Playful Painting: People: Whimsical Projects and Clever Techniques for Painting Any Likeness—From Family and Friends to the Rich and Famous

147 Pages·2018·22.14 MB·English

by  Sarah Walsh

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WHIMSICAL PROJECTS AND CLEVER TECHNIQUES
FOR PAINTING ANY LIKENESS—
from family and friends to the rich and famous
SARAH WALSH
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© 2018 Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc.
Artwork and text © 2018 Sarah Walsh, except photo on page 144 © Lauren Pusateri
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ISBN: 978-1-63322-469-8
Digital edition published in 2018
eISBN: 978-1-63322-470-4
Page Layout: Krista Joy Johnson

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WHIMSICAL PROJECTS AND CLEVER TECHNIQUES
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table
table
of contents
of contents
Introduction 6
Tools & Materials 8
Painting & Drawing Tips & Techniques 12
Color Theory Basics 16
about face 20
Hand-Lettered Woman 22
A Portrait of a Man Indoors 28
Mixed-Media Frida Kahlo 38
High-Fashion Girl 46
Pattern Library 51
Folk-Art Floral Female 52
’80s Girl 58
Hipster Guy 66
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Unexpected Color Combinations 72
Girl with Flowers in Her Hair 78
Flower Library 84
Victorian Couple 86
Swing-Dancing Couple 92
Edgar Allan Poe 100
Woman in a Head Wrap 108
Louis Armstrong 114
Ad Man 122
Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz 128
Portrait Gallery 136
About the Artist 144
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Introduction
Introduction
Painting portraits may sound a little intimidating, right?
Capturing someone’s likeness can be difficult, even for the most seasoned
artist. But wait: I have good news! It’s not just a person’s likeness that you’re
capturing. It’s that person’s energy, essence, and even soul. Sounds a bit
creepy, I know. But what I mean to say is that a portrait is about how you see
that person, which means it’s up for interpretation. Everyone’s interpretation
will look different, and that’s what makes portrait painting so fun.
If you like to make your art look realistic, pay attention to proportions, face
shapes, hairstyles, and any distinctive features. I cover those topics in this
book along with simple drawing and painting tips; different ways to create
noses, eyes, and hairstyles; which materials to use; and how to use color to
create dynamic portraits.
If you’re new to portraying people, the step-by-step projects in this book will
help you grow comfortable painting portraits in no time. Some people like
having their portrait painted. It makes them feel special and like you’re really
trying to “see” them, so ask around, and find people to paint!
With your newfound skills, you can paint your family members, your friends,
or even a stranger on the train. But don’t let that person catch you, or he or
she may try to take you home to paint the whole family!
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Tools &
Tools &
Materials
Materials
My favorite medium has always been gouache, and it was pretty much my
entry point into the painting world. I have a bit of a confession, though:
When I first became a working artist, my medium was the computer. Although
I drew everything with pencil, it became a finished piece only through that
glowing screen. Then, a few years ago, I started dabbling in painting.
The process was slow and inconsistent, and I was afraid to make mistakes,
but being off the computer was so refreshing and fun. The more I painted, the
more my confidence grew, and the looser and bolder I became. Relishing in
the mistakes and imperfections that happened along the way were all part
of the journey.
On the following pages, I’ll share the tools and materials that I use to create
my fun, stylized portraits.
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