Gouache skin tutorial

“@rosrustyart Here are a couple of "tutorial" images I googled that explain the basics of colour zones in the face. I'd also recommend doing master studies of works by Sargent or Bouguereau b/c they are both freaking BALLIN' at skin tones”

Have fun exploring how to make skin color paint using our printable skin color mixing chart! Let's celebrate the rainbow of colors that makes everyone

Feb 28, 2015 - Watercolour cheat sheet - discoveries in mixing skin-tones.

Cube brush reference for skin tones

Try this way of tightening skin

As promised, here is my process on how to paint lips. This is painted in Photoshop CS5 using brushes with pen pressure on. I'm using my default light setup again, which is three-quarter 45 degree frontal and side bounce light. 1. I choose a neutral value skin tone to set it as my base and block in the rough shape of the lips. MY COLORS WILL DE-SATURATE AS IT GOES LIGHTER AND SATURATED AS IT GETS DARKER. 2. I separate the upper and lower body of the lips and block in the dark tones around the…