art tip for coloring skin 💕 #shorts

Start by selecting a base skin color, which represents the skin tone when it's not in shade or highlight. Once chosen, set this mid-tone color aside.

Next, pick a shadow color that is both darker and redder than your mid-tone. For pale characters, a very red shade works well. For darker complexions, a pinkish tone can also look natural.

Then, select your highlight color. This should generally be lighter and cooler than your base skin tone.

Apply the darker shadow color to key areas like under the eyes, ear tips, and around the nose. Gently blend this in. Afterward, carefully add a few small highlights and blend those as well.

Finally, you can enhance your drawing by adding details like scars or freckles to the skin.