How to Draw Realistic Skin with Colored Pencils - Step by Step

How to Draw Realistic Skin with Colored Pencils - Step by Step

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Emmy Kalia
3 Video Views·Dec 20, 2025

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In this video, I show you how to draw realistic skin using colored pencils in a side profile portrait. I share my layering process, how I choose colors, and my thinking as I draw, so you can apply these techniques to your own portraits.

Reference: https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-with-black-hair-and-brown-eyes-WSh02_YmRlo

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