My MUST HAVE Miniature Paints

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
  • Let's discuss what I consider the BEST miniature paints from across all ranges! It's often hard to know what paint to buy, especially considering the cost and vast number of paints out there. Here is my list of 50 paints that I've grown to rely on and never steer me wrong!
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    PAINT LIST:
    Blues
    P3: Coal Black
    Reaper: Midnight Blue
    P3: Exile Blue
    Kimera: Pthalo Blue (Green Shade)
    Nocturna: Spirit Blue
    GW: Fenrisian Grey
    Purples & Pinks
    VGC: Royal Purple
    Kimera: Magenta
    VMC: Squid Pink
    Greens
    P3: Gnarls Green
    P3: Ordic Olive
    PRO: Jade
    Nocturna: Poison Green
    PRO: Bright Pale Green
    Browns
    GW: Rhinox Hide
    VMA: Armour Brown
    PRO: Mahogany
    GW: Mournfang Brown
    P3: Gun Corps Brown
    Nocturna: Leather Brown
    P3: Rucksack Tan
    GW: Zandri Dust
    Reds
    PRO: Burnt Red
    P3: Sanguine Base
    GW: Khorne Red
    Kimera: The Red
    Oranges
    P3: Bloodstone
    S75: Orange Leather
    VGC: Scrofulous Brown
    GW: Troll Slayer Orange
    Yellows
    GW: Averland Sunset
    Kimera: Warm Yellow
    Kimera: Cold Yellow
    Skin Tones
    Nocturna: Dark Shade
    GW: Bugman’s Glow
    VMC: Beige Red
    VMC: Sunny Skintone
    PRO: Olive Flesh
    GW: Rakarth Flesh
    Whites & Blacks
    VMC: Black
    VMC: Buff
    PRO: Bright Warm Grey
    P3: Frostbite
    VMC: Ice Yellow
    P3: Menoth White Base
    P3: Menoth White Highlight
    PRO: Titanium White
    Metallics
    Metal Color: Aluminum
    S75: Dwarven Gold
    PRO: Copper
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    Use the Amazon link above if you go paint shopping, no additional cost to you and they give me a wee bit of coin :)
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  • @f0rth3l0v30fchr15t
    @f0rth3l0v30fchr15t 3 роки тому +174

    Goblin Green for basing, because the 90's never ended.

    • @savagex466-qt1io
      @savagex466-qt1io 2 роки тому +2

      with green flock on all the bases. old school lol. I remember looking at the bases back in the day in the white dwarf magazine. Now people have improved for sure on them. Even I have lol.

    • @andrewamann2821
      @andrewamann2821 2 роки тому +4

      @@savagex466-qt1io to paraphrase one of the greatest poets of our time: "from the base rim, to the paws, as the glue drips down to fall, ahh! green, green, green, green! ahh, green, green, goddamn."

  • @Miniac
    @Miniac 3 роки тому +289

    You call yourself a Ben Komets fan and there's no Tank Brown or Dark Sea Blue????

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому +139

      Armor Brown is Tank Brown, if you weren't a poser you would know this.

    • @Miniac
      @Miniac 3 роки тому +50

      @@Ninjon what's your answer for DSB????

    • @ItsDaCMD
      @ItsDaCMD 3 роки тому +13

      ​@@Miniac Coal Black is very similar. I know this cause I own both. And GW's Incubi Darkness which, again, is almost the same colour. Still, I needed all three of those. Cause, hell, you never know, right?

    • @beno5324
      @beno5324 3 роки тому +9

      @@Miniac Silence, that's his answer. Shameful silence and salty tears!

    • @cabe_bedlam
      @cabe_bedlam 3 роки тому +16

      Get yourself a friend that will call you on your bullshit as Scott and Jon do to each other. Then take them for tendies.

  • @Lukas-co8gj
    @Lukas-co8gj 3 роки тому +260

    I was expecting to hear about some good paints, instead I not only got that but finally understood wet blending. Thanks Jon

  • @_FoxHoleCharlie_
    @_FoxHoleCharlie_ 3 роки тому +47

    As someone new to miniature painting, this shit is gold.

  • @MissNublette
    @MissNublette 3 роки тому +127

    I feel like wet blending is my favourite of all techniques, but you have blown my mind with how good you are with your colour choices. Blue with brown, red with cream, and somehow you've made it seamless. I'm officially boggled. I'd love a future video that goes into how you pick colours, and how you're choosing where to place each to get that lovely lighting effect.

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому +33

      Thank you! Thats a good idea, I'll jot it down for a future video!

    • @AymarMtl
      @AymarMtl 3 роки тому +8

      He killed me with those choices. I would have go for the typical dark chocolate brown to brown, and my jaw drop on the floor when I saw him use brown and blue and realizing how magnificient he was turning that into. Seriously, your choices of brand and color are spot on, your illustration is crazyyyyyyy good. I am calling it best video of the year!
      Thanks so much mate

    • @danielb8533
      @danielb8533 3 роки тому +3

      Yes this! X100

    • @settralives
      @settralives 3 роки тому

      Completely agree, I'd love to see that video! The colour choices in this were stunning.

    • @IndraSunrise
      @IndraSunrise 3 роки тому +1

      I was wondering the same thing
      Hmm. Brown robe... Ah yes, shade with neon blue, of course!

  • @qyoo620
    @qyoo620 2 роки тому +4

    ive never painted a mini in my life but this guy's enthusiasm is contagious. i kinda want to try it

  • @dakerfitness2310
    @dakerfitness2310 3 роки тому +25

    When the list went A,2,D I legit spat out my tea😂

  • @tinaknutsen
    @tinaknutsen Рік тому +1

    Since I was a young child I loved arts and crafts. I have done linoleum block carvings and made my own stamps. I learned crocheting, sewing and pottery in my tweens. In Highschool horticulture,drawings, painting. As a young adult painting houses, businesses. As a hobby I upcycle and paint just about everything and do wall murals. Bonus my husband was a auto body paint rep. So I got paint guns and have played around with so many brands of paints, primers, glazes, stains, fillers and tools. As a child on into my senior years I have Been encouraged, have inspired, have self meditated and dreamed up another project…it never ends. Currently I have turned our RV shop into a medieval castle. The shop doors are painted copper with faux black iron bars in a grid pattern and big 3D rivets evenly spaced in single file on my black iron bars, the drywall around the shop doors are painted to look like wood planks.The wood planks and painted to look like mortar in between the planks. It looks like a Dungeons and dragon castle, so I wanted to add some whimsy…so I painted a whimsical skull head popping out of the iron grid square-wearing a steampunk top hat waving hello. I named him Sully.
    I think being a artist is playing, creating what inspires you, getting to know your color wheel, experimenting with products. Usually they say don’t mix water and oil but it depends what and where you are applying it to. I have used wood stains over water based for shadowing. I create less mistakes if I use products on a sample piece to see how they interact and what effects they create.
    Well I took a pause in my artwork to watch your videos as before I started watching I stripped the paint and sharpie markers that my artistic 4 year old did on a giant Barbie doll and was waiting for the 3rd coat of sealer to dry so I can giver a new face and make her a new steampunk outfit so my niece will have a new doll to play with.
    Thanks for sharing your videos and encouraging me to dream and play some more.
    I realize a lot of viewers hate long comments but I have no clue how to do videos but I enjoy watching your channel and reading comments. I am deaf so my visuals and art is what keeps me going, it was hard losing my hearing in my mid 40’s as I lost communication with friends and relatives and work related associations. I’ve learned to just have gratitude to those that are there for you in life, that inspire you to be better in all aspects of life. Be well, be compassionate to yourself and others, share a smile and do what brings you joy… trust me it’s contagious ( look how many positive comments and people that learned something ; I bet you smiled with renewed enthusiasm) 😊

  • @Ravichos
    @Ravichos 3 роки тому +17

    Jon, you keep makin' 'em, I'll keep watchin' 'em. Thanks for this, and good to see you're improving at making videos way faster than I'm improving at painting minis. With your help, I'll get there though. Sloooooowly...

  • @AuroraDE95
    @AuroraDE95 3 роки тому +198

    "50 must have miniature paints"
    Bank account starts sweating profusely.

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому +16

      I knoooooow, its so many :( I wanted to have all the bases covered for colors, so if anyone thought "Hey, I need a good XYZ color" they could find my favorite from the list. I don't expect folks to buy ALL of these :)

    • @legofab
      @legofab 3 роки тому

      @@Ninjon it will be better for my wallet if i search for a starter set of paints?

    • @e.mailissimo2146
      @e.mailissimo2146 3 роки тому +1

      @@Ninjon As long as most of them are not GW and dried up in like 3 months... i had some really expensive brushstrokes in my time... btw, any advice on how to get your paints from gw-crap-pots to vallejo-like bottles without loosing 50% of the colour?

    • @triplethreatdm
      @triplethreatdm 3 роки тому +2

      @@legofab miniac has a great video on his page (staring Jon!) about the best starter set. They test GW, Vallejo, and Scale 75

    • @ArynCrinn
      @ArynCrinn 3 роки тому +4

      @@legofab If you're up for a lot of colour mixing, the full set of 13 (+ Satin Medium, all in 30ml bottes) Kimera Kolors is a great starting point in terms of quality, price (390 ml of paint +30 ml of satin medium for EURO 60 or about US$77) and versatility... The paint flow and coverage is so good, that the only real challenge is mixing the colours you want (which is aided by a fold-out in the box), so you might want to supplement this set with additional colours from other ranges, especially if you are painting armies for a game.
      If you're looking for something with a bigger range of pre-mixed colours, the Monument Hobbies Pro Acryl Base Set of 24 colours (in 22ml bottles) gives you even more paint (528 ml) for a similar price (US$80). Alternatively, they allow you to build your own starter bundles that give you 3 different levels of discounts starting from 10% with 8 bottles of paint (which equates to US$28.80 for 176 ml), providing an even more affordable starting point and allows you to pick up Transparents or Metallics that aren't in the base set.
      The main downside with these two ranges, is the retail distribution and availability. While Kimera has started seeing some retailer stock in recent months, and Monument Pro Acryl is getting it's first independent stockist (which also happens to be it's first outside the USA), direct online sales are still the primary method of distribution for these ranges at the present. So if you want a starter set that you can just go and pick up from a local game store, you might have to look at something else.

  • @boredcryptek5513
    @boredcryptek5513 3 роки тому

    Jon I am impressed at how new of a channel you are and how great your videos are. They are super well put together and super useful. You are already my favorite mini painting channel. Great work!

  • @MrWmHobbs
    @MrWmHobbs 3 роки тому

    I have been devouring all this content. Got a starter set of paints and some mini’s coming soon. Stoked to start throwing some paint around. You guys are definitely a step above. Thanks for all the great info

  • @Cyberzonion
    @Cyberzonion 2 роки тому

    That was a great video. I started simply wanting to now about the paints and was not expecting a tutorial but what I got was amazing and I thank you so much.

  • @sebastien__l
    @sebastien__l 3 роки тому +1

    Because I'm a freak for lists (tad OCD perhaps?), for reference, here are the colors mentioned. Thank you for the video Ninjon, enjoyed it a lot, especially the demo!
    Blues
    Citadel: Fenrisian Grey
    Kimera Kolors: Blue
    Nocturnal N-Paint: Spirit Blue
    P3: Coal Black, Exile Blue
    Reaper: Midnight Blue (09019)
    Browns
    Citadel: Mournfang Brown, Rhinox Hide, Zandri Dust
    Nocturnal N-Paint: Leather Brown
    P3: Gun Corps Brown, Rucksack Tan
    Pro Acryl: Mahogany
    Vallejo Model Air: Rotbraun (71.271)
    Greens
    Nocturnal N-Paint: Poison Green
    P3: Gnarls Green, Ordic Olive
    Pro Acryl: Bright Pale Green, Jade
    Reds
    Citadel: Khorne Red
    Kimera Kolors: The Red
    P3: Sanguine Base
    Pro Acryl: Burnt Red
    Yellows
    Citadel: Averland Sunset
    Kimera Kolors: Cold Yellow, Warm Yellow
    Purple and Pinks
    Kimera Kolors: Magenta (? not 100% sure)
    Vallejo Game Color: Royal Purple (72.016), Squid Pink (72.013)
    Metalics
    Pro Acryl: Copper
    Scalecolor: Dwarven Gold (Oro Enano)
    Vallejo Metal Color: Aluminium (77.701)
    Oranges
    Citadel: Troll Slayer Orange
    P3: Bloodstone
    Scalecolor: Orange Leather
    Vallejo Game Color: Scrofulous Brown (72.038)
    Whites & Blacks
    P3: Frostbite, Menoth White Base, White
    Pro Acryl: Bright Warm Grey, Warm Titanium White
    Vallejo Model Color: Black (70.950), Buff (70.976), Ice Yellow (70.858)
    Note: There are some I wasn't 100% certain, mostly the Kimera Kolors which appear to have no name on the bottle. I will edit when I find out.

  • @FriendlyTrollPainter
    @FriendlyTrollPainter 3 роки тому +5

    I love the whole P3 line. Tons of fantastic colors for blending and they work great out of an airbrush.
    I've recently discovered Scale 75 and their metalic and ink range is pretty fantastic.

  • @Artemion94
    @Artemion94 3 роки тому +3

    10/10 tendies.
    Won't be able to afford any of these for a long while, but I love that you included some tips on blending as well and I honestly just enjoy your content in general.

  • @fredrikernstson7667
    @fredrikernstson7667 3 роки тому +9

    You are rapidly surpassing the competition on UA-cam. I hope you have a good weekend.
    Also. Vallejo Light Grey. I can't live without.

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks! You too! And I'll have to check out that Light Grey!

  • @mini-paintingpapa
    @mini-paintingpapa 3 роки тому

    Great walkthrough! Loved it Jon! It was a cool perspective to learn about paints, while you were painting something in the background. Them not being entirely relative was also pretty cool. Excellent!

  • @ptcjedi6
    @ptcjedi6 3 роки тому

    Great choices and excellent video! Very helpful and appreciate seeing the paints in action as you paint the mini! Thanks also for the wet blending technique tips! I have been doing this for some time, but mostly for flame related items. This is help me to "up my game" with establishing my shadows and mid-tones! Cheers!

  • @Jeronimus
    @Jeronimus 3 роки тому +4

    I think this is one of the best miniature painting videos I've watched since I got into the hobby. I've seen a lot of people use techniques, but this is the first one where I really got a sense for the satisfaction, and making wet blending feel actually achievable. Favorite colours are also *so* relatable.
    Even if I don't have any of YOUR favorite colours, I know which ones appeal to my own painting palette and it gets me thinking about other ways to use them in conjunction with each other. I've been having a lot of thoughts about over-reliance on certain shades, so it's nice to see familiarity with a colour recontextualized as a good thing.

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much for the kind words and insight into your takeaways!

  • @pokedexter4753
    @pokedexter4753 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this great video! I like how you fill up the part of the video that is not about the title subject with even more tips and info instead of random painting shots! I was hoping to learn about one thing, but I actually learned about two :)

  • @WildWallaceMusic
    @WildWallaceMusic 3 роки тому

    I know I say this every video, but the quality of these videos and information is perfectly articulated every time! You, miniac and midwinter minis is all I need

  • @TheCoreus
    @TheCoreus 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the list! Your tips on skin and your exposition mixed with painting demonstrations is helpful!

  • @kclark1701
    @kclark1701 3 роки тому

    Thanks, Jon! I appreciate your videos and the info you share. I especially like how you explain and show examples of what you're discussing. You are the thinking man's painter with a flair for instruction. Keep making these vids, man. I love them.

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind words Kendall!

  • @davidivarsson6264
    @davidivarsson6264 3 роки тому +1

    Entertaining and informative! Love the humour, A, 2, D! Keep up the good work, you really add something to the youtube minipainter mix!

  • @terminusmaster6592
    @terminusmaster6592 3 роки тому

    Such a good idea to show the colors and actually use them with other painting techniques. Keep up the good work! Your videos are rad!

  • @spankcak3s
    @spankcak3s 3 роки тому

    I was just looking for a vid for my miniature painting video addiction and right on point there you are!
    TY for the vid, I hope you will keep making them for a long time!

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому +1

      You are so welcome, I don't plan on stopping anytime soon!

  • @Nebuchadin
    @Nebuchadin 3 роки тому +9

    I feel like Agrax Earthshade is such a nice shade and so versatile. I use it a lot with a lot of colors. Also I love the consistency and opacity of Rhinox Hide.

  • @BinxyBrown
    @BinxyBrown 3 роки тому

    amazing work, I learned so much from watching this, i love the effect you got on the book pages as well!

  • @willschuur7426
    @willschuur7426 3 роки тому

    My wife and I have been painting together, and are looking to stock up on some new paints. Pro acryl’s boxed sets seem to be well regarded, cover a lot of the TYPES of colors you mention here and even appear in a lot of your choices... I think I’m pulling the trigger thanks to this. Love the new channel, keep it up!

  • @4SelfmadePromise
    @4SelfmadePromise 3 роки тому

    Man, this video is amazing! Great inspiration for awesome paints and a very nice tutorial on wet blending to boot :)

  • @bladebitten2766
    @bladebitten2766 3 роки тому +6

    "Slay the Grey" - this is my new battle cry on my days off work!

  • @SeasonofWar
    @SeasonofWar 3 роки тому +1

    I never really understood wet-blending, but the first 30 seconds of work on his cloak perfectly illustrated the technique in such a clear and obvious way - truly appreciate it!

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @bendluck
    @bendluck 3 роки тому

    this was so lovely and calm and a great insight into techniques and color choices. great video!

  • @ViktorBrech
    @ViktorBrech 2 роки тому +3

    Lovely video, thanks. Glad to see P3 paints represented so well. Seems like Privateer Press have pretty much given up on expanding it, but it still holds up very well I think.

  • @michaelbetz737
    @michaelbetz737 3 роки тому

    As a huge fan of Trapped Under Plastic I am stoked to see your personality coming through in your videos! And the explanation of wet blending was phenomenal!

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for checking out the videos, and the kind words!

  • @RJP0PE1
    @RJP0PE1 3 роки тому +1

    MSP Maggot White and Vallejo Periscopes are some of my favorites. The MSP Maggot White has this nice pale teal hint to it that I love using on bone or as a highlight for colder whites and the Periscopes is my absolute favorite for black leather. It has this beautiful deep blue color that just brings out leather so nicely.

  • @ytdojo483
    @ytdojo483 3 роки тому

    im so glad you told me how to wet blend cuz i have been scratching my head trying to figure out how to do it or what you mean when you say "wet blending" so im happy to finally get an answer to that. maybe a video that breaks down all the different techniques for dummies like me who don't really get the terminology.

  • @musachioworkshop6506
    @musachioworkshop6506 3 роки тому

    Very informative video, not only on paints but also in wet blending. Great work!

  • @Baatosanabe
    @Baatosanabe 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you for explaining wet blending! Also, I wish I had a list that explained to me which paints to get before I got a big paint set from Army Painter....some colors are just not good, and it makes me sad.

  • @JasemCatrall
    @JasemCatrall 3 роки тому

    When you wet-blended the hood, the edge highlights made it stand out and look really realistic. Good Job!

  • @dalcaughthavell425
    @dalcaughthavell425 3 роки тому

    Awesome tips on paint! You are the wet blending master!

  • @Draculord666
    @Draculord666 3 роки тому +1

    P3 Coal Black is one of my favorite colors ever, so glad to see it mentioned here.

  • @flipsyde84
    @flipsyde84 3 роки тому

    Thanks for another great video, I'm just starting out, it was great to see your technique as well as colours you go for.

  • @johnmulligan9299
    @johnmulligan9299 5 місяців тому

    Dude, I love the way you describe colors. Great video!

  • @Vanye111
    @Vanye111 3 роки тому

    Honestly, think this is your best video yet, production wise. Also very high on the quality of the content, but really, you had excellent focus on that camera as you showed us the techniques you were using the paints for. Thank you.

  • @The_WarL0rd_Way
    @The_WarL0rd_Way 3 роки тому

    I have been watching videos on wet blending for years, I have tried doing wet blending with no real success. You video is amazing and I am now excited to try it again! Thanks Jon! 😊

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому +1

      You got this Walter!

  • @filthycasual5188
    @filthycasual5188 3 роки тому

    Great content! As a beginner it is great to get a good idea of what paints are best to pick up early.

  • @Ainar86
    @Ainar86 3 роки тому

    Thank you for finally putting the exact steps of wet blending into words. I was never sure if I'm doing it right because everyone just shows it but doesn't explain it. :)

  • @ianhall9875
    @ianhall9875 3 роки тому

    I revisit this a lot, just as a way to kick-start pondering color palettes. The section on highlight colors made me view color theory differently. 10/10 content

  • @cory7328
    @cory7328 3 роки тому

    Loving your content Jon. I am just starting to paint and you help make it approachable with good info for everyone.
    Also I really appreciate the way you approached you hobby of hunting. You really approached the topic with a lot maturity and respect. I have been in the firearms industry since 2005 and enjoying hunting myself.

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words, Cory! And good to meet a fellow outdoorsman mini painter!

    • @cory7328
      @cory7328 3 роки тому

      Ninjon I knew I liked you from Day One of the podcast!

  • @taylort643
    @taylort643 3 роки тому

    Great list! I've only been painting for a couple years and only really have Citadel paints currently, so it's cool to get some suggestions for how to branch out!! Thanks Jon!
    The one paint that I think I will never be separated from is Skeleton Horde Contrast paint. It's just so useful and I'm able to get so much mileage out of it depending on how thin/thick I go with it.

  • @kriegmarshal
    @kriegmarshal 3 роки тому

    Love the videos and your explanation of your techniques

  • @SirBuffton
    @SirBuffton 3 роки тому

    Watching you wet-blend really helps the technique stick for some reason. Looking forward to trying it out tomorrow!

  • @Dimanti88
    @Dimanti88 3 роки тому

    Saved for later use. This video inspired me, makes me want to get better at wet blending and made me question why I never used feathering before.

  • @rtcodypr
    @rtcodypr Рік тому

    Earned a sub with this video! Appreciate all the tips, thinking about just buying the Duncan's paint set but may just buy a bunch on this list!

  • @printandplaygamer7134
    @printandplaygamer7134 3 роки тому

    Holy crap, there's a lot of good info here! Not only did you list great paints from a variety of manufacturers and in a variety of hues, you demonstrated a bunch of techniques while slipping in some key takeaways from color theory so subtly that most folks won't even notice they've been educated. Your casual, almost incidental explanations of wet-blending, feathering and highlighting are the most applicable lessons I've ever seen on those techniques, despite watching long tutorials supposedly devoted to them exclusively. I'm gonna have to watch this one end-to-end again, probably more than once, to absorb everything you crammed into this.
    Your channel is coming on strong as one of the very best resources for upgrading the skills of advance beginners moving into intermediate-level painting--a skill-range niche that is woefully underserved, actually. Keep up the excellent work!

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind words! Really means a lot 😃

  • @bettsdn
    @bettsdn 3 роки тому +1

    Just what I didn't need. MORE PAINTS! lol. Great vid Jon. Loved the fig.

  • @timwahl4549
    @timwahl4549 3 роки тому

    Hi Ninjon. Great video! Thank you for your time to make an incredible list, painting techniques, and sharing knowledge of your experience. I am loving the way your paint brush is holding paint and maintaining a tip. What brushes are you using in your wet blending and feathering techniques?

  • @x31omega
    @x31omega 3 роки тому

    Man I'm so glad you finally have videos out with such great advice!
    Thanks Ninjon. Love the Podcast as well. 👍🇺🇸👍

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @Born_Stellar
    @Born_Stellar 3 роки тому

    best blending tutorial ever, thank you Ninjon!

  • @markgnepper5636
    @markgnepper5636 3 роки тому

    Great stuff Jon , loving the Chanel. I am a paint ahocalic so I get full ranges. Now I have another with Nocturna thanks bud 👍

  • @SgtZTubesocks
    @SgtZTubesocks 3 роки тому

    Another solid one, keep up the good work Jon.

  • @ElaborateTrolling
    @ElaborateTrolling 2 роки тому +2

    For pinks, Vallejo fluo magenta is exquisite. I like painting vaporwave crap and it is extremely vibrant. I think it's my favourite paint!

  • @matthewmortensen3687
    @matthewmortensen3687 3 роки тому

    Love your wet blending description.

  • @nickmarchand1270
    @nickmarchand1270 3 роки тому

    I bought some of the "fantasy pro" Noctirna paints that they did with Vallejo. I have to say that I really enjoy the Crimson from that set. It is a nice burgundy color and it works well for shadows. Great video, learned a lot.

  • @cazer3937
    @cazer3937 3 роки тому

    I'll chime in with what other said because it's nice to see how happy Jon is on the podcast when they talk about the channel haha.
    But honestly really good presentation on how wetblending and feathering works, these are some really good close up shots! it got me eager to try some wetblending again :D

  • @derekeide2579
    @derekeide2579 3 роки тому

    TUP patron here! Your technique descriptions helped a bunch. Keep it up! The videos are amazing and i look forwards to more

  • @brianpower5868
    @brianpower5868 3 роки тому +2

    P3 Blighted Gold, I love that color and if I come across a part that could be a brass, copper, or gold that is my go to as it looks like a well used realistic golden color.

  • @capa1784
    @capa1784 3 роки тому

    Love Averland Sunset. I base with an off white and wet blend pink and white pink, the sorta glaze it over everything.

  • @AsteroidTVGaming
    @AsteroidTVGaming 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video man, helps a lot to actually see them in action

  • @bulkbu6331
    @bulkbu6331 3 роки тому

    Thats the best of your videos by far so far (for me). Really interesting to get a perspective on a wider range of colors instead of "thats the 8 colors you need".
    Good stuff!

  • @ellesar500
    @ellesar500 3 роки тому

    Another great video, I really enjoy the little jokes and whatnot to break up the learning. Amazing looking model as well at the end! Need to have a go at more techniques (like feathering) to improve

  • @MiguelFuentes11
    @MiguelFuentes11 3 роки тому

    Great video! Really enjoy your explanation and demonstrations.

  • @Gogsnik
    @Gogsnik 3 роки тому

    I think that I've learned more about painting from this one video than the last fifty painting videos I've watched! I've seen loads of tips and tricks that I can copy, to replicate what the other painter is doing but this video has really opened my eyes to painting intuitively. Colour selection is something I do struggle with, it's like approaching a job without knowing which tools to use so only ever using a hammer and screwdriver for everything and I've had some really burnout simply through that frustration so this is really, genuinely helpful! :D
    Two paints that I've been absolutely loving recently, that you didn't mention are Black Templar and Skeleton Horde from Citadel's Contrast range. Black Templar is great for any kind of rubberised material and I've used it a lot as base colour too, I just really like the way other paint looks over the top of it. Skeleton Horde is great for bone obviously, put parchment, wood, skin, and metallics all benefit from a wash.

  • @michaelc9310
    @michaelc9310 3 роки тому

    I cant wait to see how good you get at this after 1 year. Congratulations on your buzzing channel.

  • @nicklasnicklas12
    @nicklasnicklas12 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, I have to say, this is low-key one of the best videos on wet blending I have ever watched. Never tried the technique yet, since it is always treated as extremely technical and so I have perceived it as too difficult for me, but you dispelled all that. I think using the word swishing helped a lot to ground this technique in reality for me haha. So thank you! I will give this a shot on an upcoming daemon prince project :D

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому

      Hell yah, try it out! You’ll be creating smooth blends in no time with a little practice.

  • @Quijanos1
    @Quijanos1 Рік тому

    Great descriptors, Sir. Thank you.

  • @piesandhiking4943
    @piesandhiking4943 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for taking the time to paint a miniature on a miniature painting channel. Great vid, awesome paint job. If enough people keep prodding about wet blending I will be forced to try it.

  • @MWSculpts
    @MWSculpts Рік тому

    Thanks for your recommendations some interesting choices here and I noticed a lot of P3, time to pick some more up..

  • @EQ2Cordanim
    @EQ2Cordanim 2 роки тому

    Broken Anvil Miniatures - one of my favourite and longest-running Patreons...love their minis!

  • @Slaneshhhh
    @Slaneshhhh 3 роки тому

    This is one of my favourite mini painting videos ever.

  • @AsdrubaelVect
    @AsdrubaelVect 3 роки тому +6

    I use Incubi Darkness a lot, and I found it is a perfect colour to mix with a red for shading that red. Plus you can use just incubi and white to get a nice (very) cold nmm silver.

    • @45640uberfreak
      @45640uberfreak 3 роки тому +2

      Darren Latham used Incubi Darkness to shade red too in his Blood Angels armor video.

  • @thereisnolightatthe
    @thereisnolightatthe 3 роки тому

    Man, your painting videos are by far the most instructional, with clear explainations on the entire web!! Keep on doing it! You're on my FAV list!! Awesome job!
    And your wet blending technique......just, speechless!! I've tried that with contrast paints....they do the trick, but not as smooth and good looking as yours!.....but they pay me 3€ for comission so....I'll try your technique for my own minis!

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому +1

      Wow, thanks!

  • @josephhale1462
    @josephhale1462 3 роки тому

    I've been painting and trawling the internet for tutorials for 2 decades and i've learned more from you in 3 videos than I've picked up in forever. In forever Jon.

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому

      Let’s do this!

  • @lukecocksey2314
    @lukecocksey2314 3 роки тому +6

    I’ve got nothing to add just commenting for the UA-cam analects 👍
    Oh loving the content so far

  • @ProjectMaelstrom
    @ProjectMaelstrom 2 роки тому +4

    I dont think I have ever seen Jon so calm in any other video . Talking about pigments and paints really give him some Zen.
    Now After this we need to make it a series.
    What is your pigment list?
    What is your ink list?
    Other stuffs you can't live without. Like Mediums, flow improvers, varnishes, etc
    What other stuff do you find yourself to use on a day by day basis

    • @user-tf1oo9rj6u
      @user-tf1oo9rj6u 7 місяців тому

      The Reaper paints I bought 10+ years ago have fantastic matte that contrast well from shiny armor. I really like their purple and their dark elves green (bluish side of dark dark hunter green). For dark cloaks, it's amazing, especially when paired with colors to make the green pop, while still staying super dark. Love the effect.
      I really don't like modern citadel paints in general, after having their much better stuff from several generation switches ago.

  • @BrainlessBarbarian
    @BrainlessBarbarian 2 роки тому

    Came to get some ideas for good paints to get, ended up unexpectedly learning a bunch about painting that had no clue about before

  • @iamalpharius3959
    @iamalpharius3959 3 роки тому

    It really helps to have someone explain wetblending and feathering with such a great camera angle and lighting. Keep up the awesome work! These videos really inspired me to try new techniques with colors i would have never thought to try and splat together. (like brown and blue) who knew right?

    • @Ninjon
      @Ninjon  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much!

  • @CosmicDuskWolf
    @CosmicDuskWolf 3 роки тому +1

    Molten Bronze by P3 is one of my favorite metallic's because over white you get a rose gold look and over black you get a nice rich bronze that is just amazing.

  • @Kizzy-qb9si
    @Kizzy-qb9si 3 роки тому

    I’m relatively new and use reaper bones paint. I tend to mix black and dark brown together, mix a bit of gold and yellow, skeleton bone is my absolute favorite for several things

  • @DAMEXI
    @DAMEXI 3 роки тому

    It’s about time another video come out! Gosh 😎

  • @Cogmancer
    @Cogmancer 3 роки тому

    I really enjoy linen white from reaper minis. It's a warmer white that I've started using for highlights and whatnot. I've only been actively painting for a couple months, and I find myself going back to it a bunch for all sorts of situations.

  • @zakhunt
    @zakhunt 3 роки тому

    Awesome video Jon, I'm gonna add a few of these to my list of stuff to buy. No experience with Kimera paints but I'll have to check a few of them out.
    Vallejo Hexed Lichen would be my callout. Real dark purple, perfect for adding shadows, especially the Game Air version since it's thinner. Also been really digging the Pro Acryl transparent set which I just got a few weeks back.

  • @EzekelFlame42
    @EzekelFlame42 3 роки тому +1

    Your like this smooth wet blend of Scott and Brent from Goobertown hobbies. Killing it on videos. I know understand wet blending a bit better.
    No favorite color yet, but I'm just starting to build my paints up to "good quality paints" but Viper Green/Naga Green from Reaper will probably be my nostalgic choice for Orcs and Goblins.

  • @LangJones
    @LangJones 3 роки тому

    Great video. thanks for the recommendations

  • @eyflfla
    @eyflfla 3 роки тому

    I'm liking your stuff. Keep doing it.

  • @visuellegedanken
    @visuellegedanken 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed that a lot. Got to know some new paints and had a good time watching you paint. I really need to try shading with a different color (like you did with brown and blue).

  • @Clear-As-Mudd
    @Clear-As-Mudd 3 роки тому

    Finally got feathering!!! That was so simple! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Want to try some of these paints too, as I only have GW paints.
    Thanks Jon, great video. 😊

  • @jaredhair9781
    @jaredhair9781 3 роки тому

    dude your paint selection is on point!