Hello,
In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll show you how to color a caricature in Krita using simple and effective techniques.
We’ll start with flat base colors and then move step by step into adding shadows, texture, and depth…all without complicated effects or advanced tricks. Just clean, intentional coloring.
You’ll learn:
• How to block in flat colors efficiently
• How to use the Fill Tool properly
• How to create texture using shapes and line tracing
• How to use Alpha Inheritance (clipping masks)
• How blending modes like Multiply and Overlay can enhance your work
• How to refine and adjust your artwork as you go
This tutorial is perfect for beginners who want to take their black-and-white caricatures to the next level.
*** The sound was damaged when editing the video. I tried to fix it, but I wasn’t very successful. I hope you can still enjoy the tutorial
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:10 What to expect
00:35 Flat Colors: Blocking base colors
04:12 Before starting: Tools and Shortcuts
04:15 Brackets: Changing the Brush Size
04:52 “E”: Activating the Eraser Mode of the Brush
05:18 First Technique: Using the Fill a Selection Tool
06:46 Second Technique: Tracing Along the Line Art
08:11 Painting: Adding Texture
16:36 Sharing my layers with you
16:54 Comparing: Looking at different versions
17:42 Conclusion
