Covering the Basics - Drybrushing and Shades

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  • Опубликовано: 28 окт 2024

Комментарии • 45

  • @Paulie771
    @Paulie771 6 лет назад +4

    Really appreciate your demonstrations of these techniques and others. You earned my subscription. Thanks again!

    • @SonicSledgehammerStudio
      @SonicSledgehammerStudio  6 лет назад

      Thanks for dropping in! :D I find there's nothing quite like being able to see something in action to get a grasp on how it's meant to look. I'm a visual learner, and reading a dry, seemingly arcane description of how I ought to try something isn't quite the same as someone just bashing out the brushes.

  • @Broadswordii
    @Broadswordii 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant, that simple wash is exactly the type of effect I was looking to add to my Grandsons 30 Airfix British Paratroopers, plus the varnish advice.

  • @calgara123
    @calgara123 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for your video.
    I bought last month a big cadia army and now I was looking for any easy way to paint them and now I found it.
    I'm so happy.

  • @ad1642
    @ad1642 6 лет назад +5

    This is great stuff, one thing i notice that differs from other popular tutorials, is that you don't go back after the wash and re-block the base color, This keeps the subtility of the wash, I really need to try this on my next project, it will be faster too!

    • @SonicSledgehammerStudio
      @SonicSledgehammerStudio  6 лет назад +1

      I think it depends on what result you're looking for, or what finish you'd like to get. I've experimented a little with re-blocking the base colour and I find that for gaming figures it tends to blend the highlights in a little too closely to the base colour, meaning they aren't as sharp on the table. It's a matter of preference, ultimately, but if I can save myself some time and still get the finish I'm looking for? Bonus. :D

  • @arthurbriaud4417
    @arthurbriaud4417 5 лет назад +3

    I have seen a bunch of videos about painting. Your channel is one of the best!! That's awesome! nice tips and I have learned a lot from your videos! Thank you :)

  • @Fox01313
    @Fox01313 19 дней назад

    Looks good! Definitely need to look at some minis I've painted to see where to put the shade on then with the brush it moved too much of it off. These minis always looked a bit off & I wasn't quite sure why so it will be fun to revisit it and fix it.

  • @TheStoicArmyPainter
    @TheStoicArmyPainter 2 года назад +1

    i like your basic approach. I've started falling hard on contrast paints but i need to take it back to basics a bit. everything in balance

    • @SonicSledgehammerStudio
      @SonicSledgehammerStudio  2 года назад

      It doesn't hurt to lean on what you know if you're happy with the miniatures you're turning out, but improving does mean occasionally revisiting the basics. You're really delving back into the classic videos here!

    • @TheStoicArmyPainter
      @TheStoicArmyPainter 2 года назад

      @@SonicSledgehammerStudio oldies are the best

    • @TheStoicArmyPainter
      @TheStoicArmyPainter 2 года назад

      I'm starting a big Zona Alfa project this weekend. I've got amazing minis on the way but it's gonna be a little bit of a wait for them to print

    • @TheStoicArmyPainter
      @TheStoicArmyPainter 2 года назад

      *and ship :P

  • @davidknight2220
    @davidknight2220 2 года назад +1

    Many thanks really straightforward advice and inspiration for addressing my pile of shame - Stay Safe 🙂👍

  • @henriklarsen_art
    @henriklarsen_art 7 лет назад +2

    I've been watching a bunch of your videos. They are excellent - good work painting, and how you make the vids. Keep up the good work!

    • @SonicSledgehammerStudio
      @SonicSledgehammerStudio  7 лет назад

      Thanks very much! I really appreciate the kind words. These began as a way to introduce some buddies overseas to the simple stuff, so they're made on a budget of Zero at the moment. I'm glad the advice is clear enough, though!

  • @lastwall4989
    @lastwall4989 6 лет назад +3

    I have learned quite a bit from your videos. My IG really appreciate it!

  • @petersaczko6192
    @petersaczko6192 4 года назад +10

    11:24 Agrax Earthshade contains at least 5% Essence of Gelfling.

  • @Anthony-tq9so
    @Anthony-tq9so 5 лет назад +1

    Great video. ( as always , very informative). A small sugestion. You,re the only mini guy I have seen here that uses the word " undercoat". The " coat" part of undercoat and other words " base coat " was confusing to me at first . (maybe, to you also at times, it seems). How about just sticking to the word Primer? No coat confusion. Just a thought.

  • @johnkelley9877
    @johnkelley9877 6 лет назад

    Very good tutorial! I learned a lot from watching it. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @Brickerbrack
    @Brickerbrack 5 лет назад +5

    "Volunteered". I'm sure the commissar just off-screen had nothing to do with his decision... ;)

  • @4DaDiamonds
    @4DaDiamonds 6 лет назад +2

    These videos are brilliant, and have single handedly made me want to begin painting guardsman again! As far as shades go, would agrax earthshade still be suitable for a navy armour/grey material colour scheme? Or would a dark shade like a black work more effectively?

    • @SonicSledgehammerStudio
      @SonicSledgehammerStudio  6 лет назад

      I've had some success using Agrax Earthshade over grey, but with a blue tint it might look a little strange unless you were to block over the navy armour again. For reference's sake, here's how Agrax looks over Stormvermin Fur: i.imgur.com/8dO6t57.jpg

    • @4DaDiamonds
      @4DaDiamonds 6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for the reply! If the image is anything to go by, that's exactly the effect I was looking for when thinking about painting mine! I suppose in order to do the armour I could always apply two separate washes (Argax for cloth, nuln oil for armour) which would allow the darker parts to remain different. I'll have to test it out on a few of the cheap guardsmen/conscripts that GW sell in order to get a better idea.

    • @SonicSledgehammerStudio
      @SonicSledgehammerStudio  6 лет назад

      No problem. :D As it happens, I'm actually editing a video right now which features Agrax Earthshade going straight over Macragge Blue. It might go some way to seeing how it'd work over a navy tone? I'm glad to see someone else remembers those cheap boxes of sacrif-I mean 'volunteers' exist!

    • @4DaDiamonds
      @4DaDiamonds 6 лет назад +1

      That would be perfect! I think I prefer the term 'Comissar food' for them ;)

  • @isaachunt7107
    @isaachunt7107 6 лет назад

    Can you do a vid on how & when to use glaze please?

  • @RussanoGreenstripe
    @RussanoGreenstripe 5 лет назад +1

    How to draw an owl in two steps
    9:40 Draw two circles
    10:01 Draw the rest of the fucking owl

  • @loganstafford249
    @loganstafford249 6 лет назад +1

    How often should you rinse your brush while applying paint. Paint seems to dry on my brushes while im using them.

    • @SonicSledgehammerStudio
      @SonicSledgehammerStudio  6 лет назад +2

      Honestly, there's not really a right answer to this one. Ambient temperature is a big problem to grapple with! If you're having paint dry regularly on your brush, try watering it down just a little thinner than you usually would, which might help. Otherwise, if it's the height of summer, you'll probably just need to rinse your brush more regularly.

    • @Bassmunchkin1
      @Bassmunchkin1 5 лет назад

      @@SonicSledgehammerStudio I also find that my 8 x 50w recessed halogen ceiling bulbs are my paints worse enemy.

  • @enginetruck20
    @enginetruck20 5 лет назад

    A quick question for you as it relates to the shading. If I shade, should I still use the dip? The reason why i ask is because I am thinking that the shade does darken a but and then if I dip it may get even darker. Any experience with that?

    • @SonicSledgehammerStudio
      @SonicSledgehammerStudio  5 лет назад +1

      If you're going to shade, you won't need the dip. Both are essentially doing the same thing, with the provision that the dip also acts as a varnish. You'll need to dull it down afterwards - unless you like the shine! - but the 'brown stuff in the recesses' trick comes from shade or dip, whichever you're using.

  • @stefanaguinaldosoerensen2355
    @stefanaguinaldosoerensen2355 5 лет назад +1

    life can also be incredibly messy until the last strokes

  • @stevenholt458
    @stevenholt458 6 лет назад +2

    Do you still wash the brushes after the dry brushing technique? Thanks!

    • @SonicSledgehammerStudio
      @SonicSledgehammerStudio  6 лет назад +2

      Once you're finished with each colour, you definitely still want to wash them out or you'll get little gritty particulate that you're spreading across all your models - not a great look! Between drybrushes, though, make sure you let your brush have plenty of time to dry; drybrushing with a damp brush will be a disaster if you're trying to save time and paint a bunch too quickly.

    • @Bassmunchkin1
      @Bassmunchkin1 5 лет назад +1

      @@SonicSledgehammerStudio I never realised about letting a brush completely dry between dry brushes, what another brilliant tip :-)

  • @Fluffykeith
    @Fluffykeith 7 лет назад +1

    Do you cover...or CAN you cover at some point....how to get a decent consistency on colours like red and green? I'm useless at getting a good even coat with them

    • @SonicSledgehammerStudio
      @SonicSledgehammerStudio  7 лет назад +1

      Definitely! I find that the main trick is in using just a fraction less water than I usually would, but two or sometimes three coats are still necessary. I'll see what I can find to slap some red on to demonstrate!

    • @Fluffykeith
      @Fluffykeith 7 лет назад

      Thank you :) I really appreciate it.

  • @stevebetts528
    @stevebetts528 3 года назад +1

    Is that paper you're using as a palette?

    • @SonicSledgehammerStudio
      @SonicSledgehammerStudio  3 года назад

      Those are the Citadel palette pads. They're pretty good! Anything with a non-porous surface will work, though, so while ordinary paper won't do the job, something like an old plate or polished tile will work fine.

    • @stevebetts528
      @stevebetts528 3 года назад

      @@SonicSledgehammerStudio thanks for replying and the advice, just starting with bolt action and love your videos