EASY to do, EPIC new Blood Angels Grimdark Scheme!

Exploring what is Grimdark with this Blood Angels scheme. I like to experiment with new ways of painting, this time aiming for a more scale modelling inspired approach on a Space Marine, aimed at a "grimdark realism". We are also looking at ways to adapt this to "faster" painting. Let me know what you think!

0:00 What is Grimdark & what isn't
3:20 Painting Blood Angels armor with a sponge & brush
5:43 Finding the right consistency for sponge painting
6:22 Don't think in techniques while painting
7:36 Last Highlights
9:24 Darkening the edges for maximum effect
9:55 Chest eagle, black trims and Bolter
11:32 Edge highlights with graphite experiment
12:33 Decals
13:16 Building and painting the base
15:25 Finishing the chest eagle and bolter
16:29 Dust without using Pigments
17:55 Eyes and simple OSL
19:33 Adapting for speedpainting
21:33 Results and Presentation

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[christianschmidt]

This is the missing link between beginner and master level. It's so hard to find such good, detailed display entry level tutorials. More of it, please. Happy to wait if they need longer to make. 🤘🏻

[andrewmarkowski]

Damn it. I already have half of my army painted and now I want them to be this scheme.

[Miniac]

Crusty, dusty town, population: this guy

very nice matte finish

[Notfritenite]

This is the most palatable explanation of grimdark I've ever heard. This video was fire.

[marksutherlandjr.]

The texture that Trovariin captures when he does grimdark sells the effect. I'll never forget the way that Necron looked that he painted. To this day it's one of the most brilliant expressions of Grimdarknive ever seen. He has truly ascended to Master level of his craft. ❤

[bluefangs]

I love how you talk about when you progress to a certain point you 'stop thinking in boxes' of like "I have to take X steps to finish this part of the model". I've noticed only recently that instead of dissecting a model it into these 'boxes', I can just start and go with the flow. It's a lot more relaxed!

[roberttanguay]

I think what makes you a Next Level Miniature Painter is how you draw your viewers in with your technique of talking through your vision of what you want you want the project piece too look like and convey at the end All while showing your various techniques.
You Sir, ARE Next Level. Thank You for sharing as well as all your hard work.

[DavidSilesIT]

This is, by far, the grim dark interpretation I like the most.

[JumpyWizard]

This is an absolutely amazing show of talent from you as usual. This is EXACTLY how I imagine grimdark, not lacking in colour but realistic. I'd love to see a series like this where it takes the traditional schemes of most armies and does this. Especially for colours like black which can tend to be very bland or hard to highlight.

[PelagicAquaticsPaddockWood]

A truely awesome scheme there, and the effects achieved in almost a 'less is more' way - only a few layers of paint applied a certain way, when the Grim Dark style is almost always seen as 'after the rust enamal wash you then want a grease wash, and later there will be a dirt and grime enamal wash. Finally a smokey oil paint to grease everything. Then Pigments.'

And as a big fan of yours, please only release videos when you feel they are ready. No need to rush them to meet a deadline - reminds me of an advert for Grolsch Lager we had in the UK - Quality takes time, these things cant be rushed, only drink it when it's ready (perhaps your voice put me in mind of it!)

[mikedriskell]

I've watched this video probably 5 times now...great video and thank you!

[OriginPainting]

As a big Blood Angels fan I really like that look! Nicely done.

[alexd]

Best Blood Angel tutorial I've come across!

[FolencioGarcia]

I would absolutely LOVE to see a Dark Angel version of this!

[Subtleknife]

Looks great I reckon a grim dark marine series would be lovely. I would be very interested in an Ultramarines one.

[saltedllama]

Great stuff. I like seeing this done with as few mediums as possible; no messy set up and teardown, no harsh chemicals, no airbrush.

[escherleduc]

I can’t thank you enough for this video. I’m a huge fan. I have Austrian blood which makes me Austrian. And your painting has really made me love the hobby which makes me so happy and for something that looks so easy to be shown how easy it is by you has really made a huge difference in my life. God bless and keep on doing what you’re doing Trovarion 💪

[ml]

I would really be interested to see your take on this style but for black armor.

[orinm]

so true @ 20:35. I enjoy painting a lot. My minis might not be the best jobs around, but I'm proud of my work. Its important to take breaks so that you actually enjoy your hobby. great video, i using this on my world eaters :)

[themajinchaos]

Yes MASTER! Please do the BLOOD ANGELS series, thank you!