Nobody Told Me OSL Was This EASY!!

OSL, or Object Source Lighting, is one of the most impressive effects in miniature painting. In this video, I'll show you exactly how to pull it off using nothing but a brush. No airbrush. No makeup sponges. Just paint, patience, and knowing how light actually works. We're painting OSL on a creepy plague doctor miniature, focusing on his glowing lantern and how that eerie green light falls across the beak, cloak, and details of the min. I cover what OSL is, how to think about light falloff, and walk you through the step-by-step layering process from first tint to final bright pop. If you caught my terrain painting video where I used makeup sponges for a quick-and-dirty OSL effect, this is the full dedicated follow-up I promised in that video. 📸 Follow my projects on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mini.craftn/ 📸 See announcements & projects on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minicraftn Stop painting your terrain. Use THIS instead!: https://youtu.be/M54-67HnUhM All of the below links are amazon affiliate links. I earn a commission on them at no extra cost to you.* 🛠 My favorite hobby tools & supplies: Nippers: https://amzn.to/4ar7HYd Wet Palette (lite version): https://amzn.to/3VVcfQp Hobby knife pack: https://amzn.to/4ePhhqj Pin Vise Hand Drill: https://amzn.to/3TUGnuk Tweezers: https://amzn.to/3VMMOSJ Flexible Sanding Twigs: https://amzn.to/4cPI18f (I found mine at Hobby Lobby) Extra Thin Plastic Cement: https://amzn.to/3xsOt5V Super Glue Gel XL: https://amzn.to/3UeBmOI LED Desk Light w/clamp: https://amzn.to/4aPr5xA Other hobby stuff I use: UHU Glue for blood, drool, and other gooey effects: https://amzn.to/4euimDE Handheld Hot Wire Foam Cutter: https://amzn.to/49uneoM XPS High Density Foam: https://amzn.to/4cUdAyu White Primer: https://amzn.to/3PVmpOF Black Primer: https://amzn.to/3PTubZm Hobby Saw: https://amzn.to/43Osum1 Metal Files: https://amzn.to/3TJYJ0Y Milliput: https://amzn.to/3Jbcm4j Apoxie Sculpt: https://amzn.to/43PuUAJ Variable speed rotary tool: https://amzn.to/3JaWqz6 Variable temp heat gun: https://amzn.to/4b6fIll Disclaimer: Remember to work in a well-ventilated area and take safety precautions while handling sharp tools. Some of the actions seen in my videos could cause physical harm. I am not responsible for anything you do while attempting to recreate what you see me do. 00:00 If you’ve never tried OSL 00:21 Don’t you need an airbrush to do OSL? 00:44 How this video will help you learn how to do OSL 01:03 Sponges aren’t necessarily as good as brushes 01:38 What is Object Source Lighting? 02:37 How to think about doing OSL 03:55 Why start desaturated? 04:12 Step 1: Map your initial zones 05:17 How your mini will look at first 05:23 Step 2: The next layer, but with a catch 06:09 What most people mess up 06:37 Step 3: The bright pop 07:21 How to do a quick gut check 07:59 Step 4: Painting the light source itself 08:30 The number one mistake painters make when doing OSL! 08:54 How to easily fix the mistake 09:18 Final reveals and common mistakes 10:05 Don’t agree? Here’s another helpful video 10:17 I want to help you!