“Listening to Nature” Part One (coloring skin)

[@ellym279]

I just love to watch you make magic. I love her. Thank you.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank YOU Elly!!❤️❤️❤️

[@fa3ryg1rl1]

Absolutely love your videos 🥰

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Sheila! I love hearing that!!❤️❤️❤️

[@victoriousorchid9153]

OMGosh… My first and I can assure you, I’m a fan… Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I’m so,glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@yazosoyo]

Thank you for providing the equivalent of Prismacolors, that is very gracious of you and considerate of your audience. 🥰

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

My pleasure Yazmin ❤️

[@deniseruble9848]

Karen, thanks for doing these videos. She is gorgeous!!!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

You are very welcome Denise! I love doing them! Thank YOU for subscribing!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@traceywalker1439]

I never tire of watching you at work Karen, thank you again for sharing with us 🤗❤️🥰

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Oh gosh Tracey! Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@denisekatsabanis2590]

Beautiful

[@ginetteregimbal4882]

Oh My Goodness! Been binge watching your artistry and my heart skips a beat with every new posting! Thank you Karen - so very much - for sharing your talent. (Waiting for my pencils and pastels to arrive)

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

You are so kind Ginette! Thank you very much! What kind of pencils are getting??

[@ginetteregimbal4882]

I have Portrait Prisma and Panpastel Skintone ordered. Playing the waiting game. So I binge watch to soak in knowledge/inspiration. Right now, I use my Crayola’s to practice.

[@nancy2930]

Magnifique

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Nancy!❤️

[@lucyjustaddscolour-adultco3135]

Karen, this is outstanding. Thank you.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Lucy! I’m so glad you liked it!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@stacie444]

Watching you color is addictive lol

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

😂 Thank you Stacie! I’m glad you enjoy it!❤️❤️❤️

[@stacie444]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine I hope you artists don't mind my commenting on videos that are over a year old, I'm not sure if artists prefer the older ones to stay at the back of the rack or be pushed up front with a comment but even if it's older, if I watch it I'm commenting 😂

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@stacie444 I don’t mind at all Stacie! KZbin Isn’t like FB. Comments don’t pop a video up to the top. So most likely I’ll be the only one who sees it, unless someone else is looking at this video. ❤️❤️❤️

[@stacie444]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine oh ok lol! I just watched a tutorial of Kori (Colorfully optimistic) where you were a guest for her to color along with you and your connection was wonky so your steam window was kinda fuzzy... I could not stop laughing 🤣 listening to you two laugh was contagious 😂😂 I was thrilled to find two of my favorite artists together in a stream like that!!! Would be awesome to see more of that sort of thing! You ladies are certainly down to Earth lol!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

@@stacie444 Honestly, if I wasn’t laughing I would have been crying😂 it was so disappointing, but we had to make the best of it. I’d like to watch that! Can you link it here, or give me the name of the video?

[@elizabethe3046]

❤️❤️❤️

[@RainChains4Less]

So beautiful! I enjoyed watching you. thanks.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Colourmestressfree]

Hi Karen! I just found your channel last, I’m slowly making my way through all your videos. The skin you Accomplish is breathtaking! Thank you for these beautiful tutorials 💓💓💓

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much!! There are so many KZbin colorists I have yet to discover as well! Nice to “meet” you!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@catlady256]

Looking really good, I think I have this picture must look for it, I have the Luminance pencils, I got the Derwent Lightfast as well and put them together in a case they seem about the same in quality but there are some different colours. Interesting about the paper, I have Neena which is a bit smooth, then I have something that’s 67lb which is ok and 120 which is a bit toothy. I got from Amazon. Haven’t tried toned paper.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Paper is such a subjective thing. What seems like the best paper in the world to some may be very disliked by others. I prefer a smoother paper over a toothy paper myself.

[@Keni-VR]

Oh yay!! I have been looking every day to see if you started something new!! ❤️🥰

[@mandypoole6828]

Hey my dear friend. Two great minds think alike. I downloaded two pages yesterday from Mariola Budek. One was Spring Blossom, and this one. You did a beautiful skintone on her and i love her hazel eyes. Can't wait for the next one. Sorry you had tech troubles sweetheart. Lots of love. x😘💕🌹💕

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

LOL. It’s ok my friend. Figured it all out for the time being. As soon as I can go shopping I’m heading out for a new phone!! 🤪

[@judymorris7796]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

[@atxroque]

Was so happy to see the notification pop up! All I really like to do is Portraits, and I am just astounded by how beautifully and quickly you are able to finish your coloring! Thank you very much for using Luminance. Saved this to my playlist! 💗

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Rebel ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@janesteinhagen4782]

Karen, I enjoyed your tutorial so much and learned some things too. I just happened to have all of the Luminence colors you used but your skin still looks better than mine. I'm not unhappy about that because I know you've been coloring longer than me and you are much younger. I color with my right hand and unfortunately my right hand shakes a little. I'm very glad you talked about paper. I started out with a very toothy paper that was recommended by the colorist whose tutorials I was watching on KZbin. I was so frustrated! Then I read your description on one of your pictures you posted on Friends... You said you used Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, so I bought a pad. I love it!!! Thank you.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Oh Jane that makes me so happy to hear! I love that I helped you. It makes this coloring hobby of ours so much more pleasurable when when get good results and so often that is the result of the right materials rather than our skill levels!!❤️❤️❤️

[@gooddollie]

Loving your channel! I just got the 76 set of Luminance so digging your color along. Sammie gave u a nice shout out!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

gooddollie Thank you so much!!! I’m so glad you like it! I’m so grateful to Sammy and a few other KZbinrs for their kindness!! Happy coloring!! ❤️🥰🥰

[@mikefierro5762]

Luv your wonderful talent I am so overwhelmed and thankful for colorist’s enriching my wife & I lives during these times of solute. Question exactly what paper did you us TU

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Mike! For this page I used Recollections 110 lb cardstock from Michaels. There is a link to it on Amazon in the description box below the video. 😊

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Karen I am so glad you did this picture, I love your work and enjoy your videos so much! Please don't ever worry about doing the same page as I am, we all color in different styles, colors and other mediums and it is so fun to see the same page done by different Colorists. Your page is Beautiful thank you for sharing.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

ZucchiniKitty Thank you so much Karen!!! I knew you be cool with it. 😘😘😘

[@LouLou-dk9ye]

I’m so happy your doing this image and with pencil 😄 I love my pencils, can’t wait to follow along and learn more with you Thank You ☺️ ❤️

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I’m so glad you like it Lou Lou!! They are so awesome for doing portraits!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tappy6080]

Thank you , really informative think it may of helped identify some of the errors I make with skin - we'll see 😁

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you Tappy! I hope it helped 😊 Let me know!!

[@annieweisbeck5922]

Another winner :) I only have prismas, but am now tempted to get some Luminance skin tones. I'm curious about which you prefer for skin. Thanks.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I really like them both Annie. I often mix the two when doing skin. They are really lovely pencils and if you only try the skin tones it won’t break the bank. 😊

[@annieweisbeck5922]

Thank you, Karen -- I love the Luminance white and use it all the time. I decided to give the skin tones a try :)

[@kiwimumx3]

hi Karen, on your lines on your paper - having said you are using a straight feed printer perhaps check that none of the rollers have any dirt specks on them as this will drag across your paper as it feeds :) picture looks amazing, and i cant actually see the lines just FYI

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you for that suggestion kiwimumx3! They are faint but I can definitely see them close up. Thankfully the pencil is covering them up pretty well. 😊

[@alli_went_bonkers]

KZbin suggested this video and I'm so glad it did. I'm trying to learn to color skin and your work is fantastic! I'm so sorry you lost the audio on your first video, but you might consider uploading it anyway if you have the colors you're using listed on the screen. I know some colorists do not use audio in their videos. No pressure, just seems such a waste when you worked so hard. Either way, thanks for a fabulous Mariola Budek coloring tutorial series!!!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Allison !! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I do a lot of portraits so there are several skin and hair videos and more to come! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Keni-VR]

Karen did you know the Strathmore pencil paper has a smooth side, it’s not completely smooth, but it is smoother on one side. I am still hunting for the perfect pencil paper, I must have 8 reams of paper from people telling me this or that paper is the best! ❤️❤️

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I think I tried both sides Keni Lol! I know exactly what you mean about the paper. I tried quite a few before I found the one that works best for me. BTW.. the Recollections paper is back on Amazon at a reasonable price. Link is in description box. 😊

[@Keni-VR]

Coloring Art by Karen Valentine oh thank you! I am going to grab me some before it’s gone. Your first part is absolutely exquisite! I can’t even imagine what it will look like when it’s done!! ❤️🥰❤️

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Keni!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@catlady256]

Do you have any videos on dark skin tones?

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Only a couple and not very dark. One was done with PanPastel and the other is more of a medium tone. But could be made darker using the same pencils. I have plans of doing one as soon as I find a page that I like. 😊

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

There is a playlist for coloring skin. You will find them there.

[@brachameansblessing3127]

You mentioned Strathmore Bristol paper. Do you use the smooth or vellum variety? You also said the Recollections paper i this picture is smooth yet I can see a definite vertical texture. Is that just me? I just discovered your channel and I can't believe you've only been doing this for a year. Two thumbs up from me.🎨♿👵Barb N.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Barb!! I like the Strathmore Bristol Smooth. The Recollections card 110lb card stock is very similar and switched to it because it’s cheaper but there is no texture in it. It must be a trick of the camera. Many colorists find both papers too smooth for pencils, but I almost love them. Papers like colored pencil paper and toned tan paper just have too much tooth for me. 😊

[@lisaporria7307]

I love your videos. 2 questions. Do you use a laser or ink jet printer and is your paper white or ivory? I ask because it looks ivory in the video. Thanks so much!!

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Hi Lisa! Thank you. 🥰 My printer is an inkjet printer. My paper is closer to white than ivory. I think it’s just the lighting. I’m still playing around with finding just the right lighting for the videos because it seems to wash out the color of the pencil work a little bit.

[@RobynBelleHorton]

Wow what a gorgeous job you did of her skin 😊🥰👌

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Thank you so much Robyn!! and thank you for subscribing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@RobynBelleHorton]

Coloring Art by Karen Valentine I’ve just had a look at part 2 and 3 and I’m Mesmerised . Thankyou so much for sharing your talent 🥰👌🤗😊

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Oh, you are so kind Robyn! Thank you! 🥰

[@Norunormii]

I have those lines too so Im wondering if the problem is your printer

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

It is Yvonne. Occasionally it does that be hen it needs a print head cleaning. 😉

[@catlady256]

You were recommended to me by another colourist

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

Oh that’s so lovely. Thank you for telling me Angela!

[@gailekenney6272]

Part II Coloring hair was not CC KZbin is breaking the federal law when they omit CC. Will you please take it up with KZbin to CC all your videos. I really enjoy the ones that are. If any aren’t CC It’s not worth it for me to watch it. I won’t learn anything from it. Thank you

[@Keni-VR]

I know Karen very well, she is really laid back, she won’t mind you you doing the same picture.

[@hollysmith3601]

I can't hear anything you are saying and my volume is at 100 on both TV and computer.

[@ArtbyKarenValentine]

I’m sorry to hear that Holly. I don’t have an explanation. 😢 I can hear it fine, and there is nothing I can do about it now. I hope you don’t have any problems on other videos. 🤞🏻

[@hollysmith3601]

@@ArtbyKarenValentine Thanks, not sure what it is. No worries :), Thanks for getting back to me.