Portrait and figure with watercolors

About the book
The famous artist Mary White in her book, written in an understandable and expressive language and complete detailed step -by -step examples, will conduct novice and more experienced watercolists throughout the creative path: from the choice of materials to the use of main techniques and working with modelers. White is not limited to practical techniques, she teaches beginners not only to achieve similarities, but to reflect the character and soul of the model in the portrait.
The book is rich in illustrations: here you will find the cheerful and psychologically accurate watercolors of Mary White herself, as well as the work of masters as Mary Cassett, Thomas Aykins, Winsplas Homer, John Singer Sargent and George O"Kiff.

From the author
Watercolor - like a person’s soul: mobile, spontaneous, attractive, unpredictable, enchanting and self -willed. She has so many features that we have, so why not use it to write portraits? With the help of a natural glow of watercolor, you can easily reproduce the freshness and uterine of the skin, as well as convey the texture of clothes, hair and background, weather features. The ease and compactness of the accessories necessary for working with watercolors makes this technique convenient for drawing on trips, on the open -air, for fast, simplified sketches of the model. Watercolor is ideal for searches, dreams and discoveries.
There is no "correct" technique or style of drawing people. My manner is just one of the possible. Thanks to perseverance and hard work, you will find your way. This book will help you master the work with color, light and composition, various techniques and materials, the basic principles of working with the model. In most chapters, I in stages show how I created this or that picture. They illustrate the techniques that I use and how I overcome individual difficulties. At the end of each section, I added several exercises that will help you study the watercolor technique and further form your own style. There are no simple solutions, ready -made recipes and rules. Only recommendations and inspiring advice that I have been sharing with my students for thirty years.
Regardless of what goal you set - to become a professional portrait or enjoy, engaged in drawing on weekends - this book will introduce you to the basics of watercolors, which will allow you to achieve the desired expressiveness. And even if you just read the book and never pick up the brush, I hope you will better understand the subject and become happier, contemplating works of art and the incredible world around us.
My main desire is to inspire you and inspire you to draw how only you can draw.

For whom this book
For beginners and experienced watercolors.
For those who dream of mastering watercolor equipment.
For those who do not have the courage to take up the brush.
To everyone who is looking for inspiration.

About the author
Mary White is an artist and illustrator recognized in the United States. Its watercolors were exhibited in prestigious US museums and various exhibitions, including the watercolors organized by the American society and the association of artists of America