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I've gotten some practice with a tanned eurasian look, but I would like to try some different skin tones.  Does anyone have some suggestions for african, asian, or native american skin tones?  I realize the variation in each of those groups is huge, but I'ld like some advice.  I have predominantly citadel paints, though if absolutely necessary I can get reaper or vallejo.

Try these tutorials:

http://www.chestofcolors.com/cofc-postnuke/index.php?name=Sections&req=listarticles&secid=3

I found them invaluable for skin tone painting. Hope that helps.

CMON has an awesome article on Ethnic Skintones that is really phenomenally well thought out and shows a mix of real photography and sample color swatches using Vallejo Model Color. Said color swatches would work well with the technique described in their Painting Faces With Black Primer article.

Black skin isn't black. It often has a red tone to it. Basically, experiment with red, yellow, and a tiny tiny bit of black.

Most darker skin tones are actually increased amounts of brown tones. Subtones can be more red or yellow/green. For asian skin tones, use a less ruddy base. Adding in tans to lighten instead of pinks can help. Native American skin tones similarly show less red and more of a yellow/green base. Actually, it isn't that different from many Mediterranean skin tones at the miniature level... African and dark Indian skin tones are difficult for many painters but can basically be achieved with more brown in the mix. Start with a deep brown and work your way up with tans mixed with some standard flesh colors.

Review pictures- it will help you make your pallette.

Thanks guys

Be careful when mixin in colors. Your "skin tone" can turn to "mud tone" real quick.