Allie MacAlisterHere's a tutorial on how to do a detailed colour scheme for gaming miniatures using the warbands from Godtear by Steamforged Games!
This is my first time doing a longer tutorial piece, so if I've missed anything or you have questions, don't hesitate to comment below - it will help me improve for future videos!
Want to see more mini-painting videos, or have other suggestions for this channel? Let me know!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ART CREDITS All Godtear artwork & model sculpts belong to Steamforged games Titus & Finnvar paintjob by u/yeevoh on Reddit Titus w/ grey background paintjob by u/MythicFOX83 on Reddit Titus w/ lensflare paintjob by Rough Rider Miniatures - facebook.com/roughriderminiatures
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TUTORIAL - Colour Schemes for Gaming Minis feat. Godtear!Allie MacAlister2020-05-30 | Here's a tutorial on how to do a detailed colour scheme for gaming miniatures using the warbands from Godtear by Steamforged Games!
This is my first time doing a longer tutorial piece, so if I've missed anything or you have questions, don't hesitate to comment below - it will help me improve for future videos!
Want to see more mini-painting videos, or have other suggestions for this channel? Let me know!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ART CREDITS All Godtear artwork & model sculpts belong to Steamforged games Titus & Finnvar paintjob by u/yeevoh on Reddit Titus w/ grey background paintjob by u/MythicFOX83 on Reddit Titus w/ lensflare paintjob by Rough Rider Miniatures - facebook.com/roughriderminiatures
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out Brent at Goobertown Hobbies for more awesome mini-painting videos! youtube.com/channel/UCOviJ8lr6PHli_PjCH0a-4g
I did an entire overhaul of my little Halloween RPG from last year. Playable for free on PC, mac and smartphones right in your browser, plus a .gb ROM file is available for playing on an actual Game Boy.
I created the original Hauntsfield last year (October 2021) as part of a three-week personal game jam. While I'm really proud of the end result, the game was rushed in some places, and there were a few bits I really wanted to revisit. Then in 2022, Chris Maltby released GB Studio 3.0 which gave me a whack of new features to make this game even better, so I just had to re-visit it for 2022!
tiptoptomcat.itch.ioTUTORIAL - Color Schemes for Gaming Minis (UPDATED)Allie MacAlister2022-08-21 | This video has been requested a LOT since my original video back in 2020! This version is much more in-depth and only uses free art software, a mouse and a keyboard. No digital art knowledge or drawing tablets needed!
Follow along as I noodle some colour scheme ideas for a Warhammer Chaos Warrior miniature, and apply my favourite to the mini itself! I've also included a ton of examples of my previous colour schemes alongside the finished minis.
To keep this tutorial concise, I don't dive in deep for every concept, so please keep the software documentation or Google on hand to help you find your software's tools if you get lost! Once you try this process once or twice, it gets a whole lot easier. :) Ride the learning curve!
"Playa Plate" by Dusty Decks "Wow Factor" by Daniel Fridell "Slow Poke" by Gregory David
#minipainting #warhammer #minicolorschemesWarhammer Clown Collab With Pals!Allie MacAlister2022-06-30 | It's been a hot minute, huh? I'm back with a wacky miniature pride collab video. It was a treat to paint some Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Gloomspite Gitz goblins & squigs with my mini painting YouTuber pals. This video is very chaotic... I hope you enjoy it!
"Wizards at the Circus" by Mac Taboel "Clown Lost His Shoes" by Harry Edvino "Roundabout Circus" by Mac TaboelChill Needle Felting - First Time In Years!Allie MacAlister2022-03-12 | idk, man. I have some rad videos in the works but everything's just been a lot. I know we're all feeling it, and I hope everyone's doing okay with all things considered.
I decided to do a crafting video for a change, and gave a go at needle felting for the first time in years!! Check out how it turned out.
I also decided to try a voiceless video as an experiment - let me know what you think of this format!
Stan Forebee - Cold Fire chll.to/35d8b76d Blue Wednesday, Khutko - Out Biking chll.to/6450fb4d Mo Anando - Easy Now chll.to/b160aa28What Happened to Me Last Year? #drawwithme #digitalartAllie MacAlister2022-02-15 | Just painting a harpy friend and talking about the whirlwind that my life was in 2021. Here's to new creative adventures moving forward!
This video is a bit rough, to be honest - you can hear it in my voice. The subject matter is a bit tough in spots, and weeks of anti-vax protests locally have me feeling really drained.
I really wanted to get this video out though, so forgive any tiredness in my voice! I'm more excited about things than I sound. n__n
Stan Forebee - Cold Fire chll.to/35d8b76d Blue Wednesday, Khutko - Out Biking chll.to/6450fb4dPainting Spooky Orktober Warhammer Kruleboyz!Allie MacAlister2021-11-01 | I was gifted some swampy Warhammer Age of Sigmar Kruleboyz and decided to paint them in a bright, spooky Halloween colour scheme using new-to-me techniques like underpainting and glazing! How did I do?
This is also my first collaboration video! This video is part of a collab with the fantastic @Dana Howl and some of my fellow new mini painting YouTubers! Be sure to check them out below and give them a subscribe + some likes and comments:
I had the pleasure of taking part in the Pride Challenge on the Goobertown Hobbies Discord Channel, and in this video I share the progress of painting a slightly absurd Warhammer 40K Tyranid Kitbash model and also take some time to talk about what Pride means to me.
chromonicci - Hillside. chll.to/024f52b2 Philanthrope, chromonicci - Wildlife chll.to/02ccc438 Mo Anando - Easy Now chll.to/b160aa28 Leavv - Zenith chll.to/b2dbff28 G Mills, Molly McPhaul - Waterfalls chll.to/d10cc099 Philanthrope, Leavv - What Was Before chll.to/304610a7PAINTING MINIS - Godtears Rattlebone & Hexlings!Allie MacAlister2021-06-03 | Finally, a miniature painting video! Watch from start to finish as I paint Rattlebone and her Hexlings from Godtear by Steamforged Games.
Mini painting is one of my favourite hobbies and I'm so excited to finally be able to share more of it with you! I learned a lot while filming my hobby table for the first time, and can't wait to make more hobby table videos.
Philanthrope, chromonicci - Wildlife chll.to/02ccc438 Leavv - Dancing Droplets chll.to/83600ebc Philanthrope, Leavv - What Was Before chll.to/304610a7DIFFERENT ART STYLES CHALLENGE - Drawing Myself Nine Times!Allie MacAlister2021-05-14 | Today I'm tackling the Different Art Style Challenge! Watch as I draw myself in nine very different styles of art.
Leavv - Paved Paths chll.to/01fde133 Leavv - Dancing Droplets chll.to/83600ebc Philanthrope, Leavv - What Was Before chll.to/304610a7 Leavv - Zenith chll.to/b2dbff28DIGITAL ART STEP BY STEP - Making my Digital Art from Start to Finish!Allie MacAlister2021-05-07 | Happy MerMay! Let's draw a cute mermaid in a terrarium while I walk you through my digital art process step by step.
Join me on Patreon & get exclusive access to lots of monthly goodies, including a free colouring page of this terrarium! patreon.com/alliemackie
Philanthrope, chromonicci - Wildlife chll.to/02ccc438 chromonicci - Oceania chll.to/e221716e Philanthrope, Ian Ewing, chromonicci - Zen chll.to/2676ccee5 Ways to Feel Better When Your Energy is Low (cw: Anxiety, Depression)Allie MacAlister2021-04-15 | It's been a rough month. What do you do if you've got a low battery? Let me know in the comments.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- MUSIC: Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired youtube.com/channel/UCOmy8wuTpC95lefU5d1dt2Q License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported "Share Alike" (CC BY-SA 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcodeDRAW WITH ME - Chill Isometric Hobby Room SpeedpaintAllie MacAlister2021-02-18 | I tried my hand at isometric illustration and drew my dream hobby room. It went pretty okay! This video is pretty light on narration, so I hope you enjoy the long chill speedpaint & lofi beats.
Join me on Patreon! Help me create video content more often and get exclusive access to lots of goodies!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- MUSIC: Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired youtube.com/channel/UCOmy8wuTpC95lefU5d1dt2Q License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported "Share Alike" (CC BY-SA 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcodeKINDLING SPIRITS is Launched - I Made a Video Game!Allie MacAlister2021-02-02 | I made a whole video game by myself in seven months! It releases today and I'm super proud of it - I hope you try it out! Check it out below:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- MUSIC: Pocket Sound – pocket-se.infoFOSSIL FACT FRIDAY - The One That Started It All!Allie MacAlister2021-01-15 | Time for the very first Fossil Fact Friday! Let's talk about a dinosaur that means a whole lot to me. I hope you enjoy this new series!
Like my videos and want to see more tips & tutorials? Support my work on Patreon!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- MUSIC: Lakey Inspired - soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired youtube.com/channel/UCOmy8wuTpC95lefU5d1dt2Q Tracks (in order): Better Days - Going Up - On My Way License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported "Share Alike" (CC BY-SA 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode10 TIPS for Beginner Artists - Improve Your Art!Allie MacAlister2020-12-05 | It's been a hot minute! I'm back with ten useful tips for artists that are just starting out, or need some direction on what to do next. Want to improve your art quickly? These are some great ways to do it!
This is a popular video topic among creators, and it was fun to present my own thoughts on some of these tips. I hope you like them!
Like my videos and want to see more tips & tutorials? Support my work on Patreon!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- MUSIC: Dj Quads soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadsINTRODUCING Fossil Friday - DINOSAURS!Allie MacAlister2020-11-13 | It's Fossil Friday and it's high time I draw some dinosaurs on this channel!
I'm so excited to start this new series in 2021. Come at me with your best name ideas, and become a Patron so you can join in on future polls, development and much more!
Here we are for the third (and sadly, the last) Spooprise Art Challenge video! You’re in for a warm autumnal treat with this one!
If you try out this art challenge, post your results with the hashtag #spooprisechallenge and tag me (@alliemackie, social links below) so I can check it out and share it!
Matt Nida - Flesheaters OBE - Molten Lava Courtesy of freemusicarchive.orgSPOOPRISE #1 - Ethereal Yarn?? #spooprisechallengeAllie MacAlister2020-10-02 | SPOOPRISE!
Okay, this first roll was super fun. Ethereal yarn? Yes please!! What’s week two going to bring?
If you try out this art challenge, post your results with the hashtag #spooprisechallenge and tag me (@alliemackie, social links below) so I can check it out and share it!
Matt Nida - Flesheaters OBE - Molten Lava Courtesy of freemusicarchive.orgSPOOPRISE October Art Challenge!! #spooprisechallengeAllie MacAlister2020-09-20 | SPOOPRISE!
Will you take the challenge? I hope you will! If you try out this art challenge, post your results with the hashtag #spooprisechallenge and tag me (@alliemackie, social links below) so I can check it out and share it!
Loyalty Freak Music - Halloween Ghost Party freemusicarchive.orgSPEEDPAINT - Sailormoon + October Art Challenge?!Allie MacAlister2020-09-18 | Today is a just-for-fun video! Watch as I draw Sailor Moon fanart along with music - not a lot of dialogue in this one!
I’ve been super busy around here, partly because I'm prepping for a super fun October art challenge… will you join in with me? More details coming next week, so stay tuned and be sure to subscribe!
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/lxdDvNO5aD0TUTORIAL - 4 Tips to Improve Your Photography!Allie MacAlister2020-09-04 | My first requested tutorial video! I’ve had a few folks in both mini painting and art communities ask me about how I make my photos look good. In this video, I’ll walk you through four simple steps to improve your item photography that are free and easy to implement.
I always welcome suggestions for future videos and would love to hear what you want to see. I invite you to follow me on social media and please like, subscribe and ring the bell so you can see what I’ve got coming up next!
3D Low Poly Raccoon kit by Low Poly Crafts (Ottawa, ON): lowpolycrafts.com Orange & Blue Fuzzling by Fuzzling Monster (Ottawa, ON): fuzzlings.ca Embroidered Sloth Kit by Kiriki Press (Toronto, ON): kirikipress.com Godtear Gaming Miniatures by Steamforged Games (United Kingdom): steamforged.com Tsaagan mangas dinosaur action figure by Creative Beast Studio (United States): creative-beast.com Crochet African Flower dinosaur made from a pattern by HeidiBears: ravelry.com/designers/heidi-bears
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/TlFjGbUMAfkDRAW WITH ME - Spiritfarer: Death & DyingAllie MacAlister2020-08-26 | CW: Discussion about death and dying
I’ve been playing Spiritfarer and I absolutely love it. Watch me draw some fanart of the game while I share some of my thoughts on dying and what might come after life.
I always welcome suggestions for future videos and would love to hear what you want to see. I invite you to follow me on social media and please like, subscribe and ring the bell so you can see what I’ve got coming up next!
Art: Wacom Cintiq Companion Hybrid - Professional Creative Tablet Clip Studio Paint Pro - clipstudio.net/en Adobe Photoshop CS6 (final texture and text edits)
Music by BenSound bensound.comDRAW WITH ME - Forest Cryptid Camping Scene!Allie MacAlister2020-08-07 | Watch as I draw myself as a cryptid creature of the woods in a forest camping scene, while chatting away about my love of backcountry camping.
I’d love to hear what you’re doing to relax and escape during these strange times! What allows you to escape? Share your thoughts in the comments.
I always welcome suggestions for future videos and would love to hear what you want to see. I invite you to follow me on social media and like, subscribe and ring the bell so you can see what I’ve got coming up next.
Art: Wacom Cintiq Companion Hybrid - Professional Creative Tablet Clip Studio Paint Pro - clipstudio.net/en Adobe Photoshop CS6 (final texture and text edits)
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Audio LibraryDRAW WITH ME - Body Acceptance & Self-PortraitsAllie MacAlister2020-07-25 | CW: Some gentle talk about body shaming, eating disorders and self-depreciation. If you’re sensitive to these subjects, please watch with caution or skim over this video.
Yeah, another self-portrait video. Oops. Today I draw two versions of myself while I talk about body acceptance, mental obstacles, drawing oneself authentically and learning to be comfortable in your own skin.
How do you feel about artists drawing themselves authentically? If you’re an artist yourself, do you feel that you portray yourself in a way that reflects how you look in real life, or is your portrayal different in some way? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
I'm no expert on body acceptance but I'm finding myself more comfortable in the journey than I ever have. I hope this video helps others with their own thoughts on body acceptance as well.
Today I’ve got a little illustration I drew up for my social media pages, along with twenty fun facts you may not know about Canada. Share your favourites in the comments!
NOTE: At the end of the video, I touch very gently on the plight of systemic racism as well as the basic human rights for Indigenous peoples in Canada. To learn more about ways you can help, here are some resources you can check out:
bensound.comDRAW WITH ME - Talking Hobbies & YouTubeAllie MacAlister2020-06-27 | Pretty simple little video today! I wanted to chat a bit about who I am, all of my hobbies, and why I’m on YouTube - all while trying out a new style of illustration I’ve been playing around with.
This is all new to me and while I have lots of fun video ideas planned out, I welcome viewer feedback! What kind of content would you like to see? Let me know in the comments, and thanks for watching!
*EDIT* It's been asked a few times so I wanted to clarify: you need a permit to distill alcohol in Canada. This is not a hobby I actively do, just something I'm learning about!
bensound.comDRAW THIS AGAIN - Have I Gotten Better? #DrawThisAgainAllie MacAlister2020-06-07 | In this video, I tackle another Draw This Again challenge to see how much my art style has changes in five years!
Just a heads-up that the first sketch phase of this piece is super bright - sorry about that! I'll improve it in future videos.
Want to see more challenges like this, or have other suggestions for this channel? Let me know!
Hexalyte - Horizon: youtu.be/zX7K_oj55Gw Pulsetronica - Lunar: youtu.be/6BymzNO_PhM Sumption & TheDiabolicalWaffle - Clarity: youtu.be/qRGpPF-NROYEXPERIMENT - What’s the BEST FREE Drawing Program?Allie MacAlister2020-05-14 | I get this question all the time: What are the best free art & drawing programs out there? I’ll test out three of them in this video and find out which is best for my workflow!
I'll create a drawing using my day-to-day software, Clip Studio Paint (not free), then will do a comparative drawing in three free art programs: MyPaint, FireAlpaca & Krita!