Oil Painting 101: W. David Price

How to mix skin colors.

Adult peachy skin: Mix white with a touch of Yellow Ochre and either Rose Madder or Alizarin Crimson. Add a touch of Cadium Yellow Light if needed.

Adult suntanned skin color: Add a touch of Burnt Sienna to the above peachy skin mixture.

Children’s skin color: Mix white with a touch of Yellow Ochre and Vermillion. Add a touch of Burnt Sienna for a darker tone.

Dark skin color: Add a bit more Burnt Sienna to the peach-skin base, then shade with Burnt Umber.

Skin shadows: Shadows and shading can be made with touches of green, violet and Burnt Umber.