How To Mix & Paint Skin Tone With Watercolors: Chapter 1

How To Mix & Paint Skin Tone With Watercolors: Chapter 1 - A Light Skin Tone

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Күн бұрын

Hi everyone!
I get asked a lot over on Instagram about how to paint skin, and in this video I'll show you not only how I build layers of watercolor with tonal values and glazing, but also how to find different hues for a light skin tone using basic color theory.
This is the first part of a series about how to paint skin with more chapters to follow over the coming months that will focus on darker skin tones.
I hope you enjoy the video!
MATERIALS:
Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolours
Betty Hayways Round Brushes
Bee Paper (300gsm, 100% cotton)
Faber-castell Polychromos (Red & Black)
Daler-Rowney 'Shimmering Gold' Ink
MUSIC:
'Mindfulness' & 'Cosmic Technology' both available inside the Splice app which I use to do all of my video editing.

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@sainttropez4595 4 жыл бұрын

This was simple but effective I always panic while painting/coloring bc I feel like I need to layer hundred accent colors in the skin for it to look nice lol

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

I bet it does look nice! I sometimes think my style is too simple so I might try adding more hues to my paintings 🤗💙

@JHasTheDeathNote 4 жыл бұрын

Excuse me why the hell have I been anxiously mixing at least five colors every time I wanted to get skin colors? This video just accidentally explained why my watercolouring always sucked

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

I’m CERTAIN your watercolours don’t suck, because at the heart of all we do being creative and enjoying ourselves is the only thing that matters right? I might start experimenting with a 5 colour mixture 😱 that sounds magical to me 💙

@WanderwithJon 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you don't suck. You just have your own unique style of doing it.

@u.sonomabeach6528 3 жыл бұрын

It's great when you spend hours watching videos trying to figure out a technique(s) and you finally find a video where the teacher explains it in a clear way and goes over everything along the way so that it makes more sense. This is one of those videos. Things just clicked because of the way you explain it. Thank you. Now, let me go find the subscribe button

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that kind feedback Jeremy, I’m so happy to hear that you found the video useful, let me know if you have any questions when you try the techniques out 🤗

@kymani6925 4 жыл бұрын

I like how you broke the steps down, your art is amazing

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you liked the format, I have a lot of learning to do with sound levels and editing 🙈🙈🙈 but every day’s a school day! 💙

@mknknutsson3114 4 жыл бұрын

Is he trying to tell me it's bloody time to be brave enough to try watercolours again?👀

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Yes do it!! 🤩🤩🤩 if you ever need help just message me on Insta 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@shaunimcgarva329 2 жыл бұрын

YOU GOT TIS FRIEND!

@GingerLeeH 9 ай бұрын

Yes and great if you can remember instructions. 😮

@Sereinette 4 жыл бұрын

Your art is so aesthetic, i love this.

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I’m glad you enjoyed watching 🤗

@laschizo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Love how your artwork turned out, it´s so simple and stunning at the same time!

@LoveeAsHell 4 жыл бұрын

I think I'm in love with every boy you paint actually! I simply love your style, it's so beautiful and smoothe! Thank you for this video, it really helps and now I want to get back to trying watercolors again!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And you so should try them again! It’s a big learning curve but so rewarding when you make progress, let me know how it goes if you get back into watercolours 💙

@sandraacone 6 ай бұрын

The science behind art, love it!

@marshmellow5344 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh, I've watched tons of skintone tutorial and trust me, this is by far the clearest and easiest watercolor skintone tutorial out of all the ones that I've watched. Very informative. I've learned a lot! And you showed the easiest way to mix skintones! Amazing. Thanks for this tutorial.

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rana! I’m so so happy to hear that! I intended on making more videos about it but I took a break a while back and ran out of steam. I have a new video planned about making ANY skin tone you like from just three colours so I hope you look forward to that 🤗🖤

@joanaroxo789 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I’m so looking forward to these tutorials!💕

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you’re looking forward to the others, I’m working on the details to release one every few weeks in between other videos 💙

@angwypengwy Жыл бұрын

Woahhh!! Ive been on and off into watercolors for a year now, i found it difficult it to know when to use brush techniques as well as how to swatch skin tones. Turns out when you practice in a bubble, you dont know when to use techniques on a subject. Then bam! your tutorial came along and showed the way!! This is an awesome video and tutorial. I love how crispy yet soft-looking your artstyle is. Its soothing and sharp at the same time. Also can relate to drawing sad looks in boys eyes 😅 I hope you keep on making more videos and also have fun along the way. You made it look so easy and organized, shows how much practice and intuition goes into this too. Thank you 🤍 once again, i feel more adventurous with watercolor

@kali2796 4 жыл бұрын

James this video was so ,insanely ,GOOD 😭🖤🖤 it was so insightful and it was such a joy to watch!! 🖤🖤

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kali!! To be perfectly honest though I aspire to blend like you (not in your style of course), your skills are crazy good 💙

@stevenweaver3109 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so impressed with how good your tuition is. Really good explanations. Thanks it’s really helpful!

@margotrudham3143 Жыл бұрын

wow. you are amazing,thank you so much. Just getting into watercolors

@JoanneOwens1943 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful tutorial done very well! Thank you! ❤

@diannaa5631 2 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy....guess I'll have to give it a try

@bimiv6mp 3 ай бұрын

thank you so much omg ive been trying to make the skin tones for a very long time😭

@sketchmaster1217 2 жыл бұрын

Damn bro this looks sick its *cheffs kiss*

@sunayanass5473 4 жыл бұрын

Omg😭😭 I was so so happy to find out right now from your Instagram story that u had a KZfaq channel!!💖💖💖😍😍 I'm so mesmerized by your paintings n I really loved the skin tones so much..!! This was just what I was looking for and I'm so happy to find you here!! Thank you so much!!!😭💖💖😊☺️☺️ the video was so simple, informative and fun to watch..!!!☺️😍😭💖💖💜💜 Its really so nice to you!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely feedback Sunayana! I’m so happy you liked the vid and I can’t wait to make the rest 🤗

@illustrationsbydeepika Жыл бұрын

Thankyou soooo much for this. This is reallly helpful 😍😍

@melodiasinger 2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias por compartir la experiencia en tonos de piel!!, excelente clase!! Nueva suscriptora 😊🙏🏻❤️

@peliroja7425 Жыл бұрын

This was great! Super helpful! Thank you!

@LipsitaArt 9 ай бұрын

Amazing tutorial teaching skin tones in watercolor. Thanks for sharing

@shardol6082 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! This helped me alot

@user-eu8uo3fy2h 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is an amazing tutorial! I finally understand now 🙈 Thank you much! Your art is stunning 💫✨

@tanstoptips1376 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, so clearly explained and informative.

@ahlau5944 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, so clear and simple

@anatrujillo3433 3 жыл бұрын

Demasiado bueno para tener pocas visitas, me sirvió bastante y es lo que estaba buscando, muchas graciaas 💜

@Leomonium 3 жыл бұрын

Soo beautiful and I’m incredibly informative! Keep creating! We’re all here for it 🥰🥰

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@TheIncognitoCricket 4 жыл бұрын

You are a watercolor god! Thank you for your knowledge!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know about that but it’s my pleasure to share what I know so far 🤗

@rovelynmaesanchez4690 3 жыл бұрын

oooh i needed thiiis ❤️❤️❤️

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear that! More advice on varying skin tones coming soon 🤗🖤

@groggymonster9201 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful, thank you so much!!

@okimalri8 4 жыл бұрын

😭😭 thank you so much for this... I've been struggling with skin tones for so long..this really helps ♥️

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Raashmi! I can’t wait to show the rest of the series, just got to come up with the artwork concepts first 💙

@cherylmeyer9857 Ай бұрын

Excellent direction, thank you for sharing your talents.

@isaniart 4 жыл бұрын

I just got some watercolors for my birthday and was wondering how to paint skin. Thank you!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Aw yay! That’s so exciting! The learning curve is steep but so worth it, I hope you enjoy using them and happy birthday to you! 💙

@otakupower1048 4 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! Thank you I would love to see another for darker skin tones.

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Hiya! I’m so sorry for the late reply, I’ve been taking a break recently but I’ll be coming back soon, I’m so excited to do a video on more skin tones soon 🥰

@tavleenkaur02 9 ай бұрын

I feel blessed to have found your channel today❤

@bryanl9769 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos and art style are sooo amazinggg thankss

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Bryan! I have a lot to learn about making videos but I’m glad you like what I can do so far 🥳

@perbienne5841 4 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot, thank you!! Love your style ❤

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy it was useful Julienne! 💙

@debralucas8051 Ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much you are VG teaching and explaining. I feel I am really going to try your tutorials

@julienneclarice5363 4 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot, thank you for sharing ❣

@daniellesharaak115 4 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful, thank you so much for this!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found it helpful, I can’t wait to do more skin tones 🤗🥳

@EricaJoyArts 4 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful! Thank you so much! Really enjoying your channel!😁✌

@greatcat6818 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this lesson sir

@dymphnagilbert5922 3 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this video as a skin guide/reminder 😅. Thank you for your videos❤️❤️

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dymphna! I’m so glad you have found this useful over time 🖤 I have a brand new one about painting any skin tone if you want to check that out too 🤗

@theartistici 4 жыл бұрын

This was superb! Thank you so very much!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you liked it 🤩⚡️

@johndezouch1006 4 жыл бұрын

I was literally googling this the other day and finding absolutely no help - thank you so much!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Ah my pleasure! Hope you liked it, and hope you like the rest of the series when they go live! 🤜🏻⚡️🤛🏻

@YuukoStudio 3 жыл бұрын

You deserve more subscribers!!! This video is soooo god. Thank you!!

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yuuko! I really appreciate that 🖤🖤

@Hodgie65 4 жыл бұрын

Such a good tutorial! Thank you. I'm going to save this one!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🤗

@valeriadeieso1054 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Valeria! 💙💙

@martineden9492 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was really useful. :)

@imchannie6912 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial 🙌

@vincemincevince 3 жыл бұрын

this is the most helpful video i have seen on skin colouring. i’m really liking your channel you know your stuff and “don’t” sound like a sleazy radio 4 presenter. pretty unicorn rare these days x

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I try to just be myself and sound as natural as possible because it’s easy to slip into an “I’m on camera” presentation voice isn’t it 😂

@akirashiori6265 4 ай бұрын

Water color was always my weakest media, but having recently discovered you, I might be ready to try again

@user-go8gk8xv8o 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool!!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 💙

@mm-nt2sb 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful, I'm always struggling to do the skin. Thank you for making this video!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I’m glad you liked it 🤗💙

@hibz2992 4 жыл бұрын

Wohoo! been waiting for this

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

🥳🥳🥳 hope you enjoy! 💙💙

@hibz2992 4 жыл бұрын

@@Finelinernerd I loved it, color theory intimidated me but the way you explained it was very simple! I also appreciate that you broke up skin tones into multiple videos instead of cramming it all into one! Can't wait for the others because I find it especially hard to get the darker skin tones just right

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

It’s something I’ve been afraid of until now too, and I can’t wait to show you how I do it 🤜🏻⚡️🤛🏻

@arthzl4848 3 жыл бұрын

you’re so good at this, I wish I can do that too

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure you can! It just takes lots of practise, experimentation and patience 🖤🖤

@binniebel2706 3 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. ❤️🥺

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear that! 🖤

@chi5367 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh I love this! I wasnt happy with the layer Technik because it would become to dark and not so Soft looking, you already helped me a lot with the wings (I needet it for a Wedding present Cover ^^) and now this thank you!

@charitygoza5774 4 жыл бұрын

Your skin tones in your paintings are so amazing!!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m working on more skin tone tutorials soon, hope you enjoy this one! 💙💙

@charitygoza5774 4 жыл бұрын

@@Finelinernerd I'm sure I will!

@ojasbharti7006 2 жыл бұрын

I am from India ,Thank you so much for this video I am totally beginner in water colour portrait specially skin colour i hv no clue how to start , after your video I feel little bit confident I will try 😍😘😍😍😍😍😍😍

@user-me6rg9ss8h 10 ай бұрын

Omg😮Danke!

@rken100 4 ай бұрын

Great video

@adamkovacs5883 4 жыл бұрын

James, this is what I've been waiting for! Wow, it was such a treat to watch and it helped me so much to understand skin-tones. The way I did it before is really ridiculous :D Thank you a lot!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure mate! Out of interest, how did you do it before because I’m sure it isn’t ridiculous!

@adamkovacs5883 4 жыл бұрын

@@Finelinernerd I just used either pure colours layering up on each other or mixing red with yellow and sometimes brown.😓 and at the end they either look too pale or messy😣

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Those are totally legitimate ways of doing it though! I don’t prefer the method using brown, I’m not sure why, but the method you described first sounds like you’re glazing to get the colours which is really clever 🤩 I think this is what Patsu.x does to make his skin tones

@adamkovacs5883 4 жыл бұрын

@@Finelinernerd Wait.... Patsu.x is not you? o.O I thought you have 2 channels with different context. Now I feel silly ^^" Well, it might be clever but it definitely doesn't look like Patsu's :D but I'll try your way. Rather curious how it will turn out

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Oh no we’re different people! And you should show me how this works out for you, I’d love to see 🤗

@jodierey5150 4 жыл бұрын

Yes ! At last ! Thank you :)

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Jodie! Hope you enjoy! The way you paint skin is magical though so you don’t need this 🤗💙

@jodierey5150 4 жыл бұрын

@@Finelinernerd Haha you're too kind !

@anagarza8326 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@hippiea.m.o3450 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best watercolour skin tutorial I've watched on KZfaq so far ~ ✨✨

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Hippie! Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words, I’m working on a tutorial for all skin tones that’ll be released this year so keep an eye out 🤗🖤

@hippiea.m.o3450 3 жыл бұрын

@@Finelinernerd I definitely will 😊. I really like your art and your video on masking fluid also helped me a lot. You have great content 💖

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤩

@marinapetruityte3877 10 ай бұрын

Can you please tell more on how you transfer your primary sketch to watercolour paper? I always wanted to learn this trick😁

@pallavi_artstudio 2 ай бұрын

So cutee pie

@Rebeca-qv6pe 4 жыл бұрын

I love so much your art ❣️ hello from mexico lol

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rebeca! Thank you for your lovely comment ⚡️💙

@Romael12 3 жыл бұрын

Hey ! love the video 🔥 can we get the dark skin tone tutorial ?

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

100%, I’ve been meaning to do the follow up episodes for ages now 🖤

@_special_k_ 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Hope you enjoyed it 💙

@_special_k_ 4 жыл бұрын

Finelinernerd i truly did. You are the first person who has taken time to really explain everything step by step 🥰

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! Sometimes I second guess myself thinking it’s boring to break it down so much but I’m glad you find it a good thing 🤜🏻⚡️🤛🏻

@_special_k_ 4 жыл бұрын

Finelinernerd noooo it’s a treasure for those who just start with the method! I’ve sent it to my friend as well and she was also so glad it’s simplified enough to understand! So please keep doing those lessons!

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Ok will do 🤜🏻⚡️🤛🏻 and thanks for sharing the video too!

@JP-ou3yo 4 жыл бұрын

5:28 "handsome chap" 😂😂😂

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Oh no you don’t think so? 😅 or is my Britishness too much 😂😂😂

@JP-ou3yo 4 жыл бұрын

@@Finelinernerd the britishness, I had to look up 'chap' 😂😂

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I think I might drop some more sayings in my videos 🤗

@tkucey8689 Жыл бұрын

Get some serious separation and granulation with the blue and sienna, any ideas on alternate colors?

@larissahonda3053 3 жыл бұрын

the best video on lighter skin tones ive ever seen! i almost cried when my sketch was ruined by the terrible orange mix i made for the skin lol is there any way to fix it if u went too dark?

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it 🤗 about saving your painting, I’m not sure, you could try wetting it all and lifting the paint off with a paper towel, but this will ruin any details you have painted and isn’t a great solution, so it may be best to start again. If it’s any consolation I start my paintings over from scratch frequently 🙈

@ghazalkashfiyeganeh127 Ай бұрын

For beginning, which brand of paper and colour are better? Thx

@abhibala5881 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please do one with dark skin tones?

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

I will be doing a video to cover all skin tones soon, hopefully before the new year 🖤

@Merrymaidenart 3 жыл бұрын

When using french ultramarine how do you prevent granulation ruining a nice smooth wash?

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Hiya! I just use very little of it in skin tone, just enough to neutralise the yellow/red mixture 🖤🖤 if you want something that granulates less “fine” versions of Ultramarine exist but I’m not sure in which brands 🖤🖤

@u.sonomabeach6528 3 жыл бұрын

One question; during the demonstration at around 7:10 or so, after the first wash, do you let everything dry before you start adding the darker layers?

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Back then I used to yeah, but now I charge in with more colour before it dries (which only came once I had some confidence in what I was doing). The safe way to do this is to paint each layer separately and let them dry completely in between to control your build up 🖤

@amberdreams_0 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen you use brushes and lay down tiny fine lines, so out of interest, is it a style choice to use the coloured pencils for those final details rather than going in with a fine paint brush?

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Funny you say that because I now use more saturated watercolour and tiny paintbrush for lines around skin and a black micron pens for eyes, nostrils etc. but yeah the pencil was a stylistic choice before, I just decided that it was too harsh and switched to paint instead 🖤

@amberdreams_0 3 жыл бұрын

@@Finelinernerd Aha! I guess I will find that out when I catch up on some more of your vids. That's the trouble with coming in late to the art party!

@Joani161 7 ай бұрын

QUESTION: Why no more red on his bottom lip?

@emmasheppard2639 4 жыл бұрын

You like your boys looking what now? 😂😂😂😂 thank you for this video, I struggle to get a good pale tone sometimes, well most of the time lols

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

Always very very sad 😂 it’s my pleasure and I hope your found it useful 💙💙

@gabss2618 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and I can’t find the next video of this series, was it deleted it am I just blind?

@Finelinernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gabriella, welcome! I’ve been trying to make it for ages but I’m not proud of how I paint and blend with a stronger mixture of watercolours yet - something I’m always working on in the background, but I prematurely promised the follow up I know. It’s my plan to release this this year though so stay tuned 🤗🖤

@gabss2618 3 жыл бұрын

@@Finelinernerd oh I understand, I’ll keep an eye out for it then thank you!

@JP-ou3yo 4 жыл бұрын

KILL IT KINGGG

@Finelinernerd 4 жыл бұрын

🙈🙈🙈

@theparadox413 2 жыл бұрын

Me watching this: Oh THAT'S what I've been doing wrong Me watching my colors only to get something dark greenish: Fxck

@sogeummin 3 жыл бұрын

Omg where was this video when I decided to try using watercolours but gave up because I could never get it right? You're telling me it was this simple to get the skin tone I need? I feel like a complete idiot mixing like 5 or 6 colours and never getting it right.. ☠

@stinkblossom 11 ай бұрын

Well explained but disappointed that your whole range is for white people. When I i read it's for skin tones i would expect to see a diverse example. Not just various shades of Caucasian.