Class Description:

Join us for an in-depth exploration of painting skin tones in watercolor! This class is designed for watercolor artists who are ready to accurately represent the beauty of diverse skin tones in their artworks.We'll start with an introduction to skin tones and undertones, followed by essential color-mixing techniques. You'll learn how to layer for depth, blend for smooth transitions, and incorporate details to bring your portraits to life. By the end of this class, you'll know what it takes to create a diverse range of skin tones in your paintings.

What You Will Learn:

  • Understanding Skin Tones: Learn about the different elements that contribute to skin tones.
  • Color Mixing: Explore color theory specific to skin tones, including which colors to use and why.
  • Layering Techniques: Discover how to build vibrancy and a sense of aliveness using glazes.
  • Blending Skills: Master techniques for achieving smooth transitions and soft gradients in your skin tones.

Supplies You'll Need:

  • Watercolor paints
  • Watercolor paper (preferably 100% cotton)
  • Watercolor brushes (a variety of shapes and sizes)
  • A palette or mixing plate
  • Two jars of water (one for rinsing brushes, one for clean water)
  • Paper towels or a rag for blotting

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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Class Details:

  • 📊Level: Intermediate
  • Time: 2 Hours, 23 Minutes

Class Pass includes:

  • Lifetime Access To Class

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Darian Carson
Posted 1 year ago
Live Class Review

An amazing introduction to mixing skin tones in watercolors. I learned what colors to start with and how to layer colors to build the tone I want. It was fun digging in and playing with color in different exercises that I can repeat again and again to practice my new skills. Thank you Shelby!

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LindaH
Posted 1 year ago
Live Class Review

Shelby's Demo was Really Great She gave a lot of Super Tips for Blending the Right Skin Tones I learned the which Colour Combos were the Best

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Mark Woodfield
Posted 1 year ago
Live Class Review

Unfortunately I arrived late due to issues with the Internet here in the UK, but as the class ran over I managed to get to grips with the class and the tutor didn't disappoint, she was very knowledgable and I learnt a lot by the end of it. Mixing watercolours to get the right skintone shade was very educational, so thank you for giving your time tonight

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Cherie Stuckings
Posted 1 year ago
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Very informative, great presentation and useful information

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