How to Make Gorgeous Skin Tones in your Mixed Media Faces with Gelatos!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I hope you learned something today!! I'm happy to answer any questions so please, fire away!

[@amandaspence8167]

So glad to see you portraying a woman of color! Thanks so much for this!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Absolutely!

[@verondajones9221]

I’m so glad to see this beautiful woman of color. Awesome job ❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, I absolutely love how she turned out!

[@jackied2518]

She’s absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks, Jackie!!!

[@ebonieprater2883]

I love this. Thank you. We often get left out of “faces”. You did an amazing job!!❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so welcome!! and yeah, that's not okay!

[@legalmemories]

thanks - this is first video showing how to do a darker skin tone without needing five colors of paint and a degree in color mixing. I will definitely try it!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching, and I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

Her skin is so luminous! I'm still practicing the caucasian skin tones right now but I can't wait to move on to the darker tones. This girl is gorgeous.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Brenda!!! I love how she turned out too!

[@traceybartlam5940]

She’s gorgeous ❤️

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Tracey!

[@bridgettedunagan2873]

“ buttons. And I’m not sorry!!!! Luv it. Gorgeous gorgeous skin

[@MissPamR]

Karen thank you so much, she is so beautiful. I love how you did the skin color, I will order my book ASAP. 💕❤️😍

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I literally did this in response to your super sweet and kind request last week Pamela, I am so glad that you like her😚

[@wmwilkinson1]

I love how you used buttons in the hair

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks Rhonda, sometimes ya gotta just throw stuff on your canvas, ya know?!

[@MsRiita01]

OMG!!! She is gorgeous. Your work is awesome!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much Rita!!!

[@jeanmayo4076]

Just beautiful!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Jean!!!

[@Thinkscrapbooking]

She’s a dream! Absolutely gorgeous! You inspire me with your art. Thank you!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so kind, thank you!!!!

[@ajspence3335]

Very beautiful. I am still trying to learn how to draw with a pencil but mixed media will be tackled by me one day! Very inspiring!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks AJ! That's awesome!

[@vickieb2917]

She is beautiful, love the buttons in her hair!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh thank you, yes!! My inner 8 year old was like, "yep, this is happening..."

[@TracyLynn2744]

Girl! She is gorgeous!! And you look great!! 💕💜💕

[@rebeccabrossman2250]

Love this project

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you, Rebecca!

[@debbieinruskin8563]

Amazing to watch the skin tones change and blend so perfectly.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks Debbie, you should try it!! So super easy!

[@fatima34me]

She’s absolutely stunning, Karen! TFS 💕💕💕

[@ceciliasart502]

I never thought to use Gelatos on top of the acrylic paint. Thanks for sharing

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Cecilia's Art you're so welcome! And yes, they work GREAT that way!!

[@blessedaulways4561]

Awesome…Thank You…

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@roumabhautoo1310]

Gorgeous!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much, Rouma!!!

[@linstarks1]

Karen I just started watching your videos last week and I am in love with them all. You are such a fabulous teacher and a wonderful artist.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks Lin!!! I'm sooo glad you're enjoying them all, let me know if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them ❤❤

[@JEHomestead]

Beautiful! I love how she turned out:) Thanks for sharing your talent! Hugs, Judy

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Our Wandering Footprints thank you so much! ❤

[@katf3836]

Karen!! She is gorgeous! What a fun piece. I really enjoyed the buttons. I never use buttons anymore!! My favorite method is the gelato's and the pitt pens as well. I do a lot of colored pencils.I'm into Cactus. I did a piece and I used the gelato's in it too!!!! Thanks again!! I LOVE this!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh good!! I love drawing cactus too - why the heck are they so satisfying to draw??? I don't know but I totally agree with you. I haven't tried Gelatos on my cacti, I always reach for my watercolors, but now I will have something new to try!

[@WendyColeArt]

I want to try this, have to slow it way down. What would be really neat is if your tutorials had a pdf "recipe" starting from base to finish of the mediums. That's just how my brain works. Your painting is beautiful beyond words 😻

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Very cool idea, Wendy! And thank you!

[@WendyColeArt]

@@KarenCampbellArtist I did this one, just finished it! 😁

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Nice!!! And to expand on your idea, I actually have a workshop coming up on Sept 27 that goes through this process step by step over the course of 6 days! Let me know if you want more info!

[@WendyColeArt]

@@KarenCampbellArtist I'll be there, I'm in there MMS

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

@@WendyColeArt I was 99.99% sure you were!! And for you it’s FREE too!!! 💃💃💃💃💃💃 I didn’t want to come out and say that in the first place case I was wrong! Lol!

[@SewArtStudio]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!😚

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Welcome, welcome, welcome!!!!

[@innercalmreiki]

Loved watching this come to life! Gorgeous!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

This is totally one of my all time faves. Thanks Leslie!!

[@aliloucreations1817]

This is fabulous 😍😍 she’s gorgeous 😘

[@chrishawnsimpson]

Fabulous!

[@cherylweaver5129]

Beautiful! I love her eyes!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you Cheryl (I do too!! Eeeek! I hope it's okay to say that!!)

[@cherylweaver5129]

Sure! I would! I would be showing the painting to everyone saying "look what I did!" I have no shame.

[@MKathyONeal]

She is beautiful Karen!!! I love it!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so so much!!

[@witchcitystitcher]

I can't wait to get upstairs and try my pitt pens on MOD PODGE!!! Thank you, Karen, you're awesome!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

It is seriously sooooooo satisfying, HAVE FUN!!!!

[@tinamccann8344]

There's just so much beauty in this piece of art, that I can't get enough gazing time. I really enjoyed watching you bring her to life....just so beautiful! Thank you for sharing and teaching all that you do. I know that if I had been one of the kids in your art class, when you used to teach kids, I'd be so far ahead of the average person who works/plays with art. Oh well...ya' can't have every thing lol.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks so much Tina!!! I truly appreciate your kindness!!

[@seanoralopes4917]

She is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this. I've been wanting to learn how to do skin tones like mine and this helps a lot.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh good!!! So glad to hear it! If you have any questions, just let me know :)

[@reginamalm6263]

Stunning❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@jneigler]

You make it seem so easy. Your work is great!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hahaha thank youuuuu!!!

[@natieb7944]

Beautiful! Thank you! It's hard to find good tutorials for painting/coloring dark skin. Thanks for this video!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

So welcome!! I'm so glad that you found it!

[@marianellarosel]

Beautiful painting, inspiring, thanks for sharing

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

So so glad you enjoyed it, thank you Marianella (and that is a BEAUTIFUL name btw!!!)

[@lerosehandmade627]

Beautiful Karen!

[@5paces164]

Thank you for sharing this Karen! I greatly appreciate your demonstration on darker skin tones. There are so few..... Congratulations on your new book. I'm going to order it.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You know I didn't check around KZbin to see what else was out there, but that makes me feel good so thanks for letting me now!! And thanks for the congrats too (you'll see this in the books as well!! I think Amazon has to restock but you can check! And make sure you don't pay more than $24.99 for it and yes it is prime!!)

[@anastasia2230]

Beautiful ❤💕

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks Anastasia ❤

[@jeanw4912]

I thoroughly enjoy learning from you! I ordered your book off of Etsy and can't wait for it to arrive!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Jean W oh I am so excited for you to start learning! I hope you enjoy the book so so much! If you have questions, please let me know!

[@jeanw4912]

Karen Campbell, Artist I most certainly will! 😊

[@rgrdesigns]

Gorgeous! Thanks Karen.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

OMGosh you're so sweet, thank you so much!

[@keriboberi2432]

Truly gorgeous! Love her!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Keri Grimmett thanks girl!!!

[@gayleclaytor8210]

Always a great video awesomeness 👍🤪

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You're the best! It was SO GREAT TO FINALLY MEET youuuu last weekend!! Thank you!!

[@lisacatlett7239]

What a FABULOUS surprise!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh yaaaay! Glad you liked it!! It is SO LONG overdue.

[@karlalymburner9764]

Awesome job👍👍💕😘🌸

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Well thanks so much!

[@nicoleleckner7902]

So fab! I can't wait for the book😍

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Nicole Leckner yaaaay, thanks! Should be any hot minute!!!

[@maryramirez4221]

Wow she's beautiful K nizzzzzzzz skin color ND that hair I have no method yet K but you are inspiring bless you ND thx for sharing sweet😊😊still on binge mode

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I'm so happy your binging!!! Means all those hours and projects are being put to good use!! That's exactly what they are there for. ENJOY!!! And, as always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!

[@phyllisbowens1380]

Thank you Karen. This technique was so much more easier for me. I just recently joined your online art school. Thx and Happy New Year!🎆

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You're so welcome, I'm so glad to hear it. Yes, I love how easily Gelatos work over acrylics. Happy Arting, see you in school! 😘

[@Cardlady1967]

Thank You❤❤❤❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

My pleasure!

[@aliceadler4569]

She is lovely!!!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you Alice!!!

[@sunflower2850]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thanks girlie!!

[@MarinellaArroyo]

That came out so beautiful. The process was so relaxing to watch. Thank you, sincerely :)

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh I am so pleased to here that! If you have any questions, just let me know 😊

[@dorothywillis5989]

Oh my gosh! Karen she is gorgeous. As an African American women, I appreciate you doing this. I will be watching over and over and practicing. What was the name of tool for hair. Swirlley sponge thingy. Lol. Thanks again

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh I’m so glad you like it!! I’m afraid I do not know the name of that tool. I bought it years ago in the children’s paint section of Jerry’s Artarama!

[@rebeccaboothe7117]

Wow Karen gorgeous. So pretty, love your channel.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you so much Becky!!! I will continue to try my best not to disappoint!

[@samanthawoolf]

Absolutely beautiful! BTW, I enjoyed your article in Art Journaling. I was excited to read it! Congratulations!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Samantha Woolf thanks so much!!

[@marinazanotta]

Gorgeous Karen! I like it very much :) During execution see the eyes all black, how scary! 😅 Better in the final version 😜 I love green eyes 😊 Happy holiday. Marina

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hahaha she was TOTALLY freaky at first!!! Thank you for being here!

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

In this video, did you use only the top layer of napkin? Also, did you use a canvas board for this project? Thanks!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yes, only the top layer and this was done on a regular pre-stretched canvas!

[@bridgettedunagan2873]

U da bomb. Hey do you let everything dry before throughing on the modge podge?

[@Skinnychelle48]

Sooooo pretty! What’s the name of the sponge u used for her hair?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yvette Williams thanks!! I have no idea the name of the swirly sponge brush, I'm so sorry! I bought it from the kids paint section YEARS ago at Jerry's Artarama and I havent seen them there for a long time. But it's a flat, squishy square sponge that's been twisted of that helps?

[@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist]

Oh great Karen...now I HAVE to buy gelatos! Seriously though, she is beautiful and this is super helpful.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Sally Van Nuys hahahaha sorry, not sorry!! No really tho, Gelaots are seriously awesome! And not expensive either!

[@artbyvone]

This is AWESOME!!!!! You rocked it; her skin tone is so beautiful. thank you for doing whimsical dark skinned babe. LOL

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yvonne Carson its about time, sheesh!! Lol! Thank yoouuu!

[@riverofjazzart1297]

Thank you so much for this. So awesome and she is stunning. Can this same method be be used with any kind of water soluble crayons i.e. neocolors, Faber Castell crayons?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

There's only one way to know, give it a shot!! I have a feeling the answer would be...not quite. I think you'd have to add in a bit of clear gesso or water to make them react in order to be able to blend them in on top of the acrylics. I think that's why I love Gelatos, they are soooo soft and buttery and leave behind that mushy goodness you don't have to use water with to have it move!

[@riverofjazzart1297]

@@KarenCampbellArtist I just had to know so immediately after asking I broke out my supplies. You are correct neocolors and the Faber Castell crayons do work the best with another medium. I tried several and got the best results using Goldens gloss glaze and a little watered down white gesso. I do have the gelato as well just curious about those as I've seen them used in mixed media girls too. Thank you for your response. Again amazing girl will have to have a go using this method 😊

[@nadiamcintosh2736]

👏👏👏👏 I loveeee this. Dark skin tones are hard for me to paint 😢😭. Can this technique be done with acrylics?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Well the base coat is always done with acrylics so yes! Is just blend in the similar colors. However, honestly the Distress Crayons and Gelatos part OVER the acrylics makes is soooo damn easy! I find anyways! Any you only need two or three colors to make the magic happen!! But yes, you could totally di all your blending with paint.

[@ravenfaithbarnett6463]

I went on both Etsy and Amazon but I couldn’t find a copy of your new book on either site! Where can I find one !!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hey Raven!! It is not quite available, probably one or 2 more days!! I'll announce it officially the hot second it is available!!! Sorry and thanks for your patience!

[@gaynorberry5759]

I wish I knew where my gelatos were!! I have to hunt for them 😑

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You definitely need to find them!

[@lizaw7641]

Hey Karen , so you could do this gelato face technique with any color as long as you had a base tone and then gradations of darks and highlights ? Right ? I’m mean like if you you wanted to have blue or green skin?!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Liza W that is EXACLTY right!!!

[@yelsyels]

Can you draw on watercolour crayons once the colour has been activated? You did say fire away! with regards to questions! Can you draw on them before they have been activated or are they too waxy? Acrylic paint! I didn't know it could be matte or shiny, I just thought acrylic paint! Oh my days! Love ya!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yes yes and yes!

[@cmphillips1968]

Wow, this has taken a lot of stress of me, I was trying and getting frustrated with the acrylics, I have these gelatos and will be doing this in future, I have ruined so many nice pitt pens and fine sharpies though from trying to draw the fine details, do you think its because I did not seal it with the mod poge first....thanks again for all the wonderful info :)

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Yes, I think that is exaclty whi the pens are not surviving! I hate to say it! The Mod Podge creates like a plastic seal that the Pitt and Poscas just skate over lovingly!! Give it a try! You will be so happy you did!!

[@Skinnychelle48]

Beautiful, need that hair sponge...what’s it called?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

No idea! I bought it in the children's section of Jerry's Artarama!! But you can improvise with whatever! Chop up a sea sponge! Go to your local craft store and peruse the kids section for tools! Have fun with it!

[@Skinnychelle48]

Ok, I have sea sponges. I couldn’t really see it but I thought it was made of little rags. So it is actual sponge material?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

@@Skinnychelle48 it's literally a children's art tool, made out of little rubber tentacle thingies! I bought it about 10 years ago at Jerry's Artarama 😊 I have absolutely no idea what their name is after so much time, I'm so sorry! But you can just try different found objects until you get the effect that you are looking for. That's kinda shat I did with this random kids scraggly tool! You can also search kids painting tools on Google and see what pops up! Hang on, found this! These would work! kidpainttools

[@Skinnychelle48]

Will do! Thank u so much!

[@bridgettedunagan2873]

What can you use instead of the gelato or distress crayons

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Well happily, with mixed media you can pretty much use anything you can get your hands on! So more acrylics, colored pencils, markers, you name it. Gelatos/Distress crayons are just SOOOO crazy easy. And that's really what I was trying to convey in this video.

[@carolinagirlcreationz7049]

I love, love, love chocolate brown skin tones sooooo much! Soooo pretty compared to us vanilla face crackers. Haha! Excellent video chica!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hahahaha! You NEVER fail to completely crack me up!!! Each and every time! And I do too.

[@carolinagirlcreationz7049]

Karen Campbell, Artist haaaaaahahahaha! I want pretty, rich, chocolatte' skin dammit! 🤣🤣🤣

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

CarolinaGirl CreationZ hahahhaa you're the weirdest!!!

[@chrishawnsimpson]

This comment cracked me UP!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Hahahaha Heather gets me every time Chrishawn!!!

[@bridgettedunagan2873]

I wonder how good oil pastels would work imstesd😔? I have those

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Oh yep! I bet that would work? But I dont think you can Mod Podge over oils, but you could end with this step for sure!

[@aliceadler4569]

Dearest Karen, please write the name of your new book so I can find it please?!?!?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Of course! So sorry if I went too fast. It is called Mixed Media Magic! I think Amazon is restocking at the moment but you can find it on Prime here: www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0996942742/ref=olp_f_primeEligible?ie=UTF8&f_all=true&f_primeEligible=true&qid=1532951643&sr=8-1

[@yelsyels]

Are Gelatos watercolour crayons?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Sort of? They look like little chopsticks and are are watersoluble but they aren't crazy super reactive like neocolors...they are more waxy than that. And cheaper too.

[@jenniferwood8944]

I'm probably not spelling this right what is gelottos?

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You can learn more about Gelatos when you watch last week's episode #5 too, here's the link to watch that one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWGqo6WIbpVojKM Let me know if you have any further questions! HAVE FUN!

[@gail2139]

Coloring images of ourselves with my students, one boy said he was black. I said, "But your skin is like chocolate ice cream." To which he replied that I was "banilla with sprinkles" due to my whitish skin tone with freckles. LOL, yes, he said banilla.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

OMG this is the cutest exchange in history!!! I do miss teaching kids for this very reason...will always remember this little exchange, thank you!!

[@katesmith4787]

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Thank you!

[@yelsyels]

I am contemplating on buying some watercolour crayons but then gelatos ? Oh My Days ...the watercolour crayons are more affordable.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

True watercolor crayons are waaaaay expensive (neocolor 2s by caran dache). Gelatos are much cheaper. There are a ton of products on the market tho, so I'm not sure exactly which ones your referring to!

[@ladylake69]

Wow Karen you did it again!!! I so admire you,

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

And thank you for always being so sweet and supportive Belinda!! See you on FB!