Let's have a talk - Behind the curtains of SQUIDMAR

Patreon:   / romanlappatminiatureart   Instagram:   / romanlappat.miniatureart   Ebook Tutorials: https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/RomanLap... Art for Sale: https://www.romanlappat.com/shop More links: https://linktr.ee/romanlappat VIDEO DESCRIBTION What does it really take to become one of the world's most influential miniature-painting creators? Join Roman Lappat as he sits down with Emil Nyström and Lukas Holmström, the creative forces behind Squidmar Miniatures, for an honest conversation about art, passion, and life behind the camera. Together, they explore the journey from hobbyist to full-time creator, the challenges of building one of the miniature world's largest YouTube channels, and the realities that viewers rarely get to see. From creative burnout and business decisions to painting philosophy, family life, and the pressure of constantly producing content, Roman takes viewers behind the curtain of the miniature-painting industry. Expect personal stories, inspiring insights, and a unique look at how Squidmar transformed a childhood passion into a global brand. Whether you're a miniature painter, content creator, or simply curious about the people shaping the hobby, this interview offers a rare and authentic glimpse into the world behind the videos. This video is about miniature painting for gaming and display and is helping hobby or professional miniature painters alike how to improve their skills and find more joy in painting miniatures. Subscribe to this channel if you love painting minis! #howto #miniaturepainting #warhammer 00:00 Welcome to the interview with Squidmar 01:03 Foreword & Introduction 04:11 Why Squidmar? 05:51 Did you ever expect this success? 07:15 Advice for young content creators to stand out? 08:56 Painted Miniatures Armies of Squidmar 10:48 Miniature Painting Methods and Technique Development 13:43 Is the pursuit for perfection real? 16:34 How is it being that famous? 18:42 Most interesting comments on your Squidmar Youtube Channel? 20:36 The influance of Squidmar Miniature Painting Channel? 24:51 What are you most proud of? Your Milesontes? 28:37 The Bavarian Quiz Show 36:38 How important is narrative in your miniature painting? 38:06 What inspires Emil and Lukas? 40:20 What are your dream projects? 42:50 What did you learn about yourself on this journey? 46:07 What other Hobbies recharge your batteries? 47:19 Last words and Outtro RELEVANT LINKS:    / @squidmarminiatures      / @squidlybits1985   ABOUT THE CHANNEL: Welcome to Roman Lappat Miniature Art. Roman is a world-renowned miniature painter and instructor with over 20 years of experience, known for emotional storytelling, expressive brushwork, and high-level diorama work including Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons and more. This channel features painting tutorials, artistic insights, behind-the-scenes content, and highlights from workshops. Whether you're a beginner or advanced painter, you'll find inspiration and practical techniques to elevate your skills. Subscribe for in-depth miniature art content from one of the leading voices in the global painting community. TOOLS I USE - AFFILIATE LINKS: Redgrass R9 Desk Lamp: https://shorturl.at/klFG2 Redgrass SOLO Desk Lamp: https://shorturl.at/C1FCW Redgrass 360° Painting Handle: https://shorturl.at/mpwCR Redgrass Wet Palette: https://shorturl.at/JyRa7 Redgrass Desk Matte: https://shorturl.at/H8tbh PK-Pro Hobby Equipment: https://shorturl.at/fglH5 Honour Guard MyMiniFactory: https://www.myminifactory.com/users/H... 20% Discount Code: Roman20 Honour Guard Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Honourguard 15% Discount Code: ROMAN15 COLLABORATIONS: Redgrass: https://shorturl.at/mpwCR Kimera Models:   / kimera_models   PK-Pro: https://shorturl.at/fglH5 Juweela: https://www.juweela.de/ Mindwork Studio:   / mindwork.studio   Dave Taylor Miniatures: https://www.davetaylorminiatures.com/ Modhiphus: https://modiphius.net/ Battlefield-Berlin: https://shop.battlefield-berlin.de/ Printhub3D: https://printhub3d.eu/ The Army Painter: https://thearmypainter.com/ Journeyman Miniatures: https://www.journeymanminiatures.co.uk/ Harder & Steenbeck Airbrush: https://www.harder-airbrush.de Free Music by YouTube Library: Immortal - Neffex