How to Paint Skin - A step by step tutorial for beginners
Banashree Das, Digital illustrator
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Lessons in This Class
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Introduction
1:40
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Class Project
1:09
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3.
Creating a Color Palette for Painting Skin
0:54
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How to Paint Skin- The Basic Process
8:43
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Adding highlights
1:21
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Adding More Details and Making Minor Modifications
7:34
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Color Adjustments
1:00
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8.
Adding Freckles
0:50
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9.
More Corrections(If Required)
0:46
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10.
Adding Grainy Texture
0:20
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11.
Another Example
13:48
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About This Class
Have you ever had trouble painting human skin? Then this class is what you need. I really think this class is going to make your painting process easier. So throughout this  class I will teach you how to paint skin step by step. It’s a really simple process and you would be able to follow along quite easily. I am using Procreate on iPad Pro but to take this class all you need is a digital art program installed on any drawing device. And you must have some basic knowledge in digital art. If  you are a beginner make sure to watch my classes for beginners digital artist to get started right away.
 You will learn :
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How to Create a Color Palette for Painting Skin
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How to Paint Skin- The Basic Coloring ProcessÂ
- How to Make Color Adjustments
- How to Add Grainy Texture
Materials you will need :
- Drawing tablet,Desktop or Laptop ( With a Digital art program installed on it)
You can also find me on : Instagram, YouTube , Gumroad, Facebook
Take my other classesÂ
Getting Started with Procreate (For iPad Pro)
How to Blend Colors in Procreate Part 1
Blend Modes - How to Blend Colors in Procreate Part 2
3 Ways to Add Glow to Your Art Digitally and Make It More Interesting
Let’s paint a Sunset in Procreate (Will help you Relax)
Getting Started in Digital Art (for Beginners)
How to Paint Eyes -From Sketch to Finish-Step by Step (For beginners)
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Meet Your Teacher
Hello, I'm Banashree ( online - MuzenikArt ), a freelance illustrator from India. I love to draw female characters and enjoy working on expressions a lot. I have completed my graduation in Computer Science but was always passionate about art which led me to become an illustrator instead.
Join me on Instagram to see my daily artworks, progress works, tutorials and any other updates.Use #muzenikart on Instagram when sharing your class project there to get featured on my IG story.
You can also find me on
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Hands-on Class Project
Assignment:
Your class project is to draw your favourite fictional (human) character ! You probably have many, so feel free to pick one and paint it as your class project.
Materials:
You can use any drawing device with a good drawing software/app installed on it.
My recommendations :
- Procreate, Photoshop, Paint Tool Sai or Medibang for app/softwareÂ
- For drawing device iPad pro, PC with a Pen Tablet or a Graphic Tablet with Screen Â
- Use references, you can easily find tons of reference pictures of any character on PinterestÂ
Getting Started:
First make a sketch of the character, you can color the hair beforehand if want. Then just follow the steps I teach in the class to paint skin. If you are a beginner digital artist consider watching my other classes.
Here’s the drawing I made for this class, feel free save it if you need.
Sharing Your Work:
Share your final illustration and progress shots(optional) by uploading to the "Your Project" section. If you have any questions/doubts or need more tips, make sure to let me know. I'm happy to help!
Also I will share all of your projects on my Instagram story :) so make sure to share your work to get feedback and get featured on my Instagram page.
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