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Painting Portraits and Figures in Watercolor by Mary Whyte

Painting Portraits and Figures in Watercolor

Mary Whyte

Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed · Paperback · December 6, 2011

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.

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Who it’s for
Learn watercolor from materials and basic techniques to painting likeness, personality, and spirit.
Themes
Watercolor portraiture, Step-by-step painting techniques, Capturing a model’s personality
Genres
Watercolor Techniques, Portraits, Figure Drawing & Human Form

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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.

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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.

Portraits in Watercolor

Learn watercolor from materials and basic techniques to painting likeness, personality, and spirit.

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  • Step-by-step guidance for beginning and intermediate watercolorists
  • A close look at expressive portraits and figures

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  • Practical instruction, including working with models
  • Vibrant examples by Mary Whyte and watercolor masters

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Watercolor Techniques99%
Figure Drawing & Human Form80%
Portraits59%

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Publisher categories

  • Watercolor Techniques
  • Figure Drawing & Human Form
  • Portraits
Authors
Mary Whyte
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Published
December 6, 2011
Format
Paperback
Theme
Watercolor portraiture · Step-by-step painting techniques · Capturing a model’s personality
Reading lane
Watercolor Techniques