3 COLOR ZONES IN THE FACE - Ben Lustenhouwer

[@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]

Ū4řřklllm o

[@sunilperera9945]

@Maria Teodora Costiuc 1qqqq1

[@antoniocc6853]

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

[@niralnadisara1346]

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

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@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.

[@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

[@Buzzzy-bee]

Ben Lustenhouwer but can't shadows be cool and lights warm?

[@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

[@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!

[@Rcknrobin]

Thank You 🙏🏼

[@RAHIWAadeyNayGdiniyu]

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

[@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..

[@sabid100]

Yes, I love!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@dfhioke2296]

This is by far the best tutorial for mixing colors for the face. Thanks for showing us how to create a beautiful painting.

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@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.

[@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.

[@everettwhite9874]

It’s my pleasure to give your painting tutorial a like fours years later. ❤

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you so much 😀

[@PatMcDonald41]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@cforester]

Very calming video in a time of great chaos. Stay well and continue painting. Thank you for sharing.

[@ЖужаЖужина-я5г]

Просто шикарное объяснение!!! Полный восторг!!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@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.

[@gingerdean5954]

This was great. Thank you for simplifying the basic shapes and colors of the face. I needed this information to help my painting. Please continue on.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@genevievecolumbo2346]

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

[@keen6808]

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

[@kattthartic]

I'm sad that I only came across this channel today. I cannot believe this is free. Thank you so much, Ben!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@арвуля]

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!

[@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!

[@matikalderon5267]

תודה!

[@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!

[@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

[@johannebrun3409]

I’m so excited to have found your channel. You explain so well

[@rontankersley4789]

My sister and I thank you from our hearts. I always learn so much from your tutorials. Cheers

[@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.

[@kathleenjones2687]

Mr. Lustenhouwer, I am so grateful to have had the chance to watch a true Master Instructor! Your technique with oils remind me of what my Grandfather taught us during his lessons that he lovingly shared whenever we had a question. I miss him dearly and you Sir, would be kindred spirits and fast friends who believed in teaching the next generation the gift of “creation” from the spirit.

[@lustenhouwer]

Wow, 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.

[@GeorgeSPAMTindle]

It is very satisfying to be able to learn so much in just 35 minutes. I need to watch this a few times more, then watch it while I try to do it myself. I expect that session to involve a lot of pause and rewind. Self-isolation isn't that bad after all, thanks to people like Ben. Thank you very much for doing this video.

[@celeste-236]

Reverend George ... yes, well said.

[@luzmariaavendanocontreras4625]

!! You are a genius !!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@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.

[@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

[@Rosie-fn2zl]

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

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@drawingclasswithkalyan394]

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

[@Smartie29]

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

[@denasewell]

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

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you, so nice to hear!

[@xaridesign]

the face of the sir in the end made me want to cry, I want him to be my grandfather, lo quiero mucho sir

[@gayeboltong1248]

I hVe done 6 paintings of my daughter and it has been awful each time. I will now try o paint it using these techniques. Oh I wish it will work for me! Thank you so much for helping to keep my enthusiasm alive.

[@abinezer81]

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

[@johnkent3976]

A really helpful demonstration on how to build up a portrait with green toned underpainting

[@lustenhouwer]

thank you

[@chrissl7796]

“If you need black, don’t paint black “ Where has this been my whole life. So that’s why my hairs look like they’ve been forced in a bucket of black wall paint Thank you so much for the video💕💕💕💕

[@lustenhouwer]

my pleasure.

[@itsnlee]

I've been looking for this kind of video for a long time. I never knew how to paint the skin and what colours are actually used. Thank you!!

[@ellesnyder942]

Skin-tones were the name of my painting experience.

[@vivekdandare]

This is how the perfect teaching is about. Why would not someone explain a simplified version like this...I was searching for something like this for so long...what a great video..

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you!

[@lesliemarie8280]

I've been searching for so long too! Thank you so much sir!

[@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.

[@sinsinr478]

my ENGLISH is BAD to tell you How happy I am right now while I am watching your videos . I save my artwork.. Thanks you so muchhhhh

[@samfard1]

Thanks!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you!

[@roseywyw]

“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. ^^ 😄😄😄

[@SevynVinnie]

I am in my weird depressive phase in my life when I stumbled on this video. I thought why not pick up a brush and do what he did just to occupy myself. Even if I have never ever ever painted in my entire life, I was able to create a portrait of myself. Sure it isn't as good as this but it felt so good to express my emotions. I've been painting for a while now nonstop whenever I feel a surge of sad emotions. I want to give thanks to this channel.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you so much for your nice comment!

[@gopinathannottath]

It was a great experience. You have detailed each and every mix of paint in a minute way, so that we can see the transformation of the portrait in real. Thanks a lot for your depths of knowledge in mixing of paints

[@redbrushart]

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

[@zshawn676]

I clicked like when I heard the direct opening word, simply thank you for saving audience time and I know it will be good cause when somebody have really important thing to say they normally straight to the point.

[@lustenhouwer]

Maybe . Thank you

[@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!!

[@janicesutton8301]

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

[@andrehennes6054]

Merci pour la démonstration

[@6441-u9d]

Amazing explication, I needed it! You are an incredible artist and a great teacher, is a pleasure to see your videos. Thank you very much.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@MichaelMoesslang]

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

[@mike7gerald]

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

[@leightiedemann4361]

This was a wonderful lesson and exercise for someone like myself who is just beginning to paint portraitures. Thank you so much!!!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@tee4498]

I have watched so many videos teaching art, in different mediums etc, and have never felt the need to take notes like I do with this! While I use acrylics, it's the steps, form and colors that I take out of it. It is simply put, to the point, with lots of tidbits and as I am just becoming interested painting faces, this will really help my confidence in giving it a go. I now feel I have a great a foundation to practice and evolve. Even with my pencil work too! Thank you so much!!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are so welcome!

[@jamespatrick1548]

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

[@r.s.1348]

Your generosity is only exceeded by your talent. Thank you.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@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.

[@JNeedels]

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

[@LidyaMorozova]

I have been struggling with portraits so much until I learned this! I've been through so many videos and none of them helped, so happy I came across this. You are the BEST Mr. Lustenhouwer, thank you so much!!

[@lustenhouwer]

So good to hear!

[@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!

[@linesformspaces332]

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

[@HEL1X-SPACE]

This is amazing. And so many words of wisdom. What a great teacher and great artist. I learned so much ! Thank you

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@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 🌹❣️

[@daronina]

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

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you.

[@GreenlifeFin]

Wow, I have not seen this good tutorial yet about portraits! Thanks so much!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@chiripitiflautico6724]

Excelente. Un resumen de todo un aprendizaje de un autentico maestro muy pocos tienen la capacidad y la generosidad para exponerlo de una forma tan clara y didactica. Gracias Ben. No tiene precio lo que trasmites

[@lustenhouwer]

¿Muchas gracias!

[@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

[@StepbyStepbyMiriam]

Ben this was one of the best, most necessary detailed videos that I have ever seen to explain the face colours. It was absolutely brilliant both in explanation and pace. Thank you so much for sharing this. Also, to show the palette while painting, allowed us see how you were mixing and picking up the paint. This was a great aid and a real treat. You explained every brushstroke's reason, colour and precise application. You are amazing artist and teacher.

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you for your nice comment

[@georgedwyer9283]

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

[@nordion84]

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

[@Mulberry2000]

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

[@lustenhouwer]

My pleasure 😊

[@rubensanchezorozco2037]

Gracias por este magnifico tips sobre los colores de la piel,y la importancia de estas tres zonas de la cara

[@randelllmalavida]

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

[@catto2713]

painting with memory is pure skill

[@lustenhouwer]

indeed

[@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.

[@dvndruid]

Thank you so much for this lesson! Even if I seen some portrait's lessons there was not so many useful notes like at yours. All of my art life I've been mostly an abstract artist and after watching your video I got a great result and inspiration. Also I like the confidence and how you're working with a camera. Really thankful!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you very much!

[@erikeldred570]

Thank you so much for the very thorough lesson... great work from a true master teacher!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@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!

[@dkern-kb6sy]

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

[@arlenekerr1198]

A million thank yous Ben!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome

[@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.

[@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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👌

[@marypartridge5154]

Best teacher ever, thanx so much

[@mrebholz]

If you want to learn how to paint fine art, go Dutch, you’ll hardly go wrong. Just as great as the Italians with the bonus of explanation in clear plain English. We’ve just seen a perfect example here, thank you. Thank you also on telling me to toss using black while painting humans. The temptation is huge though, especially when painting dark skin. But it’s true also in real life, shadows are never pure black.

[@graphitepencil6522]

mrebholz I didn't find the channel you recommended. Please help

[@sonjastarr1364]

Moses Jungai: i believe the recommendation is not for a channel but for the type of painter/painting. The Dutch painters and their techniques are amazing.

[@erksipa]

Well, the dutch did teach the italians to paint with oil:)

[@spanixtanspanixtan8757]

Very instuctive. I wish you would do longer portraits. You have a gift for explaining things easy and clear. Thank you.

[@lustenhouwer]

I have longer videos on portraits

[@spanixtanspanixtan8757]

@@lustenhouwer Yes.You have two full portraits: the blonde girl and the woman in green. Also others 20 minutes long: not the whole process but very useful and full with clear content. Sorry; I was thinking of other 1-2 hour tutorials available on youtube; but most of them are landscapes, much easier; or master classes by artists who lack your ability to focus on the key points without filler. Some even complain of not being able to paint and talk at the same time, though they teach in academies. Also, I just watched the video 0on how to start a portrait in oil.You start from taking the measures in the photo, etc... and realized that time is compressed, so the viewer has to set the speed of the video to 1/3, and it becomes a long tutorial of some 30 minutes. Paying attention to every action of the painter and making sure that you understand why it is done makes the lesson even longer and full with more content that you have to absorb... So: Thank you again and accept my apologies.

[@ElianaAsato]

Thank you for the explanation! Great video!

[@lustenhouwer]

Thank you

[@schmuckmunchkin5623]

not gonna lie,, youtube teached me way more than my art classes...

[@lustenhouwer]

You are not the first one who says so

[@diane-fm4fn]

@@lustenhouwer Ditto for me - I've had too many art teachers that really did't know much and taught me even less.

[@CrowClouds]

This is an art class!

[@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

[@sherrierichard2848]

Absolutely fantastic demo of color temperature!! Need to watch it again and again! Thank you!

[@lustenhouwer]

You are welcome.

[@silviajimeneznieto-sandova2549]

Una clase excelente! Lo hace tan fácil que parece sencillo. Muy agradecida por los subtítulos en español. Por cierto, la música que acompaña a sus clases es muy buena también

[@lustenhouwer]

Gracias Silvia.