH DEAR GOD YOU WOULD 100% GET A TIP!!!! LOL! Being Genuine... I would happily commission you! And probably pay a higher rate too!

@ryanb8821 5 ай бұрын

Wish i knew this when it was open! Would have sent a few models!

@ivosilva6701 6 ай бұрын

Looking forward to this, I submitted mine but wasn't lucky! Maybe next time :D

@SquidmarMiniatures 6 ай бұрын

Yasss ❤

@Trixtrem1974 6 ай бұрын

legends!!!

@Isackender 6 ай бұрын

Okay we gotta setup a Lucas fan club. Man you're hilarious, loving your vibe!

@axlefoley6330 2 ай бұрын

I couldn’t do this for 2 reasons, 1) I wouldn’t be able to do it fast enough in part because I don’t own an airbrush and also I like to take my time, 2) and probably the most important, I’m just not good enough.

@habiana 6 ай бұрын

those moldlines in the wraithlord head.... hahahaha

@nheather 2 ай бұрын

The gig economy obviously works best in countries where the cost of living and salaries are very low. For example, if the cost of painting a complex miniature $100, then a painter in Sweden might be better off spending those hours working in the local supermarket, but for a painter in Mumbai that is the average salary for a week (not minimum salary but average). For painter in Mumbai with no real education or career opportunities, doing what you did in a week is possibly more than they could earn in a year.