Skin Tone & Colored Pencil Choices - Polychromos, Prismacolor, Holbein, Pablo

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I received a question from a viewer about beefing up on colored pencil choices for skin tones, and so I decided to answer the question even more than just a few sentences. Here's a guideline in choosing skin tones ranging from cool and warm tones, also featuring your favorite colored pencil brands like Faber-Castell Polychromos, Prismacolor, Caran D' Ache Pablo, and Holbein Artists' Colored Pencils. Keep in mind these are not the only options, but a basic starting palette to work with. You can use unconventional colors in addition to these to layer and give vibrancy to your piece.
This video in broken down into parts:
1) What colors are great for highlights/low lights, midtones/mid skin tones, and shadows/darker tones
2) Which brands have which colors to offer
3) Final tips
I've provided a downloadable link for each sheet that was shown in this video with the swatches. You can download the jpg version on google photos.
Midtones:
drive.google.com/open?id=0BwQ...
High/Low Lights:
drive.google.com/open?id=0BwQ...
Darker Tones/Shades:
drive.google.com/open?id=0BwQ...
Have a great weekend and have fun getting creative!
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  • @livelovehatewell
    @livelovehatewell3 жыл бұрын

    I know that this is an old video but I think it is great! I use only polychromos and I use all of the colours you've shown, however, I do use also some strange colours like earth green, sky blue, permanent green olive and many many others to actually achieve what I want. Nowadays I see many ppl seeking for the "ready to go skin colour", I hear that Polychromos has poor skin shade range, which I must say is a bit ridiculous to me. I feel like everybody should play a bit with colours and see what will come out and if it is what they were looking for. Nevertheless, it is a great video as a starting point. :)

  • @ceciliasawyer2432
    @ceciliasawyer24326 жыл бұрын

    This is so informative. I thought I was a bit of a collector of coloured pencils but now I see that when it just comes to flesh colours there are so many choices in each pencil company and it is good to have those choices. Thanks!

  • @josipavuletic8003
    @josipavuletic80033 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This is super useful, I've been trying to find proper skintone colors forever!

  • @toddsands6000
    @toddsands60007 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Southpaw Creative. I have learned quite a bit from you and other outstanding artists on KZread. At best, I probably have 10-to-15 percent of total ability when compared to other outstanding artists, but I'm enjoying the field like I used to. Again, much thanks to a lot of brilliant talented artists out there sharing your brilliant methods.

  • @luckydesu
    @luckydesu7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you i really needed this, since i the whole pack is too expensive and i mostly draw portrait.

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +luckydesu I'm very glad you could find good use of the video! Thanks for watching!

  • @kennanlukacs
    @kennanlukacs7 жыл бұрын

    Because my budget as a high schooler is limited I only have the Prisma option and am comfortable having used them for my portrait and animal work the past few years.. I must say there is an expanded range in what I have.. there is a Chocolate as well as a light flesh, and other tones such as Ginger Root and Nectar that I find can work strongly as skin tones as well. Just my input as this is a fairly recent video ☺

  • @jeansmx
    @jeansmx7 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you so much that's a better answer than I could have ever hoped for!

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +jeansmx Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @paigeme886
    @paigeme8867 жыл бұрын

    Hi, this explanation/ tips on skin tones was really helpful! Thank you! Just wondering if you could expand on it more at some point please? Telling us which colours were cool and warm was great and i would love it if you could do something similar but more in depth (faber castle and prismacolor would be great... especially now you are falling in love with them again 😄). Im quite new to colouring with pencils and find it so hard to figure out which are warm and cool skin shades etc. Your Diverse skin tone tutorial was helpful as well! Thank you so much for all your videos! They are fantastic!

  • @jamescunningham4418
    @jamescunningham44186 жыл бұрын

    i find adding greens and purples adds amazing ...realism to facial works

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes! And blues as well!

  • @robinsummers9141
    @robinsummers91417 жыл бұрын

    Loved your skin tone video. I really appreciate you making it possible to download for printing. You rock lovey! :D

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Robin Summers Thank you! You rock too! I'm happy you found the video useful! Have a great day!

  • @robinsummers9141

    @robinsummers9141

    7 жыл бұрын

    You are more than welcome. I did download what you provided to have on hand as I learn how to do skin tones. I also hit that red subscribe button. I like your style of teaching. :D

  • @bringingonbreakdown
    @bringingonbreakdown6 күн бұрын

    You’re great. I am also a left handed artist with a lifelong devotion and affection for David Bowie.

  • @Videogames1345
    @Videogames13457 жыл бұрын

    really helpful, thank you so much

  • @thelmasbar
    @thelmasbar5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your take on this topic.

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    5 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome!

  • @trishm.6952
    @trishm.69526 жыл бұрын

    Very good, not having to buy a skin tone set. I know what to look for. Thank you BTW you are so funny!

  • @wiser4
    @wiser47 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much this exactly what i was looking for. i only use color pencil with my drawings and needed to know how i color different skin tone, sub. and thanks again :D

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Hassan Daisy You're very welcome! I'm so glad you found this useful! Thank you for watching and sub!

  • @AbhayaChandra
    @AbhayaChandra5 жыл бұрын

    I saw some other famous youtuber saying that the polychromos doesn't have a great colour range for portraits...and the prismas would be a better choice...or even the caran d'ache if you could afford them.. anyways, great video! I've subscribed!

  • @gail4610
    @gail46107 жыл бұрын

    This is the most useful tutorial I've seen so far. Love your "bob Ross" moment.

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Gail Bulacher Ha! Thank you! Very happy you enjoyed it.

  • @macCALICOmac
    @macCALICOmac7 жыл бұрын

    So so glad to have found your channel! Especially when you are whispering 'so pretty' 😂😂😂💖

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Pippa Ha! Thank you! So glad you found it enjoyable!

  • @TheLynata
    @TheLynata6 жыл бұрын

    7:13- or we can put this video to favourites and watch it whenever we want to. It is so educational.

  • @kporter6673
    @kporter66737 жыл бұрын

    love the video! I'm just getting into using color(very intimidating lol) and this video helped alot! thank you Also, you are very funny!

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +muffinpheonix 12 Oh thank you! I'm goofy and I try to make things somewhat entertaining when I can. I'm very happy you've come out of your shell and into color (welcome to the dark side! It's a lot of fun!)

  • @MsJeeEun
    @MsJeeEun7 жыл бұрын

    You at 3:37 in the video made my day - thanks! ♥ I’m glad I’m not the only one doing that *lol* ^_^

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +YellowKawaii Thank you! I appreciate it!

  • @Artistmom2011
    @Artistmom20113 жыл бұрын

    I agree that faber castell has the largest selection of skin tones of any brand.. and they also have a large range of botanical colors too.. some sets are very limited on greens, blues etc. but this set is not. There are plenty of greens, blues, purples, pinks etc to do all sorts of botanicals. Same with a less expensive wax set, but very good set that has good color and blending quality to it... the 120 castle arts set.. it has a good range of colors. I got it to travel to appts with, and have Been pleased at the amt of color range, blending ability etc.

  • @alizafar2624

    @alizafar2624

    Жыл бұрын

    They don't seem to have dark purple colours like the ones ranging in the black grape colours.

  • @sarahconroy3634
    @sarahconroy36345 жыл бұрын

    Helpful video, Thanks. Mary from Canada's,

  • @laslunas2561
    @laslunas2561 Жыл бұрын

    Lol, that was pretty much my reaction to my first polychromos set " Loook, they are so prettyyyy look how pretty they aaaaare" 😂

  • @jeantemplemeyer366
    @jeantemplemeyer3667 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @pattihanson7921
    @pattihanson79217 жыл бұрын

    Could you please do a demo on how to colour skin tones, eg take a colouring book and do them three times eg. Pale Irish girl, mid tone Latina or Moroccan, dark lovely from Ghana

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Patti Hanson I'll add it to the roster and try to figure something out for a demo in the future.

  • @kenivrataric9783

    @kenivrataric9783

    5 жыл бұрын

    Patti Hanson I’ve looked thru her videos, I don’t see any video tutorials so it’s unlikely she will do one for you.

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    5 жыл бұрын

    Actually Patty, I have something in the works for more additional colors to choose from for more light/shade and diversity. There are some tutorials on my channel involving colored pencils if you’d like to check them out.

  • @pattihanson7921

    @pattihanson7921

    5 жыл бұрын

    Artist Jane Bush thank you. Just bought Colouring Haven 44 so will be experimenting with skin tones. Rematches this video for inspiration and will definitely be checking out your other videos.

  • @veystone2580

    @veystone2580

    5 жыл бұрын

    patti hanson how about this? kzread.info/dash/bejne/aH91w7OiiKrAl9Y.html

  • @SI1OOO
    @SI1OOO7 жыл бұрын

    Lyra Rembrandt also has light, medium and dark flesh tones. Great oil based pencils. Kind of like a cheaper but still high quality alternative to polychromos.

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +SI1OOO I remember seeing the flesh tones when I had Lyra and they are pretty good colors to work with; I always found myself working with different colors. Polycolors are a great line of high quality, oil based pencils.

  • @anyacavan3877
    @anyacavan38774 жыл бұрын

    To bow irojetons “ fawn” is my fave cinnamon lime color

  • @TheVirakahScale
    @TheVirakahScale3 жыл бұрын

    I actually had an interesting question, sort of relating to the spirituality of creativity. This actually happened to me tonight, and I'm enlightened by it rather than freaked out. (Younger me would've definitely freaked out). So here I am, having never done a painting before. In fact, I've barely ever looked at paints, let alone used them in any capacity. I used paint a year ago to basically emulate how I draw digitally, and to be honest, it didn't turn out great because I had no idea how to use the medium. Then tonight, a year later, I decided to pick up a paint brush, and some paints I got from the dollar store. I went into with no actual plan, or idea, and there was a sensation I've felt before when playing guitar (I often thought this was my late friend Nathan, channeling his guitar playing through me, to help me out). I don't know anyone who paints who's passed away, and yet the sensation felt the same. I ended up creating half of something, that when I look at it, I honestly can't accept that I'm the one who painted it. It's no Picasso, or Gough, but it's better than I thought I could even do. Now the question: Have you ever had an experience when painting, Drawing, etc. (perhaps a new medium) where it felt like someone was channeling their skill through you, to the point where you have trouble accepting that /you/ are the one that did the piece? Random, I know. But I'm boggled!

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh that’s a wonderful feeling, isn’t it? I’m a deeply spiritual person, and I feel part of that is being an artist. I feel that we all have the ability to “tune in” so the painting, drawing, and creativity can flow through us. Almost as if we’re being helped and channeling something beyond our physical reality into the physical. It’s wonderful and I’m so happy you shared this experience with me. Definitely check out Abraham Hicks talking about artists and creativity on KZread. ♥️🎨♥️

  • @TheVirakahScale

    @TheVirakahScale

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ArtistJaneIt's crazy. When I was younger I always believe in something beyond our physical realm, but never really knew what. I'm one who believes in many things people wouldn't understand, but I've always kept my mind and heart to the possibly of anything. It's baffling how I was 'chosen' to experience things like this. I feel lucky. (perhaps a tid bit overwhelmed by the sensation) And I'll definitely check him out today!

  • @paigeme886
    @paigeme886 Жыл бұрын

    i am so incredibly sorry to disturb you! This video is so amazing and helpful! I downloaded these charts years ago but now ive lost it. I hate to ask and be trouble, but any chance it is still available? Thank you SO incredibly much again!

  • @malavaid8337
    @malavaid83373 жыл бұрын

    Please make a video on a portrait with holbein colour pencils

  • @atrixiumalt3880
    @atrixiumalt38805 жыл бұрын

    i have the 60 set that doesn't have light flesh which is pretty much the only skin colour i need apart from cinnamon.

  • @r2Gt06
    @r2Gt066 жыл бұрын

    Viewer warning: Beware of jumping volume levels! A major thank you to the lovely "pale Irish girl" for your wisdom 💚💚💚

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    6 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome, and I apologize for the jumpy volume levels! I was still a novice at the time and maybe didn’t fine tune all the details.

  • @ShadowoftheDude
    @ShadowoftheDude3 жыл бұрын

    Polychromos Medium and Dark Flesh used to be called Salmon and Coral (or vice versa), I don't know why they changed it.

  • @allisondakin6681
    @allisondakin66817 жыл бұрын

    Which Derwent line did you use? Thanks!

  • @jillelainejones
    @jillelainejones4 жыл бұрын

    I see you doing your pix of faces on white back grounds. Do you use backgrounds in other colors? Your great I’m learning so much. Thank you 💞

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m starting to explore different colors, and I’ve worked with strathmore toned tan several times as well! Colored pencils are pretty amazing on just about any shade of paper if they’re opaque once layered.

  • @jennlexin4421
    @jennlexin44217 жыл бұрын

    I'm using the Caran D'Ache Pablo's (120) and I don't have a pencil marked umber??? Could you please get back to me and give me a suggestion? Thanks so much! I love your videos btw! They are so helpful especially due to the fact I go from one brand to another and it's really nice that you have all these options!!! Not many channels do this! Very helpful! Thanks again!~Jen

  • @andrewsung7324
    @andrewsung73247 жыл бұрын

    Did you use prismacokored pencil? If so can you list the names of it?

  • @Artisan1979
    @Artisan19797 жыл бұрын

    In terms of blending and rendering have you ever tried using odorless paint thinner? Another artist tried this w Fabre castells via paint brush and would like to know if you tried this.

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Artisan1979 Oh yes I do! I use the Mona Lisa brand and I love it. It gives the colors a painterly blended look.

  • @marylynncox7599
    @marylynncox759910 ай бұрын

    I can’t get the charts to open and download

  • @pranavi.g9634
    @pranavi.g96343 жыл бұрын

    I really like the way u laugh😋 just like the fairy godmothers

  • @patriciabarbosa3656
    @patriciabarbosa36567 жыл бұрын

    polychroms what is the numbers you use?

  • @Amaravillosa
    @Amaravillosa4 жыл бұрын

    Excuse me but if you don't find it too much trouble, could you tell me the names or at least the numbers of the faber Castell colors Polychromer pencils? I would appreciate it very much

  • @abrahamolarinde7312
    @abrahamolarinde73126 жыл бұрын

    Pls were can I get that pencil I am in Nigeria

  • @Ambertayart
    @Ambertayart Жыл бұрын

    Hi! I was wondering if you have the download for the skin colors please? The link isn't working

  • @qtsm_coloring_art
    @qtsm_coloring_art7 жыл бұрын

    I'm new to your channel. How do I download the documents.

  • @AshishKumar-je6ic
    @AshishKumar-je6ic2 жыл бұрын

    😍😍😍🤩🤩

  • @gerraldhunter4609
    @gerraldhunter46097 жыл бұрын

    How about Faber Castell Classic :(

  • @ervinaayupermatasari9489

    @ervinaayupermatasari9489

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gerrald Hunter yeh coz i only have it :'( thats a cheap one and i really need skin tone with that color pencil

  • @craftycrafter1960
    @craftycrafter19607 жыл бұрын

    I would love to have polychromas but they're ridiculously expensive compared to a Prismas. I can Get the polys open stock, maybe I should pick up their flesh tones. Have you tried Marco Renoirs, any opinion?

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Crafty Crafter I'm actually going to be viewing Marco Renoirs very soon within the next few videos. I did some colors swatches and I believe they may be a very good, affordable alternative to some of the more expensive pencils on the market. They lay down very well. I'm also going to be doing a video on tips for buying expensive art supplies on a budget. I know the pencils I recommend are expensive, but I suggest buying open stock too or a small set + open stock. They are worth every penny.

  • @FaustinaPeter-yz8tl
    @FaustinaPeter-yz8tl4 ай бұрын

    Hi am in Nigeria please are these colors available in my country 🙏🙏

  • @helpyourcattodrive
    @helpyourcattodrive4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for getting straight to the point and being organized. Also, I’m like here that you’re not coloring w speeded up video. It hurts my eyes after a while.

  • @helpyourcattodrive

    @helpyourcattodrive

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bob Ross!

  • @gettriggeredgaming5217
    @gettriggeredgaming52175 жыл бұрын

    Arteza?

  • @yuukifurugaki
    @yuukifurugaki5 жыл бұрын

    I feel like i have knowledge to color different races beautifully.

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @agnieszkavarstadt1294
    @agnieszkavarstadt12946 жыл бұрын

    I feel like Pablos are not fairly represented here. How about Pablo's Apricot, Salmon, Salmon Pink, Granite Rose, Naples Yellow? I suppose English Red and Russet could be useful as well.

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion! Perhaps an updated video is in the works! 😊

  • @Art_by_Nicole
    @Art_by_Nicole11 ай бұрын

    The downloads don’t work anymore? 😭

  • @macCALICOmac
    @macCALICOmac7 жыл бұрын

    Omw! Are those vintage prismacolors?! I have some from my oupa!

  • @macCALICOmac

    @macCALICOmac

    7 жыл бұрын

    I get way too excited when I see them.

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Pippa Yes they are! I just made another video and created a portrait with them. They're awesome!

  • @jainapatel6607
    @jainapatel66072 жыл бұрын

    Hello mam, I like your art video., which type of paper is used with pollycrom colors?

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you’re using nothing but colored pencils, either Bristol board smooth or vellum, or strath more 400 colored pencil paper.

  • @pwintmyatthu_2042
    @pwintmyatthu_20422 жыл бұрын

    I would like to try portrait drawing with polychromos.. What set would be suitable for portrait? Is 36 okay?

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    2 жыл бұрын

    For portrait colors, a set of 24 or 36 will do. Buy some open stock if you can along with your primary colors and play around with layering and using the color wheel.

  • @justgogh7311
    @justgogh73117 жыл бұрын

    I have the 60 pack which tones can I use?

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +K radda.radda I'm not familiar with the 60 pack and what colors are in it. I've heard there aren't many skin tones in the 60 pack, but you can always buy open stock colors.

  • @sahinsarder3007
    @sahinsarder3007 Жыл бұрын

    Price plz

  • @tammyeaton4791
    @tammyeaton47916 жыл бұрын

    I think your SEE-P-AH is correct.

  • @xxpandagalaxyxx5655
    @xxpandagalaxyxx56557 жыл бұрын

    At 0:00 -0:42 the first thing I saw was hell on a pink pencil and then I flipping see 666 on of the pencils! Wow...

  • @lswt6026
    @lswt60265 жыл бұрын

    i think i kinda love you after 8 mins hmmm

  • @elenarose2669
    @elenarose26696 жыл бұрын

    I've just got a set for my birthday and it's from Derwent academy (it's in a wooden box to be exactish ) but I can't figure out how to do skin.do u have any tips/ideas/recommendations on how to use them.

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have a skin tone tutorial on my channel that is an overview with tips and techniques. It goes over fair and dark complexions as well. I hope that helps!

  • @elenarose2669

    @elenarose2669

    6 жыл бұрын

    Artist Jane Bush Hi just replying to say THANKS

  • @daibutt865
    @daibutt865 Жыл бұрын

    The links to your down load are not working. I just get an error page from google.

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a very old link and I need to update this video.

  • @d.m.173
    @d.m.1736 жыл бұрын

    Is prismacolor "flesh" a discontinued color from them?

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    6 жыл бұрын

    I believe so, sadly.

  • @DavidThomas-td8ty
    @DavidThomas-td8ty7 жыл бұрын

    Lmao you're weird but I like that and the information is quite useful, thank you!

  • @ArtistJane

    @ArtistJane

    7 жыл бұрын

    +David Thomas Thank you! I'll take it as a compliment! 😉😆

  • @JDvorak2009
    @JDvorak20097 жыл бұрын

    I don't understand why having flesh colored pencils matters because there are so many tones of flesh.

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