How to Create a Colorful Portrait! EASY Step-by-Step Color Pencil Process!

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  • @liseb.4485
    @liseb.4485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +508

    "Colors want to belong to a family. They need other colors around them to have any kind of meaning"
    Cute way to put it !

  • @scarletwidows
    @scarletwidows 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    dude. i was looking for a shading tutorial, and i clicked this one, and i coincidentally am using the EXACT reference photo as you

  • @kmiller6587
    @kmiller6587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    As an artist, who’s always worked with mediums, like graphite, Pastel, or paints, I’ve been shocked by how intimidating figuring color pencil out has been! Your explanations were so helpful, and it was really entertaining watching this entire portrait take shape . Thank you so much for this ❤️. I feel like I can breathe a little easier next time I pick up my pencils 😅!

  • @bro-ss2eu
    @bro-ss2eu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +608

    Chris i'm convinced your favorite word is "nuance" 😂😂

  • @drinkwater5766
    @drinkwater5766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    "You should hydrate right now"
    -Sun Tzu, The Art Of War

    • @dinosoars
      @dinosoars 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      So, you know the blade?
      -sun Tzu, The Art Of War

    • @Huedant
      @Huedant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      ''ah, so you're a man of culture aswell''
      -Sun Tzu, The Art Of War

    • @jlin592
      @jlin592 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      “BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD”
      -Sun Tzu, The Art of Technoblade

    • @Kira_3301
      @Kira_3301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      "If you have a problem, the answer is slavery"
      - Sun Tzu, The Art Of War

    • @jogold867
      @jogold867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      "Thank you for the reminder"
      -Sun Tzu, The Art of War

  • @oliviawebb8538
    @oliviawebb8538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I love how you kept the reference up the whole time. It was so helpful to see the thought process

  • @parad0x.76
    @parad0x.76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    - light to dark
    - shadows: warmer color but darker in tone
    > same Color to shape hair bc it’s darker value than skin
    - establish local color (color not affected by different light source) 17:50
    - for hair get value right
    - greyish green color because hair less warm
    - reddish tint for eyes and cheeks and nose and ears to bring life to skin
    - bring warmer Color to dark shadows on down facing plains like on the lid
    - darker values should be darker than light (shade it more)
    - bringing out green for contrast because most of the skin is already warm color
    - add third Color in transition area (two diff solid Color)

  • @thankourvets3882
    @thankourvets3882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Gorgeous. I'm an absolute beginner who is 51 and never got courageous enough to start doing anything even though deep down.....I've wanted to. You've made this so easy to follow and break it down so well - I am going to try it! Thank you! I think I found a new channel to follow!

  • @anselmodominguez2560
    @anselmodominguez2560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    I really like the way your structure the head, and how you combine the soft and hard edges... I wish you could upload more frequently, kisses 💖💖💖

  • @shelleyrubenstein9420
    @shelleyrubenstein9420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    Fantastic tutorial. Love how the portrait turned out and your explanations were super helpful.

  • @WhoShe1973
    @WhoShe1973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    *Thank you, thank you, thank you, so many times over, thank you!!!*
    I have learned more from this tutorial than in hundreds I’ve watched in the last few months. You did an INCREDIBLE job explaining things in a reproducible manner and I simply want to say *THANK YOU * so much!!!!!!!
    I plan to take your course and wish you would do EXACTLY WHAT YOU HAVE DONE HERE for watercolor portraiture! I find it the most utterly confusing kind of portraiture to learn and you have a tremendous grasp of this material thus for teaching it back to newbs such as myself!
    Thank you so much!!!

  • @phanvandieu7334
    @phanvandieu7334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    using the wrong color may leads to an interesting result, the point is just relax

  • @honeyblue1438
    @honeyblue1438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how her hair has different colors. It makes her hair very magical❤️❤️❤️

  • @JeanneBook
    @JeanneBook 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I just clicked on the video without looking at the time I didn't even notice I'm already 40 minutes in, I'm listening to this while cutting papers for a project, I'll listen to more of this videos again❤️

  • @DG-ww5hq
    @DG-ww5hq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finally! A tutorial that I can use to fraw portraits properly, you madr it so much easier

  • @margoline6790
    @margoline6790 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Этот портрет как глоток свежего воздуха среди всех этих скучных туториалов из одного бежевого цвета. От вашей работы я получила настоящее вдохновение. Спасибо вам!!!

  • @kennadihenn9073
    @kennadihenn9073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This was fantastic! Introducing that third color at boundaries blew me away! It such a small detail but added a cohesive feel to the whole piece!

  • @KitKatToeBeans
    @KitKatToeBeans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m rewatching this and I just want to say how lovely this turned out. You created such a beautiful, ethereal glow, that did not exist in the reference.

  • @krisandktwo
    @krisandktwo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful!... This is exactly what I was looking for. A colored pencil look with more of the light sketchy pencil look and feel!... Hard to find anything but the burnished photorealistic colored pencil styles (that take 40+ hrs).

  • @satriahanif8499
    @satriahanif8499 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for sharing. i've been learning for 10 years and I think i doesn't go anywhere. I'm gonna internalize your advice because all you talk about in this video is an artist mindset.
    god bless you

  • @artphotography9158
    @artphotography9158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I want to thank you with allllll my heart Chris for sharing with us this entire process along with your commentary! I have been doing all I could think of to practice to improve, but I actually needed help exactly like you gave us in this video! I had been constantly checking back the past few weeks to see if you had uploaded anything new and I was starting to worry about you~ I am sooooooooo glad you are doing well and soooooooo grateful you uploaded such a helpful video! Thank you thank you thank you Chris! Hugs from Southern California ✨👍💖

    • @artphotography9158
      @artphotography9158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      P.s. I’m going to go find your class as well! Yaaay

    • @artphotography9158
      @artphotography9158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      P.s.s this drawing you did turned out beautiful and the colors are just so lovely and adds a sweetness and lightness that adds a new beautiful feeling compared to the original image

  • @edgarsifuentes3248
    @edgarsifuentes3248 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s 2 am here in Texas and I’m watching your video after I got my portrait ready for painting! Loving it

  • @kripashankarsingh8654
    @kripashankarsingh8654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So nice of you to share a real-time video for free

  • @aremytime5062
    @aremytime5062 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve never thought of using a third color. And another thing i have learned from this video is that how important is the bottling color, like the skin and hair with different tones.
    - blessing from Taiwan😊

  • @jhessicacomjh
    @jhessicacomjh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    17:18 It's so beautiful. The contrast between dark and light really tells a lot about the image

  • @randomroadchhapreviews4396
    @randomroadchhapreviews4396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I'm doing my 1st professional color pencil portrait and this one is the best tutorial I've seen. Though I go for realism in proportions i love this approach of coloring than all other videos on TH-cam which finish 1st eye then 2nd eye then nose and so on. So overwhelming 😬

  • @DG-mv6zw
    @DG-mv6zw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a charming, accomplished little piece of art. It's got depth and sensitivity. Who wouldn't want this on their wall? She's got the freshness of a Botticelli. Thanks so much for sharing your process. 👍

  • @stheticando
    @stheticando 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE BACK!!

  • @teacuptea9155
    @teacuptea9155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    her blush is perfectly shaped like a heart

  • @booya2k
    @booya2k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I'm fascinated on how you hold the pencil. Lately I've been looking at how other artists hold their pencils when drawing.

    • @corruptedteka
      @corruptedteka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Huh, you'd probably be surprised by how I hold pencils, then. I've been holding my pens "wrong" ever since elementary school, my ring finger has a bump and a crook because of it, haha !

    • @hearttreasure5891
      @hearttreasure5891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@corruptedteka hey I actually have the same thing but except it’s my middle finger because I press down too hard when I write

    • @istoleyourjams270
      @istoleyourjams270 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@corruptedteka I think that bump is called something like writers bump so it seems like many people held their pencils wrong ^^"
      I have it too, I didn't like it at first but now I'm like "Look at the proof of my hard work"

    • @corruptedteka
      @corruptedteka 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@istoleyourjams270 Oh dang ! I've had it since elementary school though so haha.. They always tried to get me to hold pens right but I guess I am rebellious.

    • @kirstenskidmore4125
      @kirstenskidmore4125 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@corruptedtekame too!!

  • @hateyourface666
    @hateyourface666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like that tinge of yellow added to the right of the eyebrow :)

  • @rionapaulclassv5748
    @rionapaulclassv5748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    U draw like the people in the olden days like mona lisa. plus i lovve ur soft drawing

  • @hassetbinyam3837
    @hassetbinyam3837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The way you sketch is so satisfying

  • @franz3810
    @franz3810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    stunning, I love how you manage the color palette

  • @tee4498
    @tee4498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how you work, your style and the fact that my eyes are constantly amazed/entertained while learning!

  • @alex-rh7tf
    @alex-rh7tf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is so pretty

  • @CorpsDiplomatique22
    @CorpsDiplomatique22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was always afraid to try colour pencils, this was my first attempt and it turned out really nice, I'm elated. Thank you so much!

  • @Kataleya-q8m
    @Kataleya-q8m 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is by far the best step by step color pencil video i have seen thus far. You could apply these steps to any color pencil drawing where as other videos I have seen it would only apply to the reference the artist uses. Thank you so much for this video

  • @alexmcmahon2273
    @alexmcmahon2273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've always struggled drawing portraits and with your tutorial I was able to draw her face. Love the colors and the way you walk us through the drawing. Thank you.

  • @francesannterrell9754
    @francesannterrell9754 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent description of what you are doing and why you feel it is necessary! Wonderful!

  • @Sofia-ge6wm
    @Sofia-ge6wm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @moth_belly
    @moth_belly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Life lessons from this video:
    "Don't worry too much about the details. You're expecting too much of yourself."
    🥺

  • @carrieramirez2891
    @carrieramirez2891 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, this is amazing...........a whole new way of seeing and experiencing color............thank you for all you very intentional directions..........I do want to try to attempt this way of coloring...............THANK YOU!!

  • @marcelchenier
    @marcelchenier 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great demonstration. 'Preciate it!

  • @ExplodingElephants66
    @ExplodingElephants66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omg!!! I was thinking about you like 10 minutes ago, wondering if you would come back to TH-cam & here you are!

  • @DaisyTea1
    @DaisyTea1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very pretty! ❤️ Christina Ricci is one of my favorites! 😍💕

  • @minomiu
    @minomiu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing tutorials
    I love how you explain the mind flow while asking questions ! For beginners those questions are the key to keep moving and not struggle and tuck on what to do next

  • @maunamars968
    @maunamars968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your art so much I love drawing faces and people but I just love faces and I've always been really attracted to your work!

  • @jm-ux2yn
    @jm-ux2yn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so colourful but also subtle... great to see another video from you!

  • @f81456
    @f81456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, just finished your SkillShare class and I am enjoying getting into drawing/painting with color pencils.

  • @jasonplays-some8779
    @jasonplays-some8779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was super helpful. I've mostly worked with graphite, and was feeling lost trying to do a figure scene using prismacolors. I stumbled upon this video today, listening to you describe/watching you execute solutions to things I was struggling with, and felt excited afterwards to have fun and try things. My approach went from timidly trying to minimize my use of colors and rely mostly on values, to having fun mixing colors and seeing things develop better than I envisioned. Using warm colors in the shadows, colors to transition between two colors, the use of pink in certain parts of the face, etc, were all things I hadn't tried, and have been fun!

  • @ilva_9926
    @ilva_9926 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you! first time something so clear and simple to understand

  • @tomeetomee4913
    @tomeetomee4913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like it ,love the colors
    Tom

  • @joshuaadelaja9996
    @joshuaadelaja9996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really value your emphasis on setting the stage for your creativity to shine through! personally, I never set the stage for myself and rush so much and judge so early, which never even ALLOWS me to create a beautiful piece like this. but every bit of advice and coaching in this video was digestible and great food for thought. thank you.

  • @cynthiacobucci57
    @cynthiacobucci57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved it... did it following your process... o mine... I`ve never had such a result. Thanks for sharing your art and knowledge.

  • @user-wt5if6rx8m
    @user-wt5if6rx8m 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I learn so much from watching you draw/paint. I watched your Skillshare lessons too and they’re absolutely amazing and insightful. Thanks!

  • @sarahhhhhhhh569
    @sarahhhhhhhh569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    do you have a book???? If not u really should!! Ur advice is amazing and has really helped me become confident in drawing faces 😚🥺

    • @catsyeemos5404
      @catsyeemos5404 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      HELP 🐱 that profile pic 😭😭😭

    • @hannahbull
      @hannahbull 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@catsyeemos5404 😭😭😭 elio elio elio

  • @SerenitysGallery
    @SerenitysGallery 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The results are awesome 😍😍😍

  • @sarahlongshore2605
    @sarahlongshore2605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was so glad to see you uploaded! !! I love your style and the way you approach your art. This piece is so pretty and your style and technique is so helpful. I would have never thought to approach a portrait this way. I love it ! Hope to see you again soon.

  • @petitcanasson3990
    @petitcanasson3990 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing drawing ! the tip to put a third color to qmoothen the transition between to colors was amazing i tried it and worked well

  • @sea-goatbr7588
    @sea-goatbr7588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always miss your videos. I really learn a lot from them. Nice job with those color pencils. I use color pencils for meditation, sometimes it's a tiresome job, Yet I love the precision we can get. Well, Bye and thanks

  • @userhandle-u7b
    @userhandle-u7b ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your artwork is inspiring and amazing. No more perfection of blending and smoothness under hyper realistic mood. 💖💖

  • @beccab3446
    @beccab3446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Welcome baaaack.. I've been waiting for your video since ages. Also, I'm thankful that you make another video about color pencils. I learnt and started using it bc of your videos and now it's one of my fav tools (along with watercolor)

  • @angietorres1421
    @angietorres1421 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel and I’m soooo happy. Your explanation on how to draw this picture made so much sense. Thank you so much from a new fan

  • @urdrawingatelier922
    @urdrawingatelier922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice demonstration!

  • @pearlpearl-d9q
    @pearlpearl-d9q 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had so much fun drawing this! Loved how it turned out!

  • @azpartam3566
    @azpartam3566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    super cool!!!! when i have some more time i will get skilshare and actually take ur course!!!

  • @Galacticgospel.
    @Galacticgospel. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    it is very inspiring to watch you work

  • @shoelxi47892
    @shoelxi47892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I loved it. You inspired me. I'm going to try portrait with colour pencil. Thank you so much!

  • @Juli-hy9dl
    @Juli-hy9dl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way you work with colors

  • @WeakBambi
    @WeakBambi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad I watched this. I really need to adapt the "block in stage" I legit loose my mind about "fine details" and get worked up looking at very detailed refrences.

  • @josimaroliveira5733
    @josimaroliveira5733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing work!

  • @alhafidz7
    @alhafidz7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im confused how to sketch colored drawing. as an design college student, i have to know how to drawing even my best is on designing. anyway, thanks for the tutorial and explanation, i hope i could do it well. 👌🏻

  • @hebaelalfy6764
    @hebaelalfy6764 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hit the like button before even watching, because as always your content is beautiful

  • @acwatercolors
    @acwatercolors 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your transition colors concept. Great!

  • @maisiecrafter2210
    @maisiecrafter2210 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos and not just because you sound exactly like Sandra Bullock (pitch/inflection/everything!!). This portrait is so beautiful, I'll definitely be watching your skillshare videos soon

  • @심청아심청이
    @심청아심청이 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    진짜 너무 예쁘네요...

  • @anselmodominguez2560
    @anselmodominguez2560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love you art!!!! Finally!!

  • @ruisu.29
    @ruisu.29 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Finally u are back here agaiiiin!!! yeii!

  • @meg3570
    @meg3570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's crazy how quickly she came to life! Loved this, I feel so inspired ☺️❤️

  • @iamsherane
    @iamsherane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow your portrait process is just amazing🤩

  • @popesuavecitoxii2379
    @popesuavecitoxii2379 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always enjoy your videos

  • @cappipa2910
    @cappipa2910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    even though I draw on digital, this was the best walkthough I ever seen. I learned a lot!!! It's really impressive how simple an well you explained your process, and how really useful and professional is the information you give. I really enjoy your art, thank you for making this!! ♥

  • @pocketmart
    @pocketmart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Colorful & wonderful

  • @nienkevletter
    @nienkevletter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A year later, still an amazing tutorial. Thanks Chris!!

  • @jimmymiracleart
    @jimmymiracleart 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice interpretation and improvisation with the colors🔥

  • @Alecexo
    @Alecexo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this! I’m trying to learn to use different colors with my colored pencil artwork and this helps me figure out where to start

  • @catherinelouisemalezieux3481
    @catherinelouisemalezieux3481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for the explanation. Very usefull. From France.

  • @rociocruz2786
    @rociocruz2786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your portraits are so special, so beautiful,And so yours!you have got such talent!🤗😍🥰🤩

  • @b7w4h
    @b7w4h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was fascinating to watch and your portrait turned out beautiful. Very interesting and helpful to hear your reasoning for why you chose certain colors throughout the process. Thanks so much for sharing! Might have to sign up for Skillshare now... lol

  • @Dana-mu4rn
    @Dana-mu4rn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best portrait tutorial I have ever seen. I was drawing with you. It has been my best result so far. Thank you! Greetings from Germany!

  • @acaring2440
    @acaring2440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful drawing !!!!! Thank you for the video !

  • @melkmb
    @melkmb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love the color palette for her portrait! Beautiful!

  • @manga15873
    @manga15873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay you are back on youtube!!!!!

  • @laragutierrez4610
    @laragutierrez4610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't just like it, it turned out beautifully. I wish I had more pencil colors; a limited set is a hindrance to achieving something that pretty. Thanks a lot for this tutorial!

    • @blackdemonheart9696
      @blackdemonheart9696 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really actually, you can create a lot of colors with a limited set, though it will take longer. And plus you can learn more about how colors mix instead of having those colors already. It can help with learning other mediums such as acrylics or watercolor!

    • @ZenitsuKunn
      @ZenitsuKunn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blackdemonheart9696 Thank you!

  • @fernandamccormack
    @fernandamccormack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. Your work is pretty good!

  • @xratedshkinny5809
    @xratedshkinny5809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to see you do a color pencil darker tones

  • @fleurdelys5156
    @fleurdelys5156 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your water color painting

  • @platoschauvet
    @platoschauvet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stunningly beautiful work, you can tell you've put the hours and years into your craft. ❤️

  • @vitoriajulia7662
    @vitoriajulia7662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i've been waiting for this video FOR YEARS THANK YOU SO MUCHDJJSD