My Top Ten Watercolour Hacks For Painting People

My Top Ten Watercolour Hacks For Painting People. Exclusive Tutorials: / karenriceart - includes sketch outlines.
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[@PeterBlackwood]

Thanks Karen, that is brilliant. It seems to me that the head at the horizon works because that is the level of the viewer's/artist's eye and head. No matter where we and they are, close or far, our eyes are at about the same level - except for children and, as you say, unless your view is from the top of a cliff.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Peter for explaining this so beautifully!!! 😀

[@barbaracarter2942]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@The1960sunshinegirl]

What a great tutorial! Thank you! Sketching and watercoloring people have totally been demystified!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@sagarvallabh9889]

Fantastic ! So delightful, so helpful. I can hardly believe it's only fifteen minutes long. You definitely have a gift for simplifying and explaining your techniques. One of the best tutorials I have watched. Please keep up the great work. Thanks you so much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@susiedelay999]

I am dropping everything to try my hand at painting these little people‼ Thank you for sharing this video with awesome tips with us‼

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Susie really pleased that you found this tutorial helpful! Have fun painting these little people :-)

[@terrismith5649]

thank you for teaching for free! you have given your audience a wealth of information.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Terri 😊

[@kathrynoreilly6064]

Your detailed description of everything you are using and doing is exceptionally helpful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@ThatgirlinSeattle]

Because of this video I felt confident enough to add a person to my forest path painting. I won’t lie, it was scary, but with a little practice on a scrap paper, I dove in! And guess what? It really looks good. Thank you so much, Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Yay! That is wonderful Pamela... I am so pleased your painting turned out well with the added person/people due to the tutorial! Well done for going for it!

[@christianebehr138]

Dear Karen, what a very good idea to practice the little people. I like your carrot ,w and I for help also using paint that is leftover. Thank you greetings Christiane 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Christine. Really pleased you like the different people painting techniques.

[@laurienye7514]

I loved it, Karen. I think it was gorgeous! Thank you darlin.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@jesusheals2]

Thanks for sharing your tips! I am grateful for Art Teachers like you online because I cannot always afford to pay my teacher. I like how you talk slow enough for me to understand each step. I always go back to your channel. Happy Painting!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

You little star! I've struggled with this for decades, but this is so simple to follow.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! So pleased this has helped Maggie!

[@michaelcody3829]

Fantastic teaching, thanks, Karen. I can't wait to try.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy painting this one!

[@roxym.3933]

Mostly, I go to these channels just to see the studios I love the big desk you have in the back and the payments to …❤great video

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Bonnie10au]

That was the most helpful 15-min video I have seen in a long time. Thanks so much, Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful! Thank you!!

[@janeburch5417]

Struggled with people in paintings until I watched this video. Now feeling much more confident and the results are great. Thanks Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Jane! So pleased this video has been helpful!

[@dvalentino885]

Thank you sooo much Again Karen! 🖌️🤗 You broke the blockage I had in drawing figures, You made it simple and effective, and adds more life to certain paintings! Blessings 🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you found it helpful 😊

[@jennyd9543]

Really helpful. Adding people or animals to a painting does bring it to life.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Jenny! It really does 😅

[@dalemoyer]

Thank you Karen. Loved the tricks and tips on people.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@susangrunbaum53]

So many wonderful tips! THANK YOU, KAREN! Can't wait to try.....

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@arts5980]

You are the best teacher so far. Thank you so much

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@shaziarafat1200]

Absolutely BRILLIANT !! I have watched hundreds of youtube vdos on sketching and watercolor & you’re the first artist to explain this so clearly ! Thanku so so much 💕

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I am so pleased you found this helpful! 😀

[@8r4ham]

That M & W trick is a game changer, Many thanks.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Brilliant!

[@guillerminaayrolo2929]

AMAZING!!!! fabulous tutorial! you are a super teacher!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! :-)

[@preetiaggarwal4346]

Excellent tips....You made drawing people so doable!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@elenasenkina9282]

Thank u for sharing your tips with me. I was afraid of painting people but now i shall definitely try. Have a good day, Karen. Here, in Kyrgyzstan, the day comes to the end.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Elena from Krygyzstan! I hope you get a chance to try out the different techniques 😊

[@susanbeaumont9478]

Brilliant, Karen! Now I feel I can try adding people into a landscape now and then. Love how your little details bring these characters to life. Thank you!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! I am so glad this has given you confidence 😊

[@susanbeaumont9478]

@@KarenRiceArt You are such a good teacher, Karen! And artist xx

[@madelynsmith8281]

This video was very helpful. I will have to give it a go. Thanks from Texas. 🙂

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Madelyn! So pleased you found this helpful. 😀

[@davescupper5789]

A gorgeous lady, and so helpful ,thankyou 🥰

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@michelleanne9530]

I finally understand how to paint/draw people! I am thrilled!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Michelle! So pleased you found this tutorial helpful!

[@alicebeshay1744]

Great tips👍😃 Thank you Karen😘

[@angela993]

Thank you love watching giving me something to work on

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Have fun Angela 😀

[@nancydavis4720]

That was fun!!! I feel like all my people are my little friends!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Nancy! Me too!! 😊

[@annangel4828]

Brilliant tips,K.R.! Just love your channel. So accessible, useful. Grazie.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!! 😊

[@susanmoulton4760]

I learned so much from this tutorial, my head is spinning! I love the easy way you draw and paint people. I cannot wait to give this a try!!! Thank you! It makes it all so easy as you talk us through it all.

[@dogwhiskers8]

Thank you Karen. Very helpful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephenking7128]

Just what I needed Karen. I struggle with people in watercolours and definitely will give this a go. Thank you for this video. Stay well.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks Stephen 😀

[@suzanneyorkville]

I just started watercolours in late May of this year. I watched this last night and sketched a beach scene using this technique. I have never sketched before in my life. But my people looked awesome. So thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is brilliant Suzanne! Well done for having a go! I am delighted your people turned out well! Yay!! 😊

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

this is the best video on doing people...loved it ty

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@pauline3379]

Just found this video, I will definitely try this as figures have been a definite nono for me. Thanks Karen, you're great 😁

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Paulin, really pleased you found this helpful 😊

[@anni50ful]

I recently sold a drawing of two fishermen,your right about leaving hands ect to the imagination, in our art group our teachers tell us never add features which I thought was strange at first but people have more of an imagination than we think , I shall certainly try out your hacks ect as we never stop learning ,Thank You x ☺

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful... it really does work so well! I hope you have fun trying out the different hacks :)

[@alexandrasanches2473]

I love that!!! Thankyou! Big hug!

[@consueloyoung4484]

GREAT tutorial Karen!! Thank you for being so generous with your tips, I have been painting for about six months now and it’s people such as myself that I have learned the most from. Thank you 🙏🏼 again ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow!! Thank you so much!!

[@kitwhallon3716]

This is wonderfully helpful ! It will be fun to practice little people anytime I have to wait or have a few minutes. Thank you so much !

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome Kit! So pleased you found this helpful! I hope you get time for a practice 😊

[@brightonrosie]

Brilliant Karen. I think I may start adding people to some of my paintings. Very clear description and really good pace. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful!

[@beenice9867]

Who knew M’s and W’s could magically make people? Thank you!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

It's amazing! I know!

[@IMMA383]

Great tips, thank you Karen!.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Imma 😀

[@vivmog]

This is truly the first video that has helped me in drawing people. So nice you would take time to help others. Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Btw it would be great if u could show people sitting or laying down … I would love that…. Thank you 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Vivian! I am so pleased that you found this helpful! Yay 😀

[@merakitra]

I had never learned how to paint little people, this video is a great help, thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@andypeters6336]

Great tutorial, Very relaxed voice and style. Thanks very much for sharing your ideas, I've never attempted people, but will now get my pen and water colours out again.👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Andy, really pleased you found the tutorial helpful. I hope you get a chance to paint/draw some little people soon! Have fun! 😀

[@andypeters6336]

@@KarenRiceArt 💖👍

[@catherineo6240]

Thanks a lot for your tutorial. I don't understand all what you say because i don't speak englih very well, but just looking at what you do, how you do is teaching me.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you are learning, even though English is not your first language! Well done you! 😀

[@Piwonia67]

Thanks, you make me try new things. I've always been afraid of painting people.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@loriheckman6880]

This was so helpful! Thank you for these wonderful tips and tricks. 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@magdalenakruczkowska9937]

Great video, great tips! Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@lomarenr1598]

This is one of the most helpful video’s I’ve ever seen in in drawing/painting people properly. I’ve often drawn them as carrot figures which on some paintings didn’t quite work out too well. (I never knew why until I watched your video.) For that reason I stopped trying to add figures to my paintings, but now after I practice a bit of course, will start adding them again - this time correctly and in the right perspective! Thank you for your help because now that I know what I was doing wrong I can and will correct it by using your method. Thank you once again for a great video. P. S. I’ve just now subscribed and am looking forward to more of your enlightening videos!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I am delighted this tutorial was helpful and that it will give you confidence to paint people in your future paintings! Have fun 😀

[@pamelamanning99]

REALLY helpful. Thank you! I've often seen painters advise that a child's head is larger in proportion to their bodies than an adult's and to paint it thus. Starting out small makes so much sense.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Pamela!

[@tamra9124]

Boy! This was a fantastic tutorial! I've been so busy this summer and have not had time to paint as much as I want to. I totally avoided painting people. But this lesson makes it simple!! I love your Channel Karen! Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Tamera! I hope this gives you confidence to paint people now 😊

[@marysharp9635]

Thank you Karen-I would have stayed away from people but you make it sooo doable- appreciate you very much 🥝💚

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful :-)

[@pault2461]

I thought I had created the M and W schematic - wrong! Thank you Karen for the Hugh Casson reference.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@danielleleclaire9974]

Fantastic video , very very usefull, i will do the exercices.

[@cathystaub4645]

I loved this tutorial. I too, love painting little people, but I have not done nearly enough of them. I will have to do more... And very thankful to have learned some of your wonderful techniques.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@roguesodyssey]

Fantastic tips! I'll certainly be using these in some upcoming work. Thanks for making this video.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Ryan, really pleased you found this helpful!

[@kerryhelelr8037]

Such a great video with great tips. Thank you !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@alphaomega6684]

Brilliant! I have committed myself to improving my art through daily exercises, and I have just found my next thing to drill! Thank you for these excellent hacks and your clear demonstration.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Have fun 🤩

[@davidzemens352]

Your instruction on how to paint little people was awesome. It was easy to pick up on based on your video. I must admit I prever the arch method to the M & W method, but to each his own. I am going to incorporate some little people in an abstract watercolor I intend to do later this evening. Thanks again!

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful. I hope you enjoy painting little people in your Watercolour abstract. Good luck.

[@darleneplant.6284]

This is very helpful. Thanks, Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@12345678maylin]

This video is such a Jem. Thank you so much!

[@bettyvalentine140]

I did my first tiny people today- a long way to go but so much better than before

[@cynthiasterling7892]

Thanks for the water colour hacks, l really appreciate them ♥️♥️☘️☘️

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@ylohr5739]

Wow, this was a very helpful tutorial. I was about to skip this particular video thinking it was far beyond my skill level however I am so glad I watched it. I am amazed - your "hacks" make it look so simple yet realistic. Best video I have seen!

[@ylohr5739]

I wanted to add I thoroughly enjoy watching all your tutorials.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you gave the tutorial a chance and found the "hacks" helpful! Thank you!! 😊

[@ashimbera23]

Wow... Just simple tricks yet important.

[@KarenRiceArt]

They really are! Thanks Ashim :)

[@lindajames7083]

The people are really great, thanks so much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Linda, so glad you think so 😊

[@hellantv2]

Lovely stuff. Enjoyed it. Think the thing about heads is they are on the front of the chest trunk, not perched on top of it. Specially in old folks like me.

[@Wildgrovehomestead]

This was such a fun video!! Excellent job!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@A1B2C3-y6k]

Thank you Karen. I'm learning so much from your amazing tutorials.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I'm so glad!

[@sarahgranville]

Brilliant! Never painted a person in my life!! I might now. Thanks x

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Sarah! I hope you have fun trying! Good luck 😊

[@pamgibbons2043]

👌as always. Thank you Karen.off to practice !😄

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Pam! Have fun!!

[@meggieinwv]

What a great lesson. Thanks.

[@annafilipinska3780]

Very useful and convincing tut

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Anna :)

[@vickycullen6375]

Brilliant. Really super helpful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@martyboone3651]

This was so helpful, I’ve been trying to do too much detail. This makes it so easy. Thank you ❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful 😀

[@josesantiagodevicentemarti4031]

👏👏👏👏👏 MANY THANKS ...!!! Karen ...👏👏👏👏👏🎶📽️🖋️📖🕊️🖌️🎨

[@sue6002]

This is great! I hope for some help with closer people in the future. Thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Sue really pleased you found this helpful :-)

[@bibibrin5035]

The best tutorial for drawing people I've seen in years!!! Thank you ever so much!!!!❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@forestntt72]

Great tutorial, thanks Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😀

[@susancook1617]

Thank you so much Karen, this was great. I’ll give them a go

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun 😀

[@kmay0510]

とても大切で、有意義なことを教えていただきありがとうございます！！！練習してみます☺️

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! ☺

[@suddeninspirations8184]

superior in every way, Karen; THANK YOU

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@unamcgurry6875]

Fabulous Karen - great tips thank you 😃❤️

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks for watching Una 😊

[@AnaSnowWhite]

Your videos are soooo useful and good. You're so generous with your knowledge and you have great taste and skill. Best watercolor video channel!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@hannastocksick7395]

Another great tutorial!

[@dominiquewithey588]

Thank you Karen, that was really helpful and I now feel more confident in trying in a painting to bring it to life!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@Annie-zd7mx]

Very handy information. Thanks.

[@julianawilson7245]

Wow. This is fabulous. Thank you!

[@chrisriley2698]

Really good Karen thanks x

[@indesrpringles5356]

Excellent tutorials..learnt so much.. thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad to hear that! Thank you!

[@valeriecarpenter3963]

Thank you! This is so helpful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Valerie!

[@teresajordao6634]

Thanks for this lesson!

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure!

[@pamelashoemaker1614]

Thank you very much. Best video I’ve seen for people. It really gives me confidence to try this. I am so happy you painted clothes on them.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! I am delighted you found this helpful!

[@juliekrahenbuhl7784]

Wow, this was great! Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Julie!