Watercolor Portraits

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15 Step-by-Step Paintings for Iconic Faces in Watercolors

By Nelli Andrejew

Summary

Watercolor Portraits by Nelli Andrejew delves into the expressive world of portraiture through watercolour painting. This richly illustrated guide explores various techniques and artistic approaches to capturing the human face in watercolour, providing insights for both beginners and experienced artists. It celebrates the beauty and challenge of portraying emotion and personality with this fluid medium.
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This book may appeal to you if you are eager to explore the world of painting and develop your skills in creating expressive and vivid portraits with watercolours. Nelli Andrejew offers insightful techniques and step-by-step guidance, making it an ideal choice for both budding and experienced artists seeking inspiration and practical tips.

Learn how to paint a perfect portrait in watercolors – with 15 step-by-step tutorials and templates for iconic faces. Michelle Obama, James Dean, Leonardo DiCaprio, Albert Einstein, Audrey Hepburn and many more can be put on paper in a loose and playful style with this book.

Description

Painting expressive portraits of iconic faces has never been easier with this unique approach to watercolour painting. In this fresh and super-accessible approach to modern portraiture, artist Nelli Andrejew removes any barriers to painting instantly recognisable faces. In just a few simple brushstrokes, you can capture the essence and likeness of 15 international icons and create modern watercolour portraits you will be proud to hang on the wall.

The 15 famous personalities included have all made a valuable contribution to the world in some way—be it science, art, or human rights. The subtle style of the portraits you'll learn how to paint in Watercolor Portraits brings these heroes to life in watercolour, with step-by-step instructions and practical templates for tracing, removing the need for any real skill. Just trace, paint, have fun, and paint portraits that will surprise and delight all who see them.

With this book, you will learn how to paint:

Leonardo DiCaprio
Virginia Woolf
James Dean
Lana Del Rey
Bob Dylan
Michelle Obama
Albert Einstein
Marilyn Monroe
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Martin Luther King Jr.
Audrey Hepburn
Mona Lisa
Coco Chanel
Emma Watson
Vincent Van Gogh

In addition to the step-by-step tutorials, Nelli shares her tips and experience in the basic techniques you will need, from how to transfer the templates to your watercolour paper, to different ways to work with watercolours to achieve successful portraits.

This beautiful guide will inspire you to try all the faces included and then go on to paint your own original portraits with the same techniques. The perfect way to spend a creative afternoon!

AUTHOR: Nelli Andrejew is a talented young artist from Kazakhstan, who grew up in Germany. She studied art education and art history and now teaches art in Frankfurt.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781446309148

Publisher: David & Charles

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: David & Charles

Illustration: 299 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 281.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Nelli Andrejew is a talented young artist from Kazakhstan, who grew up in Germany. She studied art education and art history and now teaches art in Frankfurt.