How to Color a Portrait with Colored Pencil | Narrated Tutorial

[@tinhtam6089]

I forgot to thank you for having the pencil numbers sit on the screen for a while so we can write them down: if not it would be difficult for us to try to understand the content of the tutorial and remember the color numbers. You are very smart and talented. Thanks.

[@lauramcclure4483]

thank you so much for telling us your process. you have a wonderful voice and I really appreciate the talking

[@UnmaskArt]

You're welcome, glad you like my voice sometimes I feel a bit self conscious about it so it's nice to hear others enjoy it. ^_^

[@lauramcclure4483]

Please keep talking. Your voice is so relaxing. And you are so wonderful at teaching. Thank you so much.

[@tanishashah3215]

I love how you give all sorts of extremely helpful advices that I would have never thought of. Like what you said about not drawing every single hair? I used to do exactly that but now I get what to do thanks to you which saved me a lot of time and effort!!

[@michaelz4343]

This was always a great favorite of mine !......As good as portrait work gets!...so expressive !

[@jamespark1377]

I just started drawing with color pencils and this tutorial helps a lot. This video has made me a better artist.

[@TheZenit50]

Wowwww... I sat through the entire video...normally which I don't do...😊 very informative and a stupendous artist with an amazing voice...❤

[@kerrysmith456]

Wonderful instruction and narration, beautiful work. i really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I also appreciate your professional manner of presentation.

[@UnmaskArt]

You are very welcome, glad you found it so informative.

[@nishacrafts]

Just AWESOME...... THIS IS A TALENT....

[@Gianemakeup]

As an artist, I love watching other techniques. Love your work, techniques, your calming voice and you beautiful hands. Bravo!

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you very much.

[@BrokenBrookieCookie]

Your voice is so very relaxing. I've caught myself closing my eyes and just listening to your voice. I then startle myself and have to rewind it so I could watch your artwork just come to life. You explained everything so beautifully, and I thank you. I hope to put your wisdom to good use and work on skin tones in the next week or so.

[@UnmaskArt]

Wow, thank you so much that is very kind of you. I appreciate the compliment and I hope my tips benefit your work. :)

[@BrokenBrookieCookie]

You're welcome, and thank you. They will help me immensely. :)

[@tinatomaszewski6473]

Wow Will! I hadn't seen this video until today! Simply stunning!

[@PhyllisATaylor]

Your directions were quite clear! I look forward to you teaching more colored pencil portraits.

[@serbarriston7177]

These are absolutely fantastic tutorials. I love that you keep the whole color palette on the side and explain how your using them step by step. You have also explained that hair line technique which I've only seen done in time lapses. Your layering video was also very helpful and comprehensive. Thank you, you're a great teacher.

[@jamesvatter5729]

Outstanding tutorial! Very thorough in your explanations. First time watching one of your videos, but certainly not the last!

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you very much, glad to hear that.

[@bja2400]

WOW, another beauty!!!! Your work is fantastic!!!!

[@ParmodKumar-rs3wn]

Art work is beautiful n with complete explanation very helpful thanks a lot

[@Lenore2023]

Best tutorial I’ve ever seen for color pencil portraits. Thank you!!

[@tinhtam6089]

Thank you very much for a well organized presentation. Although I am a non-speaker of English, it's a miracle that I didn't miss any word thanks to your diction and speed of your speech. Do you do this kind of presentation often for the public - I mean not for your Patreon audience? Thank you for not presenting a time-lapse show, something that makes me feel like pulling my hair out. I agree that it's better with no music. But still it's a excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@tanishashah3215]

Also, your narration is just perfect with a clear voice with no heavy accent because in many narration videos I either have to concentrate a lot in hearing or rewinding because English is my second language

[@UnmaskArt]

Well I am very glad I could be helpful :)

[@jamespark1377]

I'm learning so much by watching this video.

[@annhaase4845]

At age 79, yes, &79(!!!!!!!!!!), as I prepare to engage some local art classes with the goal of maybe capturing my grand children in my hand, I luckily, no, make that blessedly, stumbled upon this brilliant, articulate, details laden, demonstration that casually mentioned every query concern that I have. I think this is one of the most succinct and impressive art video / discussion I have ever seen - even imagined. I wish more than the best for the brilliant demonstrator? instructor?

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you very much, I am glad you enjoyed the tutorial. My name is Will by the way.

[@minniejones5906]

veeeeery interesting, quite the challenging border and it looks great. I definitely learned quite a bit from this tutorial. Your voice is relaxing! You've done a great job and thanks for sharing.

[@UnmaskArt]

I'm so happy that you enjoyed it so much.

[@dawnyrosenberg9534]

I was always afraid to do portraits because you have to add so much to it and this made me actually want to try doing it thanks for making these videos they are helping me a ton !

[@UnmaskArt]

That's great!

[@TheBunduBallerina]

This tutorial is such a pleasure in every way! The gorgeous music you chose is one of my favorite aspects. And your steady voice, the beautiful image and your excellent explanations make it a real treat and a great asset. I hope to be able to draw as well as you one day. Thank you so much for sharing your gift!

[@UnmaskArt]

I am go glad you enjoyed it so much. I appreciate your well thought out comment too. I do my best to read them all and respond to as many as I can.

[@TheBunduBallerina]

Thank you - you put so much care and thought into your videos, guidelines and replies.

[@DeuceGenius]

Oh I need so much practice with color. Fantastic tutorials, best I've ever found on KZbin

[@melaniehutcherson1226]

You did such a wonderful job. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. Especially with the blending. I enjoyed the tutorial very much.

[@daydreamingpanda3686]

He has such good looking hands - what? Also, his drawing style is similar to mine (just a lot better obviously), and I appreciate this tutorial, I can learn a lot by watching this. He's so detailed 👏

[@ruthiecoltrane9671]

Really awesome commentary of your processes, look forward to more of your work

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you very much.

[@katywuste9054]

Great tutorial and lovely end product

[@yvonnetruebloodpanchot7705]

I really liked this tutorial. very informative, and well done! I've mainly done portraits in graphite, but want to try colored pencils. This gave me a lot of good info.

[@ramonah.8111]

It's a great tutorial and a great art. I like your work and It's so much inspiration. thank you very much.

[@UnmaskArt]

You are most welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@crystalbasta7043]

I really enjoyed watching your process. Well done!

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you very much.

[@gbritnell]

Unmask Art

[@TIme2BelieveInMe]

Wow! What a wonderfully rendered portrait using what I, and many colored pencil artists, think to be the worlds best colored pencils in Luminance by Caran D'ache. But for the worlds best pencils to work the way they should, they need an amazing artist such as yourself. It was a wonderful time watching and listening to your process. Such beautiful work and love the traditional Chinese signature style that u use for your signature. Keep up the great work and love listening to your videos. Lastly, You do a very good voice over in explaining your process. :)

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you so much for your kindness. I really enjoy making videos and it's nice to know that people enjoy them.

[@mommamia9604]

Great video! I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing your talent. Outstanding work!

[@UnmaskArt]

You are most welcome!

[@karlawalker85]

Beautiful work! Great tutorial, one of the best! You've got my vote!

[@theresaroy1158]

Thank you for your time and devotion to your work! Very informative video I love the portrait!

[@UnmaskArt]

You are very welcome, I hope it's beneficial to your work.

[@Krysoh]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge. You have no idea how much this has helped me. I do portraits in graphite and for me it has been somewhat difficult to use color pencils. You are a good teacher. I have a better understanding now. Thank you, again.

[@UnmaskArt]

You're so welcome, I'm glad you found it so helpful.

[@NimbusSir]

Great video! Thank you so much for the amount of information you've put into this, I've just bought some of these pencils and im totally clueless! The chapter marks are super helpful to navigate too.

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you, really glad you enjoy the video and I hope it helps ^_^

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Wow this is one of the best portrait Colored pencil tutorials I've ever seen. I am worse than terrible at portraiture, but I think I will try again now that I've found this amazingly comprehensive and informative tutorial. Absolutely fantastic thank you so much.

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you so much, I'm very glad you found it inspiring and helpful.

[@mrssmlc_3155]

I'm afraid that without the music I would have fallen asleep. Your voice is very soothing. There was one moment that the music didn't go well with the subject, but for the most part, I thought it was helpful. I have that problem with a few other artists long tutorials on youtube when there isn't anything to help me stay engaged. For me, this video was very nice to watch.

[@75julianne]

Really beautiful work!

[@RWRB64]

This is amazing. I wish I could draw like that in order to color it in. I love your calm voice. I love the fact that you bother speaking at all. I've seen too many videos in which the person doesn't bother speaking. Love your technique. It's gorgeous. I don't have those pencils but I hope to be able to recreate the look with the ones I have.

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you so much. These techniques can be done with Prismacolor pencils also. not sure what kind you're using though.

[@RWRB64]

Luckily for me, I just got a 48 pencil set of the Prismacolor Premier pencils. Now I just have to find a sketch to practice on.

[@UnmaskArt]

Yep, check out my How to Color Everything video too so you can make an effective color palette. It will make your life much easier. Have fun!

[@vegassims7]

From one artist to another your work is fantastic. Great job. I enjoy the same medium using colored pencils with thinner. =)

[@kristine7088]

Thanks so much for sharing this video, I learned so much just from watching you and listening to your explanations of your technique. I can really see where I can change what I'm doing to get the results that I didn't know how to get before. Thank you! Really beautiful work

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@beads2yarn]

I wish I knew more words for STUNNING!!!!!!!

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you very much.

[@melacrane6025]

I love your work you are amazing and a wonderful teacher thanks

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you very much, I greatly appreciate it!

[@avigail5356]

Thank you for answering a lot of questions I had. I have learned a lot, you're not only a great artist but a great teacher as well, thank you! :-)

[@UnmaskArt]

You are very welcome :)

[@Beauvaissbb]

she's beautiful!! love this tutorial!! thank you for sharing!

[@chrissymurray1643]

Beautiful portrait, enjoyed watching your tutorial. Heaps of great tips. Thanks 😆

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you, I'm happy that you found some good tips in there.

[@rplake6052]

Great tutorial video, Thank you very much.

[@Esra-yb4xk]

wonderful work..

[@SnakeEater871]

Magnificent. U just earned a subscriber. Thanks for the tips. I'm still trying to get used to colored pencil.

[@567akash]

Wow. Amazing.

[@Robin143-3]

I love your art

[@donnamariecommissionartwor5267]

awesome piece!. which set of Luminance have the most of these # pencils or were they all ordere separately?

[@LuisNgchongJrArt]

your very skillful artist nice work

[@user-gd8wh9ip7q]

Very detailed, amazing! excellent tutor,voice like narrator in BBC channel.CAN WE DO FACE COLOR WITH MAPED COLOR PENCILS, 48 SET ?

[@2beastmanga240]

This was the most helpful video I've seen on realistic colored pencil drawing, do you have the reference you used?

[@amandamherron1981]

gorgeous work! thanks for the video

[@UnmaskArt]

You are very welcome!

[@ruu2404]

very nice tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Can you mention which paper u have used?

[@UnmaskArt]

Stonehenge Vellum.

[@sebastianmathurin6202]

AMAZING great detail

[@sallygooslin5761]

Great to have the colors there on the side, but itemized for clarity. "Skin, Lips,ect, love his work I am new at colored pencil: I have worked for 20 years in watercolor. I love him and his work and style.

[@typicallytoday394]

thanks a lot for the video....would love to try it...and will do

[@UnmaskArt]

I hope I get to see the finished product.

[@هالهزخاري]

Amazing job

[@Cynphoenix56]

You are amazing! An excellent tutor, love your voice over sharing each step, almost each stroke...its wonderful to be able to follow along. This is beautiful. Are you drawing this from a live siting? Or from a photo? Or from memory? tyfs

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you very much, I used a reference photo for the girl but designed the entire piece in photoshop.

[@richardlemasters9684]

Could you do a tutorial on how you use Photoshop please?

[@janetjohns9064]

Hi, you may not see this since this video in old, and it is a great tutorial. The problem I have is that I don't use the same brand of pencils that you did. So it is hard to know what colors your using just by the numbers. Enjoyed you process though.

[@hanzonu2]

Excellent tutorial. You are an very talented artist and I really enjoyed watching you work. I'm just starting out with colored pencils and am trying to figure out which ones to purchase as they are quite expensive. I. have to tell you that most videos people ramble on and on and are really irritating but your voice and instructions are very soothing and insightful!!!

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you very much I really appreciate it. If you are just starting out I recommend 72 pack of Prismacolor Premier, or you could get the full 150 pack instead because it not much more.

[@bigdaddymaq40]

Awesome work!!

[@harrietthoppe7501]

A joy to watch.....thank you for sharing....😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@UnmaskArt]

You are very welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

[@debifowler]

You are awesome! Thanks so much for this detailed work. I'm heading over to your Patreon page!

[@deejay2838]

Beautiful work Will , wonderfully explained as well! Thanks, Peace!

[@TooCluelessArt]

When did you really incorporate Burnishing on this portrait, at the 2 layer or at the very last layer? And would you recommend using a colorless blender at ANY point of a piece for burnishing?

[@dornetaylor1692]

Absolutely amazing . I now have the confidence to do a portrait. Many thanks xxx

[@natlisan]

AMAZING PIECE!!!!!!!

[@dianahaker1527]

A very good tutorial on using colored pencil on this portrait. The colored pencils that you are using are they wax based or oil based? I have use Prismacolor made by Berol in the 1980's and early 1990's before blenders. The new Prismacolor made by Sanford are not the same quality and I am looking into using another brand. My Mule Deer buck avatar was done in Prismacolor in the early 1990's on archival illustration board. Thanks again for a wonderful video. I did not have such luxury as the internet for sources and education when I was illustration 30 years ago. Keep up the excellent work.

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you very much, the pencils I'm using are Luminance wax based pencils. They are perhaps the highest quality cp you can get.

[@sethtitan3313]

I was wondering if someone could make a video explaining how to draw portrait with only faber castel polychromos! I love your channel and this tutorial! Love you!

[@UnmaskArt]

I would not recommend exclusively using polychromos. But you can order Luminance pencils individually, The absolute must have Luminance pencils for portraits are: 832, 872, 842, 862, 836 and 876. Those 6 colors do not exist in polychromos at all, I would also get the luminance 801 and colorless blender.

[@luckystarchild3320]

Thank you for such an informative, calm and peace filled delivery on such a difficult topic where you have amazing skill.. I've never had the courage to do portraits. I might try it now thanks to this wonderful tutorial. May I ask which colour Stonehenge Vellum you prefer to use for portraits. I see there are so many colours to choose from. Thank you again for sharing from the heart your skill and knowledge.

[@dionlea7678]

fantastic! A pleasure to watch.

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you.

[@imogenesegars2659]

I would LOVE to see more videos like this or anything you do. How do I find them ? Thank you there wonderful.

[@jenny78068]

This was very helpful thank you!

[@UnmaskArt]

You are so welcome, I'll be doing a new one soon but as a livestream.

[@lynromero8002]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you for sharing which colors and breaking up the portrait in sections. Agree about not using paint thinner over skin, you do a wonderful job blending. Would like to see more colored pencil portraits!

[@linnhansson8447]

Fantastic!

[@sabrinabhilton1157]

You are amazing this is a beautiful portrait❤I'm going to be studying your work on how to color pencils I'm a new subscriber❤taker care & Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@edgarc3819]

Great video. liked that you explained details as you went along. If you slow down to 1/2 of the speed, you can really appreciate the technique.

[@UnmaskArt]

Thanks, I'll have another tutorial like this soon also.

[@dale_crossley_art]

Wow, great tutorial and finished piece! And it's a very cool effect you got with that negative space border! I love how you explain your technique and thought process on every aspect of the piece. I'm getting ready to experiment with mixed media, using watercolor, ink and colored pencils, and this has giving me some insight on how to do the colored pencil portion. Oh, going a little off topic here, but your review of the Ugee 2150 pen monitor is what helped make me decide to get one! Have really enjoyed it for the past 7 months I've had it! So thank you for all the insightful videos you've shared on here! They really do help us struggling artist get a clearer grasp on areas we need to improve on imop :-)

[@UnmaskArt]

That is just awesome, thank you so much for taking the time to tell me. Made my day for sure!

[@az91500]

Amazing. Thank you so much.

[@UnmaskArt]

You are very welcome.

[@marioCazares]

Woah this is awesome!

[@BloodOnMars]

She's stunning!! Who is the model?

[@butterfly4875]

A slow video on just the burnishing process you use would be amazing! So happy to have found your channel, such a relaxing voice!

[@tepor3605]

Really great tutorial. One of the best I've seen on skin tones. Headed over to Patreon to check out more! :)

[@UnmaskArt]

I'm truely grateful for your support, i'm glad you found this tutorial helpful. In the near future I will be doing a livestream of a portrait from beginning to end.

[@tepor3605]

Yes!! PLEASE do that!! I feel that 1 real-time tutorial is worth a billion speed-drawings! And I've been using Luminance pencils since discovering Emmy Kalia's tutorials on KZbin. Check her out! See you on Patreon :)

[@beverleygardam151]

Hi , l am loving your process , are you using a tortilla for blending ? or is your pencil in a pencil holder ? l wish l was one eighth as good as you are , so beautiful.

[@UnmaskArt]

It's a tortilla, homemade. ^_^

[@zeenatc793]

wow,great

[@ladellagallagher3021]

I have to say, this is, by far, the best colored pencil portrait tutorial I've found on KZbin. You explain what you're doing and why extremely well. One question, what is the black and white tool you're using? I didn't quite catch the name.

[@ladellagallagher3021]

Nevermind, just figured out that it was a colorless blender in a pencil extender. My mistake. Still an amazing tutorial.

[@UnmaskArt]

Glad you figured it out. Thank you for the lovely compliment i really appreciate it. I'm planning on doing an advanced skin tone tutorial later this month also. :)

[@giovannisciarrotta2272]

This is absolutely amazing!!! Thank you!

[@Vandanny360]

Awesome !! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@adamsaoud7191]

amazing

[@aaronfitness1234]

Awesome job. looks great, the dog picture at the end of the video is for patreon right?

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you, no the puppy drawing will be a special one that will be uploaded here to youtube for everyone. It will be uploaded this Friday.

[@aaronfitness1234]

Oh, Awesome.

[@kimbearlysoriginal4276]

Fantastic!! Beautiful.

[@UnmaskArt]

thanks

[@CassandraHanley]

looks great! I love that border

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you.

[@robertatrimble5722]

What tool are you using intermittently with the pencils ? It’s black and doesn’t look like the luminance colorless blender.

[@fabiafab]

Amazing tips!! 😋😁

[@UnmaskArt]

Thank you, I hope you find it beneficial to your work.