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For painting portraits, you can use the following palette: |
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With these colors, you can create many types of skin tones. Here are a few examples: |
MFor someone with fair skin and blond hair, mix the following: |
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For someone with tinted skin and dark blond hair, mix the following: |
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MFor someone with dark skin and black hair, mix the following: |
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These are just examples. Experiment until you're satisfied. Try to avoid flat tones and don't use black for black hair. Keep in mind that colors from different suppliers may vary. Also, not every manufacturer produces every color. If in doubt, ask for advice at a good art supply store. They will undoubtedly be happy to help you. They can also inform you if you prefer to work with a different color palette. |