How to achieve a portrait likeness - with watercolour examples

[@deborahmellor2529]

Hi Liz I've been terrified of even watching your videos about portraits but finally watched this one this morning. Please please write a book on portraits your explanations really help. I've just bought your painting birds book and it has to be one of the best books on this subject that I have ever read. Thank you so much for all that you share with us. Have a wonderful Christmas 2022 x

[@LizChadertonArt]

what a lovely message. Thank you! Guess what I’m working on right now? Yup…a portrait book. Happy Christmas to you too

[@deborahmellor2529]

@@LizChadertonArt That's amazing I had a feeling you might be. You are truly an inspiration to me and your videos have really given me the confidence to paint when I was on the verge of giving up. I look forward to buying all of your books over the next few months x

[@LizChadertonArt]

@@deborahmellor2529 that’s wonderful to hear. Painting is such a joy.

[@melaniebaynes2730]

I had the exact same thought whilst watching this! I have taken a series of screenshots, hoping to write some notes up later, but a book would be brilliant.

[@ShuSouth]

Wow. That so helps solve my struggles over the last 7 decades!

[@LizChadertonArt]

so glad it was helpful

[@junemaguire5053]

Fantastic helpful video thank you for your time.

[@LizChadertonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tanjagarssen302]

I love youre artistic way to paint a portrait.

[@LizChadertonArt]

thank you so much 😊

[@janebridge1325]

This is an incredibly helpful tutorial, Liz - thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge and expertise. :))

[@LizChadertonArt]

I’m glad you found it helpful

[@Trylobyte]

Wonderful words of encouragement as well as all the tips and how-to's -thankyou.

[@LizChadertonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pixipatricia4304]

So helpful! Thank you Liz.

[@LizChadertonArt]

So glad!

[@babs675]

What a great lesson. Thank you sooo much, Liz. Wonderful! X😊

[@LizChadertonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janetwillman2629]

Fascinating video, thank you Liz. Now I need to practice, practice!

[@LizChadertonArt]

Yes, there is no magic bullet! Have fun.

[@joypolk3093]

Such great information! I so appreciate your teaching style and your calmness! Thanks so much❣️🇺🇸

[@LizChadertonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@boyandbelugee]

Lovely! Thank you for this tutorial and the examples.❤

[@LizChadertonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susancook1617]

Great tutorial, very interesting and helpful, thanks Liz

[@LizChadertonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@workforcemillionaire7210]

I love seeing all of your examples, thank you!

[@LizChadertonArt]

Glad you like them!

[@ANJALISARTGALLERY]

amazing...wow.

[@LizChadertonArt]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@junemaguire9988]

Such lovely work.love them.

[@LizChadertonArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@janejackson5207]

Thank you, lots of really useful information, so clearly explained, and your sketches are truly inspirational.

[@LizChadertonArt]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@juliehopkins5784]

You are very talented Liz. 😍

[@LizChadertonArt]

it’s a lot of practise and enthusiasm rather than talent!

[@niknic12]

This is wonderful thank you for sharing.

[@LizChadertonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jillkelly7599]

Fantastic tutorial, Liz, thank you so much! Your clear explanations and diagrams have been really helpful and much appreciated. I’ll go and start practicing right now!

[@LizChadertonArt]

how did it go?

[@along9971]

You're an amazingly talented lady, and so kind to show your process and share your thoughts. One thought, the background music is a distraction. All the best from NC USA

[@LizChadertonArt]

agree entirely about the music! All my more recent films don’t have it. But I cannot remove it from older films without remaking them.

[@christyprice6942]

These are beautiful. Have you tried doing a photo transfer with the watercolor? I’m wondering if that would work.

[@LizChadertonArt]

No I haven’t. I’m not quite sure what you mean?

[@florencefache6802]

Your portraits are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing all these tips. I really struggle with the tone's value, have you got some tips?

[@LizChadertonArt]

Turn you photo black and white. Take a black and white pic of your painting and compare. we judge tone relative to the tone next to it. Things appear darker next to light and vice versa. Get a piece of white paper and cut a small square out. Place over the image and now judge tone. You will be comparing like with like.

[@florencefache6802]

@@LizChadertonArt thanks a lot

[@vickyjackson5546]

Need this as a print out :)

[@LizChadertonArt]

sorry, I don’t even know how I can do a print out on KZbin!

[@annepercival7814]

I found this really helpful Liz..but the music is very irritating

[@LizChadertonArt]

yes, I don’t add music any longer…

[@patriciahunter1824]

Having found your videos, I am enjoying working my way through them and learning a great deal thanks. The only thing I don't like is the very annoying, distracting, repetitive background "music".

[@LizChadertonArt]

only the oldest films have background music. I was learning and decided I hated it too

[@lenamccubbin1068]

I love the instruction! I would prefer not to have the music in the background so I can concentrate on the good information.

[@LizChadertonArt]

yes. when I first made films I put on music, then realised it’s very annoying, so stopped. I’m afraid I can’t remove it

[@workforcemillionaire7210]

I did find the tinkly music to be irritating, maybe something more melodic or no music at all would be more conducive to painting.

[@LizChadertonArt]

This is an old film and I thought background music was a good idea when I started. I don’t use it now and sadly I cannot remove it. New films are safe to your ears….

[@franciscogomes4416]

I am so lazy. Bought everything, keep postponing and watching YT on watercolor. Is there anyone like me watching this video?

[@LizChadertonArt]

practice is better than watching KZbin!

[@christinebarone2151]

I love your tutorials and tips.. Please don’t be offended but the music is very annoying, especially while wearing ear buds. Thank you Liz for all you do.

[@LizChadertonArt]

I know… I only did it on early films and don’t do it anymore…