My Top Ten Watercolour Hacks For Painting People

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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!

[@lindajames7083]

The people are really great, thanks so much.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Linda, so glad you think so 😊

[@terrismith5649]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Terri 😊

[@michelleanne9530]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

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

[@arts5980]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@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! 😀

[@beenice9867]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

It's amazing! I know!

[@8r4ham]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

Brilliant!

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@jennyd9543]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Jenny! It really does 😅

[@The1960sunshinegirl]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@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!

[@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! 😀

[@tammysunderman4734]

Thank you Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@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.

[@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 💖👍

[@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 😊

[@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! ☺

[@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 😊

[@josesantiagodevicentemarti4031]

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

[@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!!

[@davescupper5789]

A gorgeous lady, and so helpful ,thankyou 🥰

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@karenburns4106]

Awesome! Thank you for this

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you liked it!

[@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. 😀

[@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 :-)

[@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 :-)

[@angela993]

Thank you love watching giving me something to work on

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Have fun Angela 😀

[@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.

[@merakitra]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@dalemoyer]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@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 😊

[@marynelson1349]

Thank you very helpful.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome Mary!

[@nancydavis4720]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Nancy! Me too!! 😊

[@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 😊

[@grahamandyvonneursell6049]

Brilliant tutorial. Just learn so much.Thankyou.Your enthusiasm is so infectous ,wonderful teacher.x

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@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!

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@nancytestani1470]

This is wonderful…I am working on people,..how would you do a person with a pack sack or someone on skis…

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I haven’t actually painted anyone in skis before… Maybe an idea for a future tutorial 😊

[@sandyhatten111]

This is terrific!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@cynthiasterling7892]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@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!!

[@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

[@guillerminaayrolo2929]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! :-)

[@bibibrin5035]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank 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

[@preetiaggarwal4346]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@monelleny]

Great tips--thank you!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@juliekrahenbuhl7784]

Wow, this was great! Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Julie!

[@alexandrasanches2473]

I love that!!! Thankyou! Big hug!

[@suemarkwald159]

Thanks for this helpful information!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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 😀

[@MixedMediaArtByTrina]

Excellent tips! I’m definitely going to practice arch bodies and w’s. 😬

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@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! 😊

[@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!! 😊

[@AmandaInEly]

Excellent ideas!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@annangel4828]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!! 😊

[@alicebeshay1744]

Great tips👍😃 Thank you Karen😘

[@brooks6348]

Love your little up!

[@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

[@annafilipinska3780]

Very useful and convincing tut

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Anna :)

[@susanpettit8751]

Thank you so much!!!! So helpful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@kevodevo26]

Terrific as usual thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you :-)

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

This was great!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Barbara 😀

[@kerryheller8037]

Such a great video with great tips. Thank you !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@ArtbySusanKing]

Thanks, very informative.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're welcome!

[@ashimbera23]

Wow... Just simple tricks yet important.

[@KarenRiceArt]

They really are! Thanks Ashim :)

[@gaillinaker1240]

What a wonderful tutorial you were made to teach, your style is so easy to follow. Thank you I hope to be a competent watercolour painter in the future.I will be using your tutorials to help as well as attending classes.I am going to try these tips today.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Gail! I hope you enjoy your watercolour journey 😊

[@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!! 😊

[@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!

[@marvinspates924]

This was the most beneficial information I have ever seen on KZbin!!! Beautiful explanations on what has to be the most difficult part of a painting!!! Thank you so much! Is there any recommended techniques for figures side on, bending, or seated??? Birds, cats, dogs, and cows??? Lol sounds like the need for another vidio!!! Any help would be appreciated! In the meantime I will practice what I have learned here!!! You are so amazing!!!!!!!👍👍👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this beneficial and thank you for such a lovely compliment! Great suggestion btw... watch this space 😊

[@marvinspates924]

I hope you will do another video on these subjects!!! I saw your video on doing sheep head on! That was helpful too!!! I am looking at all of your videos! (LOL not in any specific order) thank you!!!

[@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.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So pleased this was helpful and has given you the confidence to add figures to your paintings!

[@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 😀

[@shahzadqurashi7728]

Wonderful

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you😊

[@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 😊

[@marybrown8518]

That is some great tips

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@sanazrafi2707]

I love it 💓 thank you so much

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you too!

[@forestntt72]

Great tutorial, thanks Karen

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😀

[@magdalenakruczkowska9937]

Great video, great tips! Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@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 🤩

[@susangrunbaum53]

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

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@owens711]

Tremendous, thanks very much

[@jeannetteleonard257]

Love it! Thank you 👌

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@loriheckman6880]

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

[@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 😀

[@Annie-zd7mx]

Very handy information. Thanks.

[@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!

[@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 :-)

[@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 😊

[@ignaziomonti5416]

Tutorial molto istruttivo e molto interessante, anche se personalmente nei miei dipinti non disegno persone perché attirano l attenzione e mettono in secondo piano il paesaggio, ma i tuoi trucchi sono stati molto utili: una I, una carota, finestra ad arco, M e W, teste piccole e squadrate. Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@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.

[@apattonfineart5121]

Great tips thanks!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was 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 :)

[@IMMA383]

Great tips, thank you Karen!.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Imma 😀

[@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 😀

[@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!