Watercolor Portrait {ad-free Youtube video} (Patreon)

This is an ad-free version of the recent Youtube video on watercolor portraits. Real-time version of this tutorial {~3 hours} is available to Tier 2 & 3 subscribers. Enjoy!

FULL TUTORIAL: Watercolor Portrait - Mixing Skin Tones, Light & Facial Anatomy {advanced}: https://www.patreon.com/posts/watercolor-pt-1-97912821

🎨 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES:

PAPER: Arches Cold Pressed 140lbs 100% cotton paper, 9 x 12 inches. 

BRUSHES:  You will need at least 2 round pointed brushes: Larger {sizes 6-8} for big washes, and smaller {#00 or #02} for finer details. I also recommend 1 flat brush at least 1/2 inch wide for lifting and quick coverage. I am using a variation of Escoda  synthetic brushes, mainly Escoda Chronos. 

Pencil 2-4H and eraser.

🎨 PRIMARY PIGMENTS {Limited Palette}:

The primary triad, consisting of Yellow (PY), Red (PR), and Blue (PB) pigments, can be mixed to create a range of skin tones. Here are three examples with color index numbers:

YELLOW: Quinacridone Gold {PO48, PY150} from QOR by Golden. 

RED: Permanent Alizarin Crimson {PR 177} from QOR by Golden. 

BLUE: Ultramarine Finest {PB29} from Schminke. 

🎨 OPTIONAL PIGMENTS {Extended Palette}:

For convenience purposes, I will be introducing additional {optional} pigments throughout the process:

Brown Madder {PR179} from Winsor & Newton. Also known as Perylene Maroon from Daniel Smith. This will be used for warm skin tones - a substitute for mixing primary Yellow and primary Red. 

Payne's Gray {PB 29, PBk 9} from Daniel Smith. This will be used as the darkest neutral for painting eyelash and hair details. Alternative: Mix the 3 primaries to achieve the darkest neutral. You will need to use more of your Blue. 

Perylene Violet {PV29} from Daniel Smith. This will be used for the darkest shadows on skin tones - a substitute for mixing primary Yellow and primary Red with a hint of Blue.

Yellow Ochre {PY43} from Winsor & Newton. This will be used for the hair highlights only. Alternative: use your primary yellow. 

Raw Umber {PBr7} from QOR. This will be mixed with Ultramarine for the darkest details on the hair in the final stage. Alternative: Mix the 3 primaries to achieve the darkest brown. You will need to use more of your Blue and Red.

🎨 ALTERNATIVE PRIMARY TRIADS:

NOTE: These triads serve as starting points, and you can further adjust and experiment with the ratios of each color to achieve a diverse range of skin tones based on their subject's complexion and lighting conditions.

Cadmium Yellow Light (PY35), Permanent Alizarin Crimson (PR177), and Ultramarine Blue (PB29):This triad provides warm and vibrant skin tones. Cadmium Yellow Light brings warmth, Permanent Alizarin Crimson adds a red undertone, and Ultramarine Blue helps to neutralize and shade.

Hansa Yellow Light (PY3), Quinacridone Rose (PV19), and Phthalo Blue (PB15):This triad is known for creating more subtle and delicate skin tones. Hansa Yellow Light gives a light and bright base, Quinacridone Rose introduces a rosy hue, and Phthalo Blue provides a cool undertone for shadows.

Indian Yellow (PY139), Burnt Sienna (PBr7), and French Ultramarine (PB29):This triad leans towards earthy and neutral skin tones. Indian Yellow offers a warm base, Burnt Sienna introduces a natural brownish tone, and French Ultramarine contributes a cool shade for depth.