How to Paint a Bust

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00:00 Start
01:24 Mounting a Bust to a Plinth
04:46 Skintone
7:30 Local v.s. Global Contrast
11:25 Eyes
13:17 Face Enhancements
15:32 Blending Cheats
17:31 Freehand

[BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Hey Scott did U know there is a slight problem with your audio in this video? Did you? I bet you didn’t! And I bet nobody will be brave enough to tell you!

New set looks dope, edits always the best and always (somehow) getting better. GOAT.

[Zumikito]

This feels more like a paid course rather than a free Youtube video! Thank you for sharing, especially the mounting process - now I have to go and try it myself

[bigweld]

Love the increased production value, I appreciate the graphics to visualize where you're placing highlights and how you blend them

[ChilliCheezus]

Holy crap, the new set looks incredible and the intro was amazing. I'm 100% here for the new era of Scott the Miniature Maniac!

[joemasterman]

Scott man, I just wanted to pop in and say thank you. Your channel has been an incredible asset for me on my painting journey. I am still very much amateur but I strive to challenge myself with a new technique every time I pick up the brush and I have your example to thank for that. My kid and I saw your minis on display at Source and we both had a fan boy moment about it. "Woah, Miniac is a real guy?!" - My kid.

Keep up the kick ass work my man, you seem like a very esteemable man, we are all blessed for having people like you in the world, and even more blessed to have people like you who share their talent and passion the way you do.

[boigeorge]

This looks fantastic, and I'm really glad to see the makeup tutorials getting their shout! Something that I would like to see in the future is how you apply these techniques to other variations of character, like a vampire character, a person of color, an ORC! How would you apply makeup tutorial information to green or dark elf type skin?

Thank you for sharing the videos, it's always the highlight of my week whenever I see you pop up on my feed.

[maxey]

I like how the stippling to blend the layers on the coat adds the fabric texture, well done!

[daemoncline]

Woah. Miniac production quality is always top-notch, but this one really shines! +1 Jon Bucks (TM) for picking a novel, interesting bust and +1 for the systematic explanation of your process, which makes it easy to understand and replicate. I am pumped to crush some busts. Thanks Scott!

[CaffeinatedMiniatures]

“How to BUST out an awesome paint job” Incredible quality and excellent descriptions. Definitely feels like a paid course, rather than a free YouTube video. Thank you for sharing!

[seanwmcinnes]

The new sets are amazing, the new chilled tone is awesome and the this being more like a tutorial rather than a discussion was super inspiring. I have always felt like busts were WAY above me, but Im (scarily) keen to give a bust a go now. Thanks Scott!

[MaeseTrancos]

Jeez dude, will you stop editing your videos like a mad god?? this was pure joy to watch, congrats!

[connormerriam]

Okay Scott, I see you. Putting the industry on notice with this new setup and videography.

[KabinMiniatures]

Inspiring as always! I have an old "not-Tywin-Lannister" bust and you make me want to dig it out from the pile of shame!

[romanlappat]

Painting busts is beautiful. If the scale is bigger I always recommend the most easist trick: Take a bigger brush! Happy Painting to you, Scott!

[sparks]

I definitely like the new feel of this video. Showing the glazing icon on the screen and a counter are amazing. I would like to see you remaster all your old “how to paint (method)” in this style.

[Chodor]

You can also 3D print plinth and bust with hole in correct diameter, which is much cheaper than buying physical models and with STL you can adjust size to your preference.

[sindrimyr]

Finally the best mini painter on YT is back. I was getting tired of watching people who use only Army Painter and Citadel paints.

[WHSminiatures]

He finally came back, when we needed him most

[cameronblight]

Love the new studio look. Video looks so great and really high production. Glad to see the chalk board back to help explain concepts and the animations were all incredibly helpful. So excited for all the videos to come. I’m inspired to go paint a bust now!

[robertgottlieb]

One of the best produced videos. The Picture in Picture of the parts of the face, while painting the face was incredible. This video was incredibly informative and helpful.