Skin plays a central role in erotic literature as it is the medium for touch, sensation and intimacy. Instead of just describing its appearance, the focus can be on texture, temperature and reaction to touch. Whether the skin is warm, cool, smooth or rough – all these details help to create a sensual atmosphere. Even subtle reactions such as goose bumps or tingling when touched can be described to convey authenticity and depth. As the largest organ, the skin offers endless possibilities for exploring intimacy and desire.
As an erotic author, you know how important it is to describe your character’s appearance in vivid detail. One way to categorize physical attributes is by identifying skin types. Many of us are familiar with the “Colour Me Beautiful” system, which divides human complexions into four categories: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. In this blog … Continue reading Describing skin tones: The winter type
As an erotic author, it’s essential to know how to describe the appearance of your characters in vivid detail. One factor that can make a character’s skin stand out is their skin tone. The “Colour me beautiful” system divides skin tones into four categories: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. The Summer skin tone is unique … Continue reading Describe skin tones: The summer skin tone
As an erotic author, it’s crucial to know how to write vividly and accurately about a character’s physical attributes. Capturing a character’s skin tone is just as important as describing their hair or eye color. One way to categorize skin tones is the “Colour Me Beautiful” system, which breaks them down into four different types: … Continue reading Describing skin tones: The autumn type
As an erotic author, describing the physical attributes of your characters is crucial in creating an immersive reading experience for your audience. One aspect of a character’s appearance that is often overlooked is their skin tone. However, the skin tone of a person can speak volumes about their personality and character, as well as provide … Continue reading Unraveling the Mystery of the Spring Type
Sandra has just come out of the shower. I can see from her red skin that she has been standing under the hot spray for a long time. The scent of the new apricot shampoo emanates from her hair. She joins me at the desk, looking at what I’m doing. I embrace her with my … Continue reading How to describe skin?
During my research on the topic of skin tones/skin colors, I came across the ambitious Humanae project by Spanish artist Angelica Dass. Her aim is to put together a catalog of skin tones based on the Pantone classification. The Pantone Matching System is the name of an internationally used color system that is used primarily … Continue reading Skin tones: the Humanae project
There are now a wide variety of color scales available online for naming skin tones. Unfortunately, these are not standardized. Everyone has a different idea – this becomes clear at the latest when you compare products for different skin types in a drugstore. It also doesn’t seem particularly helpful to me that English terms are … Continue reading Naming skin tones
Many women have tan lines. This is perfectly normal, as long as the tan was acquired naturally and not in a solarium. This makes it all the more strange that tan lines are rarely mentioned in erotic literature. But they make the skin look alive. Experience shows that the tan is accentuated by the contrast. … Continue reading DESCRIBING SKIN – TAN LINES AND OTHER SKIN COLOR PHENOMENA
Today I want to look at the autumn type. I did a lot of research to define the difference from the spring type in terms of skin tone. What helped me was what I found out about undertones last time: All autumn types, no matter how different they may look, have a golden, warm undertone … Continue reading DESCRIBING SKIN TONES – THE AUTUMNAL TYPE
Folgend der “4 Jahreszeiten Typologie” der Hauttypen ist der Sommertyp mit am leichtesten zu identifizieren. Letztlich geht es um das Urbild des nordischen Typs: Helle, fast weiße Haut, mitunter mit leichten bläulichen Untertönen. Gut durchblutet wirkt sie rosig. Viele Sommertypen werden in der Sonne eher rot denn braun, was aber nicht zwangsläufig ist. Denn wer … Continue reading Hauttöne beschreiben – Vergleiche – Modifier – Untertöne
