Watercolor Portrait Painting in 10 Minutes!

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  • Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
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    In this video I'll show you the EASIEST approach and process for practicing portrait painting in watercolor.
    Despite what many think, portrait painting doesn't have to be extremely challenging, as long as you:
    1. Choose great reference photos (high contrast, clear values)
    2. Focus on drawing the ABSTRACT SHAPES you see
    3. Work in perhaps 1-2 values, and monochromatically.
    Here are links to the reference photos for this one, plus 2 more I think you'll find great for this:
    1. pixabay.com/ph...
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    I hope you find this video useful! 😊🙏🏼
    - Liron
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 223

  • @NMranchhand
    @NMranchhand 4 роки тому +21

    Darn, that was a convincing demonstration. It’s all about the shape.

  • @Vanessa__Pauls
    @Vanessa__Pauls 4 роки тому +50

    I loved this demonstration, it really teaches you to train your eyes to only see the subject as a series of positive and negative values.

  • @janetcatmull268
    @janetcatmull268 4 роки тому +7

    Effective reminder that portraits shouldn't be so intimidating. You're so good at this!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому

      Exactly! They are like any other subject 😊 Light, dark, colors, composition

  • @katrinacarnagey5298
    @katrinacarnagey5298 4 роки тому +20

    I have tried to avoid drawing or painting people for years. Now I am inspired to try this technique! Thank you!

  • @phillipstroll7385
    @phillipstroll7385 2 роки тому +2

    I feel like I learned more from this video than all ten of your last videos I watched. Thank you so much for taking the time to link them. Subscribe!

  • @samyumail1
    @samyumail1 4 роки тому +1

    OMG! I must forever be grateful to UA-cam for suggesting me this after 6 months from uploading. Thank you so much Liron. I love all your videos too 😍

  • @phedran
    @phedran 4 роки тому +12

    Definitely going to try doing something like this! I'm drawing and painting every day this year.

  • @halibut1249
    @halibut1249 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful!! It's a great demo!!

  • @administratorcpi1161
    @administratorcpi1161 Рік тому +1

    Great study lesson

  • @KCR-Mark
    @KCR-Mark 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Liron I haven't painted for about 6 months and this video has inspired me massively

    • @WC100
      @WC100 4 роки тому +1

      Nice to meet you

  • @mlspbrasil
    @mlspbrasil 3 роки тому +1

    I love your approach. thank you.

  • @laurelb4193
    @laurelb4193 4 роки тому

    Beautiful paintings and the cat howling only adds to the ambiance!

  • @dalemoyer
    @dalemoyer Рік тому

    Really enjoyed that. I’ve been wanting to paint people, but have found it challenging. This will loosen me up. Thank you.

  • @juliahansen2439
    @juliahansen2439 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your talent😊

    • @WC100
      @WC100 4 роки тому

      반가워요공감합니다

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому +1

      Happy to share as much as I can, Julia! Thank you 😊🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @selftrue670
    @selftrue670 4 роки тому +1

    Phenomenal. My favorite tutorial of yours so far. Paint shapes and values --not objects.

  • @vivii794
    @vivii794 7 місяців тому

    Just what I needed to learn today. Amazing. Thank you.

  • @judithpool8177
    @judithpool8177 2 місяці тому +1

    עין עליך , אני ממש מאמינה בהסבר הברור והגישה איך את מסביר את השימוש במידייה צבעי מים. תודה לירון. ❤ שבוע טוב. יהודית מי ירושלים.❤

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  2 місяці тому

      תודה רבה רבה יהודית 😊🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @masonquerner3331
    @masonquerner3331 4 роки тому +1

    GREAT demonstration. Thanks.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Mason! 😊🙏🏼 Happy I could help

  • @dianecharest8365
    @dianecharest8365 Рік тому

    Wow! Thanks Liron

  • @joesurfer9754
    @joesurfer9754 4 роки тому +2

    Your video subjects and teaching is by far the best on youtube. Your painting quality is getting way up there dude.

    • @WC100
      @WC100 4 роки тому

      좋은이야기입니다

    • @WC100
      @WC100 4 роки тому

      Favorite background processing, mature feeling

  • @stampinturtles
    @stampinturtles Рік тому

    I know artists can have a talent to paint a certain subject matter but I’m trying to develop my skills in painting people’s faces. This is a very helpful video. My style is loose with some detail. Faces seem to have a lot of detail. I guess I need to pray about it and start painting and stop thinking.

  • @ptstrngr12345
    @ptstrngr12345 4 роки тому

    Okay! I did it! How cool is that! Not just one, but two so far!

  • @rayssab9781
    @rayssab9781 Рік тому +2

    Just tried it and it turned out AMAZING
    Your tutorials are criminally underrated, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS PRECIOUS VIDEO!
    It was my first portrait ever, I was always afraid to attempt one and now I have a wonderful portrait of my dear husband 🥳

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  Рік тому +1

      Wow thank you so much! 🙏😊
      Way to go!! I'm sure he'll love it ❤

  • @mindynewman1051
    @mindynewman1051 2 роки тому +3

    This one is so great and I will be mentioning you to my watercolor portrait painters in class today during my demo, as I love this way of working the shapes of the face. Thanks Liron.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  2 роки тому

      Oh thank you so so much ☺️☺️ I’m so happy I can help

  • @Iamyoung445
    @Iamyoung445 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! This is awesome. I have been avoiding portraits because they scare me like you said. This is such a good tip, especially if you just focus on the shapes, you won't be freaking out because it is supposed to be a face. I love this. Thanks! I will be trying this soon!

  • @thokchomjayshree8089
    @thokchomjayshree8089 4 роки тому +1

    Simply great

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому

      Thank you 😊🙏🏼

  • @katrinacarnagey5298
    @katrinacarnagey5298 4 роки тому

    I did this technique at my art therapy this morning. For the first time ever I painted a small portrait that looked like the picture. Thank you!

  • @normancomerford6148
    @normancomerford6148 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video! Simplicity requires real talent, though... and you have it!

  • @SugaKookieMon
    @SugaKookieMon 4 роки тому +4

    I'm trying this today. I love your style b

  • @barbaragemin5117
    @barbaragemin5117 4 роки тому +1

    That's my work for tomorrow!!!! It looks such fun. Thanks Liron. How about simple colour portrait painting next?

  • @susanskinner6614
    @susanskinner6614 4 роки тому +2

    Oh now I just have to scour my photo album for something and I’m off. Can’t wait to try this. Truly impressive. Thanks so much for taking the time to share. x

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому

      Thank you Susan! Let me know how it goes!! 😊🙏🏼

  • @ARTYCOATY
    @ARTYCOATY 4 роки тому +1

    The color is very beautiful. I learned very much. Thanks for sharing. 😊🎨✨✨

  • @michaelterry3958
    @michaelterry3958 4 роки тому +3

    Amazing this takes the fear out of it

  • @rdtx2049
    @rdtx2049 4 роки тому

    I'm good at portraits but everything else is challenging for me.
    Thank you very much.

  • @lauracebollero3292
    @lauracebollero3292 3 роки тому

    Very helpful! Made the process fun!

  • @stevenhenning9833
    @stevenhenning9833 2 роки тому

    Thanks Liron

  • @waukonstandard
    @waukonstandard 4 роки тому

    WOW! Excellent!

  • @aprilstark8887
    @aprilstark8887 4 роки тому +1

    Great video!!

  • @maryannteitman2022
    @maryannteitman2022 Рік тому

    Absolutely amazing!!!
    You are such a talented person ❤

  • @barbaragemin5117
    @barbaragemin5117 4 роки тому +1

    I did one of these small portraits today, using a photo taken by my father in 1953!!! Turned out really well! ( I don't often say that 😆) thank you Liron.

  • @monatarashi6526
    @monatarashi6526 Рік тому +1

    Very good minimalistic approach

  • @giomarconibalgue6668
    @giomarconibalgue6668 4 роки тому +1

    thank you Liron!

  • @sassycat378
    @sassycat378 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! wow! Absolutely fascinating. Going to look for examples to play with

  • @lw8281
    @lw8281 4 роки тому

    Thank you for posting this idea...!

  • @andrasolivier7185
    @andrasolivier7185 4 роки тому

    Superfun and cool is to do that without the initial pencil drawing. You will be amazed, how much you will get better after a few tries! Dont be scared to loosen up a bit and just play!

  • @carolatchley3797
    @carolatchley3797 4 роки тому

    Wow!

  • @patriciahubbard5832
    @patriciahubbard5832 Рік тому

    AMAZING!!

  • @judybreen4530
    @judybreen4530 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! Fantastic. Will try this now. 👏👏👏😊👍

  • @2ennismore4
    @2ennismore4 4 роки тому

    Brillian

  • @angelah6357
    @angelah6357 3 роки тому

    Wow. Love it. Can't wait to yry

  • @brianross4740
    @brianross4740 4 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial

  • @hazeljohnson4951
    @hazeljohnson4951 3 роки тому

    Loved this tutorial thank you

  • @TheLeahsKitchen
    @TheLeahsKitchen 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing how they came to life - worth trying this! thanks

  • @stinkyradish6935
    @stinkyradish6935 4 роки тому +1

    Wow im rlly inspired tysm man

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому +1

      Happy I could help, my friend! 😊🙏🏼

  • @lawrence9217
    @lawrence9217 Рік тому

    Thank you very simple and effective

  • @lizcoetsee1056
    @lizcoetsee1056 Рік тому

    Absolutely amazing, thank you for this.

  • @austindayal
    @austindayal 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant.

  • @Pepperle75
    @Pepperle75 Рік тому

    Gorgeous work! I will give it a try.😉😊😁

  • @migueart2011
    @migueart2011 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing, thank you very much Liron

    • @WC100
      @WC100 4 роки тому

      Nice to meet you

  • @Rabe33333
    @Rabe33333 4 роки тому +1

    תותח , זה עזר לי מאוד תודה רבה .

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому

      תודה רבה! 🙏🏼🙏🏼😁 שמחתי לעזור!

  • @laurensakuma4160
    @laurensakuma4160 3 роки тому

    Wow! i am quite surprised with the outcome of my painting just following your techniques! Great tutorial! Thank you so much!

  • @ArtistWizardry
    @ArtistWizardry 4 роки тому +1

    I need to practice this.

    • @WC100
      @WC100 4 роки тому

      Nice to meet you

  • @stevegreenwood7837
    @stevegreenwood7837 4 роки тому +1

    Good job man super

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому

      😊🙏🏼 thanks!

  • @TerrieJohnson731
    @TerrieJohnson731 4 роки тому

    I enjoyed! I am using the General Pencil Co charcoal set to learn values and portraiture is quickly becoming of greater interest. Kudos for selecting a BnW photo. This is what I am embarking with...color can come in later. 6-2 months. I am also using a draw in 3d book, which is very simple in approach, teaching the basics of contour, shadow, and light. I think I might mention that your mic level is a bit low. had to turn you way up, Liron. I will try this tutorial, and maybe you might think about having a FB group??? Take care bud.

  • @otodidact6134
    @otodidact6134 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Liron, this is such a good tutorial.

  • @l.a.blanchard2168
    @l.a.blanchard2168 4 роки тому +1

    This is genius. Thank you so much for such a Breakthru art tutorial!

  • @melodeeclaassen5443
    @melodeeclaassen5443 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Liron. You make it look so easy!

  • @lindaehlert8428
    @lindaehlert8428 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent tutorial! LOVE it. Thank you for simplifying the process which takes away the fear of painting portraits! God BLESS.

  • @matthewbrown8962
    @matthewbrown8962 4 роки тому

    WOW! thank you!

  • @denisebattle5008
    @denisebattle5008 4 роки тому +1

    So quick.

  • @since7211
    @since7211 4 роки тому +1

    🌻

  • @plumsystar
    @plumsystar 4 роки тому

    yes Doeable. I really enjoyed these paintings. Don't need a lot of colors and works out the imagination.

  • @heinhtet2234
    @heinhtet2234 3 роки тому

    That's amazing. 💓

  • @knittermom07
    @knittermom07 4 роки тому +1

    This is amazing! Like magic! Cant wait to try my hand

  • @JohnDoe-vq8bg
    @JohnDoe-vq8bg 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent! Best regards!

  • @catherinenurmila4790
    @catherinenurmila4790 3 роки тому

    Thanks for that amazing demonstration. I want to watch it a few more times. I love your teaching method.

  • @nardeenkeryakes2847
    @nardeenkeryakes2847 4 роки тому +1

    This was genuinely so helpful!! Watched this then sat down and painted 4 of these 😁

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому

      AMAZING!! 😁🎨👏👏👏 I’m so proud! That’s the best way to learn, improve and produce results!

  • @lenns_artwork
    @lenns_artwork 4 роки тому +1

    I'm not too good i figurative painting ,its hard for me sometimes especially for accurate one,still need to learn more.What you showing on video make all easier ,well done Liron💙💙💙

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Lenny! ☺️🙏🏼 This concept can actually apply to any subject, indeed not only portraits. The big thing here is to choose a suitable reference with strong clear shapes and contrasts!

  • @dwellinj1513
    @dwellinj1513 3 роки тому

    Such a short video yet solidly packed with great information that encourages me to try this also!

  • @heavismail9591
    @heavismail9591 4 роки тому +2

    Love it , this is so simple and pretty

  • @teferettemima
    @teferettemima 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks so much just what I was needing

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому

      Very happy to hear (:

  • @maggiefreeman6513
    @maggiefreeman6513 3 роки тому +1

    Fabulous. Thank you!

  • @veronikahildebrand8549
    @veronikahildebrand8549 3 роки тому +1

    You make it look so easy! Despite my terror you've inspired me to try! Lol

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  3 роки тому +1

      Haha so happy to hear Veronika! Keep it up and don’t give up 😁

  • @jor4288
    @jor4288 4 роки тому +1

    this looks like so much fun! I am inspired.

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому

      So happy I could help ☺️🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @eusebp
    @eusebp Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thank you so much ❤❤❤

  • @musicomane33
    @musicomane33 2 роки тому +1

    Molto molto interessante! Per me è stato un po' difficile ottenere un colore pieno e scuro, forse perchè ho gli acquerelli godet e non ho quelli in tubetto. Inoltre il colore si asciuga troppo presto e quindi la stesura ha delle forme spurie.

  • @tomturnbull5578
    @tomturnbull5578 4 роки тому

    Liron Thanks
    You answered so many questions that I did not realise I needed answers to.
    Brilliant lesson.

  • @CharlesNolanArt
    @CharlesNolanArt 4 роки тому +2

    Now, this is unique. There is so much drama in these portraits. So simple yet incredibly difficult. Good job!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому

      Thank you 😁😁 Maximum effectiveness in a simple approach

  • @alisonhendry2928
    @alisonhendry2928 4 роки тому

    Wow this is such a great way to take away some of the fear. Excellent tutorial. Going to give this a try.

  • @Garlicgod
    @Garlicgod 4 роки тому +2

    Ty liron I really loved the way you made it so easy for us .... Keep it up

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much ☺️ Trying to make the tutorials accessible to as many people as I can!!

  • @hugoforth
    @hugoforth 4 роки тому

    Excellent.

  • @kiyvro2601
    @kiyvro2601 4 роки тому +1

    Really cool im going to do this later

    • @WC100
      @WC100 4 роки тому

      Nice to meet you

  • @beccag2758
    @beccag2758 4 роки тому

    Okay back from trying this, I’m surprised to say mine actually looks pretty okay🙃 it doesn’t look too much like the person but it _is_ recognizably a person which I see as an absolute win! Subscribed💙

  • @mainlykanchan8740
    @mainlykanchan8740 4 роки тому

    Wow this is awesome 🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍

  • @mschingacor
    @mschingacor 2 роки тому

    thank u, love this !

  • @manishakhandelwal5458
    @manishakhandelwal5458 Рік тому

    loved the video.

  • @sandrajohnson2489
    @sandrajohnson2489 4 роки тому +1

    This is so cool. I enjoy painting portraits but have always used oils. Going to try this in watercolors. Thank you!!!!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому

      Thank you Sandra! 😊🙏🏼 Let me know how it goes

  • @rzrr41
    @rzrr41 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this video is really fun and I will try it...

  • @NYtalk60
    @NYtalk60 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you. I did some if this in a drawing class. However, watching you really helped alot. You're explanations really showed how and why shadows and values can make a portrait pop!

    • @LironYan
      @LironYan  4 роки тому

      Thank you ☺️ Very happy you found it helpful! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @georgeuber1711
    @georgeuber1711 4 роки тому

    I enjoy your videos but I must say this is one of the best. Thanks.