Skin Tone Mixing Charts | Printable Acrylic Painting Worksheets | Colour Mixing Guide for Artists (Set of 2)

🎨 Skin Tone Mixing Charts – Acrylic Painting Printable PDF

Take the guesswork out of mixing realistic skin tones with this Skin Tone Mixing Chart Printable. Designed for acrylic painters, this easy-to-use guide helps you experiment with Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylics (or any acrylic paints) to create natural and diverse skin tones.

Whether you’re painting portraits, practicing colour theory, or building confidence with paint mixing, this chart makes it simple to achieve consistent results. Just follow the grid, mix the colours at each intersection, and record your blends directly onto the printable.

✅ What You’ll Get

1 x Skin Tone Mixing Chart (Option A: Structured Grid) – Mix two paints where rows and columns meet.
1 x Progressive Skin Tone Chart (Option B) – Create smooth blends from dark to light for natural transitions.
Instruction PDFs – clear step-by-step guides on how to use both charts effectively.
Printable in A4 & US Letter (8.5x11") for easy home or studio printing.
PDF format – instant digital download.

✨ Why Artists Love It

Build confidence in portrait painting.
Develop a personal reference chart for future artworks.
Save time when mixing tricky colours like mid-tones and shadows.
Perfect for beginners learning skin tones or experienced artists wanting a reusable tool.

📌 How to Use

Print the chart on acrylic paper or paper that is smooth and heavyweight

For the Skin Tone Mixing Chart: mix the paints from the top row and side column
Fill the intersection box with your mixture (experiment with 50/50, 70/30, etc.).

For the Skin Tone progressive chart, gradually add white (or another chosen colour) across the boxes to see natural tone shifts.
Keep your finished chart as a reference guide for future portrait projects.

Refer to the included instruction PDFs anytime for easy step-by-step help.

📂 Important Info

Digital Download only – no physical item will be shipped.
Print as many times as you like for personal use.
For best results, use with acrylic paints, but can also be adapted for watercolour, oils or gouache.

👉 This artist’s studio essential is perfect for anyone learning how to mix realistic skin tones in acrylic painting. Print, paint, and keep it handy for all your portrait projects!