Painting Portraits and Figures in Watercolor

"Good book but title is misleading" according to Parka. [[VIDEOID:moNVRT6GKQVAAG]]It's quite fascinating to see the use of watercolour for painting portraits and figures where there's little room for error. Mary Whyte's watercolour paintings are beautiful, there's realism and you can still see the characteristics of watercolour. However, this is not really a portrait and figure drawing watercolour book. I was misled by the title to buy this book.While all the examples showcase portrait and figure paintings, the lessons covers gener. Rico Lebrun said More than a little torn.. I am a very big fan of Mary Whyte. I think her work is outstanding; she is at the top of her game right now. There are very few artists today working in watercolor that are able to create the quality of work she is creating. Mary is known for her loose/tight paintings. Often a quite loose background surrounding very (VERY) tight work on a figure. I would guess that most artists drawn to her work also love Wyeth. I own four of Mary's books. An Artists Way of Seeing, which has n. "Painting Portraits and Figures in Watercolor" according to Cruz Kid. The book is filled with spectacular examples of Mary Whyte's work, particularly the results of her trips through the Southern United States. These portraits are not only gorgeous watercolors but also tell intimate stories about the culture and lives of the Black residents who serve as models for Whyte. I was however, as a beginning student of watercolor, very disappointed at her reluctanceto share her process of producing her paintings. Other than a helpful description of how

. MARY WHYTE has earned national recognition as an artist and illustrator. Her watercolors have been exhibited at some of the nation's most prestigious museums and exhibitions, including the American Watercolor Society and the Allied Artists of America

About the Author MARY WHYTE has earned national recognition as an artist and illustrator. Her watercolors have been exhibited at some of the nation's most prestigious museums and exhibitions, including the American Watercolor Society and the Allied Artists of America.

Going beyond the practical application of techniques, Whyte helps new artists capture not just the model's physical likeness, but their unique personality and spirit. Richly illustrated, the book features Mary Whyte's vibrant empathetic watercolors and works by such masters of watercolor as Mary Cassatt, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, and Georgia O'Keeffe.. Using clear and concise language and in-depth, step-by-step demonstrations, author and renowned artist Mary Whyte guides beginning and intermediate watercolorists through the entire painting process, from selecting materials to fundamental techniques to working with models