Paint 50: Watercolour Figures

Learn to paint 50 vibrant and varied watercolour figures in simple steps, using the loose, expressive style of popular artist Trevor Waugh.

Gain confidence in capturing motion, creating character and understanding proportion so that you can bring your watercolour figures to life.

The 50 simple watercolour projects capture a range of people, of all ages, in a variety of poses, from dancers and sportspeople to a woman walking her dog, a man sheltering under his umbrella and a collection of people at a bustling market. Each beginner-friendly project can be completed in around 5 simple steps, using a small selection of colours and a handful of easy-to-follow watercolour techniques.

• No prior knowledge of watercolour techniques needed This book contains a short list of tools and materials needed to get started and a clear and informative guide to the basic techniques needed.
• No drawing skills required The line drawings are provided at full size, ready to copy or trace, to give you the confidence to get started with your paints.
• Suitable for artists of all levels Trevor’s clear instructions guide the reader from start to finish in a way that makes it easy for anyone to pick up a brush and learn how to paint in his expressive, energetic style.

Whether you want to create a hand-painted card, decorate your wall or maybe you simply want to learn the relaxing art of painting with watercolours, with 50 figures to choose from, you’ll easily find something to inspire you.

Book Contents

Introduction 4

Projects
Figure in Monochrome 12, Sun Hat 14, Sun-struck 16, Man with a Briefcase 18, Against the Light 20, Mother and Buggy 22, Connections 24, Violinist 26, Couple 28, Seated half-figure 30, Painter 32, Walking the Dog 34, Figures in the Street 36, Busy Street with Bus 38, Ice Skater 40, Old Man with Hat and Stick 42, Runner 44, Market Morning 46, Hat and Mackintosh 48, Gallery Visit 50, Woman with Baby and Fruit 52, Flamenco Dancer 54, Dancing the Tango 56, Dancer 58, Morning Commute 60, Seated Couple 62, Donkey Driver 64, Heavy Rain 66, Umbrellas Red and Blue 68, Man with a Bicycle 70, Child and Dog 72, Winter Couple 74, High Angle 76, Camel Rider 78, Playing Cards 80, Farmer 82, Herdsman 84, Snowboarding 86, Moroccan Alley 88, Reclining 90, Water Carriers 92, Couple with Wheelchair 94, Seated Woman 96, Sharp-dressed Man 98, Saxophone Player 100, Guitarist 102, Basketballer 104, Relaxing in the Sun 106, Building Sandcastles 108, Mending the Nets 110