From Zero To Mice and Mystics | 7 Cockroaches | #1

🎨 Welcome to the first episode of "From Zero to Mice and Mystics," where we dive into the world of miniature painting! 🐭✨ In this episode, I'll be experimenting with different primers on seven identical miniatures from the board game "Mice and Mystics." Join me as I learn from my mistakes and explore how various primers affect the final outcome. Get ready to see each step of the process, from priming to painting, with tips and insights along the way. Let's embark on this creative journey together! 🎨🖌️
Video Stamps:
00:00 ~ Intro Hello! :)
00:50 ~ Before Priming
02:10 ~ Priming the Miniatures
07:30 ~ Priming with oil paints
09:59 ~ Painting process - 1st Layer
21:45 ~ Painting process - 2nd Layer + Details
28:05 ~ Painting bases
28:20 ~ Wooden Floor
31:14 ~ Cobblestone with grass
35:40 ~ Sand
38:01 ~ Cobblestone
40:38 ~ Stone
38:01 ~ Cobblestone
43:13 ~ As Base
44:00 ~ Final Thoughts and Conclusion
45:03 ~ Times Stats
45:22 ~ Final Look
45:36 ~ Outro Buh-bye! :)
😊 What I'm using? 😊
🐭 Miniatures from "Mice and Mystics"
🎨 Surface Primer from Scale75 (Black and White)
🖌️ Rembrandt Oil Paints by Talens
🎨 Artists' Oil Paint by Winsor & Newton
🛠️ Cork and double-sided tape for handling
✂️ Brushes, scissors, and other painting tools
Stay tuned and watch as I document each step of this exciting and artistic process! 🌟🎬

[@Psunabudes]

Great video! The roaches look amazing :)
I'm surprised too they ended up looking so similar despite using different methods. Also, it's interesting that the priming was redundant in this case.
I'm definitely interested in more miniature painting tutorials with your commentary :)

[@theartofmatyldal]

Hello! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and are interested in more miniature painting tutorials! 🎨
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, it’s intriguing how different methods can result in similar outcomes. 🤔
In this experiment, for instance, the black-primed miniature required significantly more effort and thought to achieve the same result as the unprimed miniature. I appreciate your interest, and I'm looking forward to sharing more tutorials in the future! 😊

[@BiggyNik]

Hello! rattlecan primers are the best in my opinion, quicker than brushes for sure especially if you warm them in some warm water first to make sure the paint is nice and thin. Also, I know you said that acrylics are more popular with mini painting, but its not uncommon to use oils for washes, usually with a varnish barrier between. I really enjoyed this video and im definitely subscribing to follow your journey!

[@theartofmatyldal]

Thanks for your advice! 😊😊😊
I was debating whether to buy classic primers or rattlecan primers. Rattlecans looked more intimidating at first glance (plus, I'm like one big disaster and would definitely end up painting my apartment or something xD), so I chose classic primers. But I'll definitely consider rattlecans; maybe they are better? In my case, primers might not be the issue because I tried to scrub these miniatures, and the paint sticks really well to the surface no matter which primer I used.
About oil washes: yeah, I saw that they are used! 😊
But I couldn't find any videos about completely painting with oils and how closely they look to acrylics, so I thought practice is important, so I just jumped right in!
And here we are. I chose oil paints because I'm not stressed about them hardening too fast, and I can adjust everything calmly. On the opposite spectrum lies acrylics, and I don't know if it's possible to make them dry slower??? They tend to dry really fast, and smooth gradients can't be done without an airbrush.
Thank you for your comment and for subscribing! And of course, if you think of anything else that might be helpful, just let me know! Do you paint miniatures yourself or just watch?
😊

[@Chia-the-puffwump-lover]

hello =]

[@theartofmatyldal]

Hello to you too! 😊