Pastel Portrait Tutorial ~ What colours to use for skin tones and shadows. Pastel pencils.

Pastel Portrait Tutorial: In this Narrated video of a portrait of a model I share with you my techniques and tips on how I achieve the skin tones and shadows using pastel pencils. Reference Image.. royalty free Pixabay
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Here is a list of Caran d ache rich pastel pencils colours I use: numbers...
Primary colours...
Reds... 788-060, 080
Yellows... 788- 240, 530, 035
Blue... 788- 145
Orange 788-052
Purple 788-099
Green 788-719
Rich colours I sometime use for the bright areas in the skin tones...
788- 541, 542, 871, 581.
Carbothello pencils are... green 1400/585, red... 305, orange, 221, lemon yellow 205, yellow ochre 685 and white 100. I don't use this brand's blues as the lightfastness is very poor. so I use Conti a Paris ones for them,... No10, No 06, No 22 and No46. Also the purple red for the deep shadows ... No19
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Here is a list of Caran d ache rich pastel pencils colours I usually use: numbers...
Primary colours...
Reds... 788-060, 080
Yellows... 788- 240, 530, 035
Blue... 788- 145
Orange 788-052
Purple 788-099
Green 788-719
Rich colours I sometime use for the bright areas in the skin tones...
788- 541, 542, 871, 581.
Carbothello pencils are... green 1400/585, red... 305, orange, 221, lemon yellow 205, yellow ochre 685 and white 100. I don't use this brand's blues as the lightfastness is very poor. so I use Conti a Paris ones for them,... No10, No 06, No 22 and No46. Also the purple red for the deep shadows ... No19
If you can afford it I would recommend buying the sets as the extra colours would be very useful for clothes and backgrounds and can work out cheaper per pencil... UK and US Amazon links below.
**Amazon UK links:** (USA links scroll down to the heading below)
PASTEL PENCILS:
Caran D'Ache Pastel Pencils amzn.to/35zJWwd
STABILO CarbOthello Pastel Pencils amzn.to/3kWhj3t
Conte a Paris Pastel Pencils amzn.to/3cjmvty
PASTELS STICKS:
Rembrandt Extra Fine Soft Pastel - Artist Quality -
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GLASSCINE PAPER.... amzn.to/3cladTL
SURFACE USED
Clairefontaine Pastelmat,
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BLENDING TOOLS
Tortillon Stumps amzn.to/3butfVq
Colour Shaper Taper Point amzn.to/3dLGaTh
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND VIDEO CAMERA:
Light Meter amzn.to/3hkW0ql
Memory Card amzn.to/370XXFQ
RALENO 800W Softbox Lighting Kit 5500K Bulbs for Portraits and Product Shooting amzn.to/3j7XgO3
VIDEO CAMERA
Canon EOS M50 Camera amzn.to/2Yu1Azj
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PASTEL PENCILS:
Caran D'ache Set of 84 Pastel Pencils In A Wood Box amzn.to/2SArZbG
Stabilo Carbothello Pastel Pencil, 60-Color Set amzn.to/2SCumL4 Conté à Paris Pastel Pencils with 48 Assorted Colors amzn.to/3c80myh
PASTELS STICKS:
Rembrandt Royal Talens Soft Pastels General Set, 90 Half Stick Set amzn.to/2KZlTNY
GLASSCINE PAPER.... amzn.to/3z2FPaq
SURFACE USED:
Clairefontaine Pastelmat, Pack of 5 Sheets 360g 50x70cm, Dark Grey (5)
Tortillon Stumps amzn.to/2yxc1Io
BLENDING TOOLS
Tortillon Stumps amzn.to/2yxc1Io
Silicone Taperpoint Brush Tip Size: 2 amzn.to/2ySS1Am
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Light Sensor amzn.to/2EsKB9w
Memory Card amzn.to/3qBtplP
light Equipment amzn.to/3hkYkh3
VIDEO CAMERA
Canon EOS M50 Camera amzn.to/3hoKU3K
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[@DavePortersArt]

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[@margotelizabeth7900]

You are incredibly talented and watching you doing human’s skin tones, gently later upon layer is absolutely fascinating thank you so very much. I’m learning so much from watching you blending the skin tones on whichever Video I am watching. I like your advice about drawing from the cherry and allowing it to just “happen”. I’m an artist, but I’m also a Textile Artist. Frequently I see something in my mind’s eye and then I seek to duplicate it, trusting that my hands will be replicating what’s in my mind’s eye. My art follows a very similar sort of action which is why I seem to understand EXACTLY what you are telling us here. Thank you so VERY much. You are an amazing Teacher, Bless your Heart Dave. Margot New Zealand

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Margot, thank you for the kind words... I couldn't draw or paint a thing if I wasn't centred in my heart. Letting go of mind control is the key to connecting. Sounds fascinating what you create, all the very best. You are welcome, thanks for watching. 😊🙏

[@recreepy]

Only an artists eye can capture the genuine purpose this painting.

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you for watching... much appreciated 🙏

[@bevdore48]

enjoyed this video trying to learn more

[@DavePortersArt]

Glad to hear it Beverly! Thanks for watching. 💕🙏

[@piedaderudman6043]

I am amazed and fascinated by the amount of colours there are involved just for the skin tones. I appreciate you mentioning their names and makes. I'm just watching for now and trying to get my head around it. Portraits are what I've always dreamed of doing. Although I have a good selection of colouring pencils, I don't have the makes that you've mentioned. Wondering if it makes a big difference? Beautiful picture! You are an excellent artist! ❤

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you for the kind words Piedade, colour can be so varied, that why I like to keep a simple palette to simply the application. Portrait are wonderful genre, I would recommend checking out my Patreon membership as everything now is posted in Realtime, you will see every step and hear my explanations Thank you so much for watching my videos 🙏

[@Ramesh_009]

Great Artist sir❤🎉

[@DavePortersArt]

You are very kind 🥰

[@dehweh2297]

Thank you

[@DavePortersArt]

You're welcome🙏

[@mishellian1979]

When I grow up, I’m going to be Dave

[@j.p.7914]

Thanks 👍🏻👌🏻🍁🌻🍁‼️

[@DavePortersArt]

You are very welcome... thanks for watching 🙏

[@alkatebalsiasy3930]

Thanks you are great teacher

[@DavePortersArt]

Appreciate the kind words Alkateb 🙏

[@sandfly60]

Thanks for listing the colours and brands of the pastel pencils. I find that really helpful. Really enjoyed this video.

[@DavePortersArt]

My pleasure... thanks for watching 💕🙏

[@fatemahfaaa3576]

Marra kuayis mashallah

[@nimithac2025]

amazing work

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏

[@whiteblossom4077]

Beautiful

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you 💕🙏

[@Irisphotojournal]

I drew the foot you did, it turned out pretty good for me. Thanks.!

[@DavePortersArt]

That's good news ... glad it the video useful 🙏🙏

[@bk50587]

looking great

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Barbara... thank you so much. Be sure to check out my channel has there are two more videos to watch as there series portrait is now complete. Take care. ☺

[@u2uuba]

So relaxing to watch 😌

[@DavePortersArt]

Glad you enjoyed... thank you so much for taking the time to let me know... much appreciated 😊🙏

[@lisedupuis438]

Many thanks! I love the way you work!!!!

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you so much Lise, really appreciate your kind words 😊🙏

[@kathleenhankins764]

Hi Dave Another Great Video from you. Your Patreon as mentioned before is well worth joining, you are so amazing to watch and listen too,would recommend it to everyone. My Child Portrait is coming along nicely, was frightened of messing up, but just got on with what I learnt from you. So Thank you Dave.

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you so much for recommending my channel to your friends. Thanks again for your awesome support by joining me on Patreon. Much Appreciated 🙏 Great news that your child portrait is shaping up well. Persevering is the key to succeeding 😊 All the very best 😊🙏

[@erictaunton2183]

Fantastic as usual Dave I enjoying your videos very much thank you

[@DavePortersArt]

Glad you like them! thrilled you are finding value in them Eric 🙏😊

[@zeliasantos1]

I love assisting your videos, I’ve learned a lot from you, thank you ❤️

[@DavePortersArt]

You are so welcome! thanks for watching Marilu 🙏

[@GeneArts]

Great, still watching...

[@DavePortersArt]

Appreciated... thank you 🙏

[@jimqartworks]

wow, I love this one, thanks

[@DavePortersArt]

You are welcome... Glad you like it Jimmy! 🙏

[@Maedhros121]

Great video as always, i really appreciate the way you learn colors relationship ... I learnt a lot from you and improved my work so thank you a lot for your generosity and sharing your knowledge.

[@DavePortersArt]

You are very welcome Ben... I love to share... thrilled you are getting value from my work 🙏🙏

[@godiejosef3788]

Ang galing!

[@DavePortersArt]

Salamat! 🙏

[@CherryBlossomHill]

Absolutely fascinating and relaxing, thank you for sharing so generously and lovingly. Can I ask, did the photographer make a lot of adjustments in Photoshop to make the portrait look more painterly?

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi... thank you so much. I not sure as the image is royalty free from pixabay. Take care 😊🙏

[@nanduthug1737]

Will do the next portrait work doms using color pencil please

[@DavePortersArt]

I only use pastels... something I will have to try myself at some point. 🙏🙏

[@eveshonyasylvester438]

I love you so much

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you for watching Eveshonya... thrilled you love my work 💕🙏

[@ninameulendijks1073]

Beautiful. Do you also have or going to do a tutorial on still life?

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you Nina... Great suggestion... will add a still life to my list of videos to do. 🙏

[@ninameulendijks1073]

@@DavePortersArt Great! I’m going to join your patreon. I’m sure I can learn so much and improve my pastel technique!!

[@DavePortersArt]

@@ninameulendijks1073 awesome, thanks and welcome to Patreon, all the very best with your artwork 😊🙏

[@edboggs7706]

Do you figure out the temperature of the colors just by using them? Is there a chart you use? What makes you use a cool or warm color in certain spots?

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Ed, depending on the light source... if it is a warm light highlights will be warm and the shadows cool. It is a matter of seeing, once you experience this the world looks so different and magical. Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@eddiemcgrath8536]

sorry for the newbie question, ive just bought a set of carbothello pencils on the strength of your video, can you tell me why you use both them and the caran d'ache pencils, im pondering on whether to buy them too, could be an expensive flop. Given ive spent so much on the coloured pencil sets they have.

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Eddie... carbothello's are great... I use conte pastel blues and the cold red because of the lightfastness is better. I use caran dash for the freshness and added vibrancy. Wait until you see my next video... I am painting the same study in carbothello v Pitt pencils v Caran d'Ache...First time using pitt pencils this will give a cheaper alternative and each brand I show the result and review them... hopefully will be finished editing next week 🤞

[@annfarmer9704]

would you be using the same colors if the background was white instead of grey?

[@DavePortersArt]

Yes as I use the same colours for watercolour. 🙏

[@fotoalive]

You are such Amazing Artist ! Im à newbie, I have Faber C and Stabello, but bought Caran D'arche portrait set 20 colored pencils can they be combined with Pastel ?

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you so much for you kind words... coloured pencil if they are waxy will not mix I reckon, as pastels are chalk based. I've not used coloured pencils so cant really give you an accurate reply. All the very best with your art. 🙏

[@mirthagomez8730]

Quedo perfecto, una duda q utuliza secadora y para que?

[@DavePortersArt]

Hola, no uso secadores ni fijadores. La superficie Pastelmatt mantiene el pigmento en su lugar, por lo que no es necesario arreglarlo.

[@christineefstathiouart766]

Hello Mr. Dave! How are you? Fistr of all thank you for your so helpfull videos in your patreon! Can i ask you if the color of the paper change our palette colors that we will use? Be safe and creative!

[@DavePortersArt]

I'm good thank you Christine... hope you are too. You are welcome.... thrilled you are getting value watching them. Regarding your question... the colour choice would be the same... the only thing to be aware of is that you will have to add more layers to create the darker colours. As sometimes I allow the dk grey I usually use to show through the layers on top of it... so using the colour of the board to create the tone for the subtle Shadow colours. Hope that answers your question. Take care Happy draw and painting 😊🙏

[@juanricofuqua8194]

I like to know where to buy the right pastels

[@DavePortersArt]

Please check the description below this video I give links. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@choochoochooseyou]

How long would that amount of drawing typically take?

[@DavePortersArt]

I usually complete a portrait around 10...15 hours. 🙏

[@Artvideos2024]

👏👏👏👏

[@DavePortersArt]

thanks always Ruby! 😊🙏

[@LOPSKIEBALIOS]

Hello sir what paper use your drawing?

[@DavePortersArt]

I use Pastelmat dark grey... it is magic to work on 🙏😊

[@rtb03791]

What paper are you using please

[@DavePortersArt]

Pastel mat dark grey... check out the description. 🙏

[@obaidajalil7106]

Is this oil pastel pencils or dry soft pastel?? Somebody answer please

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi there... it is soft pastel pencils 😊🙏

[@malakamer1071]

I love you

[@DavePortersArt]

😊🙏

[@malakamer1071]

@@DavePortersArt 😇❤❤

[@isabellelebrethon3880]

Bonjour pouvez vous dire les numéros des couleurs utilisées merci et bravo

[@DavePortersArt]

Bonjour... merci. Toutes les couleurs sont dans la description sous la vidéo. Acclamations. 🙏🙏

[@isabellelebrethon3880]

Merci à vous

[@clarencewright9841]

My pastel pencil are hard they don't give up their color easily

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Clarence, it depends on the brand... Faber Castell pencils are hard, Conté à Paris, CarbOthello and Caren d'Ache in my experience are soft... softest being the Conté à Paris ones. 🙏🙏

[@edithbrown1958]

You speed up the video, so I was just wondering, how much time do you normally spend on painting a portrait? I am trying to get better at portraits and have learned a lot from watching you. Thanks.

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Edith on average they take around 20 plus hours. Pleased you are enjoying my content. Thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@edithbrown1958]

@@DavePortersArt Thank you for replying. I hope that one day, I will be as good at pastels as you are.

[@obaidajalil7106]

Sir i want to be a part of your project and subscribe and pay monthly for the training or toturials can u please help me

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Obaida... I have two Patreon links in the desciption which is under the video... one for my webpage I have set up so you can see what tutorials I offer, the other will take you directly to Patreon. If you click on those you will see how to join. Many thanks Dave.

[@KomNouKH]

Very nice I love your drawing technique ❤❤

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you so much, thrilled you love my technique 🥰🙏