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Gaby NikoWhy start a portrait with a green base? It’s inspired by a classical technique called ‘verdaccio’, where artists used a muted green underpainting to build realistic skin tones. It helps to: - tone down the reds - build more natural shadows and skin tones – keep the colors from getting too saturated Skin isn’t a flat color - it’s slightly translucent, so the layers underneath affect what you see on the surface. That’s why letting a cool green sit underneath makes the final colors feel more natural and complex. My version is usually more olive than traditional verdaccio, but the idea is the same: cool tones sitting underneath warm layers and peeking through, creating a pleasant, subtle contrast 🍋🟩🧡⭐️ • If you’d like to learn more about Portraits and Color, I invite you to my Gumroad where you can get my ebooks and learning bundles ☺️📖 • Use the code INSTAFRIENDS for 10% off ✨ _____________ MATERIALS: - HB pencil - Ohuhu alcohol markers: Lime green Yellowish Green Raw Cashew Cantaloupe Golden Champagne Viola Sakura Lemon Chiffon - Ohuhu fine line pens - Holbein Artists colored pencils - Ohuhu Nahuku Acrylic Markers - Black ballpoint pen - Sensations #sketchbook #drawingprocess #portraitart
On the profile · Apr 16, 2026