Pastel Portrait Tutorial ~ What colours to use for skin tones. Portrait of Sean Connery Part 1.

Pastel Portrait Tutorial: In this Narrated video of my tribute Pastel painting of Sean Connery I share with you my techniques and tip on how I achieve the skin tones. I mainly use use three primaries colours and complimentary colours. Take a look to find out more. This is Part1.
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Here is a list of Caran d ache rich pastel pencils colours I use: numbers...
Primary colours/ Complementary 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. 068
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... affiliate links below.
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PASTELS STICKS:
Royal Talens - Rembrandt Extra Fine Soft Pastel - Artist Quality - General Selection of 45
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[@jekaterinanemeth3052]

Super! 🤩🤩🤩♥️♥️♥️😊🍀🎁

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you 🤗🙏

[@mananamchedlishvili1286]

È fantastico!!!! Afascinante!!!!

[@DavePortersArt]

Grazie mille!! 🙏

[@jrz7325]

In my humble opinion your the best and easiest pastel portrait artist to follow. You do amazing work. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@DavePortersArt]

aww thank you so much!... so pleased that you are enjoying my videos and they come across well. You are welcome, all the very best with your artwork! 🙏😊

[@DavePortersArt]

Would you like to see the end result, here's Part 2 ~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5-bn3aOh6qNb9k

[@paulofreitas8862]

Thank you so much for these instructions and information. You are inspiring me a lot . Your technique and explanation is very helpful and clear. You are amazing

[@DavePortersArt]

You are very welcome!... thrilled that you are enjoying the videos... thanks for the kind words ... cheers! 🙏🙏

[@terrydunson1250]

I have been into pastel painting for years. Unfortunately, I have not stayed with it although I have had commissioned portraits. I like what you are doing on media . It is a great thing to do by helping budding artists learn how to use the processes of the craft. I have become inspired lately to pick it up again. I am a bit rusty at it. I have increased my pastel pencil supplies. I also found that Clairfontaine Pastel matte to be a huge blessing as well. But I did start with a paper that filled the tooth with two to three layers. I have learned over the last year that I have overworked my earlier layers limiting my abilities to add important definition in the final stages. I am 59 years old and still learning. Thank you and all the other KZbinrs etc. for inspiring me as well as others to venture on and don't quit what you have talent or desire to pursue talent in. I am hoping I can eventually be an inspiration for others as well. Thanks again.

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Terry good to hear from you. I love to share what I have uncovered over the years. Wishing you every sucess with your artwork... the surface I use is Pastel mat... it is magic to work on for sure. 👍🙏😊

[@Annie-nx2qc]

I am French and I work with Carbothello pencils

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Annie, they are a superb brand, great to work with. However, I would suggest substituting some of the blues, Reds and purples colours for an other brand as the lightfastness are poor. That is the reason why I use Conté à Paris for those colours. All the very best 🙏

[@jillellen2631]

Fascinating video Dave! I look forward to Part II. Best wishes to you!!

[@DavePortersArt]

Thanks Jill... all the best to you too! 🙏

[@paulamoore2007]

Loved the video. The detailed process for skin tones was very helpful. I really liked seeing why and how you made the lip correction. Looking forward to next weeks part 2. Great to have detailed pencil and supply information in the show notes. Thank you Dave.

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Paula.... Thanks for the great feedback... glad you liked the extra details 😊🙏🙏

[@saulsincere4581]

Instablaster.

[@manafested]

coming together brilliantly matey.

[@DavePortersArt]

Cheers Matey! All done now just editing the video for tomorrow 👍

[@lisedupuis438]

I realy love your work!!!

[@DavePortersArt]

Appreciated... thrilled you do 😊🙏

[@annarosacappai5094]

Bellissima lezione grazie 😊

[@DavePortersArt]

sei il benvenuto, grazie per il feedback :-)

[@shamsart]

Very beautiful work

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank You! 😊🙏

[@SockMonkeyofcourse]

Enjoyed the instructive video. I am quite challenged when it comes to portraiture and this video has helped me feel like trying again. Thank you for that!

[@DavePortersArt]

So pleased that it is inspiring you Terry... means a lot. It is all about practice... all the very best with you future work. 😊🙏

[@ms-finearts5186]

I just woke up....the first thing Iam doing is watching your video sir.......after this I'll start cooking and then start my artwork..... thankyou so much for the wonderful video.....very much helpful...

[@DavePortersArt]

Can't thank you enough for the wonderful feedback ... thrilled that you are enjoying them 😊🙏🙏

[@ms-finearts5186]

@@DavePortersArt you are such a wonderful person too....you reply soo many comments....this attitude of yours will take you up and give you peaks of success (you are already successful though)....all the best.....and also...I'll be disturbing you with many questions sir... please please please answer me with patience....

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you so much for the kind word... appreciated. My pleasure 🙏🙏

[@hendmahdy5926]

I usually draw using charcoal and graphite, and never had the nerve to try pastels, but I've just placed an order to purchase soft pastel pencils and chalk sticks right after this! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and work! :-)

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Hend ... thanks great to know... pastels are an amazing medium to understand colour. Enjoy! ☺ You are welcome... thank you so much for watching my videos. ☺🙏

[@emmanuelperaltapaintings6371]

Amazing pastel portrait drawing tutorial!❤

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the kind words 🙏🙏

[@emmanuelperaltapaintings6371]

@@DavePortersArt most welcome.😊

[@salmaart470]

Amazing sir I really loved this video 🌹🌹 l always learn new skills from you Thank you so much 💕💕💕

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you so much!... thrilled that you are getting value from the video. 😊🙏🙏

[@tunkunrunk]

wow! this is just amazing, there's no word to describe how talented you are. I would like to see Sir Roger Moore (in his 40s)pastel portrait tutorial and star trek discovery Tv series crew too

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you so much for your kind words and suggestions... Will add then to my list of future work. Take care 😊🙏

[@jenikelleher234]

Thank you Dave. I think the more I watch, the more I will get the hang of it. I’m still struggling with color. Lots to learn. I tried out using the blue and orange in the eyes and love it! I found it most helpful when you said that you put the white first in the light areas, and the color first in the shadow. I’m wondering if you could do a small section, or a nose, in real time so I can break down the color choices and when you use them.

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Jeni... thank you so much for taking the time to give feedback... Thrilled that the blue and orange is working for you... I have a video in my channel on how to draw a nose in pastels with loads of realtime and slowed down footage... so best to check that out. I will be launching Patreon soon which on tier two I will be offering realtime video and audio... so taking you through every step as I layer the colours. Still having issues with Patreon regarding my old tech ... but working to find the solutions. 😊🙏

[@m.s5570]

thanks, David for this video. hopefully, you talk about the measurement of how you do it, especially the photo is smaller than the painting

[@DavePortersArt]

I have a lot of video show how to draw the outline freehand... cheers

[@wilmatiemessen994]

You make great artwork👏I love your techniek😍 and want try this at home.

[@DavePortersArt]

Thank you! Thats great Wilma... it will become so natural with practice... 😊🙏

[@wilmatiemessen994]

@@DavePortersArt if iT was possible i have send you the photo of My work that you could see how beautiful the art work is coming with Your technicks☺️

[@DavePortersArt]

@@wilmatiemessen994 Hi Wilma... that sound great.... you can email me if you like on [e-mail] :-)

[@vidyamayi]

thank you~！！

[@DavePortersArt]

You are welcome! :-)

[@CoolGuy-kw8lb]

How long did the amazing portrait take?

[@DavePortersArt]

So far about 7 hours... cheers 🙏

[@annacolangelo6155]

Dave sei fantastico! Dove posso trovare i materiali che hai usato? Grazie

[@DavePortersArt]

Grazie Anna per le tue gentili parole, io uso Amazon, Jacksons art supplies, Great Art London. Se dai un'occhiata alla descrizione sotto questo video, ho un link amazon, non sono sicuro se spedirebbero in Italia. Benedizioni 💕🙏

[@spencerstokoe99]

hi dave another great piece, one question i notice the reference picture is smaller than the artwork,so how do you scale with your pencil if one is a different to the other regards spencer

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Spencer... I work from the centre so it's all relative... best to check out the video explaining in detail 'How to draw the outline freehand' pastel of Olivia in my channel... I explain it there. 🙏🙏

[@spencerstokoe99]

@@DavePortersArt many thanks Dave will check that out

[@lynnemcnab76]

Dont know how you let go of everything with a portrait I can occasionally do that with other projects but if try during a portrait I end up with a mess lol 😝 I find I need to concentrate more or I can lose the right shapes never mind remember the colours to use, maybe if I ever get the colour sequence ingrained into my brain I might be able to do that.

[@DavePortersArt]

If you think of it like driving a car... when at first when we are learning everything is super focused and conscious... then after a while we just jump in the car and drive without thinking about it... it becomes instinctive. It is weird as if I think about doing art I can't even draw correctly. I am finding it a challenge to do realtime video with realtime audio. As to talk while I work feels alien and strange. It's a learning curve.

[@lynnemcnab76]

@@DavePortersArt yes I know what you mean with driving, think I get too anxious about my art so it stops that feeling a bit,need to learn how to relax into it.

[@fredrickabetts5812]

Hi Dave can I get more tuition from you on Patreon or any similar teaching platform. Thanks Joan

[@DavePortersArt]

Hi Joan... yes I do have loads of step by step real-time audio real time video on my patron site... all the details are in the description under this video. All the best 😊🙏

[@klaudiakubanek525]

What do you mean by 'rich colours'?

[@DavePortersArt]

Colours with high pigment that are vibrant 🙏

[@klaudiakubanek525]

@@DavePortersArt thank you!

[@Morticia147]

Thats a really great portrait and I love to watch you paint. But I have one question, you often paint celebs and movie characters, are you not worried of legal issues? I mean don't you have to have the rights on a photograph to show it? I see that in a lot of Fan-Art as well and I know of some artists that got into real trouble because of painting/showing their paintings to the public.