Where to place HIGHLIGHTS on your Whimsical Girls to bring them to LIFE - in just 3 minutes!!

😍🤔 Do you love the look of highlights in Mixed Media Portraits but not really sure WHERE they should go? Personally I'm obsessed with creating mixed media whimsical girls in my art journals and on canvas and today I'll show you all the places to can add a little splash of white to bring your beautiful girls to LIFE!! You don't HAVE to place them all if it's too much, but now you know what you can pick and choose as you create and you'll KNOW it looks SO GOOD!
Enjoyed this video? Make a Vintage Post-Card Collage Project with me (and put those Highlights to good use on this sassy mixed media portrait that we'll make together from scratch!!)
👉🏽 • Step-by-Step MIXED MED...
Chapters:
00:39 Art Supplies I recommend for BOLD highlight drawing on mixed media portraits
01:00 Art Supplies I recommend for SUBTLE highlight drawing on mixed media portraits
01:43 How to add highlights to EYES in face drawings & mixed media portraits
02:13 How to highlight the NOSE in face drawings & mixed media portraits
02:23 How to highlight the CHIN in face drawings & mixed media portraits
02:32 How to add highlights to LIPS in face drawings & mixed media portraits
02:44 How to add highlights to EYELIDS, BROW BONES, & CHEEKS in face drawings & mixed media portraits
03:09 How to add highlights to EARS in face drawings & mixed media portraits
03:20 LOVE SYMMETRY? Consider mirroring your highlights on both sides of your face drawing or mixed media portrait.
04:24 How to add highlights to FOREHEAD in face drawings & mixed media portraits
04:42 How to add highlights in HAIR drawings & mixed media portraits
Here are the books related to this video or some that I may think you'd enjoy if you like Mixed Media art like I do!
📚 How to Draw Fun Fab Faces by Karen Campbell amzn.to/3ufF5RM
📚 Skin Tone Secrets by Karen Campbell amzn.to/3SEeOoz (today's video is based on an actual lesson I created for my Mixed Media Society members and appears in this book as well).
📚 How to Draw and Find Your Style by Karen Campbell amzn.to/48VkQI2
📚 Mixed Media Magic by Karen Campbell amzn.to/48RXCTn
📚 Mixed Media Hamburger Layering System by Karen Campbell amzn.to/3OneVU4
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[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Next video I'll be giving to my best eyelash tips!! What else would you like to see a video on? Let me know!

[@lesleypickard9732]

Shadows and highlights have always been something I have had a fear of adding. Regardless of if it’s watercolour, pencils or anything.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Well I genuinely hope this helps you to know EXACTLY where you can add them and make them look good.

[@cindysimons2772]

Awesome suggestions

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Glad you like them!

[@andreaschlickbernd4481]

This is very helpful!! Thank you Karen! 😘

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@judithlund4346]

Thanks Karen. That was really helpful. 👍🏻😊❤

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

So glad to hear it Judith!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@ChantelleArts]

that sharpie looks really fun!! I tend to just use a white gel pen 🥰

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Smart! Gotta use what works for you!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@cherylclaviter6398]

These are fantastic tips 💕💕

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

So glad you think so!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@lesleypickard9732]

Eye lashes, shadows and highlights have always been a challenge for me.

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Totally understandable! You may benefit from my drawing channel “Karen Campbell Draws”. I address shading and drawing faces over there 😁. youtube.com/@KarenCampbellDRAWS?si=oP1nuzzR_QEjDVPZ

[@lesleypickard9732]

@@KarenCampbellArtist thank you so much. I will go and have a look :)

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

Great! Enjoy! And let me know if you have any questions!

[@mohanpoondii1988]

wo...........................W😮❤🎉

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

♥️♥️♥️

[@barbaracharlebois6148]

Hi Karen, where is the video for drawing/painting this girl...I have done the other girl with this hair style but not a front facing one. I tried looking at the MMC and couldn't find it! I'm a member. Thanks!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

She is in the Pretty Painted Portraits Classroom of the Mixed Media Society here! awesomeartschool.com/p/mmsportraits

[@barbaracharlebois6148]

Thank you! Love your classes! @@KarenCampbellArtist

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

You’re welcome!!! So glad you enjoy them! 🩷

[@barbaracharlebois6148]

First time I have really felt successful at drawing. Your methods and style totally jive with me lol!

[@KarenCampbellArtist]

I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that!!