How To BLEND COLORS Like A Pro (For Beginners) | Photoshop Digital Painting Tutorial

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00:00 - Pre-roll Intro
00:16 - Intro
01:21 - 4 ways of blending colors
01:29 - 1st Method- Manual Color Mixing
02:36 - 2nd Method- Smudge Tool
03:43 - 3rd Method- Mixer Brush Tool
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[@3daysgracegirl4ever]

If you're going to use the smudge tool, I recommend that you go into your brush settings and turn on "scattering" this will help it blend much better and I personally use this form of blending often.

[@jafarmajid7641]

And turn off spacing under the spacing parameter, it will make the brush 1000% more faster and will never lag, please try it and tell me what you think

[@zebimicio5204]

@@jafarmajid7641 Can you rephrase that? I don't understand this method.

[@jafarmajid7641]

@@zebimicio5204 sorry, i meant turn "off" spacing under the spacing parameter in brush settings

[@walsh0]

@@jafarmajid7641 thank you for this!

[@chun-li2455]

Thank you so much you’re a life saver

[@Ponk_80]

Yeah! I always wanted to learn how to blend colors like a procrastinator.

[@pogz1]

such a bummer. my art sucks so bad.😣, i wish someone would share their art knowledge and critique my art video. feels like my art will never improve even how hard i try.

[@necromancer9829]

@@pogz1 I’m not a professional, but I do know many tips. What do you struggle with?

[@necromancer9829]

(Anatomy, shading, finding colors, hands, anything.)

[@HighConCannibal]

@@pogz1 i feel the same dude :

[@okok-tz9dr]

@@necromancer9829 hi im suffering with perspective can u give me a tip

[@eyupbey9111]

the most begginner friendly tutorial ive seen so far

[@Ferodra]

For the smudging approach: You can enable the brush scattering, which will lead to a pretty fast yet aggressive blending of colors. Depending on your brush, this also can result in interesting blending patterns. For the mixer brush: You don't need everything on a single layer without transparency. Turn on the "Sample All Layers" option at the top and it will basically do the same thing without merging anything.

[@TheGeekArtist]

I found that an ideal setting for the smooth smudge blending would be a 40% hardness round brush with scattering turned on and spacing turned off. Works very well.

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[@zawatsky]

@@TheGeekArtist а не проще ли сразу рисовать с большой растушёвкой, чтобы получить желаемое?

[@tuanpikachu]

thanks you

[@atlanteum]

Thank you for demystifying the process of going from almost crude [but well-placed] blotches of pure color to a smoothly rendered final, and demonstrating how the simplest tools are all you need to accomplish the task. I have always had more of a head for linework than shading, so this is a much-needed roadmap to get from one to the other - thank you!

[@neeharts4405]

You just explained the most important part of the digital painting in only 10 minutes! Thanks a ton 😊

[@dnkartist]

Being able to blend the colors is really a life changer! It gives such a realistic outlook.. you did a great job 😊👍👍

[@soarinofsorts8881]

This is a fantastic video. I started digital art a couple of weeks ago and blending colors + smooth rendering were the things I was struggling most with. This not only helped a ton with the methods but also gave some insight into a workflow and process to accompany them. Thank you!

[@anotherdeadgirl.mp3]

this is legit the most effective and easy digital art blending tutorial i've ever watched. thank you for the tips! appreciate it a lot ❤️

[@jansmix6033]

I really feel like unbelievable lucky to be born into age when such a great tutorials are freely available! Thank you for this video ♥

[@gailalcantara4492]

Finally I found a straightforward and precise blending tutorial!

[@kirua_h]

Thank you ! Finally someone giving us a general guideline on how to blend !

[@Patxi__]

The colors doesn't need to be in 1 layer, you can activate "sample all layers".

[@amalsyed5458]

Where's the option?

[@Patxi__]

@@amalsyed5458 When you have the mixer brush selected, up, where you see "load", "mix", "flow" you will see almost in the corner "sample all layers". You can use this option too with the smudge tool.

[@amalsyed5458]

@@Patxi__ thank you!!

[@nishadwandre]

Updated tutorial on practical color blending in Photoshop 00:16 Video focuses on practical solutions for blending colors in digital painting. Challenges beginners to turn basic color flats into polished, smoothly blended outputs. ✦ Manual color mixing for blending colors in Photoshop 01:27 Pick color from one side and paint it on the other side, then repeat with the opposite side Continue blending new mid-tone color from central area and repeating the process until smooth transition is achieved ✦ Adjust smudge tool strength for better blending 02:41 Low strength results in slow and uneven blending High strength creates drastic smudging and lacks neatness ✦ Importance of keeping the wetness setting around 20% 03:55 Maintaining wetness at around 20% helps achieve smooth and clean blends quickly. Ensure all colors are merged into one layer to avoid distortions and achieve a smooth blend. ✦ Blend colors smoothly using low opacity soft round brush tool 05:06 Transition smoothly from one color to another for a gradual blend Use mixer brush tool for a properly rendered output on curved surfaces ✦ Achieving realism through a blend of soft and hard edges 06:21 Referencing good sources is important for complex forms and shadows Maintaining brush size control for selective blending to ensure realism ✦ Achieving realistic blending with various techniques 07:37 Adjusting brush size and using eraser for controlled blending Adding gradients and highlights for depth and realism ✦ Enhance details with veins using low brush size and high opacity 09:02 Use highlight colors to paint towards shadow area Add depth to veins with shadow color for volume and highlights

[@FancyNapkinAndGrave]

WOW, I can't believe that I actually understand the method! I watched tons of videos, and never understand anything! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! IT'S A HUGE VIDEO!

[@mysticsap]

I love how simple and patient you are in the video, this gave me a lot of motivation to keep working on my artworks with some parts I was having trouble with :D

[@BarrelsPolesandJack]

You made shading SO much easier for me! SO glad I found this video!

[@ComposedSage75]

Just happened on this channel today and I gotta say you broke it down in such an understandable way. Had some issues with finding the right balance between light, shadows and mid tones with the form and this helped out a lot. Thank you and I look forward to more of your videos.

[@LordHeru]

You teached me in this 20 minutes more than other "Akademy" tutorials in 5+ hours. They not even explained wich brush3they used and why. Thank you!

[@danielsalazar8919]

best blending tutorial ever, so simple yet so complete... I struggle a lot coloring my drawings but this will help me a lot, thank you

[@patrickbloodstone1916]

Man you make it look so flawless! Thanks for the breakdown

[@edilangsultan3522]

I've been looking for this kind of blending tutorial for so long, and here you come, handing me a hidden treasure chest out of nowhere. Thank you so much!

[@pogz1]

my brain cant really process the background.. i wish someone would share some of their knowledge and critique my art work

[@17snowflakes]

@@pogz1 Hey, I'm no expert at art myself, but I might be able to help you and give a little advice :)

[@lightningghosty5678]

This is exactly what I needed! Thanks for putting an end to my 2 hour search for a way to blend colours.

[@thethreecousins359]

thank you this made mixing or blending colors easier for me since i actually like didn't know how to blend but thank you because this helped me alot i also recommend using mix brush in the brush tools thank you once again!

[@ZeonGenesis]

I'd love to see a tutorial for coloring and blending a face. Not cartoony, not hyperrealistic, just... believable like this arm. It would be so helpful!

[@lara-chan7482]

Thisssssss is the most usefull video i have found all day. Im so far behind on my university work, because I just couldn't figure out how to blend and it's also a huge deal to know I can change the opacity of the brush, not just the layer :') Thank you so much, my lord and saviour

[@chibyversity5356]

Been waiting for your new upload!! Thanks!!

[@neeharts4405]

Oh! The entire game changed , once you added those highlights! How they played a major role at the end👌

[@celticbabs3105]

Well this video showed up exactly when I needed it! The best video on blending i've seen. Thanks for explaining the 4 methods. I will be using the mixer brush now that I know where it is... :) You're awesome, thank you!

[@emmanuelmberu18]

Just what I needed

[@HawkeScream]

Ahhhh I feel like I really get it now thank you! This was so freaking helpful! I got the concept before, but the videos where it just shows blending two colors on a rectangle have never helped me actually apply it very well outside of blending a rectangle.

[@twixsnickers610]

This is so helpful. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial! Really love your content!

[@anaghaharinair1562]

Wow! Thank you!

[@brandonxiong3874]

Addd layers, got it. Thanks

[@matohill]

Notes to self: This is a great view to keep going back to for tips on blending. Blending tool is good one that might work for me.

[@mattisdying21]

thank you so much!! one of the most helpful tutorials, especially for beginners

[@dinhnguyenngoc8175]

When using Hard Brush for smudge tool, set the scattering in brush setting about 20% and see the result.

[@malayalidesigner6980]

works for me!! THANK YOU!

[@bala1000mina]

Thanks a lot Sunny for the wonderful tutorial! Very helpful! God bless you and keep pushing!

[@LearnFashionDesignWithMe-tu4cm]

I like the 3rd method the most ❤ tks for video ❤

[@voiceofreason1613]

Such a great tutorial, this is the one I've been looking for

[@arizu6065]

It helped me a lot. Thanks man

[@Xitaychin]

Thanks a lot! Really smooth and clean!!!

[@dorinaboneva]

Awesome tutorial, I love how well you showed all the ways to blend colors. I've been trying for ages to achieve this method of painting and shading but never thought of using a duplicate of the layers :)

[@TheGeekArtist]

You can turn on the "sample all layers" Option from the option bar, that way you can achieve the same effect without having to duplicate the layers. I prefer to duplicate them nonetheless just to have a backup, in case I mess up.

[@hamidsalami7022]

Very useful techniques! Thank you so much!

[@rafaelatakami8019]

Now I'm so excited to try out what I just learned hahahaha it's very much appreciated, I was needing this!

[@viktorpavlovych]

Awesome tutorial and great examples, thank you so much!

[@healyyyyyy]

Changed my life. Great video

[@OlichGood]

It turned out very cool, thank you so much for sharing this painting method!

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i just found your channel today! your tutorials are really easy to understand and on point! i'll hit the notification bell for you.

[@renn93]

owww this is just so recent! thanks man. this is what am I looking for years!

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Just what I needed and right on time

[@TheGeekArtist]

Haha! I hope you'll find this helpful! :D

[@mitthrawnuruodo1730]

Same here!

[@KhaizerPlays]

same here hahaha

[@MKANDRESTINPEACE]

absolute fantastic tutorial

[@BcarvCreates]

Thanks for the help!!!

[@minuscolochao1557]

This is the tutorial i wanted for 15 years

[@ff38lg19]

Thanks for the tutorial. Simple and effective, really helpful for an absolute beginner.

[@DoLo_XO]

This is a game changer for me, lol. I’m new to all this and I have been struggling. Thank you!

[@KrunchM]

This is exactly the video I needed as a new artist! Thank you!

[@gabrielfischer6338]

This vid saved me! thanks!

[@Neon_Ghost1]

I just want to say that I have been trying to learn how to digitally paint for probably 5 years and seen dozens of tutorials and have not made progress at all until I saw this one! thank you so much I basically just used a screenshot of the arm from this video and followed what you did along it didn't come out perfect but it's a huge step towards improvement! I posted it on Instagram I tried to tag you but I couldn't find your profile but I did credit your channel with it, again thank you so much hopefully I can continue making progress! LFG 🔥🔥🔥

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Thank you for this useful video!

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Whoa, thanks for the amazing tutorial! For a beginner like me, it's really helpful. Thanks a bunch!

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Fantastic bro, cheers.

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This is an incredible amount of help, thank you so much for this.

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Thanks to share , very interesting !

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Wooow..Amazing !!

[@catherine159]

Wow what a game changer!!

[@anastasiai.2873]

Right on time! Recently got Photoshop, thank you

[@RSidd]

Great video, brother! Keep up the good work!

[@thejagman22]

When using the smudge tool, try a hard brush with the spacing turned "off". Don't set to zero - there's actually a checkbox next to spacing in the brush menu - un-check it. Then experiment with the "scattering" and "count" settings to find a combination that works for you. Check out the results. You can soften the brush slightly if you like. This is a great way to blend - it also works on layers with transparency, unlike the mixer brush, so for me this is a huge advantage.

[@shoppster300]

Excellent advice

[@TheGeekArtist]

Great advice! I found that an ideal setting for the smooth smudge blending would be a 40% hardness round brush with scattering turned on and spacing turned off. Works very well.

[@thejagman22]

@@TheGeekArtist Well, thanks for the great videos!

[@laymanlion4042]

@@TheGeekArtist great advice.

[@boymissery12]

Thank you so much for this. Really fast and simple tutorial.

[@zoha_qs]

i was having so much trouble with blending. thankyou so much!!!

[@blackineese]

That is completely awesome... A tutorial I can actually use

[@PhotoshopRoom]

thx bro! so useful!

[@pixel_dank]

Best blending tutorial

[@momonatu4998]

This one was excellent! Thank you!

[@Sillykids]

Yes! Now I can finally draw Mr. Clean's arm, thanks!

[@milo20060]

That mixer tool is interesting.. Thanks for the tips!

[@samuellouis4940]

Thank you so much for the tut! Would definitely give it a shot

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Just. Wow. Its blow my mind. Thanks dude

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THANK YOU SO MUCH

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Thank you sooooo much ❤

[@edidiongani]

this really has helped me thanks alot

[@Silent-1119]

finally a tutorial that makes sense to me

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Amazing man, thank you!!!

[@dikdikmiauw]

it is very useful. thanks a lot! hope you always healthy!

[@cliffordchannel6781]

I really need this tutorial needed in my artwork.too still trying hard in digital painting on my channel my weakness is to blend colors its good i found this.

[@nassimsina9021]

Finally a good blending video

[@EmulationGalaxyBR]

Awesome tips, thanks!

[@found_01]

The best content for blending colour

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Excellent Exercice

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Always getting to learn so much!

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Thank you for this. This video is perfect!

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You possibly changed my digital illustration life in Photoshop ;) thank you so much :)

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Thank you so much. Your channel and the work made my day.

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Thank you so much. I feel like this video alone brought me to the next level.

[@Daily_Digital_Drawing_D.D.D]

This is the video I was looking for. Thank you.