How to paint a portrait in watercolor. Complete tutorial.

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Portrait Painting in watercolor. A simple but complete step by step explanation.
It is my intention to publish everything I know about portrait painting.
Donations are welcome. No obligation, but if you can, please do! paintingportraittips.com/dona...
The website of my cousin Will Sophie who wrote and performed the most fantastic compositions exclusively for me: willsophiemusic.com
The art supplies :
Fabriano Watercolor block 50% cotton - neutral pH. 300 gr/mq
( other good watercolor paper brands are: Arches, Saunders, Srathmore , Canson.)
Talens Rembrandt watercolors:
Phthalo Blue Red 596
Cerulean Blue 534
Sap green 623
Hooker Green Deep 645
Yellow Ochre 227
Raw Sienna 234
Burnt Umber 408
Burnt Sienna 411
Cadmium Red Deep 306
Alizarine Crimson 326
Brushes:
Da Vinci serie 5530 Nr 20
Rosemary & Co Kolinsky Sable Ser 22 Nr 7
Rosemary & Co Kolinsky Sable Ser 22 Nr 3
Surgical blade:
Swann-Morton 24
Porcelain Mixing Palette
In my blog you will find even more information about portrait painting and a free eBook “One hundred portraits”: www.paintingportraittips.com
My instagram: benlustenho...
My gallery: www.lustenhouwer.com
#watercolor#portraitpainting#howtopaintaportraitinwatercolor#tutorial#watercolortecnique

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@michaeltempleton1094 Год назад

What I love most of your videos, Ben, is the lack of ego. You humbly tell us "That may not work" or "That maybe can be corrected later". It is so satisfying to have a master reveal his questionable strokes in a public forum, correct them later, or simply accept them. I admire your low key delivery, your clear directions, and your beautiful aged hands. No flair, just talent. Thank you so much.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you for your kind words Michael

@quwathavalentine8942 9 месяцев назад

I loved this video. I felt like I was in your studio with you. I am 87 years old and have painted portraits in oils, acrylics, and drawn in graphite, charcoal and colored pencil. I just now want to paint in watercolors. I'm never too old to learn. Thank you so much for this video.

@lustenhouwer 9 месяцев назад

You are welcome!

@maryk1668 5 месяцев назад

Just discovered this channel. Subscribed after 2 minutes😊

@lustenhouwer 5 месяцев назад

nice to hear

@Ron_DeForest 3 месяца назад

I have to say your command of colour is beyond what I’ve ever seen before. Adding green, purples and red to shadows in your various videos. Granted I’ve seen only a few videos, I’ve been amazed in them all.

@lustenhouwer 3 месяца назад

Thank you Ron

@kseanmcfarland Год назад

Absolutely hypnotizing. I'm looking at these big shapes go down like burnt ham and shoe polish, and a minute later they're beautiful skin and hair. I'm in awe! Bravo!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Nice observation.

@helloshiny8475 Год назад

exactly. seeing it done is illuminating. i've abandoned many paintings thinking they weee too dark but it's good to see just being bold can pay off.

@helloshiny8475 Год назад

greta video.. i liked the colour mixes, i've learned a bunch. and warm shadows, red for shadows on skin, great tip.

@donnagoode6923 Год назад

Hahaha shoe polish and ham

@leftyfourguns Год назад

That’s the magic of watercolor. It’s ALL down to the water. The way it behaves both wet and dry is what makes it so beautiful and distinct, not captured in any other medium

@dougg1075 7 месяцев назад

The haircut in the picture is better than the photo. You nailed that hair. You know you nailed that hair:) You’re the master

@lustenhouwer 7 месяцев назад

Glad to hear. it is always my intention to approach the essence of a portrait.

@letimetcalfe4494 Год назад

Oh dear sir. I am an artist who attended a 4 year art school years ago. Family and obligations got in the way. Now my nest is empty and I'm getting back into my watercolors. However my desire has always been to paint portraits in oils. I needed a tutorial for oil painting for beginners from scratch and an artist I can resonate with. I wanted to learn from the bottom up and here today a blessing in finding YOU. Thank you. I'm very excited.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Leti. Keep painting!

@letimetcalfe4494 Год назад

@@lustenhouwer I will. :)

@fairydreamz23 Год назад

I've watched almost every video and tutorial on watercolor portraits and, sir, you are by far the most explanatory! I love that you talk through it, explaining what is wet first or not, what you are doing, what you pay attention to or not so much, in a way I can understand with the entire watercolor technique. I can sketch and draw and shade my heart out but watercolor is so difficult to me because I've become so precise with pencil. Thank you for teaching me how to let go of the idea of "perfect" and precise. It's been killing me! I could listen to your warm loving voice all day and night long! Calm flow and yes, fun! Thank you!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Jenessa for your nice comment.

@librenonlibre Год назад

Wow. I'm blown away by your warmth and ease in teaching, as you demonstrate such mastery. Makes me feel like it's possible to become more relaxed with greater proficiency. You're a delight to listen to and learn from (and the music--a perfect complement as well). Thank you so much.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

I am so glad to hear that. Thank you.

@CynthiaTrombley-jz9dh 6 месяцев назад

I find your videos to be very inspiring and your candid commentary refreshing. I am going to paint a portrait following your intelligible example. Thanks Ben.

@lustenhouwer 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Cynthia

@kascialelonek8757 Год назад

This is the best watercolor video I have ever seen!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Nice to hear

@bridgesart Год назад

I love your tutorials. They inspire me to do more painting and I find your explanations very helpful.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you

@indigodande4345 Год назад

Your nephew must be real heart breaker! So handsome My oh my! Lovely portrait. Very handsome.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Yes he is!

@Princeofera Год назад

You’re the best artist on RU-vid you worked for 10 years on RU-vid within your age and have few followers, You deserve more than this number, you're resist teaching, I haven't watched an artist on youtube share all these details and mix colours, you have all my respect, and I learned from you a lot, thank you, teacher

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you for your kind words.

@carolynwest1131 2 месяца назад

I've been attracted to watercolor painting all my life, but it always seemed so hard so I was easily defeated. Never liked oils or acrylic. You make it look not only easy, but something that is so well explained that even I could do it. I am going to try! Thanks you so much!

@lustenhouwer 2 месяца назад

Have a try Carolyn

@robertgalena1816 2 месяца назад

“I follow the accidents that appear on my paper” may be the best art advice I’ve heard in a while.

@lustenhouwer 2 месяца назад

And so it is...

@staceyrobinson707 7 месяцев назад

I truelly enjoyed watching your watercoloring technique. It came out absolutely beautifu

@lustenhouwer 7 месяцев назад

thank you

@FrankCurtiss Год назад

This narration is a fine example for positive self talk.

@meiredeabreu8665 Год назад

Love seeing you painting watercolor! Beautiful!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thanks

@esmegelling6854 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely beautiful ❤

@lustenhouwer 6 месяцев назад

Thanks

@cindysheets1824 Год назад

It takes self confidence to lay that loaded brush down! I liked when you said keep it fresh and also “ too many details makes it silly!“. BOTH SO TRUE!!!!! I enjoyed your video immensely

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Cindy. Self confidence could be one thing but no fear of ruining a painting also. Nothing happens when you start over again.

@christaharke-gs9qu 4 месяца назад

Sehr gute Darstellung und Demonstration ❤

@lustenhouwer 4 месяца назад

Vielen Dank

@judihopewell2499 Месяц назад

Thank you for watercolour portrait…so helpful. More please…

@lustenhouwer Месяц назад

Thank you Judi

@SuperBerecik Месяц назад

Such a great painting!!! Thanks a lot for sharing! Un grand merci pour l’encouragement. Je me mets au travail 😊

@lustenhouwer Месяц назад

Thank you

@elizabaum Год назад

I have no idea why this is the first video of yours that RU-vid has ever recommended to me, but I'm glad it did! This was really helpful. I will definitely check out more videos.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Good to hear

@BoxTunnel Год назад

Your nephew looks like a dark haired Dennis Bergkamp, this Arsenal Fan's all time favourite player! Oh, painting was good as well...

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Yeah. A pity he did not dare to fly.

@MrMfaust5 Год назад

Thank you Mr. Lustenhouwer

@lustenhouwer Год назад

You are welcome

@andyyy1r 8 месяцев назад

Your nephew is very lucky to have a talented uncle like you. I could watch you painting for hours and hours; your tutorials are the best. Thanks for sharing.

@lustenhouwer 8 месяцев назад

You are welcome

@deepanwitapaulghosh1750 Год назад

I am so glad that you made a video on watercolor!! I follow your oil painting videos and always wished you would make one on watercolor. As always you amaze me !!! Thanks a lot sir for inspiring

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Deepanwita

@beatriznewmark4979 18 дней назад

Thank you for sharing your process, including the color-mixing. This is an excellent portrait, l love it. I am so glad l found you, I am starting to learn how to paint portraits, which I've been evading for a long time, l found them very difficult

@lustenhouwer 10 дней назад

Give it a try and don´t be afraid of any failures in the beginning

@carahayes363 2 месяца назад

Thank you, Ben. I've wanted to paint a portrait and your color information is so helpful. I'll give it a go.

@lustenhouwer 2 месяца назад

Lots of succes!!

@skitsketch Год назад

Thank you. You're making it simple. I will do this.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Give it a try.

@martyb1006 Год назад

I’m so glad I found you, Sir! You’ve inspired me to try portraits again. Love you’re beautiful talent and teaching!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

So nice to hear Martha.

@Crazyworldd160 9 месяцев назад

oh my god ! this is like magic , i listen to it while doing my digital art 🖼️

@brendahill5087 Год назад

I check every day to see if you've made a new video. Thank you so much for graciously sharing your knowledge and skills.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

I do what I can.

@bkalman8805 Год назад

Dear Mr. Lustenhouwer this lesson was another jewel. In my young days in Budapest, I was miraculously was able to paint - but never to draw. Colors are my friends, so - I think! - I can follow your instructions of mixing the colors to get the desired effect. Still, your decades of expertise in mixing them, is not something that one can master without a lot of try and error, in other words plenty of exercise. That does not take away from the greatness and precise instructions of your guidance during this - and you other videos. I'm sure that all of us, who had the pleasure to follow your strokes on the paper realize, that we got a long way to go, but your encouragement means a lot! Especially, when you say - " well, I'll do this, but this may ruin the picture" - or something similar. Suffice to say, that I eagerly wait for all your new videos with thousands of my fellow enthusiasts, who call you "our inspiration". Thank you again! Take care.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you for your nice comment

@lisengel2498 9 месяцев назад

Its pure joy to follow your portrait painting with Water color - everything radiates presence and joy of creating this beautifull piece of art. 🎶🖤🎵

@lustenhouwer 9 месяцев назад

nice to hear.

@jandaniel9133 Год назад

Absolutely wonderful. Thank you.

@marwaeltahawy 5 месяцев назад

your amazing mr ben ❤❤❤all the appritiations from an Egyptian artist and a young fan

@lustenhouwer 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@strathburnartist904 Год назад

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Ben. Thanks for your expertise. Can't wait for your next one!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you

@michaelmilner4911 Год назад

Thank you Ben, that was worth the wait, a great tutorial.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

you are welcome.

@laurainel Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful expertise with us! I have viewed many of your videos and have learned so much from you! Again, many thanks! I would like to add that I greatly appreciate that you make art accessible to everyone by offering a wide range of techniques for the beginner, the amateur to the more advanced artist! You are a wonderful artist but also a gifted teacher! I was so excited to see you back again. ❤

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you for your kid words Lauraine.

@salvadorquiroz3860 Год назад

Gracias Ben, felicitaciones por su extraordinaria manera de enseñar. Estábamos en espera de sus videos.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Gracias Salvador

@jenniferscott708 Год назад

Thank you so much! Your videos are packed with tips and wisdom… and watching your entire process is so so so incredibly helpful as I grow as an artist. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting these here for free. It is such a gift - please know just how much you are blessing other artists in sharing these! Thank you!!!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Jennifer. It is people like you that I have in mind when making videos.

@ernestoguevara7624 Год назад

Beautiful work and class! Thank you so much

@lustenhouwer Год назад

It is my pleasure

@r.s.1348 4 месяца назад

Outstanding in every way. The videography, continuous commentary, explanations and superb soundtrack. Thank you for enriching our lives. Love the result and hope you do more videos with watercolors.

@lustenhouwer 4 месяца назад

Thank you. I am working on one and in two weeks it will be online.

@deannerader6527 Год назад

Great tutorial! Excited to watch all of your portrait lessons. Thank you very much!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

You are welcome Deanne.

@donnasnorthernlights2089 Год назад

Beautiful. Thank you.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

My pleasure

@corinnemarneffe3286 Год назад

Crazy good, thanks for giving us poor souls a glimpse of how you achieved this!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

It is my pleasure

@ednaperkinson8529 Год назад

What a lovely and fresh portrait. I learned so much by hearing your thoughts as you painted.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Edna

@simonacirillo9655 Год назад

Its so enjoyable listen to your talk while you paint! Thank you!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

You are welcome

@user-dz2vr7qp1q Год назад

Великий мастер. Браво.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Спасибо

@andrewsart23 8 месяцев назад

The best instructional video on portrait painting I’ve seen. The process was simply magical.

@lustenhouwer 8 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@elianemattos901 11 месяцев назад

Lindo trabalho!👏👏👏

@jessieadair Год назад

I enjoyed spending this relaxing half hour with you, watching with a mixture of curiosity and admiration, listening to your revealing and interesting train of thought all the while absorbing what I could. I appreciate your warm generosity and am glad to have "discovered" your youtube channel. Looking forward to watching more from you! Thank you!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Jessie

@koto3754 Год назад

Just the channel I needed to find! I feel so grateful and happy!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Good to hear!

@naidookrelin Год назад

Thank you for showcasing your great skill.Lovely to watch and learn. More watercolour portraits would be welcomed.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Who knows. in the future. The first to come is on oils again.

@methywoz Год назад

Outstanding! This portrait has so much warmth and life, you truly inspired me. Instantly subscribed and saved this video for reference. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. ❤

@lustenhouwer Год назад

You are welcome.

@ricardomastache Год назад

I can’t stop watching your videos, I love the way you explain.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Ricardo

@samiyrah4244 Год назад

Handsome nephew, fantastic demo. 😊👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thanks.

@astridstoit7502 Год назад

Dank Ben, was weer een informatief filmpje; ik leer er veel van en zo fijn dat deze filmpjes gratis zijn.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Dank je Astrid

@LuizaHar54 Год назад

Спасибо за урок.очень интересно.первый раз видела поскребывание на акварели

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you. All techniques are allowed.

@melinayorke7462 Год назад

I’ve been looking forward to this. Thank you so much.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you

@franceslazu1784 Год назад

I absolutely love it! Great explanation! Awesome job. You are an excellent artist!!🎉

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Frances

@PatGillin Год назад

Thank you for your generosity in presenting your videos. I am a hopeful watercolor portrait artist and your approach is so easy to follow and gives me hope to increase my ability and knowledge of the medium.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Nice to know. Thank you Pat.

@amydekanter6848 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so very much for taking us through all your thoughts as you paint. It is very educational and encouraging. I hope you will continue to make these videos.

@lustenhouwer 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Amy

@StClair008 Год назад

That was great! It's helpful to see how a master portrait painter uses watercolor instead of the usual oils. I learned a lot!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Good to hear!

@jackma3449 Год назад

You are a true master, sir! I really enjoyed your tutorial, and I regained my courage to try watercolor again.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

So good to hear!

@julieismert4874 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing your techniques in watercolor. I haven’t tried portraits in watercolor but used your techniques in oils and was successful so I will try it in watercolors.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Give it a try Julie

@fernandobarrientos8326 Год назад

calming and chilling

@lustenhouwer Год назад

thanks

@mariasan4495 3 месяца назад

This is sooooo beautiful ❤

@lustenhouwer 3 месяца назад

Thank you

@Tan17go Год назад

Thank you so much. That is the best portrait video I’ve ever seen. I enjoyed every moment and especially your words of wisdom. I shall watched more. ❤️

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Virginia

@taylorshaw 11 месяцев назад

Your demonstrations are the best and your talent obviously cannot be matched. I just want you to know that when I get frustrated with a painting I just pull up another Lustenhouwer video and I'm good to go. Thanks for inspiring me.

@lustenhouwer 11 месяцев назад

So nice to hear!

@jenniferjones5516 Год назад

Very inspiring. Shall try to do portraits in watercolour after watching you recreate your nephew. Handsome man.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Just go and do it

@janechen4946 Год назад

Veery detailed and thoughtful tutorials! Especially helpful to see how even an experienced painter can make mistakes and how to fix them. Thank you!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

You are welcome Jane

@dewardesign4430 Год назад

I have enjoyed your oil tutorials for some time now. This was a great watercolor tutorial. I like very much that you showed how to correct or modify the painting when it didn't meet your expectations. And a very handsome nephew!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you and I will tell my nephew. ( he probably knows already)

@motlba Год назад

Magnífico trabajo 👏. Seguro que no solo yo te echaba de menos. Gracias por estos tips.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Gracias Mónica. El apellido Torraba hay mucho in mi pueblo Chelva, Valencia.

@marytang8888 Год назад

I am a beginner trying to paint pears and seeing you paint the face taught me a lot. I am sure my next pear will be better. Thank you.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Start with fruit and end with a portrait. I like that approach

@kevinnoel9024 Год назад

Mr. Lustenhouser, I was blessed by what you've imparted in this watercolor portrait video. Few artist/painters see watercolor artwork as any real medium to use in the art world. I look forward to seeing more content of this nature plus it would be nice to see the color palette used for this video presentation, sir. God bless you Mr. Lustenhouser.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Did you see the number of colors in the description below the video?

@Zoomfreaky Год назад

Bedankt! Fijne en overzichtelijke tutorial. Prachtige texturen en penseelstreken. Loved it!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Dank je Bojoura

@ilan2000ful Год назад

thanx for your time dear ben

@lustenhouwer Год назад

You are welcome

@Engelhafen Год назад

You’re great and so kind - thanks

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thanks

@1fredricka Год назад

thank you for your wonderful demo on portraits for WC, such wonderful info from a master!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Federica

@PhalangiumOpilio Год назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of watercolor painting! I have learned at lot of this.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

You are welcome.

@idebduttagomes Год назад

Excellent ! Excellent! Excellent!👏👏👏 Loved it and Thank you for the tutorial.❤

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Debdutta

@nikkiswenson54 Год назад

Beautiful indeed!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Nikki

@sherriebarker9202 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your expertise and love of painting. Your work is exciting and beautiful! You are certainly very gifted artist.I have been working with graphite and color pencil portraits, and I have been thinking of painting portraits. You make it look so easy. I love how calm and patient you are. Thank you!

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Sherrie.

@cynthiaracicot6502 Год назад

Classical guitar is exquisite. Lessons powerful. Thanks again. Your gift of knowledge is appreciated.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Cynthia

@helenalagaxio6107 Год назад

Me encanto su manera de hacer el retrato. Muchas gracias por mostrar.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

De nada

@marie-josetouzeau5904 Год назад

Very helpfull explanations. Thank you for this so good tuto. Il is a real pleasure looking your vidéo. The best vidéo i have seen. 👍🏻

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Marie-José.

@StorytellingHeadshots Год назад

Brilliant work. It’s such a pleasure to watch a master artist. I learn so much ... and also find comfort in the fact that even after all your experience and time and skill... you also have to know when to “be brave” and when to resist the urge to “keep going”. I have ruined many a painting by over doing it. Knowing when to stop is an expertise in itself... thank you for the instruction and the inspiration! ❤️

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you for your nice comment April.

@lindagemmell8176 Год назад

Absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing your talent and experience. I'm just learning about portraiture in watercolour and this is extremely helpful. Thank you 😊

@lustenhouwer Год назад

It is my pleasure Linda.

@luisnegron8844 Год назад

Amazing technique..! Thank you master.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

You are welcome

@MartaMcGillivray Год назад

Just came across your tutorial and I am delighted to learn that you have posted many more .. can't wait to be amazed, delighted and informed, thank you so much.

@lustenhouwer Год назад

Thank you Marta

@timosullivan292 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your great knowledge and teaching, brilliant teaching and many kind thanks for your time in doing this ,thank you again Tim.(in sunny England).

@lustenhouwer 8 месяцев назад

It is my pleasure Tim.