Listening to Richard Gray saying GW paint names with a question mark on the end is one of my favourite things on the internet.

This video frightened me. So many pots open, I was praying you didn't spill one! Results were great though.

"The blending is a little bit rough there" - still better than on my best day lol

The level of saturation in this range is mindblowing, so cool to see it on a more naturally themed model.

11:17 Magmadroth Flame is one of the ones that only has a single pigment in, so that explains why it is so vibrant. The others are: Bad Moon Yellow, Imperial Fist, Baal Red, Doomfire Magenta, Leviathan Purple and Aeldari Emerald.

Thanks for using a zenithal basecoat... I like the effect.

Love the vibrant result. Contrast + a little love can go a long way.

Best video on the new contrast paints I’ve seen

Very excited about this one. I feel like Richard uses contrast paints in a way that I havent seen anyone else do (like the contrast medium washing)

Mixing Contrast paints with white for highlights is SO brilliant! I'm going to try this with inks too.

I still can't believe you have a youtube channel! Great video as always!

Very nice. The flowers really work. I also paint opaquely over contrast paints as they should be used in conjunction with other paints as you did here. To other artists I describe contrast paints as acrylic based water colors but with staining dyes that can't be lifted, or else I describe them as high quality inks to other miniature painters. I don't do wet blending very often, but it's important when doing natural scenes like you had here. Instead I normally start with a white primed figure and do extremely thin glazes layering from light to dark working with just the very tip of my brush, no paint or water on the belly of the brush, the belly is barely moist. The tip of the brush is touched to a moist paper to bleed off most of the color until the color is almost invisible. It's hard to avoid tide marks with contrast paints as they dry fast, but with very little paint on the brush it's easier and adding extra contrast medium to retard the drying of course can help, but I don't bother with that. I blend the colors as needed working from brightest to darkest via layering as I work towards the shadow. Then I paint opaquely on top again as you did adding white or any lighter color to add opacity as needed. Then I add another layer of pure white or off white where necessary near the highlight to prep for another glazing layer and to add physical dimension to the model and then I do another contrast glaze to give the highlight the color of the light and then another final opaque layer for any final touch ups and highlights.

The Sigvald Burgundy reminds me of a slightly richer P3 Sanguine Base, which itself was a great color with lots of uses. I can see the Sigvald Burgundy being just as handy to have around, maybe even more so.

I had my doubts but you did a superb job painting up this rather strange looking elfin archer.

Stunning well done!!

Thank you for the video, you mentioned applying Matte Varnish at the end and I was wondering if you sprayed it on or if you applied it using a brush?

This is one of the best reviews/showcases of the new contrast paints! 10/10 A lot of channels (no complaints) show how one paint applies to a template of models and then compare them. But seeing how the new paints apply as a whole on one model in different ways is so helpful, and practical. Would love to see some of the new blues! (if you have the time) Thanks for uploading!

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

Getting paint tips from someone this good is insane. Is there a patreon or something where I can support the channel? Keep up the good work

Certainly made me want to pre order some of the new contrast paints. Also, might try and make some tree-sylvanethy warband or something. Wish there were eagles though!

Starburst elf, looks incredible

Where do I get myself a Richard gray series S 9 piece set ? Definitely want to rep my favorite painter 😎

Great work Rich, just wondering when you use your Matt varnish do you put it through the airbrush or by brush?

Does it matter what kind of white you added to the contrast? What white did you add?

I have two quick questions: how do they react to various thinners? As I no longer use water to thin my paint (I find I have more control with thinners, though water still has it's uses). Also, will you show off any conversions for nu 30K and how they are done? Nice demonstration though.

I really like your painting and commentary, but I was so distracted because it sounded like you really needed a drink of water.