Brian Neher

Painting Portraits: Mixing Warm & Cool Colors for Skin Tone

Brian Neher
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Duration:   23  mins

Description

Artists often refer to colors as “warm” or “cool,” but how does this apply when painting the complexities of skin tones? Join oil portrait artist Brian Neher in this lesson on painting skin tones with oil paints, focusing on the concept of warm and cool colors.

In this lesson, Brian demonstrates his favorite paints and tools for mixing portrait colors, how to organize a palette for everyday use, and his professional techniques for combining warm and cool skin tones. You’ll see how taking a moment to pre-mix paint piles at the start of each session is a vital step in preparing for success—even before the brush touches the canvas! This approach helps you create smooth transitions between warm and cool, dark and light colors, ensuring a fluid continuity of form in your painting. Additionally, you’ll learn to spot temperature shifts that can add a striking level of realism to your work.”

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