Miniature Painting Basics: Layering Explained - Thin That Paint!

Back when I initially started this hobby in the early 90's, this information would've been heaven-sent. I had NO idea about thinning paint- and subsequently, my miniatures looked like it, too. Brushstrokes everywhere, grainy textures, and never laying down anything that wasn't just a blocking in of colors, in retrospect. 100% contributed to me leaving the hobby. I couldn't even get a smooth coat of paint on a surface, much less wrap my head around concepts like layering and highlighting. Just didn't have a clue. Fast forward more years than I care to mention, and I run into this channel called "Dr Faust's Painting Clinic," and little did I know, I'd be unlocking the secrets to every headache I ever experienced as a budding miniature painter. Every single roadblock to my enjoyment of this hobby has been painstakingly detailed in such a manner as to not only re-kindle my desire to sit down and paint something I have to squint at to see, but also look forward to doing it. To say that your videos have been instrumental in my enjoyment of a hobby I had long ago abandoned wouldn't be giving you enough credit. I went from completely disgusted with a process i didn't even know enough about to realize I knew nothing about it, to suddenly having my eyes opened, and having access to information that would've kept me painting all these years, had I been privy to it. And I have you to thank for that- and I quite literally can't thank you enough. You have my deepest respect as an artist, and a subscriber for life. Thanks again.

This is the most straightforward, easy to follow (and apply) video on layering I've ever seen. Thank you!

Thank you for showing what a mistake looks like! That really helped me understand the proper technique

This is what I needed, hopefully i'll be able to finish all my minis

The best video ive seen on layering yet. So many points that other videos just skip over, like on how thin you want the paints to be. Thank you!

Great video. I've been painting for years, but never quite had a grasp on layering until recently. Seeing someone else explain and do it helps tremendously.

I've spent countless hours watching how to videos on YouTube to better understand layering techniques. This video helped me to produce the first model that I'm proud enough of to show others besides my Wife. Thank you!

This is without a doubt the BEST layering technique how to that I’ve ever seen. It’s so good if a beginner has a little bit of brush control they could easily execute this with a little bit of patience. Not over complicated, easy to understand easy to follow, straight to the point. This kind of stuff here is what makes this hobby so great. The amount of people that will kindly without hesitation go out of there way to help you grow your hobby. I love miniatures and I’m proud to say I’m a part of its community. Kudos to you brother !!

Amazing work and amazing vids! Thank you

I've watched like five videos on layering...i think i finally got it. Thx for idiot proof education!

Great video, i think thats the first time the layer technique has been explained and demonstated. Thanks.

Thanks, Doc. 👍 Helpful as always!

I love the new camera as well as the different examples and discussion. A great video about layering!

I would love to see a from start to finish tutorial type video like this

Thank you for posting this video! This was a great help for understanding, Layering and thinning.

Another video nocked outta the park! Thanks.

Very very useful video. Thank you so much

Excellent video best tip I've seen going to try this more on the next miniature

Loved this video. It’s going straight in the “Technique” playlist

Wow this video is so great. Thank you for sharing it