Beginners help

[Joe pulvirenti]

Advise please what color would be needed for sùttle skin tone indoor setting scene. I only have comart paints.

 

[JackEb]

There is no simple answer for that question, skin tone is a combination of colours all layered appropriately. Sepia / burnt umber / white / blue violet all get used regularly.
I suggest using the search function for 'portraits' 'skin tone' that may guide you in the right direction.
looking through the 'works in progress' and 'step by step' sections will also be of use for you.

Once restrictions lift, I'm sure that @musicmacd will be running a few classes, although he calls Queensland home he did trips to Melbourne too. I'd highly recommend booking in for one of his classes.

 

[Joe pulvirenti]

Thanks Jacky ed will look into that the lessons sound good.

 

[Joe pulvirenti]

Just had a look at music macb gallery that guy is awesome portraits are out of this world

 

[JackEb]

Just had a look at music macb gallery that guy is awesome portraits are out of this world

MusicmacD (Paul) also has some great step by steps and work in progress threads that will help you 'see' how to proceed and he often advises on what colours / techniques he uses

 

[Joe pulvirenti]

Will do⁷

 

[SiRoxx]

Createx Lifeline range has a bunch of premixed skin tones. They also have the Corey Saint Clair Universal Skin tone in the Wicked line.

 

[Joe pulvirenti]

Hi siroxx thanks for that great info very little on cash flow at the moment I have comart paints at the moment I will be experimenting with the colors I have thank you , your advise is very handy most appreciated.

 

[SiRoxx]

Hi siroxx thanks for that great info very little on cash flow at the moment I have comart paints at the moment I will be experimenting with the colors I have thank you , your advise is very handy most appreciated.

I hear you Buddy. Budget is always an issue. I want to say that I’ve seen a flesh tone mixing video somewhere. If I can track it down I’ll post a link.

 

[Joe pulvirenti]

That would be great thanks mate.

 

[SiRoxx]

Here’s a couple great videos with slightly different approaches.

 

[Donovan Walker]

Hay this really helped me

 

[Joe pulvirenti]

Thanks for the vids guys they will help alot thank you, I'm on it.

 

[Ttxela]

Yes, I always try and mix what I want with R/Y/B + black and white, don't always get it right but it saves building a massive collection of colours

 

[Joe pulvirenti]

Hi there yeah primary colors are a marvel to work with I agree to many colors in a collection can make you go bonkers keep it simple i say.