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Hi all,

I've noticed that most painting tutorials online follow the same techniques of base + layer + edge highlight that GW uses, but the result tends to look a bit on the cartoonish side, with bright colours contrasting with each other.

I've also found some info on how to paint in a Blanchitsu style (which I love), but I was wondering if any of you knew tutorials that show other painting styles, possibly some more realistic ones?

Thanks!

Probably best option is to look up historical and figure painting tutorial and try to use those skills on a smaller scale.

most figure and competition painting stuff iv seen uses a ton of glazing instead of layering.

most historical use a lot of different types of techniques like filters and pigment powders.

massive voodoo has a lot of tutorials on figure painting though last time i checked their photobucket broke so pictures may be missing.

There are a few painters who have a more naturalistic approach to painting and produce great tutorials. A couple of my favorites are Romain Darmon:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0EA6SFQ1tqWNY673ZRU6ELlEyQteKnLg

and Vince Venturella:

https://www.youtube.com/user/PhatWOP001