How to Mix Watercolor SKIN TONES With Confidence (Light & Dark)

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Mixing skin tones in watercolor doesn’t have to feel confusing or overwhelming.

In this video, I share my go-to method for mixing watercolor skin tones with confidence — from very light to very dark — using a simple, limited palette. You don’t need a dedicated skin-tone set or endless color guessing. I’ll show you how a few versatile colors can create a wide range of natural, expressive skin tones.

You’ll see:

My minimal color setup for skin tones
How I mix light, medium, and dark skin tones step by step
How to adjust temperature for light and shadow
Ways to expand the palette without losing harmony
Tips for avoiding muddy or lifeless skin tones

This is a slow, follow-along mixing demo, designed to help you understand why the mixes work — not just copy formulas.
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📌 Chapters / Timestamps:

00:00 The 3-Color Palette That Solves Skin Tones
01:33 Mixing Believable Light Skin Tones
05:51 Mixing Shadow Color (Light Skin Tones)
09:09 Small Additions That Change Everything
11:59 Dark Skin Tones (Without Muddy Color)
15:23 Depth & Shadows for Dark Skin
17:44 Expanding the Palette — Only If You Want To
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