Confidence is a fragile thing. Painting a figure in watercolour for the first time. (Patreon)
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Hi everyone,
This is the first time I have painted the human figure in watercolour so I chose an easy reference photo that I thought I could cope with. I didn't want to try a more difficult subject and then fail in my attempts. Self confidence can be fragile (mine is) so I knew I needed to take it slow. I posted this video on YouTube today so some have you may have seen it
I have a few more photos of people from behind so I'll paint those and then when I'm ready I'll start to paint subjects from the front and then hopefully move onto portraits.
I have included the line drawing, reference photo and my finished painting below as downloadable files in case you want to have a play with this yourself.
I used Daniel Smith's Cobalt Blue and Cobalt Teal Blue on the background.
The skin I mixed up from Daniel Smith's Pyrrol Orange and Burnt Umber.
I also used Burnt Sienna French Ultramarine, Sepia. Paynes Grey and a little Winsor Violet
I have had no experience mixing skin colours in watercolour so if you have had some experience with it I'd love to know some of the colours you use.
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I am currently exporting the Coral Rose tutorial from my computer so I'll post it on here tomorrow for you. I'm also working on the elephant tutorial, the giraffe and the Butcherbird.
Have a fabulous weekend!