It's just plain crazy that this channel, that these considered and carefully explained vids have only garnered 1k or so subscribers. The quality of information and explained technique, it's direct applicability to really practical, really fast and really effective mini painting demonstrated on the most popular minis of the day should have reached and excited tens of thousands of painters. The sheer density of information means I have to watch the colour theory vids three or more times to absorb all that's taught. These are pure painting gold. Black, white, red, yellow, these hold no more fear for me, bright and saturated, grim dark and deeply moody, I've followed along and tried them all. This stuff is full of answers to fundamental shadow, highlight and specular issues that make these colours a struggle. I'm so lucky to have found them given the algorithm ignores them. ((you might notice this comment cut and pasted on all of these vids because it bears saying and I can't put it plainer.
hi does odorless mineral spirts still release harmful chemicals into the air that can't be smelt or does it not release them? my paint room has poor ventilation
If that is an issue, you could try Lavender Spike Oil and lavender brush cleaner instead of mineral spirits. It's more expensive, but your health is worth it. If you don't like the smell of lavender, you could use Gamsol, which is also safe. Those are much better products, and you still won't go through much, plus they can still be filtered.
Even the "odorless" thinner I use has a smell to it and, per its label, should be used in a ventilated area. I only use a few ml in a cap during a painting session, which also helps.
I should also note that I haven't either of those products but I have been researching them for more healthier and environmentally friendly options. I can't try lavender spike oil in my current paint setup as my girlfriend can't stand the smell of lavender, so I'll be trying gamsol next time I buy thinner. I'm currently using turpenoid which is listed as being better healthwise.
@@aristotle29 thank you for the advice I had never heard of lavender spike oil and I quite like the smell of lavender. I’ll have to see what’s locally available next time I start a project
@@aristotle29 thank you for the advice I had never heard of lavender spike oil and I quite like the smell of lavender. I’ll have to see what’s locally available next time I start a project
I really love your videos and want to give oils a try but still find it all very intimidating. Is there any chance you could give us a basic step by step tutorial for a marine or orc or something? I love the high level theory you’re creating for us, but I also would love something with baby steps to build up confidence with oils
I started back then 2-3 years ago with a crimson fists in oils video by Vince Venturella here on YT ,after that i got in touch with the art of james wappel who is the oil father and now I m searching after miniature oilpainters from all over to learn much more about it.
