How to Paint Figures in Watercolour Part 2 Trevor Waugh

Trevor talks you through how to paint people in watercolour. The practice and procedure of simple construction using washes and direct brush handling . At long last this is a "Talkie" from him, accompanied by captions for colour mixing and Do's n Don'ts ! Music written and performed by Trevor. All material on this video is original and © copyright to Trevor Waugh. Trevor's music is now available for download from... trevorwaugh.com...
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[@chiragkamat4074]

Very well executed and nicely explained step by step. Thank you Sir.

[@stuffs6335]

Thanks Trevor! The best watercolor figures I have ever seen on KZbin...

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks Stuffs...much appreciated !

[@TheWindGinProject]

I agree - Top Notch!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks Everyone !

[@wednesdaygroup8776]

Trevor Waugh skies?

[@stoneslice]

Putting figures in my paintings is a daunting prospect. Your fantastic videos gave me the courage to try. The figures you paint have such life and movement. A pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@JoanKentBible]

So realistic, your lovely figures are really convincing and I feel far more confident in including figures in my paintings now.

[@TrevorWaugh]

This stuff Works !

[@TheDarDar1]

Pure genius. True art occurs when one's mind is fed the perfect amount (not too much) to allow the observer to create what they see inside their head rather than have those details exist outside the mind. Trevor, you administer the PERFECT amount.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Well thank you so much TheDarDar1 !!! Those insights mean so much...after a lifetime of practice...huge blessings on you !! :) T

[@julianawilson7245]

I've just discovered you! I'm a beginner and have been painting small gestural figures with some success but your tutorial has amazed me with how much more life they could have! I'll be practicing them today 😀

[@TrevorWaugh]

Hey everyone ...thank you so much for your support and comments ...lets hope things are improving this year in your painting ! I will be putting out some more vids for you :)

[@lanalawson3499]

Excellent teacher!

[@meridlin1236]

Absolutely brilliant tutorial Trevor. Thank you! Just started back with watercolours after 30 years away... lots to learn, lots to revise... really helpful to watch some professional tutorials to help me on my way.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Welcome Back ! :)

[@malcolmwalker429]

Really nice demo, clear and good mention of colours used. Now I'll get back to my painting with a better way of figure painting.

[@maitebarbe4508]

This is poetry at the tip of the brush! Thank you so much 🙏

[@user-zz1ld6kn5t]

So enjoyable and full of great content!

[@susanjerrell9220]

Thank you so much for this video. There aren't many videos on watercolor figure painting. I will be practicing these techniques hopefully today.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thank You Susan !

[@susanjerrell9220]

I did try this technique and am amazed how easy this is. And the figures look very convincing even though they have almost no detail. I will definitely add them to my paintings from now on. I am but a novice at watercolors but have gained an immense amount of knowledge from all of you generous You Tube masters. Thank you!!

[@jennyd9543]

So helpful to see how you use the brush. I am going to start doing practice sketches of people and I'm optimistic I will be able to make some of them work!

[@cavellarmstrong5455]

I have shared this with my paint class. something to practice on while enjoying my new patio in the mornings. I subscribed!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thank You Cavell !!!

[@piaparker3466]

Thank you for your wonderful demos! I am needless to say in awe, the very reason why I lOVE watercolour.

[@TrevorWaugh]

You're Welcome !!!

[@VOGELBIRD123]

Thanks Trevor. So much motion going on and how the viewers imagination fills in the depth as suggested by the brush strokes. It's quite relaxing just watching you actually. Thanks again.

[@TrevorWaugh]

VOGELBIRD123 you're very welcome .... with the brushstroke .....it's all about the intention 😀

[@tomshropshire3096]

Thanks Trevor you are a master and your brushwork is an inspiration!!!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks Tom !

[@gingerbuchanan2795]

This is fascinating instruction...I am inspired so! Thank you for your teachings and fine selection of background music too. Blessings.

[@Bjarni749]

I can watch this over and over again. Thanks for sharing

[@colomberobitaille8489]

Bjarni Jónasson uni

[@christinemontgomery8161]

Brilliant. So very helpful and an excellent voice over . Thank you so much. Can't wait to get cracking!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thank You Christine ...more on the way when I get time !

[@christinemontgomery8161]

I hope that's not too far away. Thank you.

[@jwmc41]

Seemingly casual brilliance!

[@suemcarthur105]

Thank you so much Trevor.. I'm just starting out, and that helped a lot,. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thank you and good luck !

[@paulinaa86]

The best tutorial ever! Im truly impressed...it's like magic. I'm going to practise this to get similar results. Thank you for sharing.

[@anniewait6079]

Thanks!! Very helpful! So grateful for the colors too!

[@TrevorWaugh]

You're Welcome !

[@mikepullon1201]

Just saw your book, and 'am meaning to buy it so I've search for book preview in youtube first.. then I saw this video!! 'Would definitely buy that book!! And a new subscriber here!! :D

[@TrevorWaugh]

Hey Thanks Mike ! and for the Sub :) Happy New Year !

[@beverleydrew8069]

OMG! What a wonderful demo and explanation! Thank you so much, very helpful. Great music too!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Hey Beverley thank yu so much for that feedback...makes a big difference ! T

[@ArtPro00]

Really beautiful and elegant figures! Great work! :)

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thank You !!!

[@mariehartford6215]

Art Pro

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Dear sir, your figures are the cutest on earth...[honestly, all the others produce trash]... bought myself your little sabel brush nr 6... some of our favourite colours , took the best water from the tap and I am going to disappear until I,m able to paint at least one decent figure.... bye bye, wish me luck, ...

[@ofeliamezaleon9010]

THE BEST FIGURES, TK U

[@saraht4973]

Thank yo for this excellent demo. Going to practice them now and often.

[@javedsultan4830]

Lovely technique Trevor.. thanks for sharing

[@TrevorWaugh]

You're most welcome Javed !

[@angelicag2042]

Excellent demo, Trevor! I've got to practise more. My people look like carrots with pumpkin heads!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Lol .... Yep... more practice... Thanks T

[@philippecanniccioni6816]

Thank you Trevor for your help !

[@TrevorWaugh]

Your'e Welcome !

[@robmcdonald9477]

Super simple technique but highly effective. Thanks for sharing.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks Rob !

[@danawiggins1539]

Thank you! Miss the classes at dubai international art Centre and seeing your fabulous paintings at the Majlis gallery! Those were the days in early dubai!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks Dana...will be back in Dubai this year around Sept. Oct time Please connect with me via the networks if you can ? Best wishes Trevor

[@TIme2BelieveInMe]

So very helpful. Thank u for making that, I have always struggled with making figures in my watercolors feel and look organic. These tips are absolutely awesome. Thanks and best of luck!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thank You for Watching !!!

[@garonnegaronne5744]

discovered just today, and pleased to have your experience undeer my eyes, I hope to be able to paint some figures with your technic, simply and expressive enough. thanks for sharing

[@TrevorWaugh]

Welcome aboard!

[@pepeibz21]

Que interesante, figuras que expresan mucho. Parece facil...pero.

[@ShawNshawN]

Great technique on the figures. My friend can paint like this as well. Very cool painting style. Thanks for sharing Trevor!

[@hapijen4828]

Thank you very much for such a fascinating demonstration of your artwork. 'Sharing a leg'! Brilliant - no social distancing there! 🤣

[@heatherbanks9086]

I have your book and this brings it to life ...thank you 👍😄🇨🇦

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks Heather !!!

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Heather Banks... I used to have Trevors's book , during my moval it is the only book that went missing.... bhoewhoeehoehoe snif, snif... snif

[@lessatwi1]

Absolutely wonderful-no frill tutorial. Indebted.

[@tsansbr]

Thanks for the class, Trevor. Applause!!!!!

[@TrevorWaugh]

You're Welcome ! :)

[@user-ms4ry3lt1y]

Thank YOU Cap'n Jack Sparrow... you are just on a diff level sir... just brilliant!

[@barbaragemin5117]

Thank you. I really needed this tutorial. Practice!!!!

[@ruthiepooh86]

So effortless. Thank you. I will be practicing.

[@SingYourselfWell]

This is so amazing, Trevor, thank you!!!

[@TrevorWaugh]

My pleasure!

[@patriciahubbard5832]

Helped a lot. Thank you.

[@DuffyWybieBigReputation]

I never realized how simple the shadows could be, thanks so much for sharing! this was just what I needed! :)))

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks !

[@nimitro]

I like your group approach. So simple but effective.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks !

[@sugarcane9425]

Billion thks for great tutorials as ever

[@shandywhyle7643]

So clever and fresh and loose, am going to give it a try!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks !

[@dimitrisdim8057]

beautifull paint for practice

[@tmikeporter]

The power of gesture on display...I have practiced this routine many times as promoted in your book on people. Nice to see this demo. It is encouraging to me to practice more! I especially enjoy painting the figures when they are doing something that tells a story. Watching this, it has me thinking that rough paper is an asset. I also noted you are not using your SAA brush with the silver handle and red tip. Thanks much for this video. They are encouraging to all of us! More, please!!

[@TrevorWaugh]

More on the way !!! ...takes time though. I used a Waterford 140lb NOT on this. Useful to use the dry brush "skip " to perform a little bit more movement in the figures....yes using a sable on this which can give a lighter, softer touch.... more tricks of the trade when you visit :))) T

[@stuffs6335]

Please consider making DVD and sell it!!! Don't know about the book.. in the process of ordering now..

[@katsiarynaruksha9381]

Thank you very much! The tutorial is very helpful!

[@johnoconnor99]

thank you. love your technique and teaching process.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Youre Welcome !!!

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

Beautiful and so helpful, thank you!

[@killies]

Thank you very much for sharing your ART.

[@peterdeeduffield9018]

Thanks Trevor very informative and easy to follow, something else I've learnt. Peter Dee...

[@IYQ2-22]

Trevor both classes were awesome! Thank you, I can't wait to give this a try!

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

So grateful for you super advice... painting armies of figures, here. Totally addicted. Bought some of your brushes and it really works! But I admit, a good figure still happens by accident... deep sigh...

[@TheChunder3]

Mind blown! That was incredible. Thank you 🙏

[@Himanshusingh-ss2fc]

Thanks everyone. Made a mess out of first ones. Hope to improve with time👀👀

[@speterlewis]

Extraordinarily helpful!

[@andrewbristow8960]

Thanks Trevor, great tips! I never ever comment on anything but just want to say a big thanks, and keep the videos coming 🙏🌅

[@TrevorWaugh]

Sorry for delay in replying ...stay safe ! Thanks !

[@gwendlyndomingo7215]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial..you are and extremely talented artist, thank you for sharing your technique with us.

[@TrevorWaugh]

My Pleasure !

[@carlosillustrates]

Lovely!

[@susanhoward410]

Hi Trevor, i am new to painting! so trying to teach myself to paint in watercolour. find your videos the best. also, love your work.and find your voice so soothing, so have painting lessons and relaxation classes thrown in! thank you. Sue.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Hey susan....love this message...thank You !

[@nerudaearth8815]

Me too :) this is great fun

[@loysh1524]

Thank you Trevor! This is so impressive and I really enjoy and LOVE IT!

[@JimOberst]

Super, Trevor!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks Jim !

[@twicen777]

Perfect pace for me and such clear and relaxed instruction. Thankyou so much 🙏

[@TrevorWaugh]

You’re welcome 😊

[@edwgwilymedwgwilym2827]

Thanks Trevor! I've been practicing your figures and it's great fun!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks for your message William !

[@nigelhunter4230]

Brilliant study. Thanks Trevor.

[@ichselbst6609]

That's amazing! Thanks so much for sharing. You always make it look so easy and elegant. Great technique. I'll try it out...

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks ich selbst !!!

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Since I discovered your little figures, I am totally addicted... as you know. Now, I found something new, something that helps me a lot... with my IPad I watch your video (little figures 1, my favourite)

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks ! Keep going :)

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

@@TrevorWaughSo glad to read you. Was a bit worried, honestly. I am recovering from a serious disease, but I m back in town. Since 2020 I am a student in the Academy of art. Oil painting. I love it. I know, it’s hard to believe but my teacher says I am really gifted. Two evenings of each three hours is a piece of cake… at home I paint at least five hours a day. Hardly time for errands, eating and resting. My love for painting helped me recovering. So, I admit, my watercolours are in the cupboard, for now… to be honest, oil painting is more forgiving than watercolours… Nevertheless I regularly come watching if there’s some Waugh news… So I am very happy you’re back in town as well. Wish you all the best! Good health in the first place!

[@danielmcgowan4970]

Masterful strokes once again and surprised just how many colours are used. (apart from something very special, I only ever use three), but Trevor always knows what he is doing and proves it with his results. Thank you Trevor.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Great , Great , Great Review ...Thank you sooo much Daniel !

[@abuzazuleikha2520]

Thank you very much. Very useful.

[@user-ep3bm1bx4g]

Great! Thank you.

[@drivenhome7840]

That was amazing. Thank you.

[@TrevorWaugh]

You're Welcome Driven !

[@george471]

Thank you for generously sharing your talent!

[@TrevorWaugh]

You're Welcome George and have a happy New Year !

[@kascialelonek8757]

Spectacular!

[@lovinganimals8145]

Wow that's great...!

[@johanswiegers416]

Thanks Trevor, a great help to me.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Glad to hear it!

[@accordiona]

excellent instruction and truly beautiful figures! I found this very helpful and encouraging!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thank You Lorna :)

[@lshwadchuck5643]

Now that I've watched this, You Tube is recommending many similar videos. None is as sensitively calligraphic as your style. Like so many arts skills, it's simple but not easy. I doubt many people trying to do this understand how well you draw, how many years of accurate drawing are behind this apparent ease. The worst error I've seen an aspiring painter make is to paint ten inch tall figures this undefined. It's all about resolution.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Wow ...What perception ! Thank You

[@SuperExadidas]

Thank you Trevor...really helpful.

[@MrMoykanal]

Thank you Mr. Waugh

[@TrevorWaugh]

Youre Welcome !

[@walterellsworth7466]

Truly an outstanding tutorial. Great explanations throughout, and you have simplified it so very well. Love "Salamander". Thank you!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for noticing my music too !

[@danthomas6587]

Don't ya hate it when the paint on the handle of your paint brush peels off into your container of water? Or even worse...your painting? The things watercolor painters have to go through...oh Lord...anyhow...gorgeous figures and I come back to this demo often...thanks Trevor.

[@TrevorWaugh]

yep...all the above :/

[@vampazilla2622]

I love this video. I've learned to utilize my paints better. Thanks.

[@Radnally]

Thank you. Very clear and efficient instruction.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thanks !

[@maryamasim6140]

Simply out class!

[@leigh2844]

Thanks! Great tutorial.

[@TrevorWaugh]

You're welcome!

[@celia_c111]

Thank you Trevor!

[@adrianaescobar4239]

Te me habias perdido de mi lista de reproducción y finalmente te encontré!! Estoy muy feliz porque me fascina tu arte! ❤️👍😍💋

[@SuperFrasman]

Excellent tutorial.............many thanks for doing this,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,very helpful!

[@TrevorWaugh]

You're Welcome !

[@pascalnuaud2853]

magnifique ! quel talent . beautiful figures!

[@RomaLenaArt]

Wow!

[@jimbojet8728]

I enjoyed this vid. Thank you.

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thank you too!

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Oeps... all of a sudden, my comment was gone, ... excuse me, so I go on: here is my new method... This morning, I watched your video nr1 ( for the hundredth time) with my second IPad I took pictures of every movement you make. That is quite a lot. Then, watching picture by picture I start painting. But, because I don't want to miss the music, most inspiring, by the way, I play the video at the same time. And your comment is also inspiring. Since a few weeks I spend hours and hours trying to make the little bastards... still not very happy with the result, BUT having the most wonderful time! Thank you so much, sir. Every day, you make my day!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Hi Myriam ... A little tip...not mentioned in this vid...if it helps ...use brush pressure in a single movement to create the body of the figure... I call it "belly dancing" ....i.e. press and release in a single stroke :) ...hope this helps ...keep watching ..more vids soon . TW

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Thx for the tip, sir! I'll exercise on my belly-dancing....lol. One more question, please? How much paint and water? Your brush doesn't look very loaded... although I have a sabel round nr 6, your brush looks a little thinner than mine... for the rest, what I miss, is just..... your talent!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Sable round No. 8 or No.10. loaded 50/50 water and colour ...don't forget to belly dance that brush ! ...and then reload.

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Trevor Waugh , you are really too kind! And very patient! Thanks again for all your good advice. It is very big help. There is some progress. "Monster"-time is almost over. Still hopeful and hard training...But, if you don't mind, I've got a last (I promise!) question. What is the best size for the basic training of little figures? Sorry I bother you again. Please forgive me. But please do remember, if I became so passionate it's all your fault. Since I am in a good mood... I'll forgive you.

[@UrraSergio]

Wonderful! Subscribed! Thanks!

[@TrevorWaugh]

Thank You !

[@AllanEngelhardt0]

Thank you! Very helpful.