Oil pastel portrait painting || art process video ♡

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Жыл бұрын

Painting a portrait with oil pastel // full art process from drawing to the finished painting with a couple of tips on blending and layering but as I said I will go into detail on separate videos or tutorials to show you my techniques 😊 I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
Patreon: / yolandablazquez // I have already up my Oil Pastel guide for both tiers and an in depth tutorial on how to achieve detail with them ☺️
Materials:
Sennelier oil pastels
Pastelmat
✏️ Find me on:
My website: yolandablazquez.art/
Instagram: / yolandablazquez.art
Music from Epidemic Sound
#oilpastel #oilpasteldrawing #oilpastels

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@lospapelesdemama Жыл бұрын

Seeing you write NOPE all over the first try almost gave me a heart attack! 😅 Hahaha you’ve got guts! It’s not easy to scrap something and start over! But seeing the end result it was definitely worth it! ❤❤ me encantó el resultado!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias!! ❤❤ Me costó pero al final aprendí que es mejor descartar los trabajos que sabes que no van a funcionar y empezar de nuevo, parece que no pero acabas ahorrando tiempo

@sherryhearington9027 Жыл бұрын

YOU ARE SOOOOO TALENTED!

@KomNouKH 10 ай бұрын

Ur drawing is amazing ❤❤❤

@craftykat 3 ай бұрын

Same; if I could paint something that amazing I'd be leaping for joy, lol.

@attheranch873 Жыл бұрын

Oil pastels are the most difficult medium I’ve ever used, so I’m surprised to see what you’re able to do with them! Subscribed

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊 I can’t agree more, they are the trickiest medium I’ve ever tried but I promise that I also struggle with it sometimes

@raginighag6595 9 ай бұрын

Exactly 💯

@jenurquhart_art Жыл бұрын

The smoothness you achieve is incredible. I look forward to more of your videos!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate it ☺️

@anony5021 9 ай бұрын

Here's a fact. Gallery mungyo oil pastels work best on canvas. And sennelier most on smooth bright even surface wood panels. Already tested. Have both. Based on results

@happyqueen4163 Жыл бұрын

The yellow lights on her jawline and the highlight just making her beautiful ❤️ and stuning and aesthetic ❤ i'm totally in love with this

@HeatherShreve Жыл бұрын

Okay --you my friend, are the best portrait artist I've seen with oil pastels! Bravo!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

That’s so nice of you to say ❤️ thank you!

@sueb1676 Жыл бұрын

Lovely Yolanda! I would suggest always adding just a touch of the “background” color into small shadows of eyes, around nose, under chin/jawline, in hair, forehead, etc. As if she is sitting in the “air” around her! It unifies the portrait and contributes to 3-d effect. Nicely done! So bold of you to write “NOPE” on first attempt! Gives inspiration & hope for us all!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! ☺️ When I know something isn’t working I don’t mind to properly ruin it haha

@dulangisirimanne2371 Күн бұрын

This is beautiful! There are lots of things to learn from this tutorial. ♥ Thank you for sharing this

@kimbearlysoriginal4276 Жыл бұрын

Your artwork is wonderful. It is so kind of you to always tell people your techniques. :)

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 I’m glad that it’s helpful

@KomNouKH 10 ай бұрын

Exactly

@majak.t.135 15 күн бұрын

Hmmmm.... There is also a beauty in finishing something you are not so comfortable with :) . I get what happened and I know the frustration , I have done the same thing quite few times , but if you went for it - you would learn so much and also discovered few things on the way . We would also enjoy and learn trough your pain and persistence :) . And I am sure the result would be beautiful , maybe not in the same way you are used to , but surely this would have been beauty ! :))))))) Having said that , you are doing so well and thank you for sharing !!! Beautiful work !!! :))))))))

@adicostea 7 ай бұрын

It was a great lesson for all when you rejected your first try, showing that you do not compromise your end result. It also seems that a good quality of great teachers is that they don’t shy away from exposing their little insecurities. It opens the dialogue with the students and potentially making the learning process in both directions. Very nice video, thank you!

@YolandaBlazquez 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I think it’s also something that comes with time. Years ago it would have been harder for me both to share my failures and to get rid of works that don’t go well because of the effort I had put into them. Now I find more valuable what I’ve learned from making a piece that the final artwork itself.

@najibsagrajos7590 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this pastel journey . Your voice is a piece of calm music that accompany the magic of your hands

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤ I really appreciate it, I became very self conscious of my voice and my tone once I started recording it. I never noticed it before.

@amyblossom7486 Жыл бұрын

Your work is simply transcendent! Good gosh! I can't wait to see more!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰 I’m happy that you like my work

@puddinTane760 12 күн бұрын

It's an amazing piece! I wish I could do that with my oil pastels)....great job!!

@FrankDudgeon Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful painting. I’m so glad to have found your channel. As someone just starting with oil pastels I look forward to more videos. Thank you!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope they’ll be useful to you 😊

@emilyxiong8422 Жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to your next detailed video! This one was beautiful. Thanks for sharing

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ♥ I’m glad that you enjoyed it

@nicolevalentin2100 Жыл бұрын

That was amazing!!! I can't wait to watch more of your videos! I really want to hear more about your technique.

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️ I’m keeping my tutorials on Patreon but I’ll bring more videos like this here too

@insideart- Жыл бұрын

Beautiful with lots of minute details and some practical tips. Excellent tutorial. Love this painting.❤❤❤❤❤

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I’m glad it was helpful 🥰

@Designshacks_OK 7 ай бұрын

It's evident that you put a lot of time and effort into your art. The results are absolutely worth it. Bravo!

@YolandaBlazquez 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@snehashreeroy7634 Ай бұрын

As much as she give little strokes...It became more and more realistic 😍😍❤️❤️..

@arpitabose8859 Жыл бұрын

It’s so beautiful, gave me the inspiration to draw and paint again!!! 😍🥰😻

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! 😍

@pune555 10 ай бұрын

Oh wow.. Yolanda, you have magic in your hands.. what a beauty you have created with oil pastels 👌👌

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊 I appreciate it

@valeriebrooks1478 9 ай бұрын

I got oil pastels a long time ago, but have had no knowledge of how to use them. Thank you for your beautiful portrait paintings, I feel ready now to try them!❤ again!

@YolandaBlazquez 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️ I hope you enjoy them!

@ravenousbeauty95 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing from start to finish I love it ❤️

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it❤️

@renii_art Жыл бұрын

stunning artwork and great process video ❤ thank you for this!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️ I’m glad that you liked it

@helencryer Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Your work is so beautiful! I'm just getting started with oil pastels, and this is so helpful!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

I’m very glad you found it helpful! Thank you 😊

@raincolor 11 ай бұрын

This is absolutely stunning... I love how you managed to capture the essence of an oil pastel portrait painting.... The intricate details and use of color really bring it to life.... Thank you for sharing your technique and talent with us. I will definitely try it myself....😍🥰❤❤❤💫🙏👍👍👍

@YolandaBlazquez 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 🥰 it seems complicated but it’s like painting with anything else

@fredasidaravicius232 10 ай бұрын

Once again you have rendered me speechless on your talent!!! So smooth and beautiful technique.

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! ♥️

@KomNouKH 10 ай бұрын

Exactly ❤❤

@suneetakulkarni7616 12 күн бұрын

Beautiful!

@LisaRavenSpirit Ай бұрын

WOW! I was mesmerized!

@YolandaBlazquez Ай бұрын

I’m glad that you enjoyed it!

@dawnbotha3467 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful. You make it look so easy!

@YolandaBlazquez 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 it’s the magic of video editing

@kinestet_art 7 ай бұрын

Your workflow with oil pastel is amazing🤩 And great knowledges in anatomy allow you to draw in so realistic style!

@YolandaBlazquez 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 🥰

@bunburyist_online 10 ай бұрын

WOW! You make me want to learn pastels. Watching this was magical.

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️ oil pastels are really fun to play with

@magdalenaejsmont3550 Жыл бұрын

Your work is impressive! Thank you for creating this video and I'm looking forward to the next ones 😍

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here 😊 I’m glad that you enjoyed it

@bellamoreno2620 Ай бұрын

This is insanely beautiful! Thank you for sharing :)

@YolandaBlazquez Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you ❤️

@GwS1420 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Incredible!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊❤️

@Girlworldlife Жыл бұрын

Ur first try reminds me on how I work I'm so happy I'm not the only one that writes no or nope on my drawings or paintings 😂 I love you're work ur so talented 💓

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Hahaha there are more people like us doing it it seems 🤭 it’s going straight to the bin so it really doesn’t matter. Thank you! ❤️

@erictaunton2183 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing more of your videos it was fantastic thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@YolandaBlazquez 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m glad that you enjoy them

@kattenihatten Жыл бұрын

I really love that you talk about oilpastels ❤ I would love to hear your thoughts on fixative/varnisching, and how to store oilpastel artworks.

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

I think I will make a video about it ☺ thank you for the suggestions

@Nanetteb 10 ай бұрын

That’s fantastic.This portrait in oil pastel.

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ebtehalfahd988 Жыл бұрын

Your work is amazing thanks fir sharing 😍 so excited to try it out

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! 🥰 Thank you for your feedback, I hope it helps!

@sonjaduplessis7315 Жыл бұрын

You are brilliant and I cannot wait for more videos. Well done!😀

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m happy that you like them 😊

@valentinadidonato2183 11 ай бұрын

I love it! Amazing 🥰✨😍

@YolandaBlazquez 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad you like it🥰

@maldoori238 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work and outcome. I enjoyed watching your and the skills which I learned from. Thank you for sharing this video and I subscribed to your channel 🎉❤

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰 thank you

@user-br3gc4ld9b 9 ай бұрын

oil pastels really aren't easy to deal with, since it's dense, soft and messy to use sometimes. But you? Literally amazing!! you've got skills, best portrait artist using oil pastels!

@YolandaBlazquez 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! They are tricky to use, specially because of how messy they are, I have to be pretty careful while painting

@LadyArtist3059 11 ай бұрын

Your oil pastels are Outstanding. You know that medium is considered the hardest. 😊

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! ❤️ I found them to be the trickiest at first but after a while you realize they aren’t that different to other mediums.

@laurfincher8137 6 ай бұрын

wow.. such a beautiful piece! I am also amazed that you can use those big sticks and get such fine line detail. I can't seem to do that. I get a large smear.

@YolandaBlazquez 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I "sharpen" them so they get a finer point, also sometimes I use a paper stump for the finest things like eyelashes

@kpendragon 3 ай бұрын

el primer intento con el "nope" y el smiley se ve increíble, me encantó que decidieras comenzar de nuevo en vez de trtar de arreglarlo 💌💌

@YolandaBlazquez 2 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias! ❤️ No merecía la pena invertir tiempo extra en el primer intento, a veces es mejor empezar de nuevo y tardas menos!

@Tawadeb 9 ай бұрын

Wow she looks so real. Great job

@YolandaBlazquez 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@user-ry8lz5jf4g Жыл бұрын

Как же это красиво! Она как живая! Вы молодец!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@mariolluismartinez2571 Жыл бұрын

Qué barbaridad!!! Es precioso, Yolanda 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

¡Muchísimas gracias! 🙏🏻

@thedesigneral-obaydai-zy1do Жыл бұрын

So wonderful, a very nice touch in beautiful painting

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! ❤️

@thedesigneral-obaydai-zy1do Жыл бұрын

@@YolandaBlazquez You are very welcome

@Rojo731 Жыл бұрын

You are amazingly talented. This is absolutely beautiful. You are also very sweet and maybe a little too hard on yourself. ❤️ Stunning

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️ that’s very nice of you to say

@nicolasamedrano1992 Жыл бұрын

I love your beautiful art. Thank you for shareing it. I want to learn to draw like that 😊

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 and thank you!

@ravisatyainjarapu6452 15 күн бұрын

11:01 That hair moved like it's real😮😮😮

@Epicsportfix Жыл бұрын

So smooth

@KBA481 11 ай бұрын

The technique you used to paint it is very satisfying ❤

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@MrQuaazga Жыл бұрын

Oh, I just had to subscribe. So beautiful, your artwork!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!❤️

@ellahopkinson Жыл бұрын

I actually really like the first piece with the nope and the smiley face on, I think it's fun 😂 I would hang that on my wall if you sold prints of it. Also thank you for sharing your process ❤

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I would send it to you if it wasn’t long gone 🤣 thank you so much! ❤

@eunsunkim2496 2 ай бұрын

So natural and beautiful

@YolandaBlazquez 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@AnggiSahamCantik Жыл бұрын

You have gift! Your drawing is wonderful ❤

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@mcbalitofarmtv4710 11 ай бұрын

Wow, great painting art

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@Alfred899CE 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤ Thank You for sharing 👍

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 🥰

@kishoregaming5619 Жыл бұрын

She's so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰

@harrisongwin6859 Жыл бұрын

oil pastel is simply the best media imo, you can do smooth like this, or blocky...whatever, and its just awesome and easy to fix and adapt as you go.

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

It’s very versatile, it surprised me but I still find it to be tricky to use. I’d love a wider color range though, that would help a lot.

@anjalikumari443 9 ай бұрын

Very nice 👌 portrait of oil pastel colour 👍❤️ thanks . Good morning 🌅 of all guys 😊 .

@YolandaBlazquez 9 ай бұрын

Thank you ! ☺️ have a nice day

@chitrakalafineart Жыл бұрын

Hey your oil pastel paintings are superb. I really appreciate this superb work. I'll try this. Love from India 🎉🎉❤

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰 have a nice day

@zohrabilqees1176 Жыл бұрын

it is so beautiful & perfect, weldone

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Happy that you like it ❤️

@yogi2293 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@arunkumarmaity4489 Жыл бұрын

Very nice technique, thanks you so much ❤

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that you like it 🙂 thank you for your comment

@lia1b652 Жыл бұрын

This Is stunning

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@dianecharest8365 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@anuradhagannarapu2516 11 ай бұрын

Superb... awesome painting ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😀

@YolandaBlazquez 11 ай бұрын

Many many thanks 🥰

@allexiapassos3490 Жыл бұрын

gorgeous work

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@romaniucloredana5009 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful work!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@LittleMew133 Ай бұрын

So pretty

@sadhanakalsekar3349 Жыл бұрын

Its beautiful❤❤❤

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@thepaintedcakebyjenniferfr8274 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is amazing 👏👏👏 You are so talented 😍 You should have 3 million subscribers.

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🥹❤️ I appreciate it

@deborahminter6231 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful!💖

@YolandaBlazquez 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@tarekzeitoune2911 10 ай бұрын

Outstanding art

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@happyqueen4163 Жыл бұрын

I just like the NOPE painting was amazing incredible ❤ i like it a lot ❤

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Haha I would have a collection of them if I kept them

@oliversanthana 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful art work. Congratulations

@YolandaBlazquez 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Lampey22 Жыл бұрын

I have never seen oil pastels look so soft and well blended. I used to hate oil pastels. This video changed my view. I mainly did watercolor and acrylics but after finishing my current actylic painting, i’ll start my first ever big oil pastel project

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Good luck on your painting! I believe you can achieve great results with any medium but oil pastels are a bit tricky and it takes some time

@Lampey22 Жыл бұрын

@@YolandaBlazquez yes, you make it look easy! And that is what i call talent :)

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

@@Lampey22 it’s only practice 😊 anybody can do it

@giovanniguaneme4820 10 ай бұрын

Yolanda tu forma de mezclar colores e ir matizando así como los brillos y las luces es increíble..te felicito

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias! Creo que es más fácil trabajar así, poco a poco

@kheonArtStudio 10 ай бұрын

Too fine and detailed 😮😮

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙂

@lan4102 Жыл бұрын

ese pomulo 😮 note el esfuerzo por su brillo y el resultado es HERMOSO❤ que hermoso color le has dado a la piel nueva suscriptor

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias! Me alegro mucho de que te guste 😊

@christiansebine7316 11 ай бұрын

Me encanta porque está super suave, pero a la vez le ves la justa textura para que quede genial 😍

@YolandaBlazquez 11 ай бұрын

Esa textura es una de las cosas que más me gustan de los pasteles en general 🥰 gracias!

@isiscortesbotella9332 Жыл бұрын

Ay, me encanta la textura cremosa y difuminada que queda 😍😍 me han dado ganas de probar la técnica y todo!

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

😍 Son maravillosamente puñeteros! Los recomiendo mucho

@mudradnyandeonimbalkar2206 8 ай бұрын

Masterpiece..😍

@YolandaBlazquez 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@ninner196 Жыл бұрын

I love oil pastels also but since I do other media it would break the bank but I really admire them and know that I would love it 😊

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

I understand, that’s why I don’t have that many colors and I could do just as well with less (I buy them open stock). Thank you 😊

@user-bt2wf5mr9x Жыл бұрын

It's a very beautiful painting Thank you for video

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@recreepy 10 ай бұрын

Your paintings make me feel like I’m walking in a dream.

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

This is such a nice compliment, thank you!

@Mack-wn2we 10 ай бұрын

Hermoso retrato !!!!....♥️👍

@YolandaBlazquez 10 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias!! ❤️

@user-rc1dy5hd6n Жыл бұрын

it's sooo beautiful, I have no more questions other than HOW??

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks a lot! ❤️

@marilena.rubino1310 2 ай бұрын

Sei bravissima, complimenti 🤗

@niltonoscategui Жыл бұрын

Wauuu que hermosa retrato es usted una maravillosa artista 🎨

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias! ❤

@johnsartmaterialguidestuto7757 Жыл бұрын

Hi Yolanda, I consider myself to be a pretty good oil pastel artist but this just blew my mind,,,great job! I use pastelmat but havent tried it for oil pastels yet. I teach an art group and one of my students has and says it is great. I have currently used the Sennilier oil pastel pad.

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m sure you would love using Pastelmat, so far I haven’t found anything like it. I’m still searching though. What is that Sennelier pad like? Does is allow layering?

@johnsartmaterialguidestuto7757 Жыл бұрын

@@YolandaBlazquez i use pastel mat forother mediums but just havent tried oil pastels on it yet x

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

@@johnsartmaterialguidestuto7757 I meant for oil pastels 🙂 I also use it with soft pastels. Btw I just found Sennelier’s fixative! Can’t wait to try it

@garylawson5381 9 ай бұрын

I have been away from my passion for art too many years. 1997 was the last year I produced paintings and drawings. Thank you for sharing your very inspiring and instructive video. You are very talented. I look forward to returning to my art and look forward to more of your videos.

@YolandaBlazquez 9 ай бұрын

I hope you go back to create art, you must have missed it very much! It will feel wonderful to be painting again

@garylawson5381 9 ай бұрын

@@YolandaBlazquez Yes I have missed it and I will. Thank you.

@CherryFor3D Жыл бұрын

Wow 😮😮❤❤ And this is call real art😍😍

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! ☺️

@gillinacook1477 Жыл бұрын

I love this! It amazing what you can do with oil pastels 😮😊. For me I don’t like blending with my figures, it’s uncomfortable. I blend using colour shaper’s . They have a silicone tip. The tips come in different shapes and sizes. I love them. 😊 your transitions are beautiful.

@YolandaBlazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️ I’ve only tried with a pretty small color shaper but it was removing paint instead of placing it, maybe I should try with a large one 🤔 I find fingers the most convenient but they get really messy

@melkmb 8 ай бұрын

@@YolandaBlazquezjust curious, do you have to clean your fingers off every time you blend an area or do you reserve a different finger for darker areas and lighter areas so you aren’t putting dark/light colors where they don’t belong?