"Your models are like onions" "They have layers?" "No, they're so good, they make me cry"

Saved this video Vince, some times I get caught up in all the techniques when the basics are good for a reason. I am loving the new video quality mate, it makes it very enjoyable to watch.

i swear, i learn more from vince, sam, jon and scott than anyone else on youtube. im getting my buddy into the hobby, and these guys are the channels i recommended to him. we are planning our first painting session together soon and i cant wait.

The quality of the content is as great as always, but the way it’s shot and edited is spectacular!

Thank you Vince!! Showing how the violet glaze helped unite the layers is exactly the piece I was missing in my hobby. I totally get layering, albeit I’m not that great-but working on it. However, I wasn’t getting a uniform look at the end. My layers looked like camouflage! Seeing and hearing your explanation of bringing those colors together was exactly what i needed to understand that unity. Thanks again for your content!

the common pure Green/Blue/Purple (PG7/PB15/PV23) are quite dark at full-streng,add some White,they become the common Green/Blue/Purple in our sense,so in general the dark Green/Blue/Purple have less coverage/contrast-ratio than brighter ones

Wow ! That's what I mean by "watching the painter's hand movements while he explains for 10 mins how he does his layering, with tips". I love that kind of content, plus layering is not the cool kid of topics so does not get a good video often. Quality content as always, but the change you talked about can be seen and felt, thank you ! (Ok, not ignoring the elephant in the room anymore : DAT RED NMM IS DOPE !)

You recently asked for ideas so i have a couple more for you: 1) difference between acryllic paint types: gw dry/layer/shade/glaze paints; what is inks and how are they different; what is heavy-body acryllics (for example in my country there is no such thing, but perhaps it is just called differently and if you explained what it is I could find it); what about painter/canvas focused acryllic paints, can you use those effectively? Whats the difference between all those types? Can you take one and make the other by just mixing additives like water, medium or flow improver? 2) difference and use of different additives. For example, whats the difference between thinning paint with water or acryllic medium? What are gw lhamian and glaze mediums, and can you substitute them with other additives? I think that you have most of that info (especially 2nd idea, i know you have a video covering mediums and retardants) but it would be nice to see it re-visited and centralized in a single video. You already have most of these products if not all of them, and it would be cool to see a demonstration of the differences between paints and inks, or thinning with water or medium, and explanations of when one is better and by how much.

Huge track at the end ! Thx Vince !😊

Vince, this is great! I liked what you did with the format. Talking head intro --> demonstration --> talking head --> demonstration --> talking head outro Breaking the tutorial up like that made it feel more engaging to watch in my opinion. I also appreciate the subtle zoom in/out throughout the clips. It's nothing overly obnoxious, but it's a nice improvement from your older format which were a bit more rigid. I respect your goal that you talked about in the new year video, this is a great direction you're taking the channel in. I've always considered your Hobby Cheating content to be top-tier in terms of quality information and explanation of concepts/techniques. However, other channels have an advantage in video style. I'm sure many viewers would consider a LukesAPS or Squidmar video more *entertaining* and *engaging* overall, but usually lesser in knowledge gained, compared to yours. I've found they mainly excel in: 1) Storytelling/video narrative 2) Presentation [cinematography, alternate camera angles, lighting, talking head, editing, etc] 3) Trending topics [Challenges, new sponsored products, etc] 4) Other [Skits, collabs, non-hobby vlogs, inviting thumbnails, etc] It's like they'll have a technique they want to cover, say, oil washes. > "[Intro skit] I've always been dissatisfied with GW washes, if only there was a way to erase the wash... That's when I discovered oils. [Talking head] bla bla... [Interspersed demonstration]... [24hour 6000points crayon-only challenge]...etc etc" Of course, I don't want you to become another Squidmar(no offence to the lad), I love what YOU do. I love that you have a recognisable thumbnail style. I love that your video titles are easy to find if I want to find the technique later. I love your knowledge of the hobby and teaching style. To conclude, you're a titan in the hobby youtube sphere in my mind. I like the direction you're going in with regard to production quality/ format adjustments. I hope these improvements help the channel reach a larger audience (who are missing out!). Don't stress too much about revamping every aspect of your videos too quickly. Hopefully over time you can automate or routinize into this more dynamic format direction. Thanks for everything that you do Vince, keep it up!

Loved that this had the steps , talked through the theory, and showed the technique!

Vince, I find myself just hitting the 👍 button before I even get into the video because I know it will be good. Has become a reflex, thanks as always!

*Clicks on the video* BOOOOM!!! Super quality! NICE!

Im still new to the hobby. My layering is awful mainly because i still havent gotten to grips with nailing the paint consistency. Whenever i have tried to add layers with a subtle transition, the brush strokes stand out like a sore thumb, i dont have anybody nearby who i could speak to about improving this so other than yours and other great youtube painters providing videos like this, i have been running solo. To the point where my miniatures are taking several days to finish one because its a constant battle of 2 steps forwards 1.5 steps back. Im glad i paint because i enjoy it, because it will likely take me well into my 40s before i had an army ready to play with.

Your advice on layering a light color (gaus blaster green, in this case) articulated what I found out when trying to highlight with a white plus original color mix. Thanks for that. Makes more sense now.

Great and well explained tutorial, like the production quality bump

I think the "shingles on the roof" analogy is the idea that just made all this layering stuff click in my head. Now to just keep that idea clicked until I get done with work and can try it out!

Upped my game again Vince, articulated my rough sense of improving my layering into coherent approaches I'm now conscious of as I paint. will have this vid on repeat as I'm layering. Most of it was watching you paint and that was crystal sharp and perfectly framed, nice job with the camera

The video quality on this one is super good, really crisp.

The subtle slow zoom in and out added a nice je me sais quoi to the video. The fig came out great!

Great timing,I'm participating in my first painting competition this month and I'm just binging bunch of your videos which contain time consuming techniques I wouldn't normally use. This isn't one of those,but a detailed video about layering is super helpful.

Another fantastic tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to create the educational content. You continue to help me grow as a model painter.

Thanks Vince, found you on a video with Trovaron. No one has explained it like that before. Now I think I really understand it now. Again thank you.

Great video, Vince. You probably also know this, but just in case - another part of the reason that water-based acrylics tend to get slightly darker, duller, and more translucent as they dry is that the acrylic binder has a milky white appearance when suspended in the water in the paint (think gloss varnish or Lahmian Medium). It becomes clear as the water evaporates and the binder links up and cures. So the colour of the wet paint is slightly lighter and more opaque than it will be when it dries.

I've been miniature painting for about a month and a half, and I have no prior painting experience at all. I am not a very artistic person in terms of drawing, painting, coloring, etc. I appreciate this video. I just need to learn how to blend colors to make darker and lighter shades, the concept is simple, but I always seem to go too dark or too light.

Immediately dropped a like for the pun at the beginning. Well done.

The video production looks great. Can see you're learning heaps already this year. Good job.

Video quality is much improved, to compliment the already awesome tutorial. It's always nice to revisit the approaches we take, even on basic techniques.

You really have the best painting tutorials on KZfaq Vince, thank you for sharing your knowledge 👍

Wonderful tutorial…thanks so much for taking the time to provide all the hints and tips!

Great video Vince. I like the cuts between painting the mini and the pieces delivered directly to camera. The camera quality is primo too.

Video quality is immense now. Loving it.

Wow! The video picture presentation is really getting so much better! Good for you and us. Whatever you are doing as far as settings, light, and editing is soooo much better. And yes The audio is continually improving. Oh ya!!!! And the content rocks!!! Lol

Great tips here Vince! use to make that mistake about reducing the layer all the time, either too much (looks like a bad edge highlight) or too little (no transition). Jose Da Vinci has a good rule of thumb with reducing layers to 70% of the previous layer, and then a glaze of that colour between the layers to join them. Found it was a fast way to get quick smooth layers

As stated below, the videography is excellent! Very well made, and great content. LOVED IT.

Your videos are brilliant and of such a great value. Thank you for sharing your painting skills.I want to become a great painter and your videos should help me accomplish my goals. Much respect!

Hey Vince, I'm only just starting out, have only painted four (types of) mini's so far. Your video's are really amazing for learning the basics, especially the longer explanations on layering, dry brushing etc. I feel very encouraged to go and try more techniques. I'm hoping to try some wet blending soon as well. Anyways, thanks so much for making these! Greeting from the Netherlands.

great production value! And great tutorial as always. Cant wait to see the entire army

Great video vince! Love the new format! All the best for 2022

I've only been painting for a week or two, but i've watched a couple of videos on painting techniques (probably too many ;P) but this is the first time i feel like i understand how i can approach layering. Especially the part at 6:37 about shapes was helpful. Thank you! :)

Your videos are an absolute godsend and I can’t believe I somehow only found your channel recently after years of Warhammer (though very little AOS).

Great video Vince. I watch a lot of oil painting videos..like actual landscape paintings. Your language helps me apply what I learn there to my hobby. Very helpful. This time it was talking about painting shapes rather than things.

The idea of using a different color to integrate the layers and soften the brushstrokes immediately caught my attention. It's a bit like in digital illustration using a blend layer with a subtle tint to give the piece an overall subtle hue that helps unify the piece. Great topic!

Great stuff Vince! I'll need to watch this one a few times.

Freaking excellent, Vince. Audio transitions are smooth as silk! No need to hover over the volume button while listening and some of the best knowledge transfer in the business. Movin on up!

Great video, lots of great tips! Thanks for the extra extra work you're putting into the video creation side! Noticeable quality increase! Was already using a lot of your videos for references and learning

Holy smokes that was an outstanding tutorial! Your Hobby Cheating videos are a real inspiration to push my painting limits and try new techniques. Thanks so much Vince!!!

DAMN Vince!!!! I feel like I learned so much from this video that I'm excited to try out, and on top of that I feel like you really upped your production quality with this vid, (is that a new mic? sounds great!) awesome work!!!!

I have it on good authority that all you need to do is dip your brush straight into a GW pot, preferably past the heel and into the ferrule, then mush it onto the model. Bonus points if you use unthinned 'base' paints only.

Loved the music transition! Not only did it make me laugh but since it was in the middlish of the video it also reinvigorated my focus onto the video 🙌🏻 Keep up the great work

Those models look incredible

Sharp video quality! And great content, per usual. Cheers!

Thanks Vince! As always your channel is a treasure trove of hobby tricks. )

Back to classic topics. Love it! Thanks Vince 😊

This is great! I got into the hobby not to long ago and I found this super helpful.

Hey Vince, I've noticed that the audio volumes are becoming more consistent between the Vlog style sections of your videos and the painting sections. Just wanted to let you know that your efforts are paying off. Thanks for the video!

Thanks for all you do Vince I love Scott and Jon's videos but when I sit and paint after there's I feel like ill never be able to do what they do but something about the way you do your videos really help me get past that

Steppin up your game sir... great content once again and this is a great walk back to stuff I dont, but should be thinking about while Im slappin da paint. Thanks VV

Terrifically useful video Vince! Learnt a LOT!

Thank you Vince for putting. Out these great videos they're very helpful. I'm point my friends who are gamers and want to learn how to paint their gaming figures. Right now they use the figures unpainted, i told them that's pretty sad considering how beautiful newer gaming figures are.

Opening intro sound was better in this video! I liked the reference to “coates” Love the video! I can honestly say that I learn something new in each of your videos! (No pressure 😜😝🤪)

Great video and the sound levels seem better, didn't have to increase my volume to hear you well

I loved the guility smile at the "layers" pun. As always, the timing of this video is almost preternatural, as I'm doing some ork skin with more layering than I ever tried.

Love your new and much improved production quality.

Great as always. I have to say that compared to your videos back in the day, the visual quality of your recent ones is so good, you can see every important detail (helps to illustrate the techniques) : ). What kind of camera do you use to record that, if I may ask ?

Terrific video Vince. Super helpful information as always. I was wondering if a zenithal highlight before starting with the basecoat could be helpful in any way or that's only really meaningful in combination with very thin paints (aka contrasts) as basecoat? Thank you! Also I noticed you don't use shades after your first basecoat and I would like to understand the reasoning, is it because you're starting from a dark layer which basically acts as your shade?

Strict technomancer does it again. Great video. Would you always use something close on the colour wheel to glaze at the end or would you go opposites?

Nice one mate! Very helpful as always. 🍺

Awesome video, great quality too.

Great video, i like that you speak more in front of the camera now. Covering more than i think i need to, is something i know i have to do but still often don't do. I guess it's something i have to learn to force me to do. Btw, i love vmc blue green, i use it for the robes of my skaven. Just wanted to say it.

Hi Vince! Absolutely love your videos! You are so good at this. One question please, why didn’t you zenithal coat this mini before starting? And then follow up with wash and dry brush (preparing for your best paint job)? Just curious. Thank you!!

I'd love to see a video on surface tension. It's one of the harder concepts I've found to understand when using really thin paint. You might have already covered it in a previous video.

Thanks for your advices Master Vince ! Is it possible to see a bigger zoom on your brush next time? I wish I had seen the jumps between layers and the push/pull paint on the mini for a better understanding :-) For a beginner like me, it's still a mystery to see how contrast appears !

New camera Vince? And possibly New Mic, same awesome tutorials of course but man the quality upgrades slapped me in the face in the first 20 seconds of the video.

Hey @vince. Nice work again! Really like the new stuff. How do you choose a “pop” color to glaze with? What are you looking for?

Thanks for the video as always Vince! It looks and sounds great. I know this is not at all the point of the video, but I was distracted by how gorgeous that violet looked! Would you mind telling me what that paint was?

As usual amazing content really appreciate what you do man!

Vince is the best.... hes my favorite....

Beautiful video Vince! One possible improvement, when you are recording to camera you could use more light on you. Aldo, push your voice over mic a little closer. I love the edits and the voice over. Also that sexy music made me think of the moist, creamy, uncontrolled sexiness that is Trapped Under Plastic. Love the commitment to your New Year's resolution!

Nice! Very informative and useful. Question though. How did you decide on the purple as the proper color to use for the glaze?

Vincent is most definitely the Bob Ross of the miniature painting world 🤟

this video was exactly what i needed to hear thank you !

Nice one. This was very helpful

Great video Vince! I have a question regarding this technique. On your amazing example in this video (or on great painters like Sergio Calvo or Angel Giraldez) it feels that it's the best technique to achieve great realism and contrast...but its' always applied on black primer, to get that nice full black to white range. But as you are a big advocate of cenital priming, it's surprising to see you use it like that too. When i see your other videos and paintjobs, or guys like Marco Frisoni, i see that it's possible to achieve top tier paintjobs with cenitalk priming too. So basically i see those two painting styles. Black priming, deliberate layering, to slowly achieve the best possible result... or the use of cenital priming with other techniques, like oil washes/black lining to get that contrast back. This feels more fun, quicker, but at the same time i feel that i have less control and no matter the time i spent, i'll never be able to achieve the best of the best results that i could get with layering over black primer. What are your thoughts on this? Is just me seeing this two completely different approachs for different goals? Or is there any way to reconcile these methods?

U mention feathering, wetblend, and glazing as alternates... what typically helps u decide which to go for vs the other? Time, size/shape of volume, desired look? Curious to see same model, different technique to see end result differences. Thanks as always!

thanks! is there a vid explaining how did you paint the metal silver parts?

What an awesome content Vince! Redditor referred me to your channel. So glad I watched it. Btw the final purple glaze, is that like a wash ?

The amount of work you are putting into this army is inspirational

water-based acrylic like vallejo are "Oil in Water",light reflect on the interface,so when they're wet, they are "white" /// when they are dry,the "Oil" bond together,no interface, thus turn transparent

Vincey V making it look easy again. God tier content as always

Hello Mr. Venturella, thx for your great vids. Beginner here. I watched your video about painting tissue. I wanna begin an army of Idoneth Deepkin & I wished to have a wet aspect on my cloak (as they are supposed to come from water). How would you do that ?

Thanks for the video Vince! Very interesting 😁 how com you started on a black primer instead of a zenithal?

Great video as always!

A bit unrelated question, do you know what can be used as a defoaming agent in acrylic paint? Sometimes when I make watered down mixes with different additives and mediums I get a lot of bubbles especially over heavily textured surfaces.

Glazing in the end with a different color sounds as a great idea. Until now I always had used one of the darker layer colors.

Thanks once again Vince!

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

Hi Vince, can you explain why you didn't start with a zenithal highlight when you layered these paints? Thanks!

Hey man love your videos. What paint colors did you use for the blue skin I love it.

Vince your the man! Thank you for your help.