My Favorite Way to Speed Paint… NO More Slap Chop!

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0:00 Intro
1:15 Step One: Under Shading on Steroids
4:15 Step Two: Contrast Magic
7:30 Step Three: The PUNCH
10:43 Painting the TANK
12:28 Painting Knee Testicle Man
16:17 Easy Bases
16:05 Final Reveal and Why I Love This!

[koper]

I thought id share this for the reader who might be interested, i tryed this technique, i see myself as a moderate painter at best, the finished product while copiing this is far above what i would normaly be able to paint with harder techniques, i didnt have the same inks, so i used contrast paint treu the airbrush! Worked like a charm, thanks ninjon for share this step by step guide

[mandasity]

ya I'm gonna need a part 2 to this with more explanation and examples cause it's awesome

[kristenwelker]

I tried this technique on a group of wererats and it was so interesting how all of them looked like they were in the same room experiencing the same ambient lighting.

Now I'd love a video about using different color combos/placement to create a different vibe- firelight, moonlight, sunrise etc.

[Mekhami]

would love to see you try a _very_ different underpainting color scheme. What does it look like with pastel colors, or just very different, non-earth tones? cool stuff.

[c.m.]

I think you just created the most visually pleasing speed paint process yet - and one I'm actually going to try. This would be so easy to assembly-line and knock out quite a lot of models and if they each came out anywhere close to what you created here, you'd have a really sharp looking bunch of models in no time at all.

[OleIngvarStene]

I'm a huge fan of those warm, Brom-like colours. Looking great!

[kena]

Maybe you can do an Airbrush 101 video or series so that whenever you break out an airbrush you can say use a large brush or check out this video on how to set up and use an airbrush. I could personally use that because I don't know where to start

[HamiltonWard]

I think why slap chop is so popular is because you don't need an airbrush to do it so it works extremely well for beginners. Would love to see you do this as a dry brush like you said :)

[ivoalexander]

I used this technique to paint an Ork weirdboy resin sculpt. Since I don't use an airbrush I drybrushed the first stages, then used army painter speedpaints as contrast. Since I favour basic / speed techniques I then drybrushed the end result for highlights & detail. End result: good boss model with colour depth & character. Great video 👍

[MrPoppysoabm]

So, just used this technique to paint an oathsworn mini. Was the most fun I have had painting in a long time. Thanks so much for introducing me to it

[thom-novi]

I don't paint much, but whenever I do it's normally to try out one of your methods. Really takes the pain out of the traditional approach and keeps it fun!

[ScytheNoire]

This is the first time I've actually loved the results with contrast paints. Normally I hate the results, but these look great.

[bakamaru]

Cabinet of shame needs to appear more frequently lol. Love the video! These model are amazing and even if they are 'speed painted' they look so amazing!

[MxMakes]

A video on this same technique for cold highlights would be awesome!

[necpwnz]

To paint miniatures on such high level spending hour/each you have to spend painting at least couple of years before. Do not underestimate huuuge Jon experience.

[pkkriz]

Ninjon's the one that convinced me to give airbrushing a try after decades of brush only. I bought the cheapest, Chinese knockoff airbrush and vevor air compressor and it's still been amazing even for just priming and zenithal. It's thinner and faster

[iskutgonahnotgonna]

Definitely want to see more kingdom death on the channel.

[wtfserpico]

What I like about this is that this isn't a speed painting technique that anyone can do. That's exactly what Slap Chop is and why it exists. I like this because it shows you what kind of results you can get, quickly, once you are VERY experienced and want to move quickly.

This is less a tutorial on how than it is a motivational video to continue to build experience.

Also, Kingdom Death Monster is my favorite game ever so more KDM minis please!

[wicker-man-paints]

Superb video and a great technique. Really does add another dimension to painting quickly and not take long to master . Thanks Jon

[TheRedBard]

Your last year or so of videos has def encouraged me to experiment more with the airbrush and to lay down a lot more heavy foundations with it before going to the brush. I really like the use of inks and should use mine the same way