Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone out there has a favorite acrylic mixture for realistic skin tones? I struggle with skin tones every time I try to paint the human anatomy.

Thanks, Laurie

Hi Laurie,

In watercolor, which I am relatively new at, I found 2 colors that are fabulous for lighter skin tones...won't work for dark skins. ..the colors are Opera and Jaunne Brilliant (1 and 2).  They are by Holbein.  Now since i paint in acrylics too, I just try to approximate the same colors.  I think alizarin crimson andn unbleached titanium might be a start.  Obviously, you'll have to determine if other colors need to be added to the mix.  If you try the WC colors, you'll see what I mean.

Hope that helps some.
Yvonne

Great.  If you use the unbleached titanium you might not even need the yellow ochre since it has a yellowish caste and also won't be as chalky as with the reg. titanium.  Whatever works best for you though.

Yvonne