10 RULES to INSTANTLY improve your painting FOREVER! How to paint Warhammer

Ever got frustrated painting miniatures, do things take too long, have you made mistakes and you don't even know how? We've cracked the code!

This tutorial covers 10 rules you can apply every time you paint a miniature, to help you spend your time wisely, enjoy painting more, and get a better result, improving every time you sit down to paint!

Sound too good to be true? Warhammer40k, Warhammer AOS, all miniatures are sat there, unpainted, in boxes, why not try out our 10 rules, and see if you can chip into that pile of shame this year!

00:00 - Start
01:34 - Pick the RIGHT Mini
04:27 - Assembly (quick)
05:30 - Focus #1 80/20 Rule
07:03 - Focus #2 Impact Areas
09:12 - Don't get bored!
09:53 - Reference
10:42 - Try Something New
11:48 - Work Smarter
13:02 - Use tutorials!
13:44 - Focus #3 Go to TOWN
14:24 - No Sprint Finishes
15:36 - Intro to Painting
16:59 - Start of Painting
17:40 - Basecoat
21:14 - Wash
22:33 - Drybrush Highlights
26:23 - Selecting Colours
29:18 - Gold tip
30:04 - Silver wash
30:58 - Huge Shade technique tip
32:22 - More silver wash
34:48 - PIVOT!
35:21 - OSL Drybrushing
36:14 - Stippling
37:36 - Blueline
37:52 - Blue glaze
39:19 - Wet Blending
40:34 - Additional Blue Glaze
41:24 - Highlights
42:21 - Edge Define Wash
43:40 - Showcase and Final Thoughts

Space Marine tutorials:

Minis:


Vehicle tutorials:

Large Miniatures:

Fundamental/Basic army level Techniques:

Texture paint (agrellan) Basing Drybrush Scheme tutorials:

Basing Tutorials:

In this video Byron’s using the Artis Opus Brushes!

Music: YouTube Studio

#ArtisOpus #SeriesD #Drybrushing

[ArtisOpus]

Was this video helpful? Will it help you slay that pile of plastic?

[RandomGamer]

I love the fact you went over the tips, then put the tips in practice. It’s easy to misinterpret information sometimes, and I think this helps people understand better. Great work as always.

[Alf_Hairy-arse]

I suggested it on the last video too but as it's about metallics: I would like to see a video on painting metals other than silver and gold. Brass, bronze, iron, steel, etc. Followed on by a video on realistic chipping and weathering of them.

[sstankfish]

For metallics, I think something that needs a video focusing on it is base colors under the different types of metals. I.e. gold, silver, steel, brass, bronze, etc. Base colors, that when the metal is applied thinly won't desaturate the metal completely (unless desired).

[TheMiniatureDoctor]

Basing tip is solid gold! Never thought about how important bases were in that way.

[elderbasilisk]

Very good explanation about basing. I had noticed that putting some effort into my bases has paid higher dividends than anything else I've learned since I put my first dry brush and wash together but I've never had that clear an explanation of why it works like that before .

[rjtwo]

You are 100% correct! Too much recipe does not help in improving skill. It helps immensely to see it done in real time. I love tour channel! Thanks for tutorials and videos!

[MrCrystalwarrior]

I live in the Rep of Ireland, and many of the paints in most videos aren't available here due to the importation of certain chemicals laws, meaning the recipes on most videos do make me turn off before they get started into the meat of the topic. I use artist acrylic craft paints/inks now, make my own glazes and washes, and save LOTS of money to spend later on more minis. Your video here makes so much more sense than many out there, and shows HOW to paint a mini, not using just one certain brand of paint or mix of brands, making it much more accessible for both newcomers and old sweats like myself (I've been in the hobby since 1970). Simple and easy to follow is the way to go, and you've nailed it here :-)

[NerdySatyr]

Holy moly the Silver wash section, so you don't need to highlight.... Aaa! What a dream come true!

[thomaslomax]

Really good guide. I started painting minis in 1984 and there were still several points in your video which I'll benefit from. Going to go away and start printing off hard copies of the artwork I'm using for inspiration now. Thank you!

[SororitasCelestine]

Would love to see a video on changing metallic properties with inks, normal paints, washes, contrasts etc. How they differ and the types of metallics different mixes can create.

I have seen these come up separately in passing in videos not focused on metallics specifically. Would be nice to see them all together, and how you could incorporate dry brushing with them!

[nickmayne]

Great video, my suggestion may sound strange but I’d like to see a tutorial on how to achieve a Nmm effect but using metal paints, basically the best of both worlds

[warlocksunitede]

Glazing with metallics?


I absolutely love the way that this video has shown me how to paint what in my opinion looks like a mini just as good as heavy metal in an achievable time scale and skill level😀

[moggiosven]

I'm so glad I stumbled on this! I've painted quite a few dark angels minis and wanted something new. It so happens to be necrons! I was/am worried over the bladed weapons, and now you given me the push and dvice I needed. Thanks for this!

[markwood]

So after nearly 20 year hiatus from 40k, I was at a point where I finally had free time to set aside and rediscover my favourite childhood hobby.
Dug out my GW carry case from the 90's along with a load of paints and a few choice miniatures I hung onto, thought better of popping the old blister packs open and decided to grab some new miniatures instead.
So I don't go overboard and just grab a squad set along with a special that takes my fancy. Thinking this is all good not bogging myself down but enough miniatures to keep me painting for a week or 2.

Gets myself all setup, opens the special and starts assembling. Wow are these new models head and shoulders over the older stuff in terms of detail and assembly.
All assembled and undercoated, then just sat there for 5 mins scratching my head before thinking 'Oh, F@#$ this' and proceed to chuck it on a shelf with the unopened squad box.
Decided to jump back online to order a Squig Herd which I painted instead!

AdMech Combat Patrol & Belisarius Cawl really was NOT a good starting choice 🤣
Soo Yea, absolutely agree 100% the single most important advice to follow:
If you are new or returning to miniature painting... Start with a 'SIMPLE' miniature 😁

I may get round to Belisarius Cawl at some point, but won't be anytime soon that's for damn sure lol

[cutecatmohito]

I went to paint the miniature this way right after watching video. This is exactly what was needed. My Invincible mount thanks you for help!

[MarauderPixie]

I'm totally blown away by how helpful, valuable and instructive this video is! Thanks a lot, great work!

[IamZeus]

Found your channel because I recently got the navigator edition of the s series set . Not only are these the best brushes I’ve used but this is one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen in my only 3 years of mini painting . You’re so clear and concise with how you convey information, it makes it easy to digest . Quality work all around !

[carlosrd]

I love this and many of your videos. They've been an incredible resource for learning how to use high-quality dry brushing and creating well-painting minis without spending hours per miniature. They got me back to painting and painting more in less time, with results I'm super happy with. My recommendation (which is also my current project) is to make lava bases using diluted contrast paints and dry rushing that also have an OSL effect on the miniatures using only dry brushing for the OSL. I'm sure you‘ll come up with a better recipe for this than my current one, and I would love to see it😊

[Badtabnz]

The video covers all you need to start...and then some!!