Painting Portraits and Figures in Watercolor

Painting Portraits and Figures in Watercolor
Author: Mary Whyte
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2011-12-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0823026736

Using clear and concise language and in-depth, step-by-step demonstrations, author and renowned artist Mary Whyte guides beginning and intermediate watercolorists through the entire painting process, from selecting materials to fundamental techniques to working with models. Going beyond the practical application of techniques, Whyte helps new artists capture not just the model's physical likeness, but their unique personality and spirit. Richly illustrated, the book features Mary Whyte's vibrant empathetic watercolors and works by such masters of watercolor as Mary Cassatt, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, and Georgia O'Keeffe.

Portrait Painting in Watercolor

Portrait Painting in Watercolor
Author: Charles Reid
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1973
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Guides the reader through a complete, step-by-step tour of the watercolor materials and methods needed to create expressive, masterful portraits.

Realistic Watercolor Portraits

Realistic Watercolor Portraits
Author: Suzanna Winton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2010-12-22
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1440313997

Portraits have the power to capture a likeness that touches the soul. You can learn to paint realistic portraits with artistry following the guidance in this inspirational book. Nine complete step-by-step demonstrations show you how to use watercolors to build portraits that come to life with realism and personality. Each demonstration features a different person—so you can explore a range of ages, skin tones, facial features, hair tones and textures—mastering each detail at your own pace. Even if you are a beginner, success is within your reach as you learn how to: • Place an image properly • Capture a likeness and add character • Paint realistic skin tones • Fix mistakes without starting over • Edit visual information for greater impact • Capture the textures of clothing and accessories • Select and paint a background that supports the portrait With this guide on your side, you can achieve the portraits you've always dreamed of painting. Get started today. Great portraits await!

Portraits and Figures in Watercolor

Portraits and Figures in Watercolor
Author: Charles Reid
Publisher:
Total Pages: 86
Release: 1984
Genre: Art
ISBN:

A beautiful, full-color guide to a better understanding of portrait and figure painting -- the materials, techniques for success and the special problems involved in painting people.

Painting Watercolor Portraits That Glow

Painting Watercolor Portraits That Glow
Author: Jan Kunz
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998-06
Genre: Portrait painting
ISBN: 9780891349341

Here's detailed step-by-step instruction to painting accurate, lively and brilliantly colorful portraits.

Painting People in Watercolor

Painting People in Watercolor
Author: Alex Powers
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2022-07-05
Genre: Art
ISBN:

A fresh approach to portrait and figure painting in watercolor! In Painting People in Watercolor, Alex Powers provides a comprehensive guide on working with watercolor, mastering the principals of design, and understanding the fundamentals of portrait painting. Powers takes the inquiring artist beyond photorealistic painting and acquaints painters with the human form from a design perspective. Shifting the focus from subject matter to composition and aesthetics, Powers demonstrates how you can enjoy watercolor painting by expressively capturing character in faces and figures. An abundance of Powers's paintings illustrate the theories and techniques covered. The culmination of 23 years of Powers's painting experience, Painting People in Watercolor provides clarity and insight on successful watercolor painting techniques for novice to advanced students and doubles as a guide for teachers. 175 color plates; 100 black & white illustrations.

Figure Painting in Watercolor

Figure Painting in Watercolor
Author: Charles Reid
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 166
Release: 1972
Genre: Art
ISBN:

""The fluid, spontaneous, often unpredictable medium of watercolor is always a challenge--and for the watercolorist, the human form is the most challenging of all. This book shows how to paint nude and clothed figures in an easy to follow series of projects, from the first preliminary lines to the finishing touches of a completed watercolor. Direct language, clewar and specific step-by-step demonstrations, and over 170 illustrations, 56 of them in full color, combine to offer the reader a stimulating guide to painting the figure in watercolor."--Jacket.

Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor

Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor
Author: Don Andrews
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1988
Genre: Human figure in art
ISBN:

In explaining how to capture the essence of the human figure with watercolors, the author provides basic information about materials and discusses such techniques as gestures, lighting, backgrounds, edge quality, and more. 200 full-color illustrations.

Painting Watercolor Portraits

Painting Watercolor Portraits
Author: Al Stine
Publisher: Northlight
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1997
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Popular artist Al Stine shares his secrets and techniques for creating portraits alive with emotion, expression and color. In this book, Stine shows artists how to paint fresh and colorful watercolor portraits that are as unique and alive as the subjects themselves. 210 illustrations.

Learn to Paint Portraits Quickly

Learn to Paint Portraits Quickly
Author: Hazel Soan
Publisher: Batsford Books
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2022-02-17
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1849947813

Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan delivers a concise and approachable guide to portrait painting, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations. Whether you are using watercolour, oils or acrylic, Learn to Paint Portraits Quickly explains the key elements of catching a likeness in portrait painting in a mixture of mediums. The book is filled with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step exercises that can be digested in a short period of time, and written in an accessible way for all artists to learn about portraiture. The key elements of portraiture covered in this concise book include: Finding the likeness Creating form – the light and shade The facial features Painting the hair Skin tone and colouring The body, clothing and background Illustrated with Hazel's magnificent, colourful paintings, and with practical advice and demonstrations throughout, this book is the perfect tool to help beginners master portrait painting – quickly.