How to color, blend different skin tones with colored pencils | blending techniques

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Hey everyone, in this tutorial I show how to color different skin tones with colored pencils and blending techniques using Faber-Castell polychromos.
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[@s0meRand0m129]

this is what i want.... no blender pencil no brush no cotton a perfect tutorial for skilled and amatuer artist

[@emmykalia]

Thanks a lot!

[@TatiHardt]

Exactly!

[@lemon-ade3857]

Aiman Hafeez I strongly agree, but it would have been the greatest if you colors numbers were mentioned. I hope I hear from you.

[@ricxster900]

Aiman Hafeez right! this made my coloring like 10 times better.

[@reaganmuriuki907]

Those brush tutorials tend to confuse you a lot.They make art look something very technical.

[@TheNanalol]

I only have limited colors of pencils since i'm just a beginner but i'm gonna try finding any alternatives, thank you for this!

[@christinacowen4862]

How you doing now amt improvment??

[@TheNanalol]

Christina Cowen Ohh given that it’s 3 yrs I think I did improve 😆 Practice does make great progress, I hope you are too! thanks for asking! 😊

[@rachatalmat9868]

Same

[@iiqueenbarbzii1376]

I’ve watched this video years ago and back to watch it again 😆

[@Arixo_chillz]

Me too

[@sicaqueen3884]

Wow, thank you. I used to always use one color and then a darker one for shading, but I see how much better it looks when you layer colors rather than pressing hard.

[@emmykalia]

Glad to help :)

[@Messilegend1000]

Emmy Kalia I have neither the experience, nor the variety of colors you possess. May I ask how to make skin tone with ... this is embarassing, with pink and yellow and orange and red, one shade each? Btw you are a pro. My applause.

[@ahm.774]

Tois Sin Cera u have to blend in really light layers MANY LAYERS

[@shiezo]

@@ahm.774 that was 3 years ago...

[@drawinglover4693]

Thank you very much for this tutorial, and for the variety of skin colours, and tones. A lot of people when they do a "how to" on skin colour and tone usually only colour white people, or light complected people, the variety here is nice thank you very much for this, Emmy Kalia!!

[@emmykalia]

Thank you :) Glad to help!

[@pedtst]

Drawing Lover

[@CodyCannon11]

This is a huge help, I was having trouble making the blend stage look good, but after watching the entore video twice, I was able to get the blend I liked. Thank you.

[@topcatskk]

Greetings from Ireland. Wow......! What an excellent video. Just love how the listed colours are highlighted every time you change your coloured pencils. What a clever idea. This is the way tutorials should be produced, clear concise instructions. subd & liked. Keep up the great work. Tom

[@emmykalia]

Thanks alot =)

[@elflordsjourneys]

Recently got out my pencils and discovered your videos,amazing how realistic your drawings are! Totally blown away with the faces,thanks for showing an amateur how it's done.😀

[@bankox4]

The most informative video ever. I have long struggled with skin tones and this video answers so many of my questions. Thank you so much.

[@pastryqn]

What a wonderful tutorial, thank you. I've been putting off trying to do portraits because I was afraid of getting the colours wrong. This has helped tremendously.

[@lennart82]

might give this a try. been using charcoals only, for years. Time to up my game. Thank you 😁😁 Greetings from Denmark 😁😁

[@emmykalia]

Glad to help :)

[@yourlocalscenekid5957]

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[@dayna.h.147]

same

[@ritmmore]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am working on a book for my grandson and I have struggle with skin tones. This has helped a great deal.

[@casadeavictoriaharteydisen1356]

FINALLY, I FOUND SOMETHING THAT I WANT TO LEARN THANK YOU FOR SHARING, I LOVE DRAWING AS WELL. BUT I CANNOT USE VERY WELL COLORS, THANK SO MUCH

[@LearningZoneLanguages]

I have searched a lot among videos where show me how to shade but finally I found this. 👍Super tutorial 👌

[@humanbeing1429]

Great video. Very systematic approach. Simple yet effective. Explanation is done mostly by showing and not talking on and on. I love it.

[@annedaughtrey8683]

Thank you for this informative tutorial. I began watching this thinking that I would learn some good color "formulas" for each of these skin tones. The most important thing I learned was to take a lot of time to closely observe all the colors within different parts of the face or skin, and that it takes lots of practice to do well. Everyone is unique, and so is their skin tone. I appreciate the time and effort you put into making this to help others. It is very much appreciated.

[@emmykalia]

+Anne Daughtrey Thank you. That is exactly the most important thing. I appreciate your kind comment!

[@tomeetomee4913]

very nicely done . im just starting to use color pencils ,this is exactly what i was looking for. Faber Castell 60 count on my xmas list thanks tom

[@TheAgigi3]

This is really helpful. No blending stumps. I need to practice these techniques. Thanks a lot. I can't have enough if your videos. I have been watching them. Thanks

[@emmykalia]

Thanks a lot! Glad to help :)

[@Elflightwarrior]

Wow! You are an amazing artist! And you helped me so much so I need to thank you from the bottom of my heart! Keep up the good work! You have such a lovely voice!

[@Sunny-tj1mo]

Thank you! This is absolutely brilliant! It's really helpful!!

[@twiggidy]

Subscribed. One of the best drawing tutorials I've seen

[@armelledel9947]

I have made this exercise following exactly your instructions, wow, I now understand a lot about skin. Thank you very much

[@emmykalia]

Glad to help :)

[@vishekook2732]

Im new in everything about color pencil. Might game up my style thanks for this 💜

[@AaliyahHinds]

This is the first video I finally came across that shows it and explains it step by step.

[@emmykalia]

Nice to hear :)

[@blagolugov2013]

Emmy Kalia

[@dionlea7678]

Such a valuable lesson, thank you :)

[@artcart284]

Emmy Kalia, u have done a great job. i loved all ur upload. please keep uploading more videos. 👍👍

[@donnasalsa]

This is a brilliant tutorial. Many thanks from a newbie colourist 💕

[@drawmyface01]

I like your selection of colors, layering, and blending.

[@samanthaglorioso8440]

Great video especially showing the colors written and highlighted as you use them. This is the most helpful thing I have seen in any tutorial as the speed drawings are sometimes difficult to figure out otherwise. Thank you so much for this as I am just getting into faces. I have avoided them until just recently because I find them so difficult. Thank you thank you!!!!

[@emmykalia]

+Samantha Glorioso I made this tutorial because when I first started drawing with colored pencils I couldn't find any helpful tutorial. Now after almost 2 years experience I wanted to share it with others to help. I'm glad it helps =) Thank you!

[@claudialenoir8963]

You have saved me hours of haphazard experimentation. Thank you so very much.

[@brandilee5072]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you for posting it.

[@Dact3]

I enjoyed both the tutorial and your voice, thanks!

[@mamomuzicsone5102]

I NEEDED THIS IN MY LIFE!!!

[@artcart284]

Your videos are amazing dear Emmy. Especially this video, it was very helpful. Greetings from India.

[@xander8234]

Thanks so much , it helped me better understand how to blend and with which colors

[@imogengrace4664]

This is a great tutorial and it has helped me a lot! I was wondering what colours you would suggest I use if I were to go for a darker skin tone? Thanks!

[@dalejones4186]

Hi Emmy. Great course. Thank you so much for your time.

[@emmykalia]

+dale jones Thank you!

[@nancypeplau9747]

This video is just wonderful! Thank you!

[@vapsman88]

Thanks for the video, Emmy!

[@user-mj7wz5sp4o]

this IS AWESOME !! i used to use just like brown but now..i can draw AND IT WILL LOOK REALISTIC THANKS SO MUCH!!😊😊😊😊

[@erinashby8121]

Thanks for this straightforward tutorial. Helped me out a lot! Keep up the great work!!!

[@emmykalia]

Glad to hear. Thanks!

[@pilarbazan8619]

HI thank you, your formulas are great, I have already used them with amazing results, thanks, thanks, thanks!

[@emmykalia]

+Pilar Bazan Nice to hear! Thank you =)

[@artminanaeim]

The magnificence of your explanation is very beautiful, your follower from Egypt ❤❤⚘ I mean, I shade from light to dark, and start with the opposite, to blend the colors and close the pores of the paper

[@MysticMadelaine05]

Hey Emmy! This is really helpful so I subscribed! Thanks alot :) It would be great if you create a video of all the exercises for techniques to perfect them. 😚 ty tysm

[@kentnorton63]

Skin tones are always a challenge - help helpfull!

[@emmykalia]

Glad it’s helpful

[@manuelapenela1924]

What a wonderful tutorial: quality video, to-the-point instruction, subtitles indicating colors... Immediately liked and subscribed. A question... do you have suggestions as to which color combinations might be good for different nationalities? I know there’s wide variation, but in general, what colors might I choose for a Greek subject, African, Scandinavian, Hispanic, etc? Thanks so much.

[@babserella2778]

Not only was it informative, it was quite relaxing as well! Gonna try this right away...I'm sketching Moana. I've already figured out Caucasian skin tones, but I always make a mess of things when I try for other tones!

[@GodwillArt]

Wow! This is what we called tutorial. Nice voice and explanation. You are one of the greatest artist i've ever seen. You gave me more inspiration about drawing with colored pencils. This is the only video that showed me how to make a skin tone properly . Thanks !!!Keep the hard work up!!!

[@emmykalia]

Thanks so much! Glad to hear that :)

[@MoiraiCWingus]

Holy shit, this helped me out so much for my final project for art class! Thank you so much for making this!!!

[@Mkkbea01]

this was very helpful, thank you so much!!

[@edwgwilymedwgwilym2827]

Very helpful video! Thanks!

[@rosavaldes2599]

Beautiful and so well taught; thank you🌹👍🏻

[@GravityftTime]

didnt expect that would be harder than I thought. Thanks so much and it is a big big BIG HELP!

[@emmykalia]

So glad to help :)

[@dragonGscales]

Thanks so much for your shareing on how to do this. I think I finally get it . With my slow learning at times can not stick lol . I get it more better ^_^ so from light to dark then dark to light . So let me know if am getting this right . Using exsamples Light peach to cream to brown to dark brown . Then use brown to go over the dark brown to blend . Then use cream to color over brown an dark brown to blend . Then use light peach an color the whole thing

[@ellym279]

I really appreciate your teaching. It's get confusing sometimes. Thank you.

[@yirongli8440]

Thanks u share it is really helpful you are really talent with colors

[@kellywest7298]

Excellent I've learned so much just from this video, do u ever colour faces from adult colour books? If so could you do a video on how you go about it please 😄

[@angelineperez8067]

Thank you for this. Such a big help for me. 😊😊

[@coloringwithpatwilson1506]

Thank you so much, this is very helpful. Have an awesome day.

[@gailgassen8670]

Love this tutorial!! Thank you for sharing your talent. I saw you on the beginning cp FB page.

[@emmykalia]

Thank you =)

[@tamaraaverbukh5581]

Thanks a lott Ammy for the lesson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!✍🏻🙏🏿

[@malindairvin5569]

Nice video. Soft music and tutorial. Very helpful

[@lliasart8807]

omg this is very helpful! thank you so much!!

[@wendycasebier3754]

I like your voice and choice if music. you get right to the point. in other videos the speaker talks too much about other things and don't seem to have good publicity speaking skills. bravo for an intuitive and well made video.

[@emmykalia]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate it :)

[@SKEILLLL]

Instantly subscribed. This was super easy to understand.

[@emmykalia]

Glad to hear :) Thank you!

[@artcart284]

Emmy, thanks for the above video...it helped a lot,

[@fv3503]

Hi . Thank you so much for taking time to teach us this important skill . I wanted to start practicing but I only have 72 color Prismacolor set . I can’t seem to match the colors that you use . If you can recommend which colors I can use in my set , I would greatly appreciated it . Thank you again

[@a04mar]

This was a really helpful video thank you.

[@aub2291]

I don’t even know if i could do this myself, the names are complicated, how they draw it, and the names themselves are intimidating

[@missbeth1811]

Thank you! Great video.

[@sheyshannow2065]

Thank you VERY MUCH Emmy! ❤️ 🙏

[@jcokeeffe8]

Found this really useful !

[@SathishKumar-pw9fu]

superb ....no words to thank..even i had poly...but difficult to get correct combination for skin tones than prisma...your explanation is fantastic...

[@emmykalia]

+Sathish Kumar Thanks alot!

[@JacquelinePJames]

wonderful video...thank you for sharing.

[@nonzerosum8943]

Kudos for using names of colors for pencils, many many many do no it is quite helpful Paolo

[@emmykalia]

Glad to hear it’s helpful

[@munawwarhussain7012]

I really Appreciate you for Sharing this Technique ❤️ 💕 💓 💛 ♥️ 💖

[@EB-os6yq]

Thank you so much I really need this 😄

[@2beastmanga240]

One day I hope to buy the more expensive tools but currently I have regular faber castells classics and not polychromos and only a 23 set of prismas but when i used them I ended up getting a pretty good result. This was very helpful.

[@salb7151]

This is very useful, thanks

[@remamohandas7442]

so helpful ..loved it

[@4um360]

Excellent demonstration and explanation!

[@emmykalia]

Thanks a lot!

[@agovernale]

Loved this thank you from New York!

[@emmykalia]

Thank you for watching!

[@tammywarden9549]

Very helpful, thank you

[@Geraldine9effa]

Superb, Just what I've been looking for Thank you so much.

[@emmykalia]

You're Welcome ;)

[@artminanaeim]

A beautiful and powerful way to combine colors, your follower from Egypt, keep going ⚘❤👏

[@emmykalia]

Thank you so much!

[@juliejulie8841]

This is so helpful 💘💘

[@egyptianhaksaeng7534]

that was helpful thanks ❤

[@joaprillynvinas1994]

Wow! Your amazing

[@yashii1311]

This is amazing 😱

[@jyotigupta5316]

Thank u so much it helped me a lot ☺☺☺

[@Sagasvea82]

Hi. Can you do a tutorial on how to colour skin in like a colouring book for adults? Love your videos 😊🤗

[@veunsplantgirl6370]

this helped a lot thanks 🤗

[@felicianaidoo8253]

hi. love your videos. i would like to know, if drawing from a reference how to match up the exact skin tone. perhaps if you could just do a short video. i would really appreciate it. many thanks

[@BeadingBelles]

Thankyou so much for your tutoiral.I am interest in your advice on what colours would best suit oriental skin tones?Would this be the third ball you coloured or do you have other colours you would use?

[@jyotkaur2482]

Amazing.. really helpful.. thnkew GBU

[@rahma3818]

Thank you emmy!

[@janadean1646]

Great video!

[@artographyj.g9452]

thank you so much this has really helped me. Thank you.

[@emmykalia]

+Jodie White Nice to hear =)

[@rodwinloquinerio2038]

excellent tutorial

[@zeinabqaddoomi9781]

Thank you very helpful

[@bananapeel6606]

finally i found a tutorial that really helps and i love ur accent btw

[@emmykalia]

Ah thanks :) Glad to help

[@SaintGabriel894]

Hi, I am from Colombia, and I loved you videos, thanks I learnd much from you :D

[@emmykalia]

Nice to hear :)