Learn to Paint People Quickly (Learn Quickly)

Soan’s simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations explain how to depict people in a variety of poses and settings, insert them into already-existing paintings, and place them into a variety of scenes, from city streets to idyllic beaches.. Best of all, even beginners can master her techniques—which include proportion and perspective and using different media—quickly. From intimate portraits to bustling crowds, this practical guide by bestselling artist Hazel Soan teaches budding painters how to paint people in just a few hours! For many of us, learning to paint is a lifelong aspiration—and popular artist and writer Hazel Soan distills the information that matters most into this essential guide

More theoretical than instructive Am disappointed with the book. I adore Hazel Soan (I have most of her books and DVDs) but this book is more descriptive than user friendly. It is not instructive, but rather more theoretical than her other books. Will return if I can.. PAUL C. Laincz said Very Useful for Watercolorists. Using watercolor principles and techniques, Ms. Soan gives you a lot of possibilities to try and PRACTICE(!) to include figures in your paintings in water-based media.. A friend showed me this book & I liked it. With practice A friend showed me this book & I liked it. With practice, I should be able to paint more natural looking people.

Hazel was one of the art experts in the popular Channel 4 TV series Watercolour Challenge. Hazel Soan is a popular and successful artist who divides her time between London and Cape Town, exhibiting her work widely. Her successful books include Learn Oils Quickly, Learn Watercolour Quickly, Essence of Waterco

Her successful books include Learn Oils Quickly, Learn Watercolour Quickly, Essence of Watercolour, and Watercolour Rainbow (all published by Batsford).. She has her own gallery in Fulham, London; is the author of eight bestselling books for HarperCollins; and has made several successful DVDs. About the AuthorHazel Soan is a popular and successful artist who divides her time between London and Cape Town, exhibiting her work widely. Hazel was one of the art experts in the popu