Portraits in watercolor

Watercolor artist Jean Haines shares tips for achieving a loose, interpretive watercolor painting style. Use her strategies to arrive at the same place.

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I would like to start this post by thanking Carmen for suggesting I try out the Easy Watercolor Portrait tutorial at the Grow Creative blog. It was simple, straightforward, and lots of fun... I found the photos on pinterest. (Here, here, and here.) I think the results were pretty cool, but I'm still playing. (I have a feeling these watercolor portraits are just the beginning of something more...) Did you try this tutorial? If so, please link up below. (I can't wait to see!) And, be sure to…

Ever thought about having a go at a portrait in watercolour?Good thinking… and these 10 tips for beginners are sure to get you off to a flying start.

A portrait in watercolour is more difficult to explain than in oil paint. The technique has many secrets and unexpected surprises, even for me. But I really love it.