Do's and Don'ts of Realistic Hair Painting: How to Paint Hair

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[@sylendraws1249]

But how do I get as good as the don't

[@RobinSealark]

XD

[@skyskyyskye]

Just skip the do parts

[@frokkyd4833]

Practice,practice,practice barely of any of the really good artists were just born with talent

[@luciathefemininewoman]

SylenDraws Practiceee I know it is annoying if you continue to practice you have an idea that it gets better overtime.

[@whythough6153]

1k like!

[@elliottmathis4293]

Oh this looks really easy!!! /*tries it* Oh.

[@sw3022]

To italicize put underscores on either side like _this_

[@yukiinuko4879]

_wow_

[@midnight4569]

@@sw3022 _FINALLY!!! I'VE BEEN WONDERING FOR SO LONG HOW PEOPLE ITALICIZE ON KZbin-_

[@gamarleton]

try bob ross. then it's easy :D

[@catrinacravath8657]

_reeee_

[@bossgirl6821]

I wanna know how to paint fur

[@nellykanerva3178]

Meria mee too

[@corylusbluefox9482]

Watch Marcel Witte. He does the most incredible paintings of animals and, whilst I don't think he does tutorials, in his time-lapse videos you can see the fur painting process up close. Even if it doesn't help you, the paintings are genuinely breathtaking.

[@RobinSealark]

Cool! Peoples of the internet, let me know if this is something a lot of you would like to see, or if there's anything else I can help with!

[@ellimaanpaa]

I think you could also use the frizzy hair tutorial in this video to paint pretty realistic fur or what do you think?

[@ellamaack21]

fur is basically the same as straight hair, just shorter and in chunks

[@marthe8301]

DO EARS PLEASE SORRY FOR YELLING

[@emmahunt8328]

OH YEAH THAT'D BE AWESOME

[@kylakyla9764]

HOW TO TURN OFF YELLING LETTERS

[@folbfolb]

JUST PRESS CAPS LOCK and we're back to normal.

[@Lasomie]

Folb NORMAL IS LAME

[@mahmood2603]

I AGREE.

[@ZiggiWillpower]

I really appreciate that you don't just use white models when you make tutorials on human features, I've seen so many videos on how to do skin/hair/eyes/noses/etc that don't include any kind of diversity on tones/textures/shapes aside from white features.

[@RobinSealark]

Thanks Ziggi :)

[@elliottmathis4293]

Ziggi Willpower especially that so many things that are interesting enough to paint are super non-white

[@elliottmathis4293]

jj conr The most beautiful, striking people I've seen are non-white. that's all I'm saying :)

[@elliottmathis4293]

jj conr it's literally just a question of preference though. I'm from the south meaning we're all pretty damn white. I just tend to prefer the facial features of darker people.

[@rockdiva67]

Just saying, why do you guys need to bring one group down to lift another up?

[@ProvidusIncubus]

the don't straight hair looked more like tree bark :D I love your videos, Robin!

[@Lasomie]

ProvidusIncubus yes thank you for the tree tutorial, robin

[@RobinSealark]

lol XD Thank you both!

[@finnx8623]

yall are savage lol I think it's a great representation of straight hair

[@Chemeleon15]

Hayley Hartmann They're saying that the comparison in 2:52 make the "don't" side look like a tree.

[@finnx8623]

Hahaha yeah I realized that after commenting, but now I just hope people take my comment sarcastically. :P

[@snaffa470]

not the normal compliment but I really like your voice

[@RobinSealark]

hah thanks! I'll take it!

[@jessicahsieh6769]

1:08 on the right Barber: What do you need? Girl: do you see that tree over there? Barber: say no more Sorry I had to xD

[@azariah8675]

girls dont use barbers

[@althea3374]

@@azariah8675 very TRUE!, Barbers are for boys😏

[@ppose777]

Purple Pegasus You can go to a barbershop if you’re female

[@althea3374]

@@ppose777 alright, then.😁

[@shrek4life715]

the fact that this took 2 years to reach 200 likes :(

[@skyskyyskye]

Wow I really do wonder how you don't have a lot more subs. You reply to alot of comments, make cool videos, and are a great artist! I'm so surprised.

[@skyskyyskye]

Yea, this list could have been a lot longer... -totally not freaking out cause this is the 2nd time someone liked my comment in one week-

[@TheMysteryMustachio]

Yes!!!!! As a curly/frizzy haired artist, I am so glad you were so diverse and comprehensive. Your videos are always so great and I don't think I have ever seen a hair tutorial that wasn't just smooth straight hair. Thank you!!!

[@g-manisawesome2342]

I NEEDED THIS THANKS

[@RobinSealark]

GOOD!

[@not7234]

Have you tried watercolor?

[@mouhebkhateeb5609]

doodleari • Robin try watercolor!

[@RobinSealark]

oh snap! lots of likes on this comment! I need to get in practice it turns out! hah I'll try to freshen up! I do love a good watercolor speed paint

[@not7234]

Robin Clonts watercolor in my opinion is so pretty. I use Daler and Rowney Simply tube paint. What kind of paints do you use?

[@mouhebkhateeb5609]

Robin Clonts great!

[@reese2044]

doodleari • When I was REALLY young I used the crappy and cheap watercolors

[@HoiJahn]

After this series, could u do a introduction to oils. Like sorta a beginner tutorial on what we ABSOLUTELY need. also, my hair attempt actually looks like hair now :D TYTYTY

[@whatzittooyah9182]

These are also kinda really good tips for digital art as well...Love your vids, both these kinda more serious tutorial ones and the "sillier" ones with your Hoodie character! Super helpful while still entertaining. :)

[@RobinSealark]

thank you so much!!! I'm glad they can help cross mediums!

[@thimowellner7686]

I totally agree! Even if you're just masking things and putting them in front of a different background, too often people don't repair the hair edges afterwards. So the emphasis on the edge was great! Also, when I started, I felt like there was no way of getting the edges better instead of freely painting over myself. The details will be too small to look artificial, but without them it does not look real. So just try it and get better. ^-^

[@XabioArts]

Such a great tutorial. Thank you, glad you uploaded this

[@RobinSealark]

+Xabio Arts thank you!!! 😊😊

[@pmpkn_soup]

What the fruck?! When my friend said you were good, I didn't think she meant this freaking amazing!!! Jeez I was not expecting this kind of awesome art...

[@Dro_Quack]

I need to start using oils. I'm not a big fan of acrylic paints, but that's all I have.

[@johancombrinck9899]

Same here, some years ago a friend (a very good artist called Richard Rennie) gave me some of his old acrylics and water paints and that is what i started on. But i do believe that the time has come for me to move on to oils. One of the main reasons is that oil seems to have a much longer work-time than acrylic, even after adding retarder fluid.

[@lpshoneytea3671]

Acrylic can be just as good as oils

[@lpshoneytea3671]

U should watch the art Sherpa on utube she uses all acrylics and makes the most pretty painting

[@kayleefellenbaum1785]

Me too but I’m pretty sure they’re more expensive and I’m right on money

[@Thedisgustingbeauty]

@@lpshoneytea3671 lachri fine art has some good tips for keeping acrylic paint as well. She will do a combination of oil on top of acrylic paint.

[@janian3183]

I’m so glad you taught how to do curly hair like mine and other types as well bc most painters got for straight or wavy but as a very much so beginner that can’t draw a stick figure I would like to learn how to paint a variety of everything so thank youuu👏💗👌🙏

[@fhn7734]

When you're drawing it looks so easy. Also i find it really relaxing watching you videos. Thank you!

[@JasDreamx]

I really appreciate this series, it is more helpful than any tutorial I've ever seen, so thank you a lot for sharing your knowledge and skills with us.💕

[@amycurrell4700]

litterally needed this soo much for a current art work im doing for class

[@amycurrell4700]

is there any way i could send you the piece to get some tips on the hair

[@RobinSealark]

I get behind on dm's and messages, but I'll try to look out for it! www.Facebook.com/RobinClontsArt or Instagram: robinclontsart

[@cherishbanhotra]

Hey sameee.❤

[@cowbraiin]

This was such a great tutorial! It's really simple to follow and i can't wait to try it out- you explained everything really well!

[@ErinDylanAnderson]

You are one of the very few artists i know of who shows different skin tones, hair types, and facial features. Thank you so much it is so refreshing to see and so helpful!

[@somestrawberry2262]

Could you do's and dont's of ears?

[@RobinSealark]

yeah another comment about ears got a lot of likes so i think i shall!

[@reidwill6604]

Can you do do's and dont's of hands???

[@pay1370]

this is everything i ever needed

[@RobinSealark]

yass

[@cynthiabrogan9215]

Make a painting out of the don't side. I mean like a whole portrait. You can call the piece regret.

[@TheOriginalFlamingEagle]

Cynthia Brogan or just my name

[@biscuitwater9619]

@@TheOriginalFlamingEagle or just my existence

[@noneri]

ChiknAlfrdo21 or just me

[@samanthahewitt5080]

I love how with the wavy one you showed how to quickly recover. That is super important for me as someone who is wanting to paint a self portrait but is really nervous about getting my curly hair wrong.

[@anitarook3318]

Oh my god this was so helpful! Today I had an art assignment and it included curly hair, so this video was perfect! Thank you for uploading videos like this, I love your DOs & DONTs. Amazing as always ♥

[@erloser6942]

Why was this on a playlist of Billie Eilish’s unreleased songs? I’m so confused.

[@taydoll2118]

Starshine honestly same

[@fleshmadevotion]

same

[@lilylol9504]

Everybody gangsta till Billie eilish start doin shit

[@cloudimatt9616]

Lmao

[@jocelyns5331]

வணக்கம்

[@coralinda6579]

could do a do's and don'ts of drawing flowers?? thanks

[@VikkiReed]

This was the fourth, and by far the best, video on painting hair I watched on KZbin. I love the contrast of the "Do's and Don'ts", it makes the "Do's" look even better. Very well done, thank you!

[@sophiabizos5136]

All these tutorials are coming at the perfect time! I'm going to get properly into oil painting this summer and these are golden nuggets of info and skill!!!!

[@artemis2016]

My skills are some where in the middle. I never thought to start with a dark base. I usually curve the colors, leaving space to curve in the next color.

[@lesleywillis3650]

This was the best tutorial on hair I’ve seen. Thank you so much for showing multiple textures of hair. Bless you for that. Keep up the great work.

[@anabelacosta9206]

I can't see what colors are used...frustating...

[@katek8311]

I used to paint a lot when I was younger, but stopped when I didn't find the time and thought I wasn't good enough. Now I wanna start again and this video really really helps. Thanks a lot! I'm gonna check out more of your videos for sure! ♡

[@darlingmontana9322]

Wow. Just, wow. I feel like my eyes have just opened for the first time. I'm a budding artist and I haven't really found my art style yet and I've been thinking about trying painting but wasn't really quite sure because no matter how many videos I watched about how to properly paint I just couldn't but this video really helped me and kinda gave an extra boost of motivation. This was so helpful love your videos ❤️

[@brady300]

I just want to say thank you sooo much for this video because whatever medium I am using, hair always stresses me out, and I don't have the patience to every little strand like some artists do. In this video, you helped me realize that you don't need to make every little strand, i can't really explain it but the final turnout was so close to the original on all the paintings that it gave me hope :D

[@RobinSealark]

Good! I'm so glad to know that feedback!

[@leighannenight]

I've heard that you can also use a airbrush filled with water to lightly mist areas of acrylic paint that you want to stay wet for a wet on wet technique. for individual strokes a small amount of water mixed with the paint will help with viscosity.

[@RobinSealark]

cool! thank you Leigh!

[@DarkMaguini]

I love these do's and don'ts videos! :D I consider myself to be a decent artist as it is, but it's awesome being able to see the tips and tricks from someone more experienced. And you explain everything so well! Thank you for these and keep up the good work!!

[@jackiem6728]

Wow!! This tutorial was super helpful. I've always thought that really good painters like you would spend hours on hours painting their hair (and of course, some do), but I never knew it was this easy! I've actually always been too scared to try and paint hair because it looks so difficult and I was scared I would mess up, but you taught me a lot and I appreciate it! Thanks Robin! (And hoodie lol)

[@yourtub8705]

The don't hair looks like my hair good job that was an accurate reproduction

[@mslightbulb]

Yay! Now I know how to draw my own hair! Thank you!. But seriously, in hair tutorials you never see the fluffy, messy, yarn hair type (my friends call it the wire type), you usually just get the straight, wavy or curly hair.

[@kyleebrooks728]

Yay another wonderful video Robin, keep up the great work!

[@KCisScreaming]

ITS LIKE YOU READ MY MIND! Im gonna paint my mom an abstract picture. and add a lil bit of her head into it but i didnt know how to draw her hair. AND HERE YOU COME WITH THIS TUTORIAL THAT SHOWS EXACTLY HOW TO DO HER HAIR. BLESS

[@wokeupnew]

Do: draw good Don’t: draw bad You’re all set!

[@yeah2853]

Haha

[@cgcupcake69]

man i dont even paint but you got yourself a new sub

[@ellyettepaige]

big sunshine Your profile picture is top notch! 👍

[@deenick9783]

I'm really glad you said you can do hair however you want. Many artists forget that some may have different styles or may not be at the same level as them. When I saw this video I was kinda worried you'd get hate for that, but the fact you said that really made me happy :)

[@cmmc3400]

I am using your tutorials to get the info into my brain twenty minutes before falling asleep, and I am L♥vin it!! I have used this technique for learning my entire life. Thank you for being so precise with your wording. I can leave the video running while I work on my own art but not the same type. This has helped my aging mind to wrap around key points without getting my Nana Brain strained.

[@saphiahandmade1474]

A tutorial on how to use liquin would be awesome!! Please do a liquin tutorial

[@bluesberry8640]

hi! i just wanted to say thanks for the art tips and all! i dont do oil painting but i learned a lot in art thanks to you! thnak you.

[@RobinSealark]

Thank you ! I'm glad, they're still useful!

[@bluesberry8640]

Robin Clonts yaaaaay you replied!

[@cerdocyonthous]

This is soooo helpful. We’re doing acrylic self portraits in art and my teacher doesn’t always have time to help me. This cleared up my confusion and I feel soooo much more confident now. Thank you 💕

[@TenTenTamten]

Recently got into watercolor painting: I've tried learning it on my own, and it was taking a lot of time - your method is way faster. Thanks!

[@DissyK]

you're some kind of wizard aren't you! Damn you

[@bethellbeauty1013]

i really enjoy your vids like these, becsuse i can watch you draw AND get tips from it. Also, did hoodie do the dont side? because im starting to see a little progression;)

[@xMusiicloveex]

Oh, my Gosh! I'm so lucky I've found your channel, there are many tips I've learned from you. I'm working on my first portrait (not exactly using a printed reference but a mirror) and I'm somehow self-taught in painting. I love you channel and your vibes!

[@laurhhhhn]

Watching you paint is so soothing omg

[@kaylabunny6288]

Here's something you should do:HANDS.

[@gemart7343]

Me: pfft this looks easy, I can totally do this Me 1 hour later: *stares at the ceiling* My whole life is pointless

[@akashakireka7587]

I painted for the first time with acrylics to do my art portfolio and I had no clue how to paint skin, hair, clothes and how to put depth and shadows into the painting. But it turned out amazing for my first time. And I saw this video AFTER I handed in my portfolio and I did exactly what you told on the do's. And it was all self taught too

[@zombieninjatoast5041]

I'm so glad that you included natural hair! i especially struggle with very tight curls and this was very helpful

[@lionessstrange4447]

I'm not even a painter why am I watching this

[@fake.jimmy.johns13]

Lioness Strange me too. I’m a do a lot of pencil drawings

[@davidcobble5431]

Same

[@danielagrigoret5461]

Because it's interesting haha

[@mitziecuesta9342]

To learn to paint???

[@MP-cv6if]

You'll be one

[@daniellekaslar7345]

can u do a "what NOT to say to artists" video? Ur skits and funny vids are the best 👍 also this was a big help thanks for doing it 😊

[@Aryansupercool]

These do's and don'ts really help, truly thanks and keep them coming; i learn a lot about my self watching your video.

[@spencerp6243]

This is actually REALLY helpful for drawing and digital art, as well as painting! Thanks a bunch!

[@annas.8930]

i am so a don't in life

[@johannastrand9597]

I really love your videos and I appreciate all the effort you put into them

[@RobinSealark]

Thank you so much Johanna!

[@johannastrand9597]

Robin Clonts Omg you responded ❤️❤️❤️

[@lizzyjo7454]

I can always come to your videos to get inspired or information when i get stuck! Thanks!

[@katherinenava5418]

Thank you SO MUCH for including different hair textures!!!!

[@inana1480]

can you do a video about shadows please?

[@nhdraws4050]

I'm early! Yay!

[@RobinSealark]

yaaaaaaa~

[@nhdraws4050]

Robin Clonts :D Can you pls do lips next? ( ik it should be done in the skin tutorial video thingy but I struggle at lips ;-;)

[@emersonjakes8119]

thank you so much for your diversity in models. I had an art teacher that refused to teach us anything other than strait hair

[@Coolhandkelpy]

Wow, thank you! This video broke it all down so simply, and I can't wait to give it a try myself!

[@marga1023]

It’s ironic how the painting on 2:17 are the ones that usually end up in museums

[@Antiquechainsaw]

Yeeeeah... One thing. I can't paint.

[@reese2044]

Mango The Dachshund! Same...

[@idk-vv5zu]

Its refreshing to see u use different skin tones and different hairs. All of them were beautiful and detailed

[@punkocalypse9699]

Oh my goodness gosh, thank you SO much!! It is SO hard to find hair tutorials (Or at least for me) where it shows and explains in a way that's easily understood and this is so incredibly useful already. I literally just got more painting supplies today and yesterday to practice more and this is seriously going to be so very helpful. THANK YOU

[@RobinSealark]

awesome!! thank you so much for the positive, constructive feedback!

[@honestlywhatisgoingon]

9:07 Looks like a chicken sitting next to a pond of water

[@postr7602]

Why is “don’t” exactly how I paint!

[@mooreworks1]

You always calm me, Robin. I was on the verge of a panic attack and couldn't sleep but your voice is so soothing and motherly that within seconds my breathing was calmed.

[@onlykxry]

You are such a blessing this was so good !

[@proksenospapias9327]

(btw you might wanna make the don't side somewhat more useful, no one ever painted hair like that, that's not the mistakes we make!)

[@lillefisk4898]

Talk for yourself

[@RobinSealark]

I feel you. I should have my husband do my don't side whenever I can, to get more feedback from him on his questions and see a realistic demo of what's hard! Also! I do think the exaggerations can be helpful in my don't side to help magnify mistakes made on a smaller scale! and appeal to different skill levels. Thanks for the feedback!

[@proksenospapias9327]

And thank you for the videos! PS: @Lillefisk: I am talking for myself!

[@lillefisk4898]

ProksenosPapias ... you literally said no one paint like the one on the don't but ok

[@6880marlene]

I always learn something from your videos... you explain everything so well. Thank you

[@ko-angel2314]

lol first DONT painting looks like a log of wood XD

[@TXejas19]

so glad you did different hair textures

[@a_3692]

This is the first video I've watched on your channel, and I am amazed like--my words are gone. I'm subscribing! But keep doing what you're doing, you're awesome 💕👌🏽✨

[@firerabbit7889]

Bob Ross has been reincarnated

[@carolinanoguera4001]

I was watching Billie Eilish, how did I end up here? I don’t mind tho, I’m an artist anyway and this video actually was helpful lol 😂

[@nabibahrios256]

you are so helpful, thank you i am falling in love with your channel!!

[@Matoustar]

your channel is always so helpful aaah!!

[@austinwiebe3801]

6:07 Tell that to Harry Styles Heh... heheh heh... get it? heh heheh...

[@Mariam-dh6bp]

Airborne Cthulhu I'VE GONE THROUGH THE COMMENTS FOR 10 MINUTES NOW LOOKING FOR A COMMENT ABOUT THIS MOMENT FINAAALLLYYYYYY I'll be quiet now

[@amedeichi1883]

2:19 Literally my hair :' (

[@cinthyagrimaldo4593]

I love this Do´s and Dont´s videos, so helpful

[@MrBeanz-us7jp]

Love your videos!!! This was really cool, thanks so much!! :D

[@beepbeep7397]

"One direction, fan out" You had a missed opportunity to make a pun of some sort

[@gusdontbe_9930]

anyone else think the "do" in the thumbnail was real?

[@mxdiiuwu1392]

You've saved the painting I'm currently working on. Thank you so much

[@danceonyourtoes]

you are so amazing im just getting into painting and your explain things so well and clearly! THANK YOU FOR EXISTING

[@ely1528]

I'm here from Billie Eilish unreleased songs

[@leec439]

lol I just have acrylics I'm offended

[@nanamicontentinhaler2969]

Same

[@lyalllunicec-1379]

I love that you did a variety of different hait types , lovely video, thank you Robin, love you ***

[@gracecongdon4981]

Wow, watching you paint is mesmerizing... You're very talented!