I Painted a Watercolor Portrait Using Only 3 Colors

Patreon -   / janebeata   Skillshare - https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/user/... In this video, I'll guide you through the process of creating expressive watercolor portrait using only three colors. This video is perfect for artists at any skill level looking to simplify their painting process and focus on expressiveness. Grab your brushes and let's get started! What I cover in this video: How to choose the right three colors for your portrait Blending techniques for depth and dimension Tips for creating expressive features with a limited palette Chapters: 00:00 Intro - overview 00:49 Materials, reference photo 01:59 Sketching process & problems 04:29 Color mixing, brushes 6:01 First wash 7:16 Deepening of the shadows, what is "shading" 9:13 Painting hair with watercolor 10:00 Adjustments (shadows), how to paint freckles 11:22 Enhancing hair shadows, fighting for contrast 12:05 Adding darkest areas (finally), where to focus contrast 14:02 Adding smallest details (always in the end) 15:06 Painting highlights with white gouache _____ ⭐⭐⭐ My most frequently used ART SUPPLIES:⭐⭐⭐ (Using these links to purchase materials help support this channel with zero additional cost to you): Etchr sketchbook - https://amzn.to/4b67R6y Pro Arte: Renaissance Sable Flat 3/8 https://bit.ly/3ldkKnI Princeton Neptune 3/4" - https://amzn.to/3HHNNtE Daniel Smith tubes 5 ml https://amzn.to/3HDazT0 Schmincke Horadam tubes 5 ml https://amzn.to/3q6i6nv Sennelier watercolors - https://amzn.to/3uBeKcQ White gouache Winsor & Newton https://amzn.to/3zrTBnu My camera/ Youtube filming setup - https://amzn.to/4b8Vmau ✩✩✩ let's connect! ✩✩✩ MUSIC: (Epidemic Sound) #watercolortechniques​ #watercolorpainting #watercolorportrait #portraitpainting #watercolorsketchbook