Color Zones of the Face EXPLAINED

I’ve been thinking a lot about color zones recently so I wanted to make a quick video breaking down how I remember each zone.
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00:00 Color Zones
00:36 Blood
01:35 Flesh
02:40 Shadow
05:00 Skin Tone
05:50 Stylized
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#colorzones #portraitpainting #colorzonesoftheface #portraitstudy #portraitcolors

[@ilokin]

Dark Skin Tones: th-cam.com/video/Erp0WBN4rbk/w-d-xo.html
Light Skin Tones: th-cam.com/video/P8q7cMJzWcA/w-d-xo.html
Yo! Did a couple paintings in acrylic gouache where I talk about the differences between painting light and dark skin.
Check 'em out if you’re looking to learn more about how melanin effects the colors of the face.

[@smacktabular5755]

you have no idea the absolute amount of bullshit I've waded through, all the shitty 144p ripped tutorials on pinterest, google misinterpreting what I mean by "face color map" and what have you, all to have this pop up in my recommendations is an absolute godsend. thank you for making this

[@s.dominick3606]

The color zones to skin tone was like magic 😮

[@Adelinawrites]

Tried this today and for someone who has always had problems with color (esp skin tones) this is a GAME CHANGER. Worked with pro digital painters for many years and never saw this technique. Will definitely experiment with iit more!

[@davemauriello8088]

This is really good but it would be great to see a side by side of light skin vs dark skin or maybe a separate video focusing on darker skin.

[@ilokin]

I'm actually working on a video focusing on darker skin tones, so stay tuned.

[@Mithras444]

Omg this is awesome, I think I am some kind of color blind with pink, red and orange, also with brown, blue and purple. Very good references, your right!

[@jamess125]

Brilliant

[@lisaoloughlin6476]

had never heard about this, thank you, helpful

[@Sephylis-tl4ll]

Woah! This is extremely helpful! I always struggled with coloring skin.

[@Sephylis-tl4ll]

Forgot to ask, will you ever do a video that covers this but for the human body?
BTW, you got a new subscriber.

[@complexturtle]

I like this video

[@dragami]

very pretty! and helpful. i loved seeing your pencil portraits, too!

[@AshB_Watercolors]

Amazing video!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Everyone I needed and more! You have helped a ton👍🏻

[@mariskamaas115]

Thanks for the super helpfull advice!

[@JasinDollin]

I really liked this, very well explained. I'm great at drawing but coloring has always been a tough area. Thanx

[@ilokin]

Glad it was helpful, color is it's own beast!

[@themysteriousunknownrevealed]

This was wonderful!

[@humanthetooth]

really clear, straight-forward and well-made video, and i really loved the color pencil drawings. makes me want to do some doodling. btw im shocked you don't have more subs!

[@ilokin]

Thanks for the kind words - I've got videos of the colored pencil drawings coming soon!

[@humanthetooth]

@@ilokin i'll be looking forward to it! I shared the video w an artist discord server im in, hopefully yr channel gets more love

[@ilokin]

TY! That means a lot! @@humanthetooth

[@YamiBaddy]

What a fantastic video!
Thank you so much, it's so interesting to see how these more color-detailed faces are actually constructed.
Got a bit frustrated with my flat skin-tone, haha!

[@belladonnabeiricordi394]

Great advise thank you so much... Im a beginner work with oil pastels doing portaiture

[@starnova1372]

great guide i can’t believe this only has 75 views

[@LCLand]

Over 12k now 😊

[@J3ss4u]

excellent lesson

[@bakedpotato1717]

This is an incredible resource, thank you!! You mentioned things I wouldn’t have about, or have learned about
Can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers!! Just wait! :) you got one in me today

[@mahanly]

GREAT!

[@Jo4oL]

great video! helped me a lot 👍

[@yebo.]

Oro puro, ❤

[@marianneverhe2517]

Thanks!!!!

[@maddison2817]

Wow that really good, can you please make a video about how you draw the hair, because I am really bad in drawing hair 😅😅

[@ilokin]

Planning on tackling that in a future video!

[@Efra_PS1]

i love you 👍

[@awawawaawawawa2321]

hello i found this video to be very informative, i have a few questions though and would be great if you could help me. When you talk about adding blush to the areas like cheeks ears etc. is this different from what people refer to as subsurface scattering? If my character is more tan or leaning more towards the orange than reds, do i hue shift more to the red area when i apply blush also additional advice for hue shifting for different skin tones would be appereciated! Lastly, i recently started delving into applying varying skin tones in my work but i use the color layer blending mode to apply while using a soft airbrush then blur tool as fit, is this wrong? what are the benefits and why use vivid light blending mode?

[@ilokin]

There's nothing wrong with applying different techniques, as long as the outcome is what you're looking for. Don't get too caught up in how you get the the finished product as long as you're happy with it.
As far as your subsurface scattering comment, that's more to do with light passing through translucent skin and bouncing out. I'm planning on making another gouache video explaining darker skin tones, so stay tuned.