New Piece:

Went for the same coloring method again but started with bigger and simpler shapes:

Finished Portrait and Coloring Exercises - image 1 - student project

And this is the final result:

Finished Portrait and Coloring Exercises - image 2 - student project

I've come to realize that I like making my portraits look desaturated but the coloring method still works here! Will welcome feedback.

Original Post:

This class really leveled up my coloring skills! Coloring has been something I have been trying to figure out for a very long time and now after Riso's class I have a much better direction.

I have a tendency of making my paintings darker than they should be so now I'm noticing that in my practice here:

Finished Portrait and Coloring Exercises - image 3 - student project

Before adding details and some liquifying :) :

Finished Portrait and Coloring Exercises - image 4 - student project

Final piece:

Finished Portrait and Coloring Exercises - image 5 - student project

Reference:

Finished Portrait and Coloring Exercises - image 6 - student project

Nicole V

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