3 COLOR ZONES IN THE FACE - Ben Lustenhouwer

How to paint a face: a very basic example of using three fundamental colors in a face. A simple approach to understand some colors in a face using oil paint. By Ben Lustenhouwer.
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[@celia3601]

I cannot believe I just watched this whole video for free... it was so amazing

[@lustenhouwer]

After summer more to come.

[@jikookpie7297]

ikr, that's why i finish all the ads on his vids instead.

[@MindsetMasters00]

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[@sunilperera9945]

@Maria Teodora Costiuc 1qqqq1

[@antoniocc6853]

the face construction follows the parameters of the lace line in drawing, a logical procedure well done

[@nta3741]

My eyes : yes, I got it ! My hand : No, you don't.

[@redbrushart]

You are the best, hello I am painting on KZbin with red brush art. Please come and watch a lot and subscribe. ^^ 😄😄😄

[@tinkerno11]

Sorry, I don’t understand your comment?

[@peposlava]

@@tinkerno11 You think it is easy when you are watching it but then you realise it is not when you actually try to paint it. Better?

[@tinkerno11]

P S oh yes, I watch a lot of these and think how easy these professionals with years of training make it look. On and off I’ve been working on the famous painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring” for 3 years, but when I try and use the information like I’ve looked at today, it most certainly will not go the same. I will not give up on this though because I’ve already put too much into it! She may not look quite the same at the girl but it will be my version!

[@ft1851]

My mind this is easy you can do it...reality not even close

[@elizabethgershoff5377]

this video changed my life I just painted the best portrait I've ever made

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Elizabeth. Nice to hear. For people like you my commitment to make videos.

[@ellesdii]

My art teacher sent this to me and I swear it was the most detailed and helpful video I’ve ever seen. That’s some amazing work... as someone else said, I really can’t believe this was free!

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure!

[@julierobinson5174]

Thank You 🙏🏼

[@RAHIWAadeyNayGdiniyu]

God bless him!! I am going to keep watching it till it sinks in

[@xgigas333x]

Ben: "highlights are cool" Me: "damn right they are" Ben: "this is a cool highlight, crimson and white" Me: "hell yeah it is!" Ben: "lights are cool, shadows are warm..." Me: "oh, that's what he meant..."

[@lustenhouwer]

Indeed indeed.

[@miriambaena9669]

LOL

[@olgamikheeva9778]

Wow! Ja, dat is het!

[@Xitaychin]

SAME! Hahahahahahahaa

[@ABoCStudio]

youre funny lol

[@jeffhreid]

This video needs a love button. Like isn’t up to the task.

[@janiemachiz5541]

Agree! An amazing tutorial.

[@marjoriemethven5271]

Very nice

[@marinagarciasolorzano1724]

I guess everyone that watch this video, leave this site, with loving taste of gratitude to the owner of this tutorial... so also do I..

[@kc1135]

“Maybe that’s too much(red),he’s not an alcoholic” 😭🤣🤣

[@niralnadisara1346]

Really sweet of you to post such a detailed video online for free! Thanks a ton!❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@b.peterson6541]

"When you start making it simpler, it's easier to paint. Don't see it too complicated. Usually people see far too many colors." Oh, this is so true!!! Thank you for putting into words why I struggle.

[@Cadie1989]

Same!

[@wtv12345678]

This was so helpful, detailed and extremely well taught! I've watched other oil painting videos about this topic but I always felt like it was way too much information but this really makes it simple and easy to understand. Thank you so much!!!!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you, I am glad you liked it.

[@koilaf]

@@lustenhouwer Thankyou - so appreciated, you are a wonderful teacher

[@princeyem2684]

Your work is amazing detailed and extremely well taught! I've watched your video plenty of times

[@yodigodoy2518]

@@princeyem2684 igualmente // Él es como un buen libro .Cada vez que entras aprendes más.

[@roondogroondoggie1528]

I was impressed on how you never saw the artist's hand. He holds the brush at the very end. That gives his work a very loose and natural look. Amazing!

[@lustenhouwer]

The painting movement comes from the shoulder. Not from the wrist.

[@virginiaperle4174]

Thanks!❤ Years ago I studied oil portraits with a very fine artist, Bill Kalwick. He moved away and it was over. Today I found your video and I feel I’ve found him again. I do love your video and teaching and I will watch all of them. I am inspired again. Thank you so much, Virginia Perle. !!!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you so much Virginia. So nice!

[@ShelliMansfeld]

I must add I have never seen a tutorial where an artist is so much at ease with his brush and that really knows exactly what every stroke will do ...... I am so impressed and learned so much.

[@tomislavdjokic3526]

Hello Mr. Lustenhouwer! This is the simplest and most ingenious tutorial I've seen. Thank you, sir.

[@EugeniaPortobello]

I agree!

[@kristinshaffer3661]

I agree!!! Thank you so much ❤️

[@muhammedmoazam4851]

one can only simplify if he knows it good enough

[@markbrock1228]

Perfection. 29 years in art, and somebody finally explains it in a simplified manner. I took notes like Dylan.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Mark

[@markbrock1228]

@@lustenhouwer, no. Please. Thank you. Where are you from originally, Mr. Lustenhouwer? If you don't mind my asking.

[@heidikarpa2278]

I’ve always wanted to paint portraits and have been so intimidated. Your video showed me so simply and clearly how to begin, I started painting alongside you and am so excited. I’m now comfortable to start and keep learning. Thank you so much!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you, Keep painting.

[@speakersr-lyefaudio6830]

How are you doing now?

[@Clamski]

On the nose painting at 14:40 "Maybe that is too much, he's not a alcoholic" LMAO! Anyway, a great watch and thank you so much for this! Just started painting again and this was extremely helpful!

[@backlightsnew]

I was just about to post the same thing re the "alcoholic" comment.

[@natd7893]

Came to say this 😂😂😂😂

[@Xitaychin]

Hahaha yes yes, i like his humour :D

[@gambylou9959]

Omg, I never understood why I intuitively knew beyond logic someone had a drinking problem.

[@glenfagan4424]

I will be watching this several times. So much information. A great education for FREE. Thank you Ben. You are so generous with your experience.

[@PatMcDonald41]

Sometimes (very rarely) you come across pure gold dust instruction. This is one such. This is simply brilliant!

[@linesformspaces332]

This is such a wonderful tutorial. Thank you for sharing your incredible skills , I have learnt so much in just half an hour!

[@hanhvuong8898]

What a beautiful color

[@conihog262]

I just love this and your not wanting to make him cry sure made me laugh you are a sweet heart, thank you for this

[@mike7gerald]

I'm glad to learn those 3 color zones; this was a nice show.

[@beneditoart]

Awesome tutorial! I followed along step by step with the colors i had here, some were a bit diferent but it did the job, learned alot, favorite new painting teacher on youtube now, thank you!

[@lustenhouwer]

Nice to hear.

[@marypartridge5154]

Best teacher ever, thanx so much

[@abinezer81]

Ben thank you so much for being kind to share this free lesson. This is really great. Love it

[@nordion84]

Thank you, I have the confidence to try painting a portrait now

[@maylane8668]

Thank you, Ben! I learned so much!

[@denasewell]

Thanks Ben! You are such a phenomenal artist I cannot tell you how much I have learned and grown watching your videos!

[@MichaelMoesslang]

This one of the best portrait demonstrations with perfect explanations I have seen. Thank you!

[@mogalcat3091]

I've watched so many of these kinds of videos, but this was one of my favourites. I love that you can see the palette and the painting at the same time, and your explanations are nice and simple. Thank you.

[@claudiachicas1426]

I love your technique! You are amazing!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Claudia

[@justinejamesalegre6181]

This is a very nice and simple lesson. Thanks!

[@drawingclasswithkalyan394]

Wounderful tutorial,so helpful for beginners and artlovers, thank you sir

[@genevievecolumbo2346]

It’s fascinating that you can do this from memory.

[@saudimaster11]

This is fantastic art and this man is a real artist

[@philmendez4771]

Ben, You are fantastic!

[@jancarnall2434]

Fastenating! You have a voice that's calming to listen to, you simplified so even I can do that. So glad the man is not an alcoholic.

[@schatzieme2]

This was a great lesson in portrait painting, love the technic of the three planes of color. I especially enjoyed watching you paint and explain while you are painting. Thanks for sharing your expertise. God bless you for your generosity.

[@Mulberry2000]

Oh thanks for this, what a lovely lesson and great painting.

[@lustenhouwer]

My pleasure 😊

[@g_arts127]

I've watched every second of this video and i learnt so many things I've never heard of, also im so impressed of the professionalism you've shown. In one word thank you for making this tutorial, it was super helpful.

[@lustenhouwer]

So nice to hear!

[@user-mi6uk6br8s]

not only this was very educational and useful, but also watching it was weirdly soothing and calming i had very anxious day and this helped me to relax thank you for this video!

[@marybethandrews6493]

So fabulous in breaking it down into bite size pieces! I love how you talk about facial anatomy in layman’s terms. Great palette. Great advice about falling into pitfalls like using black straight up. Love hearing about light/shadow and soft connections. My students will love this. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👌

[@janmalin6253]

Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your great knowledge and skill!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@livebravely1980]

What a great painter and teacher.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thanks

[@LC-tv3lj]

Thank you , this was an amazing tutorial, breathtaking, I have learnt so much in such a short time.

[@EbbtideCheque]

Thank you so much! This is freaking awesome. I've been trying to find a video like this that was simple enough for me to actually understand and follow. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@arlenekerr1198]

A million thank yous Ben!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@sujiny]

I always come back to this video to remind myself of the basics before I start painting. This is so amazing!

[@lustenhouwer]

I'm so glad!

[@wanderbyy]

Lovely! I haven't tried painting portraiture in over 15 years.....This makes me want to do so again. Very enjoyable video! I will definitely be subscribing and watching more of them.

[@theeuropeangamer4234]

Absolutely brilliant I learned so much and just what I needed to help advance my painting. Thanks you. You have a great teaching style

[@nikkiswenson54]

You are one of the great teachers because you explain connections and softening between tones so very understandable! Thank you very much!

[@lustenhouwer]

Wow, thank you!

[@pheobeisa]

Amazing how helpful this video is. I’m so grateful!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@Smartie29]

Without doubt the best portrait painting tutorial I've ever watched. Thank you!

[@dkern-kb6sy]

the love you have for what you're doing puts me in a trance everytime I watch. thanks ....

[@anggretaputri2244]

thank you. you are so generous & kind hearted.

[@lustenhouwer]

thank you

[@neuzamacedo8584]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Sir you did a amazing show! Congrats! Go’s bless your life with talent like this! Congrats 🙏🏼💐

[@Gigglepud]

My medium isn't even oil paints, but this video alone is worth subscribing. Thank you for conceptualising something I've struggled with for a long long time! Words cannot describe how helpful your video is. Thank you for sharing!

[@jamespatrick1548]

The Great ones always make it look so easy. Beautiful work and style of painting. : )

[@joeyc666]

Your teaching ability and the love you have for your art makes me feel so happy :) thank you for sharing

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@sagerwilliam4248]

Thank you Ben for teaching this lesson. A bundle of thanks........

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure

[@nsuarez]

Great video. Never saw this covered by any other artists before in depth. I'm going to use what I learned on my next portrait painting. Thank you :)

[@kathleenobrien7585]

You are an amazing instructor! I actually understand how to sculpt the face with colors. I cannot wait to try this. Thank you so very much for your clear, precise instructions!

[@donaldhammond516]

Thanks for a wonderful demonstration!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@TheFatcat502]

Ben -- an amazing and incredibly useful tutorial -- thank you

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@keen6808]

I envy your students Maestro. Thank you for your lesson. Probably one of the best video-tutorial.

[@jillrobbins4488]

I just wanted to add that your narration was so explicit that I was able to understand each step and add what I need to my arsenal of portrait techniques. Thank you SO much for your wonderful generosity in making this video!!

[@PrettyPerfect-dw3db]

The level of detailed you add in picture shows , in what level of dedication you imagine and notice small and a bit of detailed nature . You definitely learn a beautiful skill of portraying what you imagine in life . Here's my respect ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

A good painting is always about imagination. Thank you

[@tamasmoricz7707]

This was so fantastic to watch and hear... super helpful !! Thank you for the clear explanation as well as the fantastic demonstration !!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@randelmalavida]

Thank You for sharing these essential foundations in constructing a face. You articulated and demonstrated your basic example masterfully. Not until now have I been able to make sense or understand how to even begin . With drawing it's no problem, however with painting, it has at times just been so frustrating even feeling as though it has wrecked my world. I believe I maybe more disciplined and mature now than I was. Very much appreciate you and your work and the tools to build on. Your Awesome!!! Very appreciative, with much respect

[@Twinzma]

Finally! Something that I can follow, and then experiment with! Thank you, it’s simple to begin, and you explain without extra talk. Subscribing for sure 👍🏻

[@jaccusefashion]

Brilliant video, a massive amount of helpful information, the split screen with the work and the palette is really great

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Mark.

[@silvahovhannesian4762]

Great lessons to learn! Thank you!

[@youngking7292]

“not too much as I said, you don't want him to cry" Sorry, I LAUGH

[@redbrushart]

You are the best, hello I am painting on KZbin with red brush art. Please come and watch a lot and subscribe. ^^ 😄😄😄

[@sallyredmond4452]

Wonderful to see a new tutorial in such hard times... thank you for warming our hearts and nourishing our Souls. All the warmest wishes from New Zealand 🌹❣️

[@inthestudio11]

I learned so so so much from this video! You are a wonderful teacher. Many artists have a hard time explaining as so much is just reflex for them. You however, break it down perfectly. I’m sharing these videos with all my artist friends. I painted with you and I’m very happy with my painting. I think I’ll do it another 10x to cement it in my brain.

[@lustenhouwer]

Yes Alison. Keep paining. Its never ending

[@wilsonoswaldoguevaradiaz6119]

thankyou very much for the master class.

[@janicesutton8301]

I absolutely loved watching this, great explanations and teachings, thank you so much!

[@andrehennes6054]

Merci pour la démonstration

[@mihailspil-haufter]

Very nice and meaningful video! The painting is really good too. Thank you for sharing this!

[@69anosatrase3minutosatrase9]

That's incredible, I can't thank you enough for this very precious content!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@Rosie-fn2zl]

I loved watching you execute your talent and I picked up lots of fantastic advice, thank you!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@georgedwyer9283]

Thank You very much Mr. Lustenhouwer. This was invaluable in helping me improve my portrait skills.

[@JNeedels]

As a beginner, this was invaluable. With imitation of your style, my painting has improved dramatically. Thank you.

[@anthonycalver]

This video is fantastic. Just what I need to help me progress in my painting. Thank you so much, your time and effort is very much appreciated 👍

[@lustenhouwer]

It is my pleasure

[@VladAksis]

Большое спасибо за такое прекрасное видео!

[@iqbalpreetpadam7521]

Thanks sir for this lesson

[@francescozambuto1713]

Wonderful Maestro. When I was a child, I would watch my father and others at work, doing all kinds of tasks. I would always bother them with my inquisitive questioning; what are you doing, how does it work, and on and on. I would always get the same answer, watch and learn. The same is true here, by watching and listening to you I have learned, thank you, Maestro.

[@janeengibson2302]

Wonderful example & explanation! Thank you so much for sharing!😊

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Janeen

[@VIVA4EVER2001]

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing knowledge and skills, wonderfull

[@kirstencohat6761]

This by far has to be the simplest tutorial on portraits I've ever seen. I learned so much from it thank you!❤️

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Kirsten

[@davechateau1]

Absolutely loved this! You make it look so easy but very encouraging for everyone to have a go. Going to check out your other videos now ☺️

[@marychristophi6688]

Marvelous 🧑‍🎨

[@marychristophi6688]

🧑‍🎨

[@AwesomeCakeDesigner]

Wow! Loved this. So well explained and demonstrated. Thank you so much.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@danyella1579]

You are amazing! When you softened the black eyes with you fingers i was in awe 😍 thank you soooo soo much for you posting this

[@lustenhouwer]

I am glad you liked it.

[@sfsfewaerq]

Hi, Ben! Love this video. We need more traditional painting tutorials online. Thank you so much. Keep doing your great work

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Guilherme. After summer I will continue my video project.

[@sydbarrett7511]

i'm so happy i discovered your channel, keep up the great work sir : )

[@davefk]

Thank you so much for simplifying what has seemed like a complex subject for a beginner painter such as I. I would love to see maybe a second part where you complete the portrait, adding more detail, and blending the skin. Subscribed.

[@lustenhouwer]

In my other videos I show how to continue.

[@r.rebeccacarter5653]

i'm so inspired by your style.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@macaroon147]

I cannot thank you enough for this info. This is the crucial knowledge that I have been looking for but haven't known how to put into words. Thank you.

[@daronina]

This is the most excellent portrait video I've seen in my entire life !!!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@stephanieeargle3865]

Fantastic demonstration. Thank you so much!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you Stephanie

[@quynhanhang898]

You're amazing. Respect!