Painting a Face in 5 Steps

[@AlpayEfe]

Simple painting process that works for almost any subject...

[@AdrianaResults]

Very beautiful, been a fan for a long time. I'm curious, do you paint everything at once or let the layers dry before starting the next step? You always make it look so easy.

[@yarajawher2032]

That really helped me i have been struggling thank you :)

[@gothgirl1711]

Are you using oil paints?

[@yarajawher2032]

@@gothgirl1711 he's he's using oil paints

[@gothgirl1711]

@@yarajawher2032 thank you

[@eseer8001]

My brain : yep I got it My hands : shut up u don’t

[@topogigomorrado645]

Same

[@artsarts5422]

Ahahaha

[@tyrone9808]

True

[@RomarioFouardo]

True 🤪😜🤣🤣

[@abdulmoeez81]

❤️

[@Susu-dw5yt]

Best advice ever, especially the last one. I never feel that I’m done. There’s always ONE more thing to do. Your suggestion that if “another brush stroke doesn’t enhance, but just makes a change, then it’s probably time to stop” (paraphrased) will be my new mantra.

[@PhilesArt]

Step1 : Outlines Step2 : Start With The Difficults Things Step3 : Fill It Out Step4 : Make the Background Step5 : Make adjustements

[@sonyadeantonio]

Yes but all of that takes practice

[@AshaJacobb]

👉😊

[@dalyoungarts2138]

Thanks for the tips

[@brendacorrea9390]

we already new sherlock

[@bruhmoment9439]

@@brendacorrea9390 Maybe some people wanted to know before watching the video to find out, "Sherlock".

[@sonofcy]

I'm 61 and just starting out, I want to be able to paint portraits of my family. You make this appear so simple and straightforward; are there any tips you can give an absolute novice? My main problem with faces is proportion and angle to the light. Don't seem able to get both correct, one of them maybe. but not both.

[@septimus64]

The easiesg way to start portraits is to drop an image into an online image editor and use colorize mode to reduce the image to color shapes. I purchased an opaque projector to put images on canvas

[@Komorebiki]

I'm not a painter so I can't really help you out, but I just came here to say that I think what you're doing is great and very sweet. I hope it goes well!❤️

[@zenoist2101]

You can use a method called squaring up which helps to position things and proportions

[@amitolacatori4442]

Not sure if you still need advice or will even receive this message but "The Loomis method" is very good at helping with proportions and different angles.

[@donnadelrey]

@@septimus64 what image editor and what is colorize mode? thanks!

[@kiriobii8958]

For making a caucasian skin tone: Red+yellow Add a tiny bit of blue to neutralize it Add white until you get the desired tone Idk how to make darker skin tones, but I hope this helped some of yall lol

[@KarolineLovesArcane]

Kirb .o Colors that are complimentary should create the color brown. Yellow and purple, blue and orange, and green and red. You want to use richer colors like blue since it’s a cooler color, you can use it to make the color brown look darker. But make sure it’s the desired color you want.

[@Imperialscorpio]

Maybe to make darker tones you simply don’t add white or much white..

[@sarahcortland4100]

Kirb .o wow this actually helped a lot tsym

[@babynyxe4784]

Darker skin tones = orange and blue. The darker you make it, the more blue u should add.

[@samanthasherrard162]

I use brown, yellow, red and white for the base and adjust proportions of each until I get the tone I want (more yellow for a more Asian tone, more brown for a tanner skin tone), I’ll add other colors depending on the lighting and such For dark dark skin tones I’ll add either blue or purple with a slight of black

[@nixie6103]

I am a beginner with painting acrylic art, and I absolutely love when google takes me to one of your tutorials for a specific technique. Thank you for your hard work and knowledge!

[@mohamedtwsedik5006]

May you make a video about how to mix skin tone and how to get the tone

[@meganhowe7168]

Personally I go on instagram and add the reference photo in the story edit (without posting) and use the drop tool (in the bottom left) to copy a couple colors and create my color palette. Sometimes what makes it difficult is the gradient and blend between colors.

[@katkoala]

@@meganhowe7168 that's genius! I can't believe I have never thought of something so obvious and simple, Thank you!!!

[@babynyxe4784]

@@meganhowe7168 ooh good idea...!

[@raomiluna9899]

Plsssa do

[@dobrearmyworld9790]

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[@kryptichands968]

Painting complex areas first makes perfect sense seeing as you're energy and focus are sharp in the beginning and can take a small break being loose while filling out bigger areas

[@aldinoprakasa1454]

Drawing nose is the most difficult to me.. The proportion, shading, its need more effort than other face part

[@aleahlrb]

And it's the one part that once you butcher, the whole face would be butchered as well.

[@MiraShards]

I’m the opposite, noses are the easiest for me but eyes and lips are the most difficult for me!

[@littledollnina8755]

I struggle most with the lips

[@habibasaad3107]

ALRB❤ yeah that’s so true before i would be darwing a weird nose and all the rest of the face would turn out weird as well but then as i started to watch videos on how to draw and started actually learning to draw it now the whole face seems way better and everything seems in its place

[@habibasaad3107]

aldino prakasa just try to watch videos and practice drawing it a lot and you’ll get way better by time i always doodle parts of the face that i’m not so good at when i’m bored so i got better without even realizing and as i got to be good at every part of the face now i can draw a face with good proportions

[@skateordie9628]

3:53 my mind was blown on how that nose just popped out of the painting! Stunning work mate!

[@shreyadas3894]

The way you paint is like a magic. Can you share more videos on how you put colours and make it look realistic and this beautiful?

[@joycehandersonfriends3225]

Thank you so much. When I paint a portrait in graphite, I like to do the eyes, nose and mouth first so I can see the likeness in those areas in great detail and the person in the portrait begins to pop out in 3-D. Now that I want to paint portraits in oils, I see that most tutorials don't do that, and the chaos in the early stages makes me uncomfortable. Sooooo a thousand thank you's for showing me I can paint an area and almost finish it as I go along, to tweak it later. What a relief!

[@soppdrake]

You forgot #6: Mad skills

[@giopyui]

The mad skills come from a lot of practice. Nobody is born skilled.

[@nina-li1yv]

Giorgia i mean some people do be born skilled doe

[@hmax1591]

@@giopyui there's a difference between skill and talent. most millenials who have been taught that everybody can become whatever they want and we are all alike,,,,can't tell the difference between skill and talent.

[@giopyui]

@@hmax1591 Idk what you're trying to get at here but talent doesn't really exist, every artist will tell you that it's just a lot of practice, studying, looking at the art you most enjoy, etc. Nobody is born skilled and yes, everybody can learn how to draw or paint.

[@lulooper]

@@nina-li1yv Sure, there are really talented people. But it all takes practice. Even talented people work hard.

[@FrancileneSouza-r8d]

Why did I take só many years of trying at looking everywhere, bumped into the most complicated elaborated fórmulas for portrait painting before I arrived at this MOST simple answer ??? THANK YOU for your time ❤❤

[@migalito1955]

You were spot on. Your tip made a huge difference. Until I tried your method I was saving eyes, nose and mouth till the end which caused me to paint them in a very loose impressionistic manner. This lead to I could only paint males up until I tried your idea. I drew a quick sketch of a gal on a small canvas pad and within one hour I completed a wonderfully done female image that had all the soft features I had not been able to pull off prior to the change. Thanks a ton.... Mike

[@aminishnamedvaati]

I can't even draw a realistic face, why am I here

[@zaephyr4437]

😂 Same

[@c0smic.dw3ller]

😂 Same

[@Renesme]

😂 Same

[@Hiraleth]

😂 Same

[@basb5820]

😂 Same

[@tedburke8187]

You just described exactly-what took me 20 years to learn.. your paintings are bright and fresh. I love that about them!

[@LizGridleyArtist]

Love how you simplify the theories, makes me feel much less overwhelmed starting new pieces ♡

[@bethccj1886]

I used to be such a great artist and fell off for years. I am getting back into it.... Thank you so much for fast forwarding what may have taken me a long time to re learn!!!

[@burcak8094]

2:58... that’s my sleep paralysis demon

[@kimberly8651]

wtf thats my sleep paralysis demon

[@macaroon147]

U got a sexy demon

[@biddyboo8]

HEY SISTERS!!!

[@burcak8094]

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[@localidiot4116]

Fatrick Stare AHHHH

[@beabristow2939]

step 2: start with the difficult bits me, panicking: b-but it is ALL difficult!

[@bethuelomolo4395]

Does the order change with water colours?

[@connie_mtv1241]

Your accent is sooo lovely, I could listen to you talking for the whole day +art and teaching skills 👌🏼

[@otiliemichelamlskovanderse41]

You should honestly write a book. I’ve learned so much more by watching literally three of your videos than I ever have before with anything else, it’s crazy. Write. A. Book.

[@alishiahussain8560]

Anyone can gain talent in art if they’re willing to put their mind into it and is willing to understand the concept. Thank you!! 😀

[@joesanpatricio794]

These tips are all very helpful! Thank you for your insights. It’s also fascinating to watch your process unfold. I can’t wait until I’m confident enough to just fill spaces up like that without second guessing every tiny stroke

[@chanaykamadison]

I have subscribed/followed your art and channel for years now and you never cease to amaze me! Thank you very much for all that you show and teach, and all that you do for us fellow artists, such as myself, or even those who are not but just love the flow of things…..please just know you are a gift to this community as well as to the world! Blessings to you young man🙏🏽

[@thepanman8]

Love the eyes, specifically the white of the eye. Looks like glossy effect. Really cool

[@SA-ez6zy]

I came here after I painted a zombie accidentally

[@hbombthecat6056]

SAME

[@rosslbaglez]

😂😂👍🏻

[@finthehuman3649]

lmaoo

[@simpleordinary4394]

DUDE HAHAHA

[@tilakpress]

funny

[@nupurkanwar423]

I officially want to start a petition for you to become a voice actor as a side job because your voice is soooooo soothing an calming. 🙌🏻

[@martinwrightart]

Brilliant content once again Alpay, I appreciate all this free content its amazing. While it’s still coming can you maybe do a video of your palette? how you mix your colours and keep them so clean and mudless.

[@maximme]

subscribed. Well done. Great pace, great pronunciations. no nonsensical, "i will go ahead and paint this.." no silly unrelated story. One of the best TUTORIALS on youtube.

[@ms.alright5956]

It's refreshing to watch you painting oh my this so beautiful .. thanks for sharing your art and knowledge with us

[@Chicahcah]

The color mixing in the background is unreal! Such great work!

[@chezbro98]

Yea I’m going to experiment with oil paint soon. I love how smooth the application is, unlike acrylic paint

[@ohwow6640]

I can't afford oil paint. Do you know any cheap paint brands? ☺

[@royaa2008]

@@ohwow6640 just buy 5 colors you can pretty much make any color with them Titanium white cadmium yellow cadmium red ultramarine blue and burnt umber

[@ohwow6640]

@@royaa2008 Thank you so much! 😊

[@anxious_and_avoidant]

You have the exact philosophy on making art that I finally have now at 28 after quitting art 10 years ago because of my horrendous imposter syndrome. I wish I had found these videos back then, but I’m happy to have them now. 💕

[@driesketels]

The face is the mirror of the mind, the eyes of people reflect the desires of their heart... I guess life is a reflection of what we allow ourselves to see... eyes are very similar to paintings in that regard, if you can say it in words there's no need to paint it... eyes often times say more then words can... PS: Alpay... your voice is just the perfect radio voice. Hearing your voice itself is already pretty cool.

[@AlpayEfe]

Ha, thanks :)

[@mikemaxwell2591]

Never tire of your work, instruction, you're a gem and a joy to watch.

[@leahmontgo]

This was great. I've been struggling with black and white underpaintings (portraiture is not my comfort zone) but this feels much more intuitive. Also I love what you do with deconstruction!

[@kanedNunable]

i think starting with the eyes is a brilliant idea. i mean once you do the eyes it looks real already, amazing.

[@lubas9978]

Love the freshness of your color combinations! Lovely!

[@benjaminnordling5353]

hmm the advice of always using an outline or tracing technique is an incredible tool for painting, especially if you sell these paintings, but if you are more of a beginner I think it would be better to start with hand painting/drawing the outlines of the paintings you do. it is also important that you don't throw yourself in the deep end, as in, starting with studys, portraits and other harder things and instead working towards those big goals. You inspire me Alpay Efe everytime I paint as well. thank you so much!

[@phoebusapollo8365]

Him: *casually switches colors in a split second* Me: *has to stand up, go to the sink, and wash the brush thoroughly before finally dipping the brush in a different color.*

[@aishwaryaahirrao]

😂🖐🏻yup😭

[@chickenstripsp4222]

bucket with water and towel ?

[@melaniecarrasco3272]

😂🖐🏼yup😭

[@pomogranate2222]

lol if you are using oils then water has no effect if you want your brushes clearly clean and a perfect painting,try using turpentine oil instead

[@andrewmiller7806]

Alpay is a fantastic tutor and artist. Highly recommend anyone interested in painting to follow him. His style is effective, but at the same time efficient and quick. He instills confidence and experimentation.

[@artbyrooster]

BRILLIANT!!! Thank you for this video! I’ve recently started painting again (I tattoo for a living) and this is probably the most informative video I’ve seen to get me back into my flow.

[@blendi3825]

I have been painting portraits since I was 11 yo and now at 45 yo I am thinking to change my approach. Your method of simplifying complex things is outstanding.

[@secretman5053]

"painting face in 5 steps" Weelchair users: ight imma head out

[@intekhabahmed9114]

Nice one

[@athenalowery3204]

Bruh 😭😭😭

[@joslyn_7]

ight imma roll out*

[@adrielrocha3993]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@6popular6hell65]

This is amazing

[@jaymesEo6]

The subject looks like a young Sandra Bullock. Very good and I like what you say about deviations from the source material to make the image that creates the feeling you are trying to convey. So many people have this need to create a completely verbatim depiction of what they see but lack any creative perspective.

[@akshitaasahoo189]

I painted my first portrait with this tutorial and it actually turned out really good. Thank you so much!

[@drewclang]

All the videos i have watched have all diff techniques but they all make sense. I love how this is broken down into steps. The technique used is what works best for the artist. ❤️❤️

[@dsanders755]

subtle but varied palette..i love your portrait painting! thank you. blessings

[@FiyaEnhergy]

Most easiest and simplified tutorial on how to paint a face portrait!!!

[@cheeks6310]

It's beautiful. I am only at the drawing phase. I seem to screw up when painting

[@39Bosski]

Kooky Vidz. I'm at the drawing phase too, but I keep hacking away with some cheap paints just for practice. I think practice is the key here. You'll get better the more you do it.

[@abrilhernandez467]

Kooky Vidz honestly im the opposite. idk why and how i just am

[@prabhjot1265]

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[@marissamchale3020]

You are amazing!!! Honestly just by watching your videos my faces have looked better! Just have to keep painting and hopefully mine will eventually look as good as yours! Thanks for your videos!!!

[@mishalwang1004]

What you said are exactly opposite to what my teacher told me. She always asks us to paint the background first, block colours， then move to details. But to be frank, i like your way better. Blocking colour without outlines is extremely difficult as i always forget the actual layout and eventually end up with a distorted painting. Anyways, thanks for sharing a new way of painting。

[@storyinternships9636]

Same! I can't find my way through color blocking. But outlines and this method in the video gets me through. I also found other skilled painters do paint this way and the results are as great as those who color block.

[@someonesomewhere1100]

This man really just made it look like he painted a perfect portrait in 30min lol I'm so happy you have such a beautiful skill

[@jeanmalgapo4543]

Thanks so much for articulating the process extremely well!

[@mulatokudzava7797]

I want to learn this art, paint like this till I turn 105, and then die Fantastic work, Maestro!

[@kamistoyanova53]

whenever you roll the background it gives me huge anxiety but I love it

[@martha8156]

how do have this much confidence?? so many parts of this video stressed me out sm and then 2 seconds late it was literally perfect

[@jennie1276]

Watching you paint all the skin tones was soooo satisfying. I’m trying to figure out how to do that myself. You made it look so easy. Unfortunately the medium I work with doesn’t blend well. If you blend it too much with too many colors it will look muddy, I have to find a way to see where my painting is going in layers instead of being able to blend everything at once. I work in nails with gel polish that needs to be cured. I’ve painted faces but I want to learn how to paint more realistically.

[@SweetTooth8989]

Your paintings are stunningly beautiful.

[@anitatoth3969]

I am in love with your artwork, your skills are amazing. That is talent.

[@AlpayEfe]

anita toth 🖤

[@bounty125th7]

Wow...You made it look so simple and your commentary was specific, short and to the point even with adding in the personal discretions you use to bring everything full circle, Bravo good job

[@minihoney13]

"I decided to do something quick and simple"

[@Tttttt33333]

Really good tips!! I am not professionally trained and I've always been shading the details from eyes nose and lips first when I am drawing and painting. I thought it would a set back to my work. But glad to hear it's ok either way.

[@sky2333]

How much time do you usually spend on a portrait painting? Amazing work! I love your videos

[@dianasurbey8881]

Thank you so much for this. I am a novice and as such have watched many tutorials. I just was mesmorized by this and enjoyed it entirely. Your voice is so smooth and continuously in sync with what you are doing on the paper. It was very helpful and informative and you gave an example of an opitional style.

[@rion5421]

my brain: I got it my skills: why the fvck u lyin?

[@hi-jy3lb]

Copied

[@pantherpaw9]

Really great tips. And beautiful artwork, just amazing work. I’m so inspired. I’m in the process of setting up my loft studio / music room / library. Can’t wait to start painting again. I’m a chalk pastel artist but I’ve been flirting with oils lately and I’m very driven to see what I can do.

[@krayzieegg7294]

It looks scary at first then became so beautiful in a blink of an eye

[@Gloria4Good]

I just started my art channel and now I’m so inspired. Thank you for the support. I love when artist encourage and support each other. Much success to you you and all your subscribers

[@Art_factory_from_stoneAge]

Easier to say it by mouth.. My mind: let's do it. My hands: am I a joke to you

[@helenmccormick1982]

Beautiful portrait... thank you for sharing. I wS intrigued how you added splash of green background paint to hair! As I tell my Granddaughter... your painting your rules!

[@chad912]

Hey man just wanted to give you a heads up if you didn't already know, Corridor Crew seems to have used this video in their "VFX Artists React to Bad & Great CGi 13" at 9:42. I couldn't find anything that would credit you so I just wanted to let you know.

[@AlpayEfe]

thanks for letting me know... they have good taste ;)

[@nicholasknapp9447]

Snitch

[@basavarajalgur2260]

Your painting style work is so beautiful & for your kind of colors is very very simple strokes, nice finishing colors combination more effect for potrate painting work...so enjoy your work & learn to style...nice Art, Thank you so much.

[@sophiel9306]

He forgot actual step 1: BE TALENTED

[@adolfhitler6305]

Soph Arts no, i would have to disagree

[@shoot646]

Soph Arts painting isn’t about talent, it’s about skill. Skill takes practice. Anyone can become a good painter, all it takes it practice :)

[@VCardGaming]

This is one of those things where talent isn't necessary. Time put in is the biggest factor. Everyone you think has more talent than you has probably literally hundreds of hours of more practice

[@tony4012]

Nah step 1. Have paint

[@ericallen789]

sophthefrog hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard

[@hakyav1321]

I am following you from UK. And I am proud with you 🇹🇷❤️

[@aruyagarik5464]

Step 1: Outlines Step 2: Start with difficult things Step 3: Fill it out Step 4: Make the Background Step 5: Make Adjustments Step 6: Regret Everything Step 7: NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. Step 8: It's okay, I'm doing fine Step 9: Bish, no I'm not wtf Step 10: *Cry in gay*

[@MP-ck7kr]

OMG This is Mara Lafontan! I love her and this painting. 😍

[@pratishthabajracharya7]

1:45 your face in the morning when you wake up after 3 hours sleep

[@idyllic8d]

pls i died laughing at this

[@amygalvin1799]

Love this. Using unexpected colors. The nose actually pops from the page!💙

[@finthehuman3649]

I feel like crying because I feel like I'll never be able to do this. I'm gonna try painting a face today, wish me luck!

[@Abc-xm8pb]

What happened?!

[@angels5449]

@@Abc-xm8pb Oui oui

[@alldenfranko4934]

While I've only tried 2 time to paint a face and still suck at it... your tutorials have changed my art in the other styles I do ,you make me feel a lot more relaxed about the painting process, thank you

[@daisyking1489]

how long does it take you to complete a painting and what paints do you use for portraits would it be ok to use acrylics?

[@Gluckgalerie]

it turned out so vividly, very beautiful

[@jwc9538]

U deserve more view and subs

[@AlpayEfe]

JWC I agree ;)

[@aastha3298]

Earlier i used to paint the difficult areas at last in case of getting everything smugged.. Bt m surely gonna try these steps.. 😇

[@pgnum02]

:0 this was beautiful! Just wondering, how long did this painting take?

[@betagolchin]

Amazing! Love how you drew her. The colours and blending look so realistic!

[@LyranPrincess6913]

How r we suppose to know what colors to use to bring face to life and how you get eyes from black to blue ? Feel u skipped important parts

[@dagger9555]

He’s assuming you understand art fundamentals like color theory, value/light, proportions/anatomy, form, and composition. Those are all separate subjects you learn to apply to every art subject not just portraits.

[@whatyouwerethinking998]

refreshing to see actual paint and brush and no digital paint

[@jiannaamor9807]

"I decided to keep things quick and simple" Me: is that simple? *Proceeds to cry*

[@maramrayyan4714]

Quick question...is he using acrylics or oil paint...

[@mariadagalou-kougkoulou164]

I don't know how you can draw almost soo well!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gosh 😍🤗

[@lomaxpartyof4]

Those background splashes on the hair erk me..

[@cats.m.2853]

This man is so comforting I love him

[@orcamum]

Lovely work and tutorial. However, I'd love to have seen what you did with the paint of the background that went all over her hair.

[@catiaVanPT]

He leaves it like that. It's his signature.

[@localidiot4116]

I know a lot of artist who do that I guess that’s their style

[@olivertalks121]

you are a life saver 🙏 I am trying to paint a portrait for a family member for their birthday and after 18 attempts, my 19th try was much more successful thanks to your tips and watching you work. thank yooou ❤

[@TamikaX]

I'm sad because I can't paint but I'm really good at drawing on the sketch book and using different colored pencils and shading. How do I transition from the sketchbook to the canvas? Can anyone provide any tips for me?

[@sunni6610]

Try using watercolor first. Color in your drawings in your sketchbook with it. Make sure you're using the right materials (this doesnt have to be expensive). When you feel like you are ready, start following tutorials on how to use acrylics.

[@TamikaX]

@@sunni6610 Thank You

[@TamikaX]

@Artayo what's that?

[@TamikaX]

@Artayo yeah

[@marcjeffers4229]

Great method if your painting a cartoon...the old masters knew what they were doing and they did it right😉