People often use the wrong colours when shading skin. Here I will show you how to get the perfect colours, and some different ways to shade different parts.
Don't make the skin too grey.
Don't make it too orange either.
Try to make it a pinkish/peachy colour.
If you are using a darker skin colour, making it approximately this colour usually looks good.
You might be asking "Where/How do I find these colours?"
Well, you're in luck, because I made some chart-y things for you!
Well, you're in luck, because I made some chart-y things for you!
For lighter skin tones, always turn the colour wheel a little towards red as you go, to get that pink/peachy colour.
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For darker skin tones, you won't need to move the colour wheel as much; if at all. The darker the skin, the more you'll need to move it.
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Here are some different ways to shade arms and legs:
Arms
Legs