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.

Paint 50: Watercolour Figures requires no prior knowledge of watercolour techniques. 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.