Blending SKIN TONES in REAL-TIME with Colored Pencil

Real-time drawing and blending of realistic skin tones.
Creating a photorealistic drawing using Colored pencils
Art supplies that I used.
Pencils: faber castell polychromos and Caran d'Ache Luminance colored pencils
Paper: Stonehenge 250 gsm 100% cotton A4 paper
Instagram: / neeyellow_art
Twitter: / neeyellow
Facebook page: / neeyellowart

[@NubiaMoreMusic]

Sometimes, while watching, I would get impatient and fast forward. Then, I'd get blown away by how amazing it looked and wonder, "how tf did we get here?", and I would have to go back. This taught me a valuable lesson. One must slow their roll to achieve this level of greatness..patience is key! Thank you!

[@marciaclark3408]

I did the same thing. Just blown away. I wish I knew in real time how long this took.

[@KT_571]

NubiaMoreMusic I did the same thing, too! 🤣 I would have scroll back to see how he layered his colors! Amazing artist!

[@fluffedpancakes4245]

that was beautiful realization

[@chinnap5409]

Same here!

[@randyluz2088]

Such wise words.

[@axkela]

Even the moles, everything, it's just amazing and for me impossible. edit: I was trying to compliment the artist not verbally degrade my own art skills

[@Leon-yo9ud]

No shit it's impossible...

[@buttered__toast_2899]

Aleksa • if you tell yourself it’s impossible then it is

[@axkela]

@@buttered__toast_2899 I was not thinking it literally but, kk

[@jcage1022]

@@buttered__toast_2899 ew, inspiration.

[@brendanwood1540]

@@jcage1022 Nothing is impossible if you free your mind of doubt and believe.

[@andyirwin3657]

Finally someone showing how they do this in real time instead of time lapse warp speed. Incredible the patience and talent it takes to achieve this level of realism

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

extremely good work. unfortunately i will never understand why aspiring artists chose the ugliest subjects. i can do this too, but i would never draw something disgusting like a diseased homeless person from the sewers of mumbai. i guess this is why i will never be a real "artist" lol

[@KaRmAs.Corner]

@@cagneybillingsley2165 Art is a reconstruction of reality, not an imitation. After years of practice, after years of observing nature and reality, you simply get bored or hit a limit. You get a feeling that the simple representation obtained by imitating nature, life and cultural life - in their most exterior aspect - is not enough if you want to find the deeper nature of things. So you find new ways, through different mediums and different types of expressivity, to communicate the more inner aspects of the human being, human life, nature. In this search, some found meaning even in the simple things, situations or in the ugly. We live not only in beauty, but in an ugly world, too. Not only in a good world but in an evil one, as well. Harmony means the equilibrium of the contraries. If you don't have two opposing elements, you cannot have harmony or feel the beauty of harmony. Painting a homeless person from the sewers of Mumbai is the same as painting a king for an artist. They both have a story, s life experience and they are equal in value.

[@BleedingEmerald35]

@@cagneybillingsley2165 I don’t normally comment on YT videos but I saw this comment and was absolutely disgusted… I just had to respond. 1. The person he is drawing is Morgan Freeman, not just anyone. 2. As previously described in another comment, the world is made up of various types of people, ranging from “beautiful” to “ugly”… 3. Artists love a challenge. I love trying to blend skin colours, trying to contour the faces, and add the wrinkles. I love trying to challenge myself, constantly learning and improving.

[@barrymore87]

so much stupid he.

[@bryn1063]

​@@cagneybillingsley2165 Morgan freeman isn't ugly, you have no taste.

[@SteveEchelonanon]

If you can tell at just a glance whom the eyes belong to, you know the artist is exceptional.

[@vincentgallagher_]

Can you love me?

[@darionsilk7862]

EXACTLY 💯

[@limsei220]

WOW, seems you have a printer in your hand! I aspire to draw like you.

[@Lauren-wu4ib]

I believe in you bud 💕💕

[@limsei220]

@@Lauren-wu4ib 😊

[@micahgocrzy_1738]

Limsei 27_ whassa aspire

[@loonugu]

aspire? inspire u mean

[@asiabaesia1971]

Just your 1k like btw

[@mr.pizzamarlon]

If you were a police sketch artist, even the criminals would feel honored to be drawn by you,.

[@CarmenGonzalez-jg5ve]

Criminal sketches aren't colored or hiperrealist...

[@nicoleakinseye5642]

Carmen Gonzalez it’s not meant to be taken seriously...

[@queenbless7787]

Carmen Gonzalez kill joy🙄

[@Jpegsomya]

@@CarmenGonzalez-jg5ve "why are you booing me? I'm right!"

[@ultimatedumbass3779]

Carmen Gonzalez who cares

[@wevz.22]

About an hour just for a nose?! Damn patience and precision is the key!

[@SiriusV23]

this is why artist works better on their own time. Working for other people under management will limit that away from you.

[@tylerangelo8991]

Even thou the video is in real time, it was still edited.. it took way waaay longer than what was shown.

[@fettucceenee3473]

pro tip for people trying to learn from this: switch to the highest video quality. it’s a lot easier to see the blending, texture and colors.

[@apple_3224]

It actually helped me, thank u!

[@MultiRainday]

Not a pro tip more like common sense

[@hannahw6561]

I always wondered how people could do this with colored pencils. Now I wanna try! Breath-taking skills in this video!

[@sunnydforfree7145]

Patience and a lot of layering.

[@heut4384]

This guy's bull shit. See the eyes? They were pasted from a computer. No real artist will do an all day just for small part of the nose. Lol. See the "new" and sharpened pencils? They're barely touching the paper. If he's real, I'm sure he has his own channel and people would ask him to traveling, etc. On KZbin, there are too much fraud. Some are real; some are not.

[@spacesdew7285]

@@heut4384 To me it’s not really art when all u do is copy, but it is real I’ve seen it done with paint as well.

[@-amel-9896]

@@spacesdew7285 so is the all of the contemporary famous paintings or older paintings of actual people not real art? So for example Mona Lisa is not real art ?

[@akat3345]

@@heut4384 As an artist who has in fact spent all day on the nose, this guys legit. I use the same techniques he’s using. And unless you wanna ruin a whole piece...that barely touching the paper thing? It works to stop that

[@arvitkopliku7232]

Thanks for showing me how to draw Morgan Freeman’s nose.

[@copyrightstrike6949]

Arvit Kopliku very useful skill

[@inhle1688]

Arvit Kopliku a skill you’ll need forever tbh. Morgan freeman’s nose is iconic

[@sangwoossut1778]

He isn’t that skin color

[@babycakes6786]

@@sangwoossut1778 then what is his skin colour?

[@paulamorgan8030]

There's always one. Jealousy is a bad bad thing. Let it go and you'll be a better person 😁

[@jtymusic100]

It's not only patience, but knowing what colors to use for the best contrast. This is something that is more than talent it takes years of practice.

[@felicialally5703]

I think everyone should learn to draw like this. Can you imagine how much more empathy and compassion we would all have if we all knew first hand that there is no black and white, and that we are each just as complex and beautifully layered as the next person?

[@austiiee1953]

I looked at the thumbnail and thought "why is this guy drowning in milk tho?" Bruh this level of skill is so unreal omgg 😱

[@supmaidoods8753]

I said the same thing till I seen "coloured pencil" in the title. This is shockingly good

[@miasje313]

Austiiee LMAOO

[@miasje313]

Austiiee LMAOO DROWNING IN MILK I CANT

[@voldy3565]

I'm so glad you said "skill" instead of TaLeNt.

[@axele9313]

HAHAHAHAHA YAWAA

[@LONEWOLFART]

How can you pick colour so accurately 😵. You are a Legend 🙏, thankyou for inspiring me

[@TheBassplayah]

One thing I notice is how these artists drop the eyes down in a floating space...trusting that it will be correct as they proceed where I draw with everything connected as I go...Must be from drawing things a billion times...Interesting...This is wonderful and inspiring.....Thanks so much

[@ecsix]

He has the whole face mapped out. His lines are very, very thin and light but they're there.

[@arshandubey]

Showing the entire coloring and blending process really helps a lot. There are many artists who fast forwards the video to shorten the video length but it doesn't make you understand the process correctly. Great video👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@AskMiko]

What I love about your blending technique is showing how intricate the deeper brown skin tones are. Shades of brown, yellow, pink, red... etc. It's the No. 1 reason POC have a hard time matching foundation and other cosmetics. Often the hues of what is considered "brown" aren't just 1-2 dominant colors... it is a complex palette of colors which adjust across the skin tone and look different under certain lights. Awesome job! Stay blessed

[@justregularmikeotro3145]

I DON´T KNOW WHY THIS VIEDO DOESN´T HAVE MORE VIEWS AND LIKES YOU ARE AMAZING

[@mikelucey5035]

Been up less than a week?

[@nguyentin3004]

I think u have a mistake :v this is video

[@sra3698]

Yeah right

[@LuxsRainbow]

Maybe it's partially because of what he's drawing. The man in the picture has an ugly face. He's drawing it well but the character looks physically ugly. If he was drawing real time skin tones of an attractive female then i bet this vid would have a lot more views.

[@ronnetteharvey2002]

SHARE SHARE SHARE

[@tifflovesmetal]

I’ve been drawing my entire life and am into drawing hyper realistic portraiture, but have mostly stuck to graphite. I want to venture into coloured pencils but wow does it take soooo much longer! I think my shortfall has always been a lack of layering, both with this medium and painting. Thank you for the insight!

[@LadyBug-ox8bg]

Human printer

[@masonray0]

I was tryna figure out how you blend so damn well and barely even used a blending stump like howww tf u do this, this is amazing

[@thelibrarian9421]

What I keep thinking while watching these amazing artworks is how the shine is just a color.

[@HonestLucifer]

My DSLR wouldn't be able to capture so much detail. My god! This is amazing

[@flatmike1680]

that was really interesting for me! Its the first time i have seen how its actullay done. Normally you get a super fast forward speed paint. Im impressed by your patience and the repetitive steps you do with barely visible changes.

[@michaelcabrera794]

Thank you for doing a real-time video that is long enough to see the magic of color pencil photo-realism happen. Very few of the other color pencil channels show this. These "making of" in real time speed videos inspire me. You have earned my subscription and I smashed the bell notification icon too.

[@aditirana7007]

So realistic drawing I can't believe someone could draw this Wow!!!!!! I am getting lack of words to appreciate your work...Just love it

[@latte3615]

Now i know what skill i should implement for myself: PATIENCE

[@RDani_7F]

Wow, no clickbait tumbnail, Respect for you!!

[@purplatypus7405]

Phenomenal job! I personally would find the video more enjoyable without any music and less jump cuts. The feel of being in the room with the artist with the sounds of the room for me ads a level of immersion but maybe I am alone!

[@saf1999]

You’re not at all

[@marciaclark3408]

No. You are not. I had the same internal radar about this and first thing I did was turn off the sound.

[@alele660]

U ain't alone

[@WanteirAlves]

Magnifico sus trabajos 👏👏👏👏 Saludos desde Madrid España 🇪🇸

[@TomCastle-jp8by]

Thank goodness there was music to go along with the coloring process....this takes tons of patience, just to watch through!!!! I'm stunned by your dedication!!

[@krystinasaragos1535]

Guess imma have to stay on the toilet for 45 minutes since I’ve already started.

[@onelove5464]

LMAOOOOO 😂🤣😂

[@JamesMichael-sf7ep]

Eww why people like to stay in toilet it's gross

[@dekusyeezyoctobers38]

James Michael ? Are you 5? Being on the toilet isn't gross. Where else are people supposed to use the bathroom then?

[@JamesMichael-sf7ep]

@@dekusyeezyoctobers38 read her comment then read mine then try to use your brain

[@dekusyeezyoctobers38]

James Michael Still how the fuck is that gross?

[@georgefranklin2430]

Just when I thought I was good I see this video and it humbled me 😂

[@boomerhgt]

Artists tip don't compare yourself to other artists...it's not healthy

[@ad.it.is.7]

HHAHAHAHA, I can relate

[@kaic9712]

@@boomerhgt yes it is it will give you drive to continue getting better so one day you might even be better than the artist you always and still do look up to, that’s the reason you aren’t where you want to be.

[@bruna7534]

It's wonderful when someone posts something like this because it shows that process exists

[@shirlyantony333]

I love that he/her has kept a black and white version of it

[@CatNippleChipple69]

I automatically knew it was Morgan freeman at the start

[@raydogloc8127]

Chip- Novak’s it his wide nose having breathing all the white mans air😹

[@l1nnea]

I think most people did

[@luisangelcarbonfibermusic1584]

You should work for CIA.

[@user-ef5nd3ho3n]

me too

[@sahidashahan2045]

Hey . I am tryna use a ens /stylus for typing. So dnt mind stupid stuff.

[@roseannarabia6461]

Amazing! Thanks so much! I learned more about techniques in this video than I have in all the classes I've ever taken. I know what I've been doing wrong all these years now too. I'm really glad you included the black and white version too, that helped me understand the values and layers that build up as well.

[@aishahnasrome5656]

The amount of patience in this 45 minutes was... INCREDIBLE!

[@heromi9943]

they even included texture, if i knew how to draw like this i would never stop drawing im actually amazed rn

[@XDariusCoultierX]

Real art takes time & patience, first videl I've seen of yours & this is so beautiful😭 breath-taking art that makes you shed a tear or two..

[@kunalzagde6486]

It was really helpful , i always thought that i was slow in sketching but after watching u i can say that everyone take this much of time to make a realistic sketch

[@hendmahdy5926]

Absolutely stunning! There are a lot of hyper-realism artists out there, but you truly stand out. Thank you for this!

[@fudgiepie9554]

Respect sir! Having a humble beart and teaching milllion of amateurs. Thank u sook much

[@MrMikedejeuner]

Caran d'Ache power !! I always wondered why color blending was so hard until I tried ''high-end'' colouring pencils. Beautiful work and nice subject, Freeman has a very particular face.

[@hmvd22]

I’m watching someone coloring Morgan Freeman’s nose for 45 minutes 🤔🤷 👍

[@naturalcooking525]

He's very talented isn't he?

[@senapatiarts7408]

@@naturalcooking525 skilled*

[@neecywatson8250]

😂😂😂

[@maruthisai5520]

Encourage this guy,because of uploading detailed video rather than shorts...more helpful to understand and learning step by step for beginners... great work

[@sangitaekka]

Paid close attention to the different colors you used and each one sharp all the while you used them. This is like painting at pixel level. Inspiring.. Thank you so much for sharing.. :)

[@Juandru17]

when it was near-end, i was like " hoh boi be careful with the pencils "

[@colourfulcrafts5492]

That's beyond impressive 😮 wow!!!

[@beautifulvillian405]

Thank you. You reminds me of 'neat'. I was too hurry to finish everything, so it wasn't good or have any progress. Thank you very much!

[@aezsxiii]

i'm glad this showed up in my recommendation- you're amazing!

[@kekethegymnast861]

😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 THIS IS OUT OF THIS WORLD! You deserve to be recognized.

[@shik1mo251]

ive been looking for answers... PATIENCE is all thats needed. Thank you good sir ❤️

[@malibooo]

Whoa.... I’m speechless. You make me want to be really good at what I do, truly inspiring! 💗

[@Rykznism]

It's weird watching you draw the nose while Morgan Freeman's eyes are staring back at me! lol But kidding aside, damn bruh, I'm lovin' your work! Keep it up!

[@kalpitamehta863]

Omg how much patience u need to keep till ww reach the result...

[@kalpitamehta863]

Ur terrific...... Amaaaaaazing job done.....

[@ethanjuma3910]

@@kalpitamehta863 infinite

[@erickribeirodasilva6323]

Imagine in the final of the draw , Morgan Freeman blink to you like : thank you bruh !!

[@totz7584]

it only proves one thing, to have a better result..patience indeed a virtue...there is no shortcut to be successful in drawing and life!

[@alissosonvasq]

Artists like this are my inspiration. It feels impossible but I just saw you doing that’s woah it’s crazy. You’re so talented woah

[@kayaaastone]

And then theres me Comparing myself to an artist who has had years of training while I've been drawing for about only two years.

[@saruni-kun2647]

My friend I think you have an point..

[@soulsunshine108]

It's great to see "early works" of great artists. Everyone starts somewhere. It's the dedication that brings about true greatness.

[@Jasonic_Youtube]

Me for almost 10 years

[@lisarose3788]

in love with details🥺💘💘💘💘💘

[@waterytart123]

I'm amazed you were able to do the skin tones so well off of a black and white photo.

[@DeniiK]

Oh I am amazed and really appreciate the real time painting. Thank you! 😊

[@johnchris4609]

This is why 1 quitted Realism,....the Damn texturing!!!!!😭😭😆😆😅but seriously you are truly amazing 😍😘

[@bullpitt1486]

Quit* sorry...I'll leave now😞

[@johnchris4609]

@@bullpitt1486 ughh quitted is also viable ...duh*

[@bullpitt1486]

@@johnchris4609 I'm sorry

[@johnchris4609]

@@bullpitt1486 always think before you click😄👌

[@FreeSpiritPaulette]

_Me:_ **is proud that I was able to draw a “perfect circle” as a head for my stick figure** _Him:_ **creates an entire human species from realistic drawings and realistic drawings only**

[@arribacuba2978]

Only those talented. Guys don’t get too excited 😜! Brilliant .!

[@Mr.collectfigure]

Its really really so much AMAZING !! FANTASTIC !!! very very good 😍😊

[@juddahfabros404]

This takes a lot of patience It took almost an hour just to copy the color of the nose Wish I could do that too

[@toady3525]

That is the most realistic drawing I have ever seen ! Unbelievable!!🤩

[@nikitamishra4831]

I can't believe someone can make such a realistic drawing ....😲

[@emilymorin21]

You know, even though I see people do these things from start to finish with my own eyes, I still don’t believe it! Absolutely amazing. 🙌🏻

[@b.entranceperium]

The level of detail is astounding. I mean, my drawings are good in their own way, but this is new level pro shit...

[@dinosharttt]

This is a fucking tutorial not say good comments about his drawing

[@ducklife5711]

@@dinosharttt what's wrong with you

[@star_is_g]

@@dinosharttt j e a l o u s

[@dinosharttt]

Basically what I was saying was that instead of be gae an stupid

[@brqe]

@@dinosharttt Are you ok? 😚

[@lisamarr9116]

Unbelievable patience!! Beautiful work! I am not sure I have the patience to accomplish work like this! Very admirable and talented!! Bravo!!

[@LepGold]

OMG! You're an incredible artist. Simply amazing work!

[@rajeshbittu9924]

No words to say other than writing "no words to say"

[@subliminalgurus9081]

My art currently looked like how the nose looked around 2:00, hopefully this video will help me to improve! Thank you for showing this in real time, it’s very helpful!

[@citybob4584]

Absolutely amazing, humans are awesome.

[@Bella-rt3xx]

This is just insane. Absolutly amazing.

[@anjanakumari9817]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJC7n6mNh6iLirc✍️✍️.

[@creaky2436]

Insane. How many years you been drawing? Holy smokes.

[@Gawron..]

t's amazing that the white pencil stays on top of all these layers. Me when I draw with a white Polychromos crayon then I can only mix layers and slightly brighten the color but only slightly. However, I have plain, cheap paper, but does paper matter so much? The white crayon is applied on layers and not on bare paper.

[@ibidyomoto]

your not human! awesome work!

[@elihuhefner]

Omg... you’re incredible. Jaw dropping. I’m floored 😲

[@peterbrown5685]

How does the paper stay so workable with so much work being layered onto it? No glossy or flattened areas of paper!

[@peterbrown5685]

@@Neeyellowart I wondered about the weight of the paper.. love your approach :)

[@mrsraven9169]

Good pencils and paper I guess

[@ele_v.irtuosity5385]

^^ paper quality is probably very good and specifically made for pencils/dry tools, plus good colder pencils, not sure what he's using though. Maybe Prismacolor 🤷

[@andrewjamez9741]

@@ele_v.irtuosity5385 Maybe not prisma, because its hard to sharpen them

[@noonie_]

Im Teacher Sensei they are faber castell polychromes, materials are written in the description box

[@hqgirl567]

HOLY CRAP. HOW DID U MAKE IT SO REAL🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆

[@samaynamdev]

I love this type of details artwork 😍🙈❤

[@judygardner173]

You are a master at layering colored pencil!!!!

[@rewan7230]

You're a great artist, I got nothing to say everything is well done .

[@godzoookie]

How do you keep a consistent tone when just doing small areas at a time? Do you put base layer over the whole face (it must be VERY light if you do I can't tell from this video)? Do you use a B&W tone picture also or just the color? Amazing work!

[@harithap6504]

This gave me goosebumps. I love this!

[@rolandcaneso4656]

Wow! This is worth to watch! almost an hour. I'm inspired.

[@annee5081]

Play this in 2x You're welcome ❤

[@nikayyy_971]

This breaks the purpose of watching it Were supposed to watch it *REAL TIME*

[@Sioxusie]

Why would I thank you when I wanted to watch it in real time?

[@annee5081]

Please don't be mad at me😅 I'm just suggesting😊❤

[@billieeillsh3569]

A&A Lyric I never said thx tho

[@owllenax]

Ty

[@erikaa4386]

even if i just watched the whole process on how , i still look at the drawing and think “how ?”

[@natimtumzghi3133]

Omg I didnt even have the patience to see him all this tutorial big salute my friend!

[@rae5543]

Incredibly helpful x thank you so much. You are insanely talented !!!!

[@peety6333]

I'm so glad this is in real time. Th❤nk you.

[@charlottee7173]

The way my brain is telling me I would be able to do this even though I’ve never drawn even a remotely realistic picture in my life🤣

[@rajeshprasad7968]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYrChKqZaLiInZY 👌.

[@user-es2gd2rl7z]

I usually draw manga/Japanese cartoons and now I’m seeing realistic drawing and all the layers of shading required and now I can really respect the artist who draw realistic drawing in full color and how tf do tattoo artist do this

[@birb2197]

You, my dude, is on a whole nother level of art, i dont even think you’re from this dimension

[@yogeshkumarsahu8930]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fabQgY1vqtKpaq8👌..

[@sinishammy5071]

I am a 13 year old boy who just love your drawings

[@sinishammy5071]

@@Neeyellowart just wanted to know do you sell your drawings?

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

@@sinishammy5071 If you keep practicing, you can become this good!

[@sinishammy5071]

I do try but my drwaing does not get that shine which is their in his .he is just amazing he has crosed the limit for drawing maaaan who will say that its a drawing bro!!!!

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

@@sinishammy5071 My drawings take about a week, this is for final stages. Such as highlights, correcting shading, fix errors, and this is done in charcoal pencil.

[@kingjonus3371]

Nice!!! I love your real time drawings. How do you have the patience to do the artwork so slowly?

[@raydogloc8127]

NeeYellow Drawings you can’t rush perfection

[@melivelina7130]

@@Neeyellowart I do that as well, While I'm at my table I have my audiobook at just listen. I used to watch series, but I missed so much. Then I discovered audible :) Now I have 2 new passions :p (Only started coloring this year in January, so I'm loooooooong way off to your skill)

[@aniketardekar9829]

Incredible... speechless...........