WATERCOLOUR PORTRAIT - 5 TOP TIPS for beginners | How to paint SKIN in WATERCOLOR (TUTORIAL)

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WATERCOLOUR PORTRAIT - My 5 TOP TIPS for beginners | TUTORIAL
Hi Guys!
This week I'm painting a watercolour portrait of a girl's face and thought I'd give you my top 5 tips and show you how I paint facial features including skin, freckles, eyes, noses, mouths and hair too!
I also talk you through my painting process and the different watercolour techniques I use -so I hope this video will be helpful for any beginners out there who like painting portraits!
If you like the video or found it helpful then please give it a like, comment and subscribe to my channel. I'd love to hear from you and really appreciate all your support.
Have a great weekend!
Sarah
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@davidsimper 4 жыл бұрын

Scrapped one yesterday; so bad it was driving me to melt down. Couldn't even get my own eye colour right. This vid will realy help with the next attempt.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Hi David! Panic not, it happens to every artist! Sometimes best to have a break and try again another day- that's what I do! Hope the video helps. 😊

@diamondsonthelake Жыл бұрын

Perfect video. You did everything right with this video, you talked through the steps, you kept the video a great length and just the right amount of information. Huge thanks!!

@angietaylor5256 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’m painting my grand son with a blue shirt!

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Great Angie! Have fun! 😊💕

@watercoloracademy1083 2 жыл бұрын

I really love this video. You’re voice is very calm and you explain perfectly

@shazs9652 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much! Attempted my first portraits this week and you have shown me precisely where I went wrong & how I can improve. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your talent and your knowledge.

@SarahNewburyArt Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@debbiebuttars5598 2 жыл бұрын

What a terrific painting. Just what I needed since I've never done a portrait before. Thanks!

@mariafaris653 Жыл бұрын

Terrific tutorial well explained.

@DrWillPaints 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning portrait with really clear instructions. Thank you for sharing!

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊 Thank you so much! 😊

@akitoner Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Very informative, thank you!

@csmith8957 4 жыл бұрын

So good! I’m attempting to paint my first portrait and hope I can translate what you taught me to my project. Thank you so much!

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your portrait 😊

@debbieraney7295 2 жыл бұрын

Loved watching and learning watercolor portraits. Can't wait till I am as successful as you at it.

@chazzsavis6706 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning, the portrait is only complete because you have the eyes nailed.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@reneebanbury7066 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely young lady you painted! I am loving how it turned out!

@dianeo 4 жыл бұрын

This is lovely! Yes, I would love to see textures and fabrics in watercolors.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you Diane 😊

@nickimontie 4 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

@thokchomjayshree8089 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent portrait painting

@deeanncross7674 4 жыл бұрын

I've only done one portrait (beginner), so it was very informative for me to see you mix the three different skin tones and your process of layering. Great video and lovely portrait. Thanks for the tips! I love your channel.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much DeeAnn! I'm so glad you found the video helpful 😊💕

@tenleywillock9411 2 жыл бұрын

This was great! I love the idea of using the white colored pencil for highlighting. Thank you!

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it

@engleharddinglefester4285 3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow you are an incredible artist and teacher!

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. Have a great week 😊

@laurarios3725 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, beautiful work! 👏 👏👏

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@elflordsjourneys 4 жыл бұрын

A most excellent portrait and tutorial. 😀🧝‍♂️

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@lynnenicoletti678 4 жыл бұрын

This is a lovely portrait, Sarah... and thank you for the terrific tips.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Lynne- thank you! 😊

@cashloucks3600 4 жыл бұрын

This was so so helpful I’ve been scrolling for hours trying to find videos that explained skin tones, yours was by far the best . Thank you

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😊

@sherlynn7211 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic vid ! So helpful.. thank you !

@magdalenefoo9259 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work, Sarah - one of the best portrait tutorials I have seen so far.

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@LouiseDeMasi 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous tips Sarah. Thank you for sharing.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Louise! 😊

@petertomlin7033 Жыл бұрын

Thank you - very helpful

@vigorousvisionary8146 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done! Cheers!

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀

@normanmerrill1241 Жыл бұрын

Helpful…solid presentation.. thanks

@larilari1357 2 жыл бұрын

The best! I like to see other portraits/ More and more ))

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@TimtheRedBot 4 жыл бұрын

Very impressive work! Great video! I just subscribed!😀🙏🏻👍

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊🙏

@Fabian_drop02 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your tips and techniques. I really appreciate it. ✌😀✌

@SarahNewburyArt Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@cathymay4749 3 жыл бұрын

absolutely beautiful!

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

So kind, thank you 😊

@Cyndirella65 Жыл бұрын

well, I loved this tutorial and have watched it many times. I attempted her and think that she looks like her but maybe a few years older. LOL. Thank you for sharing this tutorial. This was my first attempt at a watercolor portrait and yours seem the easiest to follow so thank you! I have learned so much!

@sassycat378 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips. I would love to see an even more in depth portrait painting as well as fabrics of any type. Would love to see something where it feels like movement and how a background would help to give that feeling.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am looking into doing a portrait that encorporates different fabrics and love the idea of including a sense of movement 😊

@mispopera 4 жыл бұрын

Incredibly useful. Thank you so much

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@bobsoergel7014 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Gave me very helpful hints.

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! 😊

@areezzy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is very useful! I just painted my first portrait and had all these questions in my mind.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful! 😊

@edmundzampier3180 Жыл бұрын

loved the 5 trips.

@SarahNewburyArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@annrainboth3481 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and very beautiful painting!! Thank you!!

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too! 😊

@lesleypickard9732 2 жыл бұрын

I found this video so helpful. Thank you

@sharonbrandy2569 3 жыл бұрын

Great video...

@CatherineSummerfield 4 жыл бұрын

W O W !!!!!!! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us . You are an inspiration to be sure... I am now going to attempt a portrait .. Love and Peace, Catherine

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Catherine, you are so kind! 😊💕

@Anthony-gq7dk 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson and outstanding result with great tips and clear instructions, so easy to follow. Well done.

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Anthony! I'm glad it was helpful 😊

@sia_ih 3 жыл бұрын

this is so helpful! thank you! you're great! 💕

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful 😊

@beedee4427 3 жыл бұрын

Really great video and loved all the tips, especially the last one where you learn more from finishing your project than from giving up! So obvious but often hard when faced with a difficult phase of any painting. Thank you.

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Beverley! So glad you enjoyed it 😊

@lisacurtis8162 2 жыл бұрын

I've trashed so many mess-ups. Lol

@nickimontie 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@TheJoan48 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I have big pressure to do a portrait of two grandkids and want to use watercolors. I'm very new to it. You were a huge help. Thank you so much! Subscribed and liked!

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Joan, thank you and good luck with the portrait! 😊🌺

@ashishsoni6962 2 жыл бұрын

Visible reference photo during the whole video is great, Much helpful video, nice work.

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ashish! 😊

@13.kavyajain74 Жыл бұрын

Really very good work . I like it.

@jenfleming9412 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful painting! You are so good.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@ashishsoni6962 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, very useful tutorial. Thank you very much for this video.

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Take care 😊

@darrenj3485 3 жыл бұрын

omg! THANK YOU for the reference to the "ugly face"! i wont say how much paper of the ugly people ive tossed in the bin only to go back to boring landscapes and color squiggles on paper. I had a great sketch, composition, and inspiration only to be failed by a wtf moment. i thought i should just go on but not knowing that there were brighter moments ahead i just gave up. Thanks again.

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So many of my paintings go through this phase and it's often tempting to bin them- but sometimes they turn out ok so don't give up! 😊

@mjpete27 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Sarah, I enjoy finding the gems that Artists have in their KZfaq library. I hope you continue to get views from this wonderful video. I guess that when you use “Best” or “top 5/10” watercolor techniques can be so advantageous for those searching for content on KZfaq! I love the mix up enough paint tip! I use larger sized papers for many of my landscapes, I like to use white porcelain plates to mix up plenty of paint, especially for my sky’s! I love that watercolor paints will revive by adding water once you get the color right! Thank you for sharing your wonderful tips with your viewers! Please take care and be safe over there.

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had no idea this video would be so popular, but I'm really glad people have enjoyed it and found the tips useful. Take care 😊

@bretttempleman5373 3 жыл бұрын

Ita great to see so many styles of artists. Your video is going to be so helpful to me, Thanks a million

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful 😊

@EveHarveyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always amazing well done! I really enjoyed this

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Eve! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!😊

@floraparry8979 3 жыл бұрын

I love this, thank you very much 💕

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@nkguenther1 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks!

@SarahNewburyArt Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@KoruGroveArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video ❤

@FORADESALA 4 жыл бұрын

I loved it! Please do more vid like this.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@krisgullikson7590 3 жыл бұрын

An amazing likeness!

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kris! 😊

@scottsianscottie Жыл бұрын

i have just stumbled across your channel and learned so much from this video! Thank you for sharing your valuable process with patience and clarity, and your voice is a pleasure to listen to...so soothing and gentle. Clicking subscribe : )

@geraldineconway1865 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant job.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Geraldine!😊

@AmyLouiseArt 4 жыл бұрын

Sarah you have done a beautiful job on this! I actually had the same reference and tried doing a coloured pencil version.. Lordy, that did not go well 😂 excellent work 💜

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy! You were brave to have attempted a portrait in coloured pencil- I would definitely struggle with that! 😊💕

@kristenarmstrong476 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! This video was very helpful. I would love to see more examples of painting clothing. All the folds and colour changes.... that would be great. Thank you!

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kirsten! I'm so glad you found the video helpful and thank you for suggesting some tutorials on how to paint clothing- great idea! 😊

@IGFineArt 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is master piece, congratulation...🙂🖼👍👍👌👏🖌🧑🏻‍🎨❤️

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@raymondlang 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely staggering artistic talent. Portraits is the highest level of art to me, and sadly I can't do it. I do paint from vintage / antique Christmas cards, using the grid method of drawing out, so scale up larger, sometimes poster size. Also draw and paint same way on recreating old American comic covers from the 40s to 70s eras. My neighbour has a 2 year old son, and she keeps asking if I could paint his portrait. I said no, as it's just too complex and way off my usual theme. I did paint one of my guitar heroes Johnny Ramone (of the RAMONES punk band), from a black and white photo, and added colour to my painting. Thing is, you can only see a small part of Johnny's face!! I use Designers Gouache on 300gsm paper. I could use I suppose, a photo altered into a sketch, in a photo editing programme I have, so to pick out black outline edges of a real face on a photo.

@kalpaashhar6522 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful! Thank you

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 😊

@watercoloracademy1083 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. Thank you very much 🤍

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome 😊

@geetabajaj3314 2 жыл бұрын

You have really given a best tutorial ever

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ujjwalanand6458 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely ❤️

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

@reemaq2138 4 жыл бұрын

That’s so helpful and it’s great video

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful 😊

@mariakellner5429 4 жыл бұрын

You captured the likeness beautifully, when I paint portraits in the shadow areas in paint the local skin colour first then when dry i place the shadow on top.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

This is another great tip Maria, thank you! I could have added another shadow layer over the top at the end so will try that out next time😊

@biblereader76 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing!

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@cofuuk87 4 жыл бұрын

i really love your tutorial. thank you...

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@TamaSarkarArt 3 жыл бұрын

amazing painting!!

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@user-dt1jw9uv4v 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing skill.......helped me a lot....

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I's so glad it was helpful 😊

@jhimlybaruah5233 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful 😊

@tatianatatiana3984 3 жыл бұрын

Great! It would be nice to see real time tutorial watercolor painting for beginners))

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tatiana! Real time tutorials are a great idea and something I have been thinking about for a while so watch this space! 😊🤗

@PAINTERIST 3 жыл бұрын

U r really a great teacher👍

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you, thank you! 😊

@KRCanetti 4 жыл бұрын

You're really good. I love your technique. I didn't comment before but I'm subscribed for qute a long time now. Watercolor is my main interest, so this is really instructive. I never did a portret before.

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it- you should try a portrait! 😊

@KRCanetti 4 жыл бұрын

@@SarahNewburyArt Perhaps I will...

@content6011 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like it can be her twin sister but it’s really nice though you made it look real simple to draw while you painted it with watercolors 💙💙💙💙

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@alishaortega1132 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alisha! 😊

@rjasontwenty1099 3 жыл бұрын

nice work..i like your technic...

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊

@adarshmishra2249 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@lenkaelkomy5894 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@SarahNewburyArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@mitchiearts 3 жыл бұрын

So helpfull

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@kascialelonek8757 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 👍👍👍👍 I’ve subscribed

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and welcome! Have a great weekend 😊

@louisablair5994 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video, it was very clear and helpful. One thing that I struggle with in painting young children in watercolors is getting them to look their age. Mine always tend to look a few years older, and I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. If you have my tips for that I’d really appreciate seeing them.

@firdouschoudhury6401 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@Sanjay6014134 3 жыл бұрын

It's Awesome.. And Very useful tips.. thanks a lot.. I liked, done comment and subscribed.. Keep doing.! Keep motivating us.. Thank you.. Love from INDIA..

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@leonwilloughby8441 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, just about to embark on my adventure with watercolour, have only ever done pencil drawings. I know it will be trial and error. So will be interesting to see want my first picture looks like.

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leon! Watercolour is a wonderful medium and I really hope you enjoy it! 😊

@jenniferhart7618 4 жыл бұрын

It was very helpful and I'm gonna try it 👍👍

@SarahNewburyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer, I'm so glad it was helpful! 😊

@jenniferhart7618 3 жыл бұрын

@@SarahNewburyArt It welcome, great job! 👍 God bless the works of ur hands.

@deba417 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video and work. Thank you for sharing. Made me a subscriber. :)

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Deb and welcome! 😊

@ashimroy4222 4 жыл бұрын

Love and Respect from India 🇮🇳❣️, It's really awesome 👌🏻

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ashimroy4222 3 жыл бұрын

@@SarahNewburyArt Can I share with you my portrait artwork! Which really helpful to me for my guidance!!

@normanmerrill1241 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

You're re welcome!

@yuminkitano1367 3 жыл бұрын

i love the detailed information. I'm starting to use watercolor and this makes me inspired. Btw what tape did you use??

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I usually use Scotch magic tape around the outside of the paper to create a nice white border and then secure it with painters tape (frog tape) to a board. Hope this helps 😊

@yuminkitano1367 3 жыл бұрын

@@SarahNewburyArt do you have to use a different kind of paper for it to not tear?

@makingtings2802 3 жыл бұрын

This video is really great. Your advice is so helpful. And the portrait looks fantastic. Many thanks.

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lucille! So glad you found it helpful 😀

@mickaelaras6564 3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed! Thank you for this tips i learned a lot. I'm always struggling where to put highlights and what color should i use for the skin. :

@SarahNewburyArt 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome and thank you! 😊

@aayushidrawingswatercolours 2 жыл бұрын

I really love this, and really wanted to learn please help me as I’m beginners.

@Carla-pp4ru 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sarah, thank you so much for this video. Could you tell me how you transfer the outline to the watercolor paper? You have a nice light outline so I don't think you're using transfer paper, but maybe you are. Or maybe you're using a light box? I also use the grid method and was glad that you mentioned that you use it too (I feel guilty for not drawing freehand sometimes, haha).

@SarahNewburyArt 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Carla! I use the grid method on cheap printer paper first to make sure the general proportions are right and then use the reverse transfer method to transfer the outline onto my watercolour paper. I add in any extra details (like in the eyes and so on) freehand. Then I use a kneadable eraser to lighten the outline so its just visible and doesn't show up on the finished painting. Hope this helps 😊