Watercolor and Colored Pencil Child Portrait Painting Tutorial

You can combine watercolor and colored pencil for realistic yet painterly results! Follow along in this narrated tutorial as we discuss:
Freehand sketching
Watercolor base washes
Skin tones and hair
Colored pencil layering and blending
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Here is a full list of supplies used in this video:
1) Caran d'Ache Luminance Colored Pencil Set - Set of 76 ➡️ www.anrdoezrs....
2) Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors
🎨 Transparent Brown Oxide ➡️ www.kqzyfj.com...
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🎨 Ultramarine Blue ➡️ www.dpbolvw.net...
3) Holbein Watercolors
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🎨 Raw Umber ➡️ bit.ly/3o20beA
🎨 Gamboge Nova ➡️ www.anrdoezrs....
4) 🎨 Winsor & Newton Transparent Orange ➡️ bit.ly/3aBFQFi
5) 🖌️ Silver Brushes Black Velvet Size 8 Round ➡️
6) 📜 Fabriano Artistico Cotton Watercolor Paper 140lb Hot Pressed Block 7x10” ➡️ www.jdoqocy.co...
7) Mijello 18 Well Palette ➡️ amzn.to/3T4e4am
8) Paint Jars ➡️ bit.ly/2PuFYyW
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1) Caran d'Ache Luminance Colored Pencil Set - Set of 76 ➡️ bit.ly/3bSLuGw
2) Watercolors
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🎨 Winsor & Newton Transparent Orange ➡️ bit.ly/32iHaKK
3) 📜 Fabriano Artistico Watercolor Paper Blocks ➡️ bit.ly/2Qly2zw
4) 🖌️ Silver Black Velvet Round Brush Size 8 ➡️ bit.ly/3aNzBQ4
5) Mijello 18 Well Palette ➡️ bit.ly/2EdslkK
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[@sandrapowers6099]

I really enjoyed your video of the little boy at the beach. I usually do just watercolor, but I really like the effect the colored pencils made. You explained each step you made. Thank you for this. It was much easier to follow you painting. I have a new picture of my young Granddaughter I took this weekend at the beach ( San Padre. island) Texas. Driving home now. Long drive but so worth it , Anxious to get started on my new picture. This one of your son, will help me, I know! Thanks again 😊

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I hope you'll give your photo a try! Isn't it so fun that there are so many great options for creating a unique piece of art? And when you have grandkids--endless inspiration! 😍

[@LaurenJeanArt]

Very sweet portrait. Isn’t it so fun and warming to paint your son? Love it!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

It really is! Thanks, Lauren!

[@violinamore1927]

What a lovely interaction between watercolor and the luminance pencils. It has given me new ideas. Lovely creation also. Well done.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@super0chick]

I love it. Just beautiful. Thank you. I learned a lot especially skin tone

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

So glad!

[@paulag6439]

It was fascinating to watch you build the layers with so many colors. Thank you for the great explanation of your technique.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure!

[@theamateurpoint8755]

Fantastic job. I love this two mediums together. But as you said color pencils take so much time if you are only using them.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

So true!

[@florencefache6802]

Always a pleasure to sea how you are working. Thanks to share!

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@rupamagdy805]

Very useful with this drawing tips! And the painting !

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@CatsInaCradle]

This was so helpful! Thank you! I really enjoyed watching your beautiful painting. Skin tones have always been a real challenge for me. You have explained your process perfectly. 🥰

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ArtDropsRita]

Emily, I think this is one of your best works! I always follow you with great pleasure 💕

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

What a compliment! Thank you!

[@ArtDropsRita]

@@EmilyOlsonArt you're welcome 💕

[@soledadsantibanez5626]

Lovely portrait Emily

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you!

[@nudgehole_2807]

Wow~!! Wonderful😆 Your drawing skills are amazing.👏👏

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I appreciate that!

[@jayeshtrivedi4847]

You are really one of the best artist can you teach how to paint realistic glasses Otherwise great fan of your artwork from india

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Good suggestion!

[@serenelladezanetti7871]

👏👏👏👍

[@avlucchettiart]

Thanks!

[@jaldivart]

I learned a lot from your video 😊🙏

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

So glad!

[@gopika.v.s7541]

Second, I love your art 💕

[@marijkebhl]

Great to see how you do this. Thank you.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

My pleasure!

[@MedaHalmaciu]

I am currently struggling (mentally) with free hand sketching vs. tracing and your view on it helps a lot. Do you find that this paper takes erasing better than others? I don't like sketching on another paper then tracing as I feel the drawing looses something during the process.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I do think if you're using cotton paper it will handle the erasing just fine. I've never had an issue with it. :) My view on tracing vs. sketching is you should use whatever helps you create art. If you're getting hung up on "tracing is cheating" but are struggling with the sketch and it discourages you from painting--it's not worth it. Drawing is something we spend a lifetime practicing and improving, and tracing is a helpful stepping stone when you're short on time and just want to paint!

[@jillellen2631]

I love this technique! But I was wondering why you used wax based pencils vs. oil based. (I say that because I just bought a big box of Polychromos pencils!:)

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I actually have never used oil based pencils. Do you like them?

[@jillellen2631]

@@EmilyOlsonArt Yes, they are downright luxurious pencils! Nothing oily about them either. I notice other artists using them with mixed media alot, particularly with watercolor. I sometimes use them on my pastels when I need a super fine point like for my signature or for tiny hairs. It would be very interesting to see you do a demo using them over watercolors!:)

[@rebeccaferrier4666]

Really enjoyed this- thank you! Can you tell me what sharpener you use for your Caran d'ache luminance pencils? Thanks

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I just use cheap electric sharpener from Amazon. 😀

[@Babs9285]

What colored pencils do you recommend? beautiful results!! ❤️ do you seal with anything? A garnish?

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

I love my Caran D'ache Luminance pencils! No need to varnish as long as you frame behind glass.

[@lada7539]

🌹🌹🌹

[@gordonallen8189]

Thanks again Emily. Your lessons are really well done. I’m a beginner and I enjoy your style.there’s so much I want to say but this email will be far too long, so I’ll stop here. Take care and BE SAFE.

[@EmilyOlsonArt]

Thank you so much, Gordon!

[@createeverydayart4288]

Can you just do a black and white"🐇 RABBIT 🐇".PLZZ 👍,

[@saketartworks5175]

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