How to COLOUR Your Art (Beginner Friendly)

[@elaudito]

This is actually really helpful. I've been struggling with coloring my art recently

[@garlickytoes]

How did you watch the whole video already..?

[@valioart]

🖤

[@jordin_schell]

Yes, I’ve been hoping that he would make more tutorials! 🎉🎉🎉

[@aditigunjal4231]

Is no one gonna talk about how sam ran from his responsibilities AND DIDN'T DRAW THE HAND???

[@emmsya]

Understandable 😂

[@daird0]

i am

[@zzzzoz22]

Shhh, we all do

[@-.samxx-]

Unpopular opinion: *i like drawing hands*

[@valioart]

🖤🖤🖤

[@KristaHassell-u2d]

"I'll to go the the grocery store, I'll get my milk, but I'll always come back." A truly inspirational quote from Sam.

[@baguetteblehh]

I wish my father said that

[@chunkychunkybirdy]

THE MAN BEHIND THE SLAUGHTER… I ALWAYS COME BACK 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 ⬜️⬛️🟪⬜️⬛️🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️🟪 🟪🟪⬛️⬛️⬛️🟪🟪 🟪🟪⬛️⬛️⬛️🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟧🟧🟧🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟧🟧🟧🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟧🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪. 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪. 🟪🟪🟪. 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪

[@valioart]

🖤

He did what our fathers could not😁

[@Mirel-v1k]

Is he William Afton? 😦

[@chelseacounsell]

Dude you literally blend out the shadows and suddenly the image snaps together in my mind like OMG HOW DID HE DO THAT? WHAT IS THIS WIZARDRY?

[@ToastieDoezStuff]

it's called T H E S M U D G E T O O L

[@konsyjes]

it's knowing which ones to soften. Form shadows are as soft as the curvature of the form. Cast shadows are as hard as the contour of that which casts them.

[@Gabu_]

Related tip, don't be afraid to add a bunch of different colours! As long as you maintaing value and saturation, colours that don't "belong" there will actually make your image seem more vibrant and lively!

[@Cederlof_Ink]

"Finish that one drawing you have going before you start another" feel so called out, literally sketchbooks full of unfinished art haha!

[@piiect]

Literally me 😭 I just try to tell myself “its called a SKETCHbook for a reason…”

[@PixelsOfArt]

@@piiectsame

[@sethzhorus]

I literally have an account dedicated to my unfinished sketches

[@basic_jake]

not gonna lie, this is one of THE best tutorials about colouring i have ever seen, the way you explained it, i didn't get it like that, til now. Thank you very much.

[@samiier3324]

Literally coloured my sketch for the first time . After 3 years of drawing after watching this video lol. I made that drawing or should I say "painting" as my wallpaper for all my devices .

[@roshinisrivastava3908]

agreed! this was so comfortable to follow along and I genuinely feel like I GET it now instead of it being just a big "HUHHHHH" in my brain

[@GoatPierrot]

He explained it much better than some people I once PAID to explain these things to me.

[@_bella_614]

The "now you might be thinking it's time to add some shadows. YOU'RE WRONG, course it's time to add some shadows. " Killed me LOL

[@Atomic1212]

When I was watching this part, Pure confusion

[@blinksooo_]

LITERALLY LMAOO

[@oncewithtwice]

@@Atomic1212SAME HAHAHAH

[@Raindroptearwastaken]

SAME LOLOL

[@RileyHighBerg]

He's so funny 😂 need to eee more ppl will this personality

[@WaterFountain]

Tattoo looks sick though!!!

[@kwibbel]

IT DOES

[@dubloony]

Facts

[@EagernessxX]

Indeed it does!

[@Leahlo]

Fr

[@christopherperez-zw4ly]

U LOOK SICK

[@michaliomdin5262]

Good explanation ✅ Telling when adding layers✅ Simple tutorial for people with smooth brain✅ Explaining color use✅ Funny✅ This is peak tutorial

[@KellyGibbs-k4c]

I caaaaaaaaan’t with how incredibly simple and fun you make this. It’s ALWAYS intimidated me! But 2025 is my year to stop being afraid to grow in character design and color!

[@chaoschaoschaoss]

SAME!! Good luck in learning vibrant colouring for all your wonderful characters, artist friend!

[@svtolcgy]

i have been waiting for this and now i’m watching this while writing about you on an A1 page for my final exam for art 💀

[@Ama_Wraiter]

Good luck!!!🎉🍀 ^^

[@CubsYT]

You're writing about Sam in your final exams??

[@excaliburturkey8208]

you're writing on A1??? That's the size of the boards I put my paintings on for art 💀

[@svtolcgy]

@@Ama_Wraiter thankyouuu

[@svtolcgy]

@@CubsYT yes!! he’s my inspo for stylization as he’s helped me a lot through his tips (idk why it sounds like i’m writing to my teacher i’m sorry) 😭

[@ViEdits00]

Ya'll, the way Sam looks so frightened as he sees us in the camera 💀

[@hassassinator8858]

Dont blame him 😔

[@candacetschakert4193]

when he threw the money i thought “don’t mind if I do” 😭

[@NatashaLimonada]

Plus the videos are always helpfully, is like he watch us 💀

[@M3la102]

​@@candacetschakert4193 LMAO 👀

[@SophiaCassandraPangan-dg1lg]

Not "us" just you 😔(jk btw)

[@AFONOKOTEK]

The tattoo literally looks so sick holy crap

[@shredd5705]

Almost like he's a pro artist with visual taste and lots of money. Hard to imagine someone like that would get a bad tattoo

[@AFONOKOTEK]

@@shredd5705 Really? I totally thought he's a beginner artist with no visual taste and 0.49 cents in his wallet.. thanks for letting me know

[@shredd5705]

​@@AFONOKOTEK What a pointless reply. Just like your original comment. The least likely person on the planet to get an ugly tattoo, is a pro artist with lot of money. Even if they don't have any money, no way a person like that would allow anything but top quality to be tattooed on their skin. They understand everything about composition, color, proportions, style.. and have considered which one to get probably for years, with much more critical eye than normal people. Your original compliment is equivalent of telling Miss Universum that she's pretty

[@AFONOKOTEK]

​@@shredd5705 Do you ever go outside.. like all i did was compliment the tattoo lmfao?? 😂 If a person is pretty in my eyes, I can tell them they're pretty, even if it's obvious they're in fact.. pretty. idk what you're on Edit: Ps, he commented on the tattoo in the video, I'll naturally say something about it too since I like the tattoo, you don't have to point out the very obvious multiple times about him being a top artist with money over me saying the tattoo looks cool .. 🙃do you usually do this when anybody compliments anything? I say this super lightheartedly as I'm curious, truly..

[@mikelezhnin8601]

I wish Sam would add two more things to this amazing tutorial: 1) the transition from light to shadow is one of primary places where you can show the texture of the material in question (the other being specular highlights) 2) the same transition from light to shadow is also the important spot where one can put a lot of vibrant colors - be it due to subsurface scattering or light falloff

[@ffightmarvel8732]

I want know what brushes he used in this video. I have olnly the basic procrate brushes

[@sum1wastaken]

"now you might be asking , is it time to start adding some shadows? and you would be wrong. it is time now, to start adding some shadows." wow sam, you sure proved us wrong!

[@kosmonavt3585]

"You might have a hard time finding the right colors just like how you have a hard time finding grass to touch." - wise words Amazing tattoo by the way:)

[@valioart]

🖤🖤🖤

[@Melonie-m3g]

Why do I have a feeling that Sam is slowly going into a new era with his fashion style.

[@valioart]

🖤🖤🖤

[@lvander877]

Id also say that another important aspect for getting the right colors is to have the background be the same as it is in the reference, or at least a neutral tone. Colors are perceived in terms of relations to one another, so it could help make sure the colors are correct

[@valioart]

🖤🖤🖤

[@nowherewolves]

I really love the color picking tip to check hue/saturation/value before choosing your own. I’ve always wondered how some artists manage to get so good at training their eye to see color, but this is a super great tip for practice!!

[@dann_loading]

Only 3 minutes of the video and I already subscribed. Artist who only teaches you>>>>>

[@exysar]

HOW COME SAM RELEASES A VIDEO ABOUT THE EXACT THING IVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH RECENTLY 😭😭😭😭 THANK YOU

[@valioart]

🖤🖤

[@attibee2279]

Honeslty, same here. I'm so glad❤

[@ypesie]

For anyone curious as to why some shadows are hard and some soft. It is because there are 2 different types of shadows, form shadows (soft) and cast shadows (hard). Not always razor sharp or really soft, depends on lighting ofc. But good to know as a rule of thumb. Search it up if you want to dive deeper, really interesting stuff imo. Anyways great video as always sam!

[@valioart]

🖤🖤

[@arandomreplyguy3382]

and the shadows tend to be soft when they are on a rounded shape (the first exemple here being under the eyes)

[@slfrix3467]

Sam's colouring is fr SCRUMPDILLISIOUS

[@valioart]

🖤

[@livlove2844]

I could literally eat it

[@ahauptfeld]

Thanks!

[@iliaaria]

awe ur nice

[@temperedwhisper9964]

0:42 not me taking the worst dump of my life

[@zxckitich]

LMAO SAME. I CAN T BIRTH

[@ghostagent3552]

i sure wonder how many of us got caught dumping

[@justglixee]

SAME

[@salvatorebrotherdamon]

@@zxckitichu cant birth?

[@楚君倪]

sam is getting more and more creative with his intros

[@Kirikris.0k]

I'M IN LOVE WITH HOW YOU CLEARLY EXPLAINING THINGS

[@petrisseur]

Thank you so much!! I've recently switched to digital art and was feeling so stressed and overwhelmed whenever it's time to color a drawing. This has really helped me slow down and think broad to small, rather than obsessing about every single small detail from the get go!

[@williamcolbert996]

Love your humor and teaching style. Not going to lie and say I'm going to pick up my pad and pencils again when I get home, but this video is definitely making me consider it!

[@potaatochan]

wow now that actually blew my mind how simple yet how effective the whole process was. Really appreciate that. Thanks

[@IQ_doesart_hehehe]

this was so helpful (as a beginner artist) thank u sam as u have helped me alot through out my art journey

[@Beaisnotokay]

I NEEDED this. Thank you Sam!!!

[@kammykamkam722]

HOW DID HE KNOW I'M TAKING A DUMP?!!?!! I got so scared fr😭😭

[@_Unknown_71]

Same 😂

[@Fartmaster-pt7pl]

he sees all

[@tkosleftwristband]

Same 😭😭

[@evsunsun]

NO BECAUSE ME TOO, I JUMPED ON THE TOILET SEAT

[@jaredjones6570]

Wait.... for real??? lol

[@sketchbook7386]

ive been a traditional artist for a long time and when i tried digital i realized i don't know shi about digital painting. i watched your vid about 5 hours ago and sketched something now, and i must say, your vid made my skills *significantly* improve.

[@Gabu_]

While this video didn't teach me anything I didn't already know, you summarized the process perfectly - so much so, I still feel like I've learned something. Good job!

[@accountname-tu2om]

i watch video on build plane. stupid plane video.i know already to build a plane.

[@BrittanyaKelly]

Sam doesn't know how clutch the was I desperately needed this right now. Was gonna quit art and it was a done decision but I kept seeing art things over and over and this was the last one I needed✨️

[@valioart]

🖤🖤🖤

[@LittleCarla94]

Your tattoo!!!!! 😍 I'm 30 and have always done traditional art, Im finally getting used to digital now all thanks to Sam. So helpful , love all of your videos Sam 😊 my fav KZbinr/artist

[@user-glitch.]

We knowing Color Theory with this one 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯

[@valioart]

🖤

[@reafinley]

Pls stop with those emojis

[@duckboyprimer]

​@@reafinley womp womp

[@reafinley]

@@duckboyprimer yeah thats cuz you dont wanna admit how f*cking cringe these types of comments are

[@sergiysayko6954]

I'm about to color my first digital portrait and this video is exactly what I was looking for. Absolutely great!

[@strangephiti7490]

My brain really IS the size of a bean! And this was the best colouring tutorial I have ever watched. Fun and easy to follow. Thanks a billion for sharing!

[@cookie_noisette]

Really helpful tutorial! It would be super helpful to see more of the layer management: what do you typically put in the same layer with an alpha lock, what gets a clipping mask and what gets a different layer altogether :D

[@jaunabbas5595]

Traditional artists:👁️👄👁️ "Oh my goodness this is gonna be hell with those watercolours"

[@StayArtsy]

Use gouache lol

[@jugglenaut1955]

dude THANK YOU, most of the tutorials on youtube barely explain wth they meant or just gloss over it. Earned a sub!!!!

[@mpaoshelle5025]

I really feel like I love you so much now. I've been drawing for fifteen years and never learned how to add color properly and I feel like no one could have explained it as well as you. Thank you. ❤❤

[@JeanaTheGreat]

Ive never felt so attacked, Sam 0:38

[@lincolnpreuit6993]

That just jump scared me, how did he know?

[@fixitfelix5313]

Literally 😂

[@Obistopmotions]

I literally just went up and clicked on this video and I thought he had cameras in my house

[@skribldoutskech]

10:50 I paused the video, genuinely scared. I just walked halfway across the house and am sat on the toilet.

[@curpoop]

studying traditional art rn and I suck at painting... surprisingly the process applies in both traditional and digital!

[@StayArtsy]

Ikr!

[@Arkhkalos]

You just taught me so much about coloring and shadows in one video! I've been working on gesture art, so I haven't practiced much at all of color and shading, but I pick up the gesture of shadows and colors pretty naturally so this video felt incredibly insightful to taking a simple but beautiful approach to bring depth into my art. Thank you Sam!🌌

[@HellnahhLol]

Now im not scared of colors Thanks It actually can become a obstacle for like many years for an artist and you just made me go through it in 15 minutes God bless u

[@__dodo__16]

This is actually very very helpful. I am really struggling with coloring a lot and i really need to learn how to do it.

[@draw_by_marwane6494]

Finally some tutorials I've been waiting this my whole lifffffe

[@The.Renovator]

We’ve been watching bro glow up for years now. Chill before I fall in love Sam.

[@LadyMngwa]

Absolutely freaking amazing. I am new to digital painting and struggled a bit with coloring, unable to produce anything that is not a complete disaster. After watching this video I finally managed to create a semi-functional portrait that does not make me retch when I look at it. Thanks!

[@jeffdanford8276]

This is an absolutely incredible video. Bravo and thank you Sam!

[@Rafa_aa-q]

I really needed this for my art projects!! BTW I love the tattoo

[@RubyEmber99]

this was super helpful any fun! follow you for years, but just found this channel. thank you Sam 🧡

[@Wolfstar007_]

Yayy samdoesmen is backk Amazing tattoo btw❤❤

[@Redjay_Lee]

Thank you so much for this!! I've been struggling to figure out how to color my art without it looking murky/muddy, and other tutorials are difficult to follow. This was to the point and easy to remember!!

[@iilinesxxii]

I always struggled with my art looking over blended or too soft. And this video helped diagnos that issue inb10 minutes! Im excited to try and follow side by side to see how much my coloring will improve

[@phillygus]

5:55 I feel attacked

[@Therisibledeer]

I think sam is in my walls.....how else would he know i was searching for tips on rendering?!!

[@etsunara.]

literally

[@WaterFountain]

0:35 don't call me out like that😭😭😭😭

[@SomeoneToYou]

Lmaooo

[@valioart]

🖤🖤

[@christopherebner8670]

Dude your humour is hilarious, im often annoyed by humour in tutorials as it distracts from what i wanna learn. You make it work in perfect harmony though, great job in both aspects, keep it up!

[@zwasfounddead]

5:18 honestly i absolutely LOVE the way this drawing looks like right now. i would seriously use go as far as this step.

[@Sarah-janeClegg]

Bros asian Bob Ross

[@HelloKitty-iq8tt]

Why doesn’t this have more likes

[@OmegaGlops]

Wouldn't that be Ross Tran? 🤔

[@Bumble_Bee-ci2je]

It onestly looks like felix from stray kids

[@LEMON_DEMON_AKA_NEIL_CICIEREGA]

0:02 mates traumatised

[@GarikSargsyan888]

0:36 how tf did you know where am I😭😭😭

[@death_by_ranch1254]

From one smooth, small brain to another, THANK YOU, YOU ARE SUCH A GOOD TEACHER, I FEEL LIKE I LEARNED SO MUCH AND I'M FINALY BRAVE ENOUGH TO COLOR MY ART!!❤

[@Katoo_bh]

wtfff, for the first time I understand how to color my drawingsss, ily!! 😭😭

[@Spyxhunt]

1:39 no need to expose me😒

[@navysart]

I love your tattoo!!!! When I saw it on insta I almost couldn’t believe you had actually gotten it and was so excited when I saw it in this video! The artwork and line work is amazing! The tattoo artist did a great job!

[@taradewet9206]

That tattoo is wicked cool👀👀

[@artbylinnzy2724]

I always always love Sam's frightened intros. Not only that but his humour throughout the videos is top-notch everytime!

[@moth_belly]

Sam, thank you so much for the tutorial! I was really struggling with selecting similar colors when working with my reference studies. Your tip about not relying on the color picking tool has really helped my art improve. Thanks again! ❤

[@kaigrandd2499]

4:49 "dont be afraid to push the darks and pull the lights" the more you know ⭐ HELP?

[@bonbonthewolf6848]

that tattoo is awesome!

[@ebary._.]

14:28 that chicken doesn't look yummy at all💀💀💀

[@katchub7]

Can't agree less

[@angeriva8010]

Bro that's the actual best video i've seen on how to understand colouring

[@thesoupin8or673]

I've never done any coloring before, but this really put a lot of the process into perspective. It was a great explanation watching you put it together in real time. Thanks!

[@ThatRandomBookNerd]

Love the tattoo Sam

[@carsslashgamfedster]

bro called me out on the toilet

[@tynce563]

Same omg

[@cantrip97]

same

[@laprator1869]

Same

[@tewnuh]

😂😂😂 💯

[@aditigunjal4231]

"It's not a phase mom!" Shouted Sam as he got a new tattoo

[@valioart]

🖤🖤

[@isa2856]

I loved this video not just because it was so helpful but also was the first video in english that I could fully understand without any captions ^^

[@Talk_Man_YT]

1.Reference, and figure out the light source and where it’s coming from 2.Add base colors/main colors, Add shadows, using a flat brush, he uses a round brush, build up the shadows, keep it sharp 3. Add highlight colors 4. Add a darker shadow for more Depth. 6. Use a blending brush and soften the edges are soft and preserve the edges that are sharp. 7.soften some of those highlights, 8. Don’t over relish on the air brush 9. Add red hue shifts to the face 10. Add ambient light, the sky is Blue so you’d add the blue light to the body

[@zaanraygoza5832]

The fact that I was actually talking a dump was very uncomfortable 💀

[@mugluck228]

Why did I get jumpscared by Sam getting jumpscare in the intro. I legit jumped XD

[@vanessatoledo2795]

Sam just casually throwing his money at the start got me dying 😂

[@valioart]

🖤🖤🖤

[@NeonDaydream]

This genuinely shifted my understanding of art and coloring. Appreciate it!

[@TheSoulsomeLife]

So happy my friend shared your channel with me! Coloring has always been my biggest challenge and you simplified it so much! I’m dabbling in lofi art, so it’s mainly focused on backgrounds. Will try to bring all these tips into my current piece🤗

[@JustAGuySlayingDragons]

I am definitely NOT sitting on a toilet while watching this video

[@heygoldengirl]

I came for colouring humans and left wanting to draw plush chickens

[@jennethwanas2242]

same here 😂😂😂

[@MaëlysArgentin]

*cries in traditional artist*

[@penny2691]

This is a really helpful tutorial, thank you! I do have one thing I'd like to request maybe in another video - I feel like it would be helpful to know how you set up your layers, as it's not really clear. I know its necessarily not 'the right way', more the way you choose to set up your layers, but it helps to have a bit of clarity in your recommended set up. As always, great video! :)

[@twodogstudio5578]

Super helpful info, but I also really appreciate the delivery. Super chill, and you have a great voice!

[@jamal9584]

2:44 ... Eeesh. Sam just missed the opportunity to say, "Patience, young Padawan"

[@Princeofsimps841]

9:11 how do u blend the thing???

[@Tr3nchJDemonie]

Exactly, all these HOW TO’s suddenly crank it up and I spent another 10 minutes learning nothing :(((

[@lauracorreas4345]

Is it shown in the video, if you’re working with a reference you must recognize the soft and hard edges of the shadows, he’s basically just blending the parts where it’s blurry in the image, you can easily tell the difference knowing that :D

[@lou-lv9se]

That doesn't explain HOW what do you use. We can see it blending but with digital what do you use ​@@lauracorreas4345

[@Raphails]

6:21 Sam does 5 kills at Freddy Fazbear family dinner

[@SketchItOut-m4t]

I love the way you explain things so clearly-definitely makes learning to draw so much easier. Can you do a tutorial on character design next?

[@Ske1et0n45]

I've been drawing for like most of my life and I never learnt how to colour and for some reason today I wanted to learn, super helpful and funny video 💖

[@lmaowers9018]

13:21 why im seeing shrek head shape 🥲