How to Paint Dark Skin Tone Using Acrylics - Episode ONE

Get Inspired in 10 Minutes - Episode ONE
Painting Darker Skin Tone

Let's take 10 minutes to explore painting skin tones using acrylic paint. In this episode I will explore a dark skin tone using a simple palette of:
Titanium White
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Ultramarine Blue

I love exploring different color palettes when it comes to skin tones and will show some of my favorites in future episodes!

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[tiatangs]

Thank you for taking the time to elaborate on the medium-dark skin tones I feel like the representation is limited and I appreciate this!

[erinlewis]

I see it's the patience that I'm missing in order to achieve a successful look. This looks so beautiful!

[alphonsoflowers]

Wow. Absolutely what I needed. I am super juiced for the next project. This is exactly what the Dr. ordered.

[Yesikno]

You are a gift!!! I have watched so many you tube artists who weren't drawing what I needed and you are everything!! Thank you from a new subscriber

[o.c.]

Excellent explanation of blocking in three colors to create the basic skin color. So far your explanation of painting dark skin has been the easiest for me to understand. Love the realism of your portrait.

[kandestobin]

This is encouraging as I move into exploring abstract portrait projects.

[creatingwithsandi]

Awesome. Exactly what I needed in a simple way. Thank you so much! Christa you totally rock. I have been struggling with dark skin tones

[brendajeannewyche]

You are a GODsend. Thank you so much for your generosity in giving this lesson on how to paint dark skin tones, & explaining & demonstrating so clearly. I need this so much. ❤️🙏🏽😁

[dalaunbrenae]

This was the MOST helpful video I have seen on realistic skin. Thank you!

[sheliaalexander]

Love the way you created the color chart!

[katepeachey]

You are so freaking good!
Thank you for sharing your talent with us

[hettrickart]

So incredibly helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this. You've got an amazing narration voice, by the way!

[debbiemedina]

Thank you so much for this video. As a beginner portrait artist this video is invaluable. I’ve watched so many other artists that don’t convey the same knowledge with such ease. Definitely a new subscriber! ❤

[aalex]

Thank you for this, exactly what I needed to see to get me to push past that chaos stage (when everything is so rough) and to take the time (and patience) and layer

[helennorris]

THANK YOU!!!! This has been helpful for

[grapefruitmn]

Great painting. Oh and I like the music!

[valeriepurcell]

First: WOW! Then, SO MANY GREAT TIPS! THANK YOU! I really needed this video right now. I'm painting the biggest canvas I've ever worked (3'x4'), painting my first portrait, and painting gorgeous black skin. I don't do things in 1/2 measures apparently. LOL. Thanks again for this impressive video. New subscriber!

[SG--GRC]

Thanks for this. Really helped me, especially with regard to the right stages at colour blocking and then the blending approach. I am a newbie with working on skin as I tend to do landscapes/furry animals. Still some similar principles but I've always been nervous about portraits. Thanks again for sharing. Lovely relaxing teaching approach. Very relaxing music.

[DJSHADDYK]

Look forward for next tips on skin toons 😊

[Lydia-gfdz]

This is so helpful. I'm working on a shepherd dog with blacks, greys, tans, and whites, and this blocking and layering will really help me.