How to Paint a Face with Watercolors - MUST KNOW TIPS!

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[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

QOTD: What part of painting portraits would you like to see a more in depth video for? Also the tips in this video is targeted to those of you that want to create realistic looking portraits with watercolours. This isn’t the only way to paint faces with watercolours. If you want to paint in a loose, expressive style then different methods and techniques would be best for that 😊

[@joserr484]

You are a great artist, I enjoy your videos

[@Marykk1448]

I love all the watercolors you do. This is super exciting though because it’s something new your doing. Can’t wait to watch the whole thing

[@Johannamari]

Can you make a video using cheap watercolor supplies? Cheap materials that can really work well with this medium.

[@MichaelPeterson-rx9jd]

How to outline the face

[@mjpete27]

I love your process and your so good at explaining them! Please show techniques where the white of the paper is preserved for the highlights with and without maskit or masking fluid.

[@t-bro5947]

The most useful 19minutes to my life! Here is my like👍

[@paulasiemek]

Would be great if you could start adding the reference photo during editing :)

[@chittinenikakathi8196]

Reference photo images.app.goo.gl/MT4ZU1UUCVJjFHDM9❤️

[@marv4648]

You should do a video of how to draw the structure of the face:)

[@donnawalter3061]

Great painting kirsty, eleven looks stunning, brilliant tips in this video 😘

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thank you very much 😊

[@xiaojiang12325]

So detailed and that hair and eyes wow 😳

[@madhurastogi2522]

zebra I love this video,😙

[@yve4396]

Anyone else depressed watching other people draw like God's😂

[@TheBombShhh]

nope! best way to learn is by watching, listening, and practice.

[@yve4396]

@@TheBombShhh true☺️

[@TheBombShhh]

@@yve4396 i started drawing in 2012, took a class on it, and practiced every day. by 2013 i was a million times better. i got people paying me to do commissions, but im still learning new things every day and practice new things a few times a week.

[@yve4396]

@@TheBombShhh it's good that you've improved and is still trying to improve ☺️I hope you get what you want to achieve

[@-o-itscharli]

yes 😂 but i have to watch in order to learn new things

[@Altakanne]

Oh the irony : this morning I looked at your videos because I needed those exact tips on how to draw a face but there was nothing new... and now that I've finished my painting, you publish this new amazing video ! Well, I'm glad I tried so now I know what parts I need to work on. Thank you so much for taking all this time to share your knowledge so we can be more satisfied with our own creations !

[@tiffanysportraits9347]

It has been now more than a year than I follow you and I really appreciate what you're doing, you really have this ability to teach other people. You've been the reason why I've improved my realism skills. Thank you for everything and looking forward to your next videos! I can't wait to try realistic portraits with watercolour now

[@bethhelenart]

This is an absolute gem, Kirsty! Eleven looks gorgeous and I appreciate you sharing this knowledge. Portraits are one of the most difficult things I’ve tried painting! I especially love the section about the skin colour.

[@phoeberasz8971]

I REALLY needed this tutorial. I had such a hard time finding a good watercolor portrait tutorial. This tutorial is so helpful and I’m really excited to improve my watercolor art

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

Thank you so much. Your way of presenting the swatches and explaining each step is so helpful! And the painting turned out beautiful!

[@TaraDobbs]

Thank you for making this video. I can rescue the massive mistake on my 4th piece. And now I know what color to use in the 5th piece for the shadows. May put in some ultramarine blue mixed with dioxide purple and a touch of panes gray. Thank you again for making this video. It helped a lot.

[@randalmoore4704]

I spent the day on your Patreon site yesterday---not to paint one of yours this time, but to skip through different paintings of yours to give me answers to problems I was having with my own personal painting. I still check Your KZbin. This quick hair reference is exactly what I needed today. The sketch outline on Patreon is also totally helpful to me. You still blow my mind. You are everywhere I want to be if that makes any sense.

[@huntersmith4835]

I'd love even more help in the eyes, as they are the life of any living creature, animal or person. I watch loads of other watercolorists and artists in general and you give so many tips and tricks and "how to's" in your tutorials for free. Usually you have to become a patreon to get the kind of help you give in your regular videos. Now as a patreon of yours, you give even more help and lots longer videos showing step by step how to paint in watercolor, colored pencil, etc. You are so generous in your help and you obviously have a passion for helping teach others! Lucky us! It is so greatly appreciated!!! Another great video! :-D xx

[@christinewilson9884]

You are a great teacher. That hair looks so real. Love your videos and your patreon group. Thanks for all that you do.

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thank you Christine, I really appreciate that! The hair was definitely my favourite part to paint 😊

[@DeMooseArt]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@TcTess]

I’ve been watching many videos since 2017 (retired) trying to find that “one thing” that’s missing from my life, (I’m still in discovery mode). And although I know watercolor isn’t it, your teaching style drew me in. Your so well spoken and you break it down in such a way that any skill level can understand. I try to keep it to one patreon account at a time and I’m moving you to the top of my list.

[@INSPIREDSKILL]

I think that from all the channels with watercolor tutorials ONLY YOU are going straight to the point and with so many details that i can actually learn watercolors even if it's not my style!!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

It’s good to hear you find my tutorials valuable 😊

[@vaishportrays2963]

Hi Kirsty, your videos are so informative and concise. Thanks for spreading your knowledge to beginners as well as artists for whom your content is equally beneficial ❤️

[@lilahough2902]

Amazing video! And I love the subject too (Hopper is life!)! I'm just getting into watercolors after a long hiatus from any artistic pursuits, and I've watched a few of your videos now and am feeling inspired and learning some great tips. Thanks so much XX

[@prayalways-]

I am very impressed that you are using quite a think brush for the hair. It looks so details that I thought this is only possible with a size 0. WOW!!! you are amazing!!!

[@StardustJaney]

KIRSTY - BE MY VALENTINE! Happy Valentine's Day

[@artmycrush4549]

It's really lovely.....

[@LaynieFingers]

I love Payne's grey so much! I recently finished my first ever portrait, and since I working in black and white I did all in Payne's grey, except for the eyes, where I added a bit of blue for interest. It's far from perfect, but I'm happy with it!

[@miradraws9657]

Thank you so much kirsty! I recently got into watercolors again and this was so helpful. 🌸

[@mjpete27]

I am hoping to afford a Pateron subscription to view more of your extended content. THANKS for continuing to post here on KZbin and give such superior content for all to enjoy and learn from you!

[@alicejones1236]

i am literally in awe of your art skills 🤯

[@taylormatthews7488]

This is so amazing and beautiful! Love your videos they leave me inspired! Great work! ❤

[@leethor8947]

Absolutely phenomenal art is this! Wow

[@princessalcansare7711]

I'm probably gonna fall inlove with her art,,,,,,, danggg,, I owe you a lot Kirsty, thank you for sharing❤

[@predragdjokic3761]

You are amazing Kirsty this is mind blowing to watch how from nothing becomes a master piece.Ty for teaching about watercolors.

[@jadedragon6222]

Absolutely beautiful. Amazing job.

[@lucasgonzalez6346]

Relaxing, well informed, detailed an amazing video! Well done.

[@AmyLouiseArt]

Thank you so much Kirsty 😍 I always struggle with watercolours 💖

[@cecilialofgren1396]

You really are a fantastic artist! Love your creations!❤️

[@EmmaFalconerArt]

Excellent tutorial and a beautiful painting 💜

[@Marykk1448]

Yes! A new video! So exited

[@stevieg3078]

Thank you. I learned a lot about hair. And I liked the idea of a light colored wash before adding the skin tone.

[@biggersound]

You are an amazing artist and your tutorials are brilliant. Thank you.

[@55myboopsy]

Can’t wait to learn

[@crookshankspaw2829]

You are so talented...🔆❤️ It's hard to gain self-confidence. I'm always worried about choosing materials, starting the drawing, putting the brush on the paper...

[@Maynke]

Why? Not everything you paint has to be a masterpiece. Play around just with some abstract colours, see how they mix, how the brush feels in your hand. Most importantly: have fun. Maybe you'll discover that you have a whole other painting skill you never imagined. No one ever said artists all have to be photo realistic! And with practice, who knows - we all could be watching your video someday :)

[@hannahsharpe6948]

Thank you, Kirsty your such an inspiration!

[@shriyashshetye124]

Thank you for your informative video as always keep coming and I am waiting for your more videos. And also sending positive vibes to you and Darby also.

[@Angela-jy8um]

So good! Thanks for sharing.

[@-nightcoreprincess-4267]

A wonerful video with great tips.Thanks!

[@cadence8977]

This is exactly the video ive been looking for!! Thank you!

[@sotaspeedpaint8125]

I really need to try out watercolors. I feel al lot more confident after your tips.

[@loricalass4068]

Fantastic teaching.

[@hanwong1919]

Simply brilliant!

[@nalinikadam6203]

Hey Kirsty, thank you so much for this video! This was so helpful!

[@MandaPanda254]

Your art is amazing! 😊 just gotta say you have a beautiful accent, and I love the way you speak for your voice overs!

[@lisaspears8974]

Omg this was a fantastic video to me. It helped me really understand why i see artists with such a blocky mess after spending so much time layering which was really confusing me while trying to learn gouache portraits. Its because they just kinda suck. You are a fantastic gouache painter to be able t get such a smooth result with so many colors and with only one thick layer?? Wow!! I think u did it right by perfecting skill before learning color mixing perfectly. What a waste of time had u not enjoyed the rest of the process.

[@sekrinsekringmailcom]

You are a beautiful artist ... I admire your work very much.

[@ninaanns7226]

Stunning 💕

[@talisman006]

Beautiful and very educating, thank you!

[@chanyolee531]

This was really amazing and helpful! thx

[@rainbowfox1934]

Lovely griselle and painting.

[@AirolivViloria]

whoa..you really is very talented...thank you for sharing your technique in mixing color...specially for skin tones...that's just awesome...👍👍👍

[@DremicosART]

This is really good! I like the mini hair tutorial.

[@chelseygooch4073]

Gorgeous! You're amazing!

[@christineingram55]

Fabulous painting and great tips..Thank You 😀

[@jujukharz8310]

Finally subscribed...woohoo..now m relaxed..kirsty..i love all your work n ur videos...they are really inspiring

[@joiedefi]

and what a great set of tips for using in our art journals!!!.... always inspiring. What would we do without Kirsty? 🌿❣️😄

[@NicoleRoy-Artist]

This is beyond beautiful, Kirsty! :)...I love it so much and thank you kindly for those brilliant tips...really appreciated, Sweetie! XOXO

[@jbdesign9704]

So good!

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

I love your artwork it’s always amazing x

[@avigail5356]

You are a great artist and a great teacher, thank you!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thank you very much 😊

[@unicornist9979]

Looks like eleven... But with diff hairstyle. I like it

[@waldooutofsight]

In the second season she wears that wig

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Yeah it was a reference where she wears the blonde wig in season 1, the moonlight makes it look white 😊

[@waldooutofsight]

Jesse Heaven oops 😬

[@tienettekoenart1483]

This is amazing i just love your work, it really inspires me to practice more!

[@anonymousv7563]

You really make it look easy🤯🤯🥺

[@colorhurricane4616]

This is amazing! Love the Video!

[@MaryamZahraArts]

I really love the watercolor medium but I am still trying to learn the techniques of loose painting cause that's where I fail most of the part so still experimenting and your video helps a lot.

[@pradipvanaliya]

Wowww😍😍😍 Amezing your watercolour portrait paintings 👍 👍 👍 😊

[@barbiebrowny7003]

An EXCELLENT presentation ❤❤❤😎

[@thessa_artoflife]

Thank you so much for posting your amazing videos! You really are a magician with your water colours.

[@IfuAintCrocin]

This is amazing. Whoa.

[@cloudycupboard8537]

Im literally in awe howww

[@dcampbell5054]

Fantastic tutorial thank you

[@mohdshareef563]

I don't know why but watching someone paint really put my mind at peace

[@balintlaszlo6642]

Great video and really good explanations! Thank you very much, I love your channel!

[@AMERAMER-tj8zn]

Amazing,you are great painter 😍

[@MuhammadElzahed]

Amazing tips and art thank u

[@mikehamelin7520]

this is so needed for me lol. thank you for this.

[@denisewilkinson5036]

Very realistic, it looks just like her! Well done :)

[@Nutamago]

that's pretty blue!

[@mrhadez6777]

love your work.It help me .

[@aishwaryamathew8805]

Thank you so much ❤️ for this video ❤️ it helped a lot 🎉

[@77icky]

Thank you for this. You are awesome. Right now im still learning shading and tones in pencil. If you a video like this one but in pencil please let me know. Thanks again!

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

*Thanks for all you do for us watercolor artist's!* Hugz, Tree

[@letsgodrawing1753]

Wow this brilliant watercolor skill with face great work! :D

[@DJSHADDY2K7]

Cool tip on water color painting study.

[@ramonsart8984]

I love your art!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thank you 😊

[@thebesties4836]

You're the best this video helped me so so much!😃

[@TheBombShhh]

genius video! you gave tips that not even drew struzan gave in his tutorial video

[@Engelhafen]

You are such a good presenter 👍🏼

[@heavyblueee]

Omg you are so talented 😍

[@drmanoj7359]

I really need a teacher like u 😍😍

[@brittanyw7546]

Thank you for all your vids❤your awesome

[@skartparadise4087]

Wow this is amazing 😍😍. You really are my inspiration

[@deaniegraves1784]

Love your work! Could you please share the red and the brown you use with the yellow ochre for facial color?