Tips on Painting Figures with Watercolor by Deb Watson

Add watercolor figures to your paintings for more interesting compositions, and add a glowing dark background behind them for even more pizazz. Have fun loosening up with vibrant dark backgrounds and avoid the dreaded mud with these clear and simple figure painting tips by Deb Watson.
Learn to paint from the comfort of your own home with my easy to follow online lessons - www.DebWatson.org.
----------------------------- Recommended colors ---------------------------------------
Dark background - (Dark transparent colors will mix and blend into fun and beautiful colors if you lay them on your paper and just let them go) - Perylene Green, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Turquoise, are what I used, mixed with Green Gold (Qor brand.)
Light green on bottom - Cobalt Turquoise Light plus yellow.
Red for flowers - Pyrrole Red Light (an opaque orangey red, cadmium will also work well.
Opaque white - Pro White by Daler Rowney
---------------------------------- Other Materials --------------------------------------------------
Paper - Arches 140 lb. Cold pressed
Brushes - 3/4" Oval wash brush - Silver black velvet brand
---------------------------------- Watercolor Lessons ----------------------------------------
Learn To Paint Watercolor - No Drawing - Online Classes - For Beginners and up
www.debwatson.... or
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---------------------------- About Deb ---------------------------------------
Deb loved art from childhood, but was discouraged from 'a time wasting hobby'. She became a nurse, worked at the hospital and raised a family. But she kept painting.
Over time, she developed a unique style of watercolor realism, painting award winning art. Deb enjoys painting scenes from her small town community which she calls Small Town America.
Her scenes capture a moment or object in everyday life in a small town. Deb sees the beauty all around her and shows it to the rest of the world in her painting. Her watercolors have been in exhibits and won awards across the nation.
"I hope this video helps you enjoy your own art journey, but, if you want to improve your painting, check my websites because I'm always happy to help beginning artists find their joy." - Deb
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[@rayvirgoe7231]

Merry Christmas, thank you for this video. I am learning to use colors and paints, and information and tips are dear to my heart. 🎨🎨

[@DebWatson]

Happy holidays to you, Ray! This was a quick class lesson that we had fun with. I hope you do, too.

[@artisteye2283]

Haven't painted in Watercolor in awhile. This was very helpful.

[@DebWatson]

I'm glad you liked it - seeing someone else paint can spark lots of good ideas.

[@pattycyr8662]

This is a great lesson. I am inexperienced in painting people, and this is very helpful!

[@DebWatson]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'm doing some more basic videos for people just starting out.

[@hurstjames6196]

Hello how're you doing hope you and your family are safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?

[@kathyperry7056]

Thank you Deb, you’ve given me courage to try figures! This was great!

[@DebWatson]

You can do it! And thank YOU for posting! Happy painting.

[@kimahrens7063]

Thanks! This is the second tutorial of yours that I have watched. I love your paintings and the way you explain what you are doing.

[@DebWatson]

You are so welcome, Kim, and thank YOU for commenting. I'll try to post more tips this year.

[@nknana3]

Thank you for all the great hints and tips!! Loving the two figures and the way you painted the background ❤️

[@DebWatson]

You are so welcome - thank you for posting!

[@wrongway3955]

I love your videos your the best instructor I have found on my own in a year and a half of self teaching thank you

[@DebWatson]

Wow, thank you! You made my day with your kind words.

[@terryscott9498]

love how particular you are

[@DebWatson]

Thank you, Terry. I think everyone who's been painting a long time has some pretty strong opinions on things.

[@cherigreen4471]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much for the tips!

[@DebWatson]

You're welcome, Cheri! Have fun painting.

[@hurstjames6196]

Hello how're you doing hope you and your family are safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?

[@HarrycaneArtsandCraftsOfficial]

Wow this channel is very good. I leaned a lot from you my friend 😍😍😍😍. I enjoy watching and joining.❤️❤️❤️

[@DebWatson]

Thanks and welcome, Harrycane!

[@jakea1035]

thank you. I found the tips about proportions and backgrounds so useful

[@DebWatson]

You're welcome, Jake. Sometimes simple things can make a big difference.

[@DeniseBrooks1955]

Thank you Deb!💜💜

[@DebWatson]

You are so welcome

[@susanhepburn6040]

Some really clear tips, Deb - thank you very much!

[@DebWatson]

You're welcome, Susan. More tips coming up soon - small, easy changes that make a big difference.

[@jocelynluna9828]

Love this. Thanks. Altho would be nice and helps to see the palette too while painting. ❤️

[@DebWatson]

Thanks for the tip, Jocelyn. I'll try to include it in all the videos.

[@sinydedeugd6989]

Thank you so much for your clear tutorials! They are so helpful! I looooove them

[@DebWatson]

I'm so glad you liked it, Siny. I was afraid this one wasn't as helpful.

[@sinydedeugd6989]

O yes, no worries, it sure was! 🙂

[@amywagreich9042]

Very nice, lovely painting tutorial. Beautiful

[@DebWatson]

Thank you, Amy! Most students had trouble getting the shadows on the figures dark enough, especially on the legs.

[@YCauser]

Thank you for this great demonstration. I learned a lot.

[@DebWatson]

Glad it was helpful! Figures are fun to paint, so I hope yours turns out well.

[@WilmaVoermans]

You are so good in your figures, how I wish I could draw like that!

[@DebWatson]

Thank you so much, Wilma! Sit at a cafe and try doing small quick sketches of people. It's fun and you'll learn a lot.

[@zenmaster03]

Just realized.. "wimpy shadows" were making my paintings spineless 😏. Thanks for all the tips ❤️

[@DebWatson]

You're welcome, Rashmi. It's surprising how much impact shadows have.

[@NatureAndOther]

Very interesting, love it !

[@DebWatson]

Thank you, Roni! Watercolor is fun, the ideas of how to paint are limitless.

[@marinalatchis6410]

Is there a download for this

[@DebWatson]

There is, Marina but I don't have it online. If you email me I'll have your address and email you the downloads. ([e-mail])

[@elflordsjourneys]

Great tips, I've always been scared to do people. 😀

[@DebWatson]

Just jump in - you don't have to show your first efforts to anyone, but think of what you like and don't like about them. Then try them again and change the parts you don't like.