using color with skin tones for portraits

[mojavevic]

I have just started this past few months, painting people and mostly portraits. I need to know if it's alright to use blues and reds in the painting instead of the traditional skin color. Mojavevic

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[jenn_iam]

Sure its alright. In fact, those tones are almost necessary in even natural or realistic paintings, to get the right hues that the flesh naturally has. You have a great start here.. your perspective is on the right track, defining whats in the foreground and whats farther away.. Good job!

[mojavevic]

thank you very much for your response. I love to paint peoples' faces. mojavevic PS Impressed by your expertese!

[ehoeveler]

Welcome, Victoria! Of course it is and as Jenn said, good as a base even for realistic skin tones. I like your style! E

[JayGee]

Use any color you want! It's all up to you!
Look at VanGogh's stuff - purple, green, red - it all works!

Yes, the perspective is very good!

Jay

[Artsupplies]

Nice picture and Yes, you can use different colors according to your choice. Good job. Keep it up.