Pastel Pencil Tutorial ~ How to draw Realistic DARK SKIN and EYE the easy way.

In this narrated Pastel Pencil tutorial, video with real-time footage, I discuss how to draw realistic Dark Skin and Eye using Pastel pencils the easy way. Sharing my techniques and tips for pastel Portraits. Includes some real-time footage so you can take a closer look.
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[@DavePortersArt]

If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more... please check out my Playlist 'Narrated Tutorials ~ Tips using Pastel Pencils kzbin.info/aero/PLTgchDV4hjFRCCjCIyKzrI6yDbrPLaRCV 😊🙏

[@vinsinfletcher8019]

Remarkable! I'm a pencil portrait artist and to learn THIS, not only is your work Hyper Realism, but wow how it projects Depth! What made you choose pastel pencils over Colored Pencils? (2) I was going to buy Flesh Tone pencils since i don't know the color wheel,, would Flesh/Skin tone pencils be less appealing on a finished piece?

[@kouassidominiquekrou8490]

truly hyperrealistic. I think the government should decorate you. well done ! 🤗😊🙏🎉🎆🎉👍🍫🍰🍟🎇

[@DavePortersArt]

😂 thanks for the kind words, appreciate all your support! All the best 🙏😊

[@mandypoole6828]

Outstanding.!! No one compares to you Dave. The realism is mindblowing. Watching you work is an absolute pleasure. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@DavePortersArt]

Wow, thank you Mandy! To be honest I just keep out of the way and the work just happens... thank you so much for watching my videos... thrilled you like them so much 😊🙏

[@mandypoole6828]

@@DavePortersArt You are so so welcome. Your videos make my day.👏💯🇬🇧

[@DavePortersArt]

@@mandypoole6828 That has made my day. Thank you for letting me know 🥰🙏..

[@johnfong2817]

Really one of the best tutorials on Pastel Pencil Art that I have seen

[@DavePortersArt]

Appreciated the kind words John, thank you so much for watching! 🙏😊

[@johnfong2817]

All of your tutorials should be watched more than once.... you get more out of them the second and third time if that is possible.@@DavePortersArt

[@EktaShah82]

Agreed

[@alkatebalsiasy3930]

I've been following your work for a long time, yet I don't have the courage to start, I need to see everything I can see on my phone, accept my greetings. Have a happy next year, for you and your family, Merry Christmas.

[@DavePortersArt]

Go for it alkateb! sometimes we need to just jump in with both feet and see what happens, the more you stop thinking and just go with your instinct you will find that everything just happens and flows naturally. All the very best for the new year ahead. 🙏

[@godswilluche7872]

Am your biggest fan here in Nigeria Dave❤❤

[@DavePortersArt]

That's great to know, thank for watching from Nigeria! God Bless and thanks for all your support! 🥰🙏

[@dimitrioskalfakis]

apparently effortless creation of skin texture. having fun while teaching :-)

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you for the kind words, truly it just happens and I observe. It is a very relaxing way to draw for sure. Thanks for all you support 😊🙏

[@BabatundeAjibogun]

Your work has inspired me to make my first pastel full portrait Thanks 🎉❤

[@DavePortersArt]

That is awesome news, thrill my work has inspired you... all the very best! 🙏

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank for your consideration to become a Patreon member... appreciate the support. Thanks for watching. 🙏@@vickyannpaintingwithoils

[@momasan2]

I do have a question about texture on skin. Is it an absolute to create texture? I'm about to take on a portrait of an Asian couple and their 3 children and all of them have very porcelain-like complexion. When is it advisable (or not)? Your work is outstanding, Dave and I learn SO much from watching you create these masterpieces!! Thanking you in advance! Sherry

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Sherry, I always take the approach draw/paint what you see... with porcelain-like complexion just be aware not to make the skin look plastic over blending. Being aware of the temperature changes and subtle blending should help. Thank for watching... thrilled you are learning from my work. 🙏

[@aliciaselby596]

Love your work, your calm soothing voice, your explaining the things you do. I am a student for life. ❤

[@DavePortersArt]

Wonderful! Thank you for the reassuring words Alicia, good to know my work comes across well. All the very best... thanks for watching. 🙏😊

[@BriannaPerry-r3i]

Beautiful, Thank You ❤

[@DavePortersArt]

Thanks Brianna, you are welcome, thrilled you find it beautiful. Thanks for watching. 🙏😊

[@esracreates-4610]

Wonderful🌸

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you! 😊🙏

[@shinobimarkestattoo]

You are Amazing 👏🏻🇧🇷🤠

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you so much Shinobi! you are very kind 😊🙏

[@pakiza_txt]

Очень красиво 😍😍

[@DavePortersArt]

Спасибо 🙏😊

[@elsacoco3810]

Thanks for having taken the time to do that masterpiece ! When I think about Malevich's "White on White"...

[@DavePortersArt]

You are very welcome Elsa 🙏

[@JosephAderemi-v8o]

Mehn, I can’t ever get over the details. The beauty. You’re such a great teacher as well. I have learnt a lot just watching you draw. I would like to dive into pastel drawing. I noticed the materials are really expensive as well. I don’t want that to deter me, so if you can help give a recommendatory list of necessary pastel tools you think I can start with. I’d really appreciate your guide. Thanks in advance, sire.

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi joseph, thrilled you enjoy watching the videos, appreciate the kind words. I would recommend CarbOthello chalk pastel 60 set as they are good value for the quality, just watch out for some of the blues and purples which have poor lightfastness. Just buy a Faber Castel White pastel pencil and mix in with the CarbOthello's and you will give a good result. 😊🙏

[@JosephAderemi-v8o]

@ Thank youuuu. I’ll do just that. Appreciated sire..

[@steveharris1974]

Dave your work is stunning, I'm trying to get a good space sorted out to do my artwork, and then I'll be straight on to Patreon. Your approach is so different from how I've worked in the past, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to go backward before I go forward, but I'm also sure it's the correct way for me to really improve and get to the next level. Thank you, and all the best.

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Steve... all the best in finding the space to create art. Thanks for your consideration in joining me on Patreon. My technique is based on instinct and I find it so relaxing than what I used to do so many years back. I keep things nice and straight forward... you can use my colour method with any medium too. Appreciate the kind words... you are welcome... all the best with your art journey. 🙏

[@picauu]

Mãos de Mestre e mais uma bela lição de pintura pastel.Parabens

[@DavePortersArt]

Obrigado pelas amáveis ​​palavras... muito apreciado 🙏

[@erictaunton2183]

Enjoyed watching your video Dave fantastic very Educational thanks for sharing

[@DavePortersArt]

Thanks for watching Eric... thrilled you enjoyed it... you are very welcome 🙏

[@karengould2784]

Superb Dave👌🏻 your videos & sharing your skills & talent are so helpful & very generous of you, thank you 😊

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you... thrilled you find my videos helpful. You are very well Karen, I love to share. 😊🙏

[@npknpk2380]

Very nice i want to learn sir

[@DavePortersArt]

Keep watching and searching my channel I have loads of tutorials to share. 🙏😊

[@manashkikiiwe7455]

Thank you for your beautifully done videos. Really helps when you tell which colors you are using. Would you ,by any chance, have plans to do a demo for Native American skin tones? Thanks again.

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you for the kind words and idea for a future video... I will sort a Native American portrait early next year... thanks for the suggestion... appreciated. You are welcome look forward to creating a study. 🙏🙏

[@at0139]

Great work ❤ thank you for sharing the steps with us 🤝

[@DavePortersArt]

You are very welcome... thanks for watching 🙏

[@bozoclown2098]

One word. Great

[@DavePortersArt]

Appreciate the kind word... thank you 😊🙏

[@DicksonEsherefe-hw7yu]

I'm inspired by your work

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank yiu for letting me know... thrilled my work inspires you. 🙏 and thanks for watching

[@EktaShah82]

I will definitely be doing this tutorial from your patreon before the end of the year and if nothing else watching for learning how to apply to my own subjects

[@DavePortersArt]

Awesome, thank you! All the very best Ekta 😊🙏

[@EktaShah82]

@@DavePortersArt from watching this i think I finally get the principle behind skin Will watch the slower patreon version later Thanks. You are a fantastic teacher

[@colzpendragon2298]

amazing and lifelike as always ❤

[@DavePortersArt]

Many thanks, appreciate you watching my videos. Cheers 😊🙏

[@GanaelleHebert]

Thanks so much. It's poetry ❤

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you for the kind words, thrilled you like the video so. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@stephenenendu9108]

Absolutely awesome

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you so much Stephen! 😊🙏

[@DougieWotherspoon]

Stunning as always with great guidance

[@DavePortersArt]

Thanks Dougie, thrilled you find the video helpful. 🙏😊

[@alainpilon-u6n]

beautiful

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you! 😊🙏

[@Monkeybonkers2008]

Great work Dave

[@DavePortersArt]

Thanks Paul... glad you like it 😊🙏

[@gonzaloor7479]

Gracias maestro, un excelente trabajo

[@DavePortersArt]

De nada... Muchas gracias por mirar. 😊🙏

[@cherryj]

Absolutely amazing as always!

[@DavePortersArt]

Many thanks Cherry! thanks for watching! 😊🙏

[@OkperhieluckyEfe-zb8we]

I love your drawing PLs bless me with grace

[@DavePortersArt]

Thanks for the love... wishing you all the blessings and grace... thanks for watching 🙏

[@hannahoron9740]

Absolutely beautiful artwork! Very helpful for studying technique! Thank you!

[@DavePortersArt]

Glad it was helpful Hanna! You are welcome, thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@yvonnevanaltena8811]

Thank You nice

[@DavePortersArt]

you are welcome Yvonne, thanks for watching 🙏

[@jessloves70]

New subscriber so you've probably mentioned this before but what pencils do you use? I'm assuming they're oils? Thanks

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Jess... the pastel Pencils I use are like chalk or soft pastel... please check out the description below the video I mention the brands I use. Thanks for the support. 🙏

[@philippoole3059]

Hi Dave What do you recommend to put on your finished pastel paintings to stop it smudging, someone I know uses hairspray, what do you do? Cheers Phil

[@el2966]

I’d like to know what paper I can work on to achieve the smoothness and blending. Pastel paper is still too grainy. I noticed you use clairefontaine which is very expensive for me. Is there a less costly surface better than the grainy pastel paper? Thank you

[@DavePortersArt]

I am looking and trying less expensive material so people can try my technique and get a similar result. here is the link... arteza.com/products/spiral-sketch-book-gray-toned-3-pack?_pos=1&_psq=gray+toned+paper&_ss=e&_v=1.0 All the very best. p.s. they do bigger sizes too, this size is ideal to practice on.

[@ranimaraskolhe9904]

Please write down the colour name which can use in drawing with coloring which pencil

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Rani... that information is available if you support me by being a Patreon member... I give all the numbers and brands... most of the tutorials are now in real time too. All the best 🙏

[@ranimaraskolhe9904]

@@DavePortersArt thank you sir 😊for inform me and I also support and subscribe your KZbin channel ☺️

[@rajkumarpandey3376]

Please pencil name this is oil pastel pencil or softt pastl pencil

[@DavePortersArt]

Soft chalk pastel, brand names are listed in the description below the video. 🙏

[@useejohnson892]

What if you’re drawing on a white background

[@DavePortersArt]

You would have to build it up like you would if it was a watercolour I would image... I have always worked on grey also grey for oils too I like to keep thing familiar. All the best... thanks for watching 🙏

[@LawrenzoAzogor]

Paper type?

[@DavePortersArt]

Pastelmat Dark Grey

[@isabellelebrethon3880]

Bonsoir merci pour cette vidéo enrichissante pouvez vous donner le numéro des crayons merci à vous

[@DavePortersArt]

Je vous en prie. Je ne donne le numéro de chaque crayon à mes Patreons que lorsque je télécharge la version en temps réel de Patreon... pour leur support.

[@isabellelebrethon3880]

@@DavePortersArt merci pour votre réponse je serai bien intéressée pr vos cours mais sont ils traduit en français ? Et comment savoir l heure de patron en temps réel et encore merci à vous de partager votre savoir faire

[@bozoclown2098]

I see nuances that people do not.

[@DavePortersArt]

It is all about the energy a drawing or painting projects... it is wonderful to see these things. 🙏😊