Everything They Didn't Tell You About Coloring Skin Tones

[@gardenglory6624]

im an artist and LOVE drawing people, I've been doing this for years. YOU ARE DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT. you are a real artist keep on going and always do what works for you. That how you know you are doing the right thing.

[@RichardMcLaren]

That's not at all patronising.

[@patriciamoore7414]

Once again, I am simply astounded. If this is what you get from not doing it with enough layers, I can only imagine how amazing a face will look with the full amount of color!

[@mariac.2895]

Undertones are so important, thank you for making this video! I learned so much from it. Ironically I kind of stumbled across an undertone discovery last week when I was experimenting with skin tones and five pencils. I got two separate skin tones out of them just by switching the order a bit and using the blush lightly as the undertone in one and the yellower cream as the undertone in the other. Same pencils two separate skin tones. I was so happy!

[@PursuingHeaven]

Lori this is exceptional. I am currently transitioning to portraits, mainly because I want to do my higher-quality coloring books now like Hanna Karlzon's work and I don't want to mess up the faces, thank you so much for your tireless work in our coloring community

[@mimitammy5352]

Truly amazing video! You’re an incredible teacher, thank you so very much for not making me waste a gazillion hours trying to learn to color skin incorrectly!

[@frandmckay]

Damn what a brilliant tip about getting the white in early because you'll be able to preserve the value in that spot. Brilliant tip to this long-time artist I never thought of. Game changer!

[@kimrichmond6308]

This is a truly in depth explanation of skin tones - both undertones and overtones - along with placing highlights. Thank you for your tutorials.

[@ColorMyWorld]

My pleasure Kim. I enjoy it.

[@pineapplegirl8078]

Is it weird that I want to find your house, knock on the door and hug you? Yeah, okay...kinda weird. I will settle for a KZbin comment to say to you, “Thank you for deciding to do videos on KZbin. Thank you for putting yourself out there. You have made adult coloring a pleasure now instead of the gut wrenching torture fest it was for me previously because I didn’t want to ruin a page. You are a great teacher! Thank you thank you thank you!”

[@omarifinn9987]

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[@rexbowie5048]

@Omari Finn instablaster :)

[@denisewilson1135]

I would like to thank you so much, I usually work with pastels now I’m trying to work with color pencils. You’re the first person who in showing how to work with portraits. I see how to start getting the skin tones. I also see that taking my time is good, I’m so interested in making them look real. Thank you again 29:13

[@pjlewisful]

I'm a retired makeup artist & was amazed at the similarities you pointed out being the same to realize for both coloring & makeup application.

[@rebeccagrant8100]

I am new to your channel and Love, Love, Love it. I just watched this video (from 4 months ago) yesterday. I was so excited to get home and try out your technique. I have been practicing skintones and color for about a year and never got the knack of it. I've followed along with many colorist, but couldn't quite get it. I was getting discouraged. I didn't know about undertones and you are the first I could find, that to explain it and how it works in coloring. As I said, went home and try it out along side of the video. I didn't do it in Serene (too scary), but a pdf download. It came out great. I can't wait to try to make some recipes of my own. Thank you so much. You are a wonderful instructor and your private students are so lucky to have you. You know this means I have to go back and watch all of your video. Again, thank you.

[@jkm253]

So glad I discovered your lessons. This is a great intro to skin for sure! I have really wanted to learn how to properly do it because so many of my books have beautiful faces in them. Thank you!

[@deepowers3117]

This was a wonderful step by step instruction video on doing skin tones in a picture. I have remained a beginner for about 10 years, because I don't know how to make up a color palette. I know when colors look good together and when they don't, but just coming up with colors to use together out of thin air is a skill I don't seem to have. In any case, I don't remember anyone even mentioning anything about an undertone when starting to color skin. Actually, this is the first instruction video on how to color skin that I have ever seen. After viewing your video, many more on the subject seem to be all over the place. I hope I can find the video you do that comes after this one. Thank you so much for giving such clear instructions.

[@danschmith5957]

Fantastic tutorial very helpful was wondering if you have done part 2 with how to contour? I can't seem to find it on your playlist. Thank you again ❤️

[@hermajestyqueenmarcia]

Some channels we can watch and hopefully garner useful info on how we can duplicate some of it. You actually teach us. You deliberately focus on helping us whereas many channel stars seem to be just basking in the limelight... It's nice to see beautiful artistry. But add to that instructions on how we can shine a little light on our work really feels good. Thanks again Lori for you kind generous time and teaching I hope your man is recovering well. Sept 2021 Love Marcia in Modesto

[@annak1371]

I just learned something new and valuable. THANK YOU!

[@michelletokos4529]

I love the way you explain things, I've been following you for a long time and have learned lots of things... I just want to say thank you! 💙

[@sandrapower5203]

I just found your videos. Love them. I want to try so bad but can't find the coloring book anywhere. Any ideas where to get one or one like it? I really want something with faces.

[@saragarddiner9244]

Thank you so much! This has helped me, as I have not tried skin yet! I will now attempt it, and get some skin tone recipes. x

[@khorymontes4598]

My coloring technique has already improved since I’ve subscribed to your channel thank you

[@ChapmanGriffith]

Thank you ever so much for this video. I’ve recently colored my first coloring book face, which came out looking flat. Your instructions not only explains why and how to make the necessary changes. Thank you for sharing.

[@nancyhappily9503]

Thanks so very much for sharing this tutorial! I've been purposely avoiding any and all coloring books 📚 with portrait pics. With this video 📸 you've unlocked the mystery of portraiture coloring. I hope you demo more skin tones tutorials. I'm enjoying your years of experience as a teacher, artist and colorist, with a greater appreciation. Thank you for all you do for our community!

[@deirdrelewis1454]

Derwent sell pencil extenders. I'm sure there are other brands as well. You look as though you could use a few! Many thanks for this...I generally avoid faces but now I'll give it a try. If anyone wants to look at them, Giotto also do a set of 12 skin tones , although they tend towards the darker shades.

[@fv3503]

Hi . Thank you so much for lessons . Would you be so kind to give me a link for the 2 part of this video where you do highlights? Thank you

[@BeverlyM52]

I just started with colored pencils...thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@cathyo6710]

Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing this technique!

[@SAJK0KAT]

Just want to say thank you!! You have no idea how much you just learned me in this video! AND wow.. HOW you teach.. I learn slowly/struggling with learning anything. But you made me understand at once. I wish I had you around when I went to school. Lol 😅 You are amazing! Just that you explain WHY and don’t just expect us to understand why. - I love it! My English is not so good so I have hard to express myself. 😅 Anyways.. thank you for doing this! BIG hugs ~❤️

[@ColorMyWorld]

Something good is coming. If you noticed I haven't been around in like 5 days. I promise it is worth the wait. If you think you are learning art now, just wait a few weeks.

[@gr8fuldeb699]

Thank you for yet another great lesson.

[@bethcrawford4896]

Fantastic tutorial. You really break it down.

[@mary-joromero8821]

Great tips!! Thanks!!

[@bsmith9394]

I’m still watching the video, but out of ones I’ve seen so far yours is the best. Thanks for the explanation. Going to give it a go as soon as I finish.

[@magereina]

I really appreciate access to your knowledge and your willingness to share it for those of us who cannot afford the private lesson! you are really generous of spirit!!!😍😘

[@anonymous-kitten]

THANK YOU for the tutorial! I don't know why, but after your video I feel more confident with my pencils. It's a magic, now I just FEEL how to make tender blends and bold colors.

[@deniseyoung8157]

Fantastic you really have helped me with This tutorial I just realised that it is 3 years old where do I find the follow ups please hope I am not to late as my face that I am colouring,never coloured a face before,is ready to go to the next stage. I h appreciated.🌟👏🌈🖌

[@susancarson7818]

Wow! I used your techniques today to color a little fairy boy in A Karla Markova book! It’s coming out really nicely!!! Thank you so much!!! Amazing! I’ve tried doing skin tones before, but this works so much better!!! Love it!!! Thank you!!!

[@jinagibson6818]

Fun stuff! Shading,shadowing, are everything.

[@joanne5083]

Just catching this video now...rather new to adult coloring. Thanks for the tip that you can mix colored pencil "brands" when you begin with w quality skin tone set! Makes coloring skin tones much more accessible.

[@paulawood3745]

Thanks for putting out this skin video, I've seen so many and couldn't understand because the person went to fast and thier angle was bad and so on.I had time to write down the colors and watch ,how nice was that☺.Looking forward to seeing the part 2.Thanks for all your help.O and thanks for the tip on the pencils, I have extra of each one of my prismas which means I can make my own set ,don't have to by one.👏👀

[@karengriffin9789]

I learn so much from you. Thank you

[@rosavaldes2599]

So glad I came upon this fabulous video; you teaching is perfect; thank you so much and your work is gorgeous😍❤️👍🏻

[@bevcallow5833]

Love your tutorials😊

[@carolhowell3671]

Another great video lori, thank you for sharing and teaching!

[@elisadinsmore231]

That hand position also forces you to use less pressure. I find myself having to change position often, depending on whether I need a light even coat, I'm shading, outlining, etc. If I hold it like a writing utensil? I tend to apply the most pressure in that position. Even when I try to back off.

[@MrsBeasleys1111]

Love this video

[@sherleysreallife]

Thank you doing this video.

[@oldblackwater5]

Great video. Thank you for the help

[@brendabarker8320]

Another fantastic tutorial

[@rochellemailhot5953]

I haven’t said it for awhile but here goes you are such a pleasure to watch and your knowledge is off the charts ! Just wish I had the retention to be able to put it into my work lol ! THANK YOU LAURIE

[@tigkokodevlosangeles5207]

Thank you this is helpful

[@wendymaddock7705]

Got the 120 prisma and just got Derwent skin the ones you have xx

[@ColorMyWorld]

You are going to love them!

[@davidnikkicortes7462]

YOU ARE THE BOMB!!! LOVE THE WAY YOU TEACH BLESSINGS BRAVA !🤗

[@ColorMyWorld]

Thank you as always!!! I am going to try to go live tomorrow. That is if I can figure it out. I know how to do it from my computer, but have never done it from my phone and I need my phone so you guys can see me color. I know how to do it in a private hangout. I don't know how to do it on KZbin.

[@davidnikkicortes7462]

@@ColorMyWorld YES PLEASE !! CAN'T WAIT 🙋‍♂️

[@hubbysswee]

Yup, I goofed by putting my questions on this vid. I’ll email you with them.

[@khaalis9385]

Are you familiar of a concept from Star Trek called "Warp Speed?" Well I feel like you have just put me into Warp Speed in regard to coloring skin tones! Don't know if I was even prepared for Light Speed at this point, but with your adept teaching skills you have launched me into space. For so long I was oh so happy with the tried, but true Light Peach from Prismacolor (PC 927). I recently have started to use FINE*TEC Skin Tone pencils from Germany, but haven't been too happy with the results. Why? Wrong technique, of course! In this one tutorial the pencils now seem to "work!" LOL Thanks for giving me the know how to use the correct recipes…..

[@ColorMyWorld]

I grew up on Star Trek. Now I am a Dr. Who fan. You have no idea how many skin tones I have screwed up to get it right. Since nobody tells you about undertones I turned to the Makeup Community and that's when it turned around for me. I never screw it up anymore.

[@debbiepetersen9801]

Thank you very Much Lori....looking forward to the rest of this series!

[@gristlevonraben]

amazing lesson, thank you.

[@debbiepetersen9801]

Hi Lori, following this you really make me understand the process, what color can I substitute in Prisma color for the Derwent Terra Cotta. Looking forward to the next steps on this video. Thank you 😊

[@ColorMyWorld]

At the point I added the Terra Cotta I should have started to contour the face. The Terra Cotta was sort of an optional color. If you liked the red you can use Terra Cotta from the prisma set. I was just looking for a dark pencil. I am going to continue with a contour and highlight video that will help. I just have a few more to get out there before I start filming it.

[@cassandrak9753]

Hi , loved your lesson. What book is this picture in?

[@jlm517rocks]

Found a Colorsoft 12 pack tin 70% off...i am a hot mess... And the reminder to adult color vs scribble, and to slow down...spot on for me again.

[@catlady256]

Not possible to get this book now, thanks for a great video

[@MiniMu-2008]

Learned a lot from this video

[@laurahurst1960]

Love the book. Can you give the name.

[@CarlyUTube]

Love the tip about holding the pencil because I can be so heavy handed without meaning to be.

[@soucky1]

This is a really great tutorial Lori, i love to learn from you and i have subscribe to your Facebook Channel but i never recieved any emails for what you will teaching so maybee i forget to do things and i'm not on your list but anyway even if i only watch here on KZbin i learn so many great tips who change completely my way to color things after, it's Awesome because i always understhand why i do this and that after i've watch your tutorials who are to short for me LOL! I would of take more but has you say you can't do hours & hours tutorials, so Thank You so much having made this fantastic tutorial of one of my favorite coloring books which i will start this picture and use your great Techniques and keep going on my way!

[@yazosoyo]

Hi Lori, you are such a great teacher! can you direct me to the highlights and contouring video? I’m not sure what you mean by being limited to 20 minute videos, I’ve seen videos that last over 2 hours!

[@debbiepetersen9801]

Thank you Lori !

[@Brme-hb6yy]

Lori I'm a beginner thank you so much. My question is, is that top to bottom line stroke what is always use when coloring faces

[@ColorMyWorld]

When I do faces I do the bottom layer as a tapered stroke. Then second is circular and then tapered. Back and forth so the skin is very smooth. I will do the tapered stroke on the forehead going down. On the cheeks I go from the outside toward the nose. I'll be doing a face contour video soon where I go though all this in great detail.

[@Brme-hb6yy]

@@ColorMyWorld thank you so much.

[@mikefierro5762]

What do you think about the Black Widow light and dark skin tone sets will they blend well with the Prisma’s and Derwent,s skin sets

[@jennief2108]

So far I have the derwent and poly chromo's but I have only done a little work on skin as yet and thanks to you I will be able to do more ! Have a great night, Jennie :)

[@DiniAdd0807]

Wonderful video. Thanks so much. Do you like Polychromos pencils? I’ve been using them recently for skin.

[@ColorMyWorld]

Yes I like them but I am not really a fan of them for skin or whole pictures. It's just me. Some people love them. I love the creamy feel of wax. I use Polychromos for some effects and when I want a more striking line. It's like apples and oranges. Both good, but different.

[@amandahilliard6642]

you have just explained to me how to color skin better than anyone and my mind is blown.

[@ColorMyWorld]

Good, I am glad. Would love to see your work.

[@SoulfulXprssion]

What a great tutorial. Are any of your private courses online?

[@ericasendel3076]

You are awesome

[@hubbysswee]

I just bought the Star-Joy set (YAY!!). How do I get such results using them? Do I need to purchase the recommended set/sets that you mentioned in this video? And, I’d love to become a student, do I do so through Patreon?

[@syds7135]

I really enjoyed this video. I have a hard time getting my skin tones to look natural. I’m better with lighter skin tones, but I can’t do darker skin tones. I’m scared I’ll mess them up. I want to learn. Once again thank you!😊

[@catlady256]

How do I find part two ? You have hundreds of videos amazing but is it possible to search ?

[@sabrinasiler1569]

I don't know if I'm jumping ahead of your advice but I have to ask. Where does blues and purples play into the effect of the skin color? Would that be considered an undertone color also, I don't mean for the whole face, just along the outer edges or would that be considered a shadow. That's where I get confused. Thank you for another awesome video. Xx

[@ColorMyWorld]

No that's a pretty good question. The purple would be an undertone, but not a dark purple or they will appear as if they were turning blue LOL. I have never personally used purple as an undertone, but I would imagine grey lavendar would work in special cases. Blue on the other hand would be a shadow color. Specifically indigo blue. I use that all the time. I wouldn't use it with yellow undertones because blue mixed with yellow is going to blend into a weird looking green. I would go with the warm greys. I would choose the warm greys because of the pinks in the flesh tones are warm. This is just my thoughts and there would be no rules. It's just the way my mind works out colors.

[@699jude]

Thanks Lori for this video. I know indigo blue is your go-to colour, but I remember another video by someone else doing skin tones and they used indigo blue to contour the face. Unlike you, they didn't lay down a lot of undertones first and I couldn't help feeling that the face had a really unhealthy pallor at the finish, so I've since avoided it in portraits. Another point, could you list the colour numbers in the Prismacolor Portrait set? Amazon only shows a photo of the top layer, so the bottom twelve is a complete mystery, and the Prismacolor website is less than informative.

[@ColorMyWorld]

I have to get the skin stuff up on my website. I am going live soon and will get it all up tonight or tomorrow. I thought I did it, but it was hair color I put up. I don't contour with blue. I shadow with blue depending on the undertone. I haven't done that part yet. So I agree, blue is in the danger zone for skin color, but when done right it's really good. I have over done the blue and turned skin green myself too.

[@yazosoyo]

I just took a course on coloring realistic skin, for the deep dark skin, we used grayed lavender as an undertone, then the actual skin tone (I used chocolate) then a deep purple tone... crazy right? then a bunch other unexpected colors. Dark skin tones are HARD to achieve!

[@lryan1965]

Thank you, i am desperately seeking Asian and African American skin tones. So now I have the Asian ty so much

[@revllorlegit117]

Nectar is a beautiful color

[@juliemcd444]

Do you have any videos where you use Pablos for skin? Thank you. I'm eating up all these videos.

[@sherryramirez6329]

do you have a conversion chart for other brands like faber polys or arteza?

[@catlady256]

How do I find the recipe for skin colour? I can’t find my way around your website?

[@deepowers3117]

Could you tell me the title of the video that comes right after this one, please? Are they the ones shown above, or are those the recipes? I want to watch them all in order, and see the recipes, too.

[@ColorMyWorld]

I have done over 600 videos. I barely remember the last 5 LOL.

[@saragarddiner9244]

Just to let you know, I can not get onto the color recipes site. Sara

[@chrismann560]

Where is the follow up video on contouring.please let me the name. I can’t find it. Thanks

[@mitsy0923]

I went on your website but couldn't find any color recipes. Please help

[@helpyourcattodrive]

What do you think of the way prismacolor cracks after

[@RestingCatNipFace]

This was so incredibly helpful...thank you thank you!!!!

[@kenivrataric9783]

I also turn my book, to be able to use the strokes I need to comfortably.

[@amysuewest3826]

Like the song says..."Waiting is so hard to do". :)

[@karinswartz3046]

Hi, when you use the lighter shade to blend the layers, how do you avoid flattening the tooth?

[@ColorMyWorld]

Light layers until you are ready to burnish. Burnish with the white and then put a color layer on top. Works every time.

[@karinswartz3046]

@@ColorMyWorld Thank you for clearing that up ! Great video and packed with a lot to learn, just what I was looking for.

[@sherryramirez6329]

u should get a pencil extender for that white one

[@ghislaine8146]

I can not find the "recipes" on your blog. Can you help me? Thanks

[@robinbeasley4591]

I went to your website and could not find anything on skin tones an coloring just pineapples and donuts. Help?

[@gtroyaum33]

I can't tell you how happy I am to have found you, you're amazing. For the first time I got a face to look so good. Is there a part 2, and also how can I become a student how much do you charge, I thoroughly enjoyed this lesson. Thank you please let me know.

[@ColorMyWorld]

I have a full face tutorial that is very detailed coming tomorrow Part 1 of 3 parts. It's all finished and ready to go. They may come out all in one day

[@kbhnanofish2042]

thanks

[@jojosaylor8996]

Derwent are Mercedes or Audi of color pencils 😊

[@ColorMyWorld]

They are good pencils. I have 2 different sets. The Rolls Royce of pencils are Holbein. They are a wax and oil combo, smooth and bright. Derwent have really great color but aren't as creamy as Prismacolor. I would say those are Lexus. LOL... what car is your pencil scale. We can be onto something here.

[@rosettastone4123]

What is the name of this coloring book?

[@sarahnicolemoore6730]

Actually the 24 prismacolor pencils for portrait that have 2 very different prices are not the same. If u notice that the cheap on say "by stranfan" and the real ones say "by prismacolor" I made the mistake of buying the knockoff and it was like using crayola pencils. The colors were off by tone and shade and the texture on the paper was very rough. There were several other things that were off as well. I contacted prismacolor and they are investigating the matter.

[@ColorMyWorld]

The worst offenders are Wish. Never buy pencils from there. It's a guaranteed knock off.

[@ashleybrown9467]

What book is the picture from?

[@ColorMyWorld]

Serene

[@shiannereith8432]

You need to check your link to color recipe. Adult rated. If you see this I really would like the recipe.

[@lisaaugustin5400]

Children's coloring is much easier , keep it simple sister !!!