My Top Ten Watercolour Hacks For Painting People

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  • @PeterBlackwood
    @PeterBlackwood 3 роки тому +20

    Thanks Karen, that is brilliant. It seems to me that the head at the horizon works because that is the level of the viewer's/artist's eye and head. No matter where we and they are, close or far, our eyes are at about the same level - except for children and, as you say, unless your view is from the top of a cliff.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Peter for explaining this so beautifully!!! 😀

  • @barbaracarter2942
    @barbaracarter2942 3 роки тому +3

    Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you for sharing your gift.

  • @lindajames7083
    @lindajames7083 3 роки тому +1

    The people are really great, thanks so much.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      Thank you Linda, so glad you think so 😊

  • @nancytestani1470
    @nancytestani1470 2 роки тому +2

    This is wonderful…I am working on people,..how would you do a person with a pack sack or someone on skis…

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I haven’t actually painted anyone in skis before… Maybe an idea for a future tutorial 😊

  • @8r4ham
    @8r4ham 3 роки тому +1

    That M & W trick is a game changer, Many thanks.

  • @michelleanne9530
    @michelleanne9530 3 роки тому

    I finally understand how to paint/draw people! I am thrilled!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      That is wonderful Michelle! So pleased you found this tutorial helpful!

  • @arts5980
    @arts5980 3 роки тому +1

    You are the best teacher so far. Thank you so much

  • @tammysunderman4734
    @tammysunderman4734 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Karen

  • @jesusheals2
    @jesusheals2 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for sharing your tips! I am grateful for Art Teachers like you online because I cannot always afford to pay my teacher. I like how you talk slow enough for me to understand each step. I always go back to your channel. Happy Painting!

  • @nancydavis4720
    @nancydavis4720 3 роки тому +3

    That was fun!!! I feel like all my people are my little friends!

  • @terrismith5649
    @terrismith5649 2 роки тому +2

    thank you for teaching for free! you have given your audience a wealth of information.

  • @jennyd9543
    @jennyd9543 3 роки тому +2

    Really helpful. Adding people or animals to a painting does bring it to life.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Jenny! It really does 😅

  • @sagarvallabh9889
    @sagarvallabh9889 Рік тому +7

    Fantastic ! So delightful, so helpful. I can hardly believe it's only fifteen minutes long. You definitely have a gift for simplifying and explaining your techniques. One of the best tutorials I have watched. Please keep up the great work. Thanks you so much.

  • @thecheshirecrafter4522
    @thecheshirecrafter4522 3 роки тому +5

    You little star! I've struggled with this for decades, but this is so simple to follow.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      Wonderful! So pleased this has helped Maggie!

  • @ThatgirlinSeattle
    @ThatgirlinSeattle 3 роки тому +29

    Because of this video I felt confident enough to add a person to my forest path painting. I won’t lie, it was scary, but with a little practice on a scrap paper, I dove in! And guess what? It really looks good. Thank you so much, Karen!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +2

      Yay! That is wonderful Pamela... I am so pleased your painting turned out well with the added person/people due to the tutorial! Well done for going for it!

  • @merakitra
    @merakitra 3 роки тому +1

    I had never learned how to paint little people, this video is a great help, thank you.

  • @elenasenkina9282
    @elenasenkina9282 3 роки тому +4

    Thank u for sharing your tips with me. I was afraid of painting people but now i shall definitely try. Have a good day, Karen. Here, in Kyrgyzstan, the day comes to the end.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Elena from Krygyzstan! I hope you get a chance to try out the different techniques 😊

  • @catherineo6240
    @catherineo6240 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot for your tutorial.
    I don't understand all what you say because i don't speak englih very well, but just looking at what you do, how you do is teaching me.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      So glad you are learning, even though English is not your first language! Well done you! 😀

  • @beenice9867
    @beenice9867 3 роки тому +2

    Who knew M’s and W’s could magically make people? Thank you!!

  • @The1960sunshinegirl
    @The1960sunshinegirl 3 роки тому +5

    What a great tutorial! Thank you! Sketching and watercoloring people have totally been demystified!!

  • @susiedelay999
    @susiedelay999 3 роки тому +4

    I am dropping everything to try my hand at painting these little people‼ Thank you for sharing this video with awesome tips with us‼

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Susie really pleased that you found this tutorial helpful! Have fun painting these little people :-)

  • @pyromancyglassart8975
    @pyromancyglassart8975 3 роки тому +1

    this is the best video on doing people...loved it ty

  • @madelynsmith8281
    @madelynsmith8281 3 роки тому +2

    This video was very helpful. I will have to give it a go. Thanks from Texas. 🙂

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      Thank you Madelyn! So pleased you found this helpful. 😀

  • @dalemoyer
    @dalemoyer 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Karen. Loved the tricks and tips on people.

  • @karenburns4106
    @karenburns4106 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Thank you for this

  • @Bonnie10au
    @Bonnie10au 3 роки тому +9

    That was the most helpful 15-min video I have seen in a long time. Thanks so much, Karen!

  • @janeburch5417
    @janeburch5417 3 роки тому +4

    Struggled with people in paintings until I watched this video. Now feeling much more confident and the results are great. Thanks Karen.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      That is wonderful Jane! So pleased this video has been helpful!

  • @preetiaggarwal4346
    @preetiaggarwal4346 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent tips....You made drawing people so doable!

  • @angela993
    @angela993 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you love watching giving me something to work on

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      You are so welcome! Have fun Angela 😀

  • @dvalentino885
    @dvalentino885 Рік тому

    Thank you sooo much Again Karen! 🖌️🤗
    You broke the blockage I had in drawing figures,
    You made it simple and effective, and adds more life to certain paintings! Blessings 🙏

  • @marynelson1349
    @marynelson1349 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you very helpful.

  • @pault2461
    @pault2461 Рік тому +1

    I thought I had created the M and W schematic - wrong! Thank you Karen for the Hugh Casson reference.

  • @alicebeshay1744
    @alicebeshay1744 3 роки тому +1

    Great tips👍😃 Thank you Karen😘

  • @monelleny
    @monelleny 2 роки тому +1

    Great tips--thank you!!!

  • @kmay0510
    @kmay0510 3 роки тому +1

    とても大切で、有意義なことを教えていただきありがとうございます!!!練習してみます☺️

  • @marysharp9635
    @marysharp9635 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Karen-I would have stayed away from people but you make it sooo doable- appreciate you very much 🥝💚

  • @sandyhatten111
    @sandyhatten111 2 роки тому +1

    This is terrific!

  • @davescupper5789
    @davescupper5789 3 роки тому +1

    A gorgeous lady, and so helpful ,thankyou 🥰

  • @josesantiagodevicentemarti4031
    @josesantiagodevicentemarti4031 2 роки тому +2

    👏👏👏👏👏 MANY THANKS ...!!! Karen ...👏👏👏👏👏🎶📽️🖋️📖🕊️🖌️🎨

  • @juliekrahenbuhl7784
    @juliekrahenbuhl7784 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, this was great! Thank you

  • @pauline3379
    @pauline3379 2 роки тому +2

    Just found this video, I will definitely try this as figures have been a definite nono for me. Thanks Karen, you're great 😁

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Paulin, really pleased you found this helpful 😊

  • @annafilipinska3780
    @annafilipinska3780 3 роки тому +1

    Very useful and convincing tut

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you Anna :)

  • @guillerminaayrolo2929
    @guillerminaayrolo2929 3 роки тому +4

    AMAZING!!!! fabulous tutorial! you are a super teacher!

  • @suemarkwald159
    @suemarkwald159 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this helpful information!

  • @cynthiasterling7892
    @cynthiasterling7892 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the water colour hacks, l really appreciate them ♥️♥️☘️☘️

  • @alexandrasanches2473
    @alexandrasanches2473 3 роки тому +1

    I love that!!! Thankyou! Big hug!

  • @ashimbera23
    @ashimbera23 3 роки тому +1

    Wow... Just simple tricks yet important.

  • @christianebehr138
    @christianebehr138 Рік тому +1

    Dear Karen, what a very good idea to practice the little people. I like your carrot ,w and I for help also using paint that is leftover. Thank you greetings Christiane 😊

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Christine. Really pleased you like the different people painting techniques.

  • @andypeters6336
    @andypeters6336 3 роки тому +3

    Great tutorial, Very relaxed voice and style. Thanks very much for sharing your ideas, I've never attempted people, but will now get my pen and water colours out again.👍

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Andy, really pleased you found the tutorial helpful. I hope you get a chance to paint/draw some little people soon! Have fun! 😀

    • @andypeters6336
      @andypeters6336 3 роки тому +1

      @@KarenRiceArt 💖👍

  • @shaziarafat1200
    @shaziarafat1200 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely BRILLIANT !! I have watched hundreds of youtube vdos on sketching and watercolor & you’re the first artist to explain this so clearly ! Thanku so so much 💕

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! I am so pleased you found this helpful! 😀

  • @AmandaInEly
    @AmandaInEly 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent ideas!

  • @brooks6348
    @brooks6348 2 роки тому

    Love your little up!

  • @suzanneyorkville
    @suzanneyorkville 3 роки тому +3

    I just started watercolours in late May of this year. I watched this last night and sketched a beach scene using this technique. I have never sketched before in my life. But my people looked awesome. So thanks

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +1

      That is brilliant Suzanne! Well done for having a go! I am delighted your people turned out well! Yay!! 😊

  • @kerryhelelr8037
    @kerryhelelr8037 2 роки тому +1

    Such a great video with great tips. Thank you !

  • @Annie-zd7mx
    @Annie-zd7mx 2 роки тому +1

    Very handy information. Thanks.

  • @roxym.3933
    @roxym.3933 Рік тому +1

    Mostly, I go to these channels just to see the studios I love the big desk you have in the back and the payments to …❤great video

  • @vivmog
    @vivmog 3 роки тому +6

    This is truly the first video that has helped me in drawing people. So nice you would take time to help others. Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Btw it would be great if u could show people sitting or laying down … I would love that…. Thank you 😊

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Vivian! I am so pleased that you found this helpful! Yay 😀

  • @hellantv2
    @hellantv2 3 роки тому

    Lovely stuff. Enjoyed it. Think the thing about heads is they
    are on the front of the chest trunk, not perched on top of it. Specially in old folks like me.

  • @susanmoulton4760
    @susanmoulton4760 2 роки тому +3

    I learned so much from this tutorial, my head is spinning! I love the easy way you draw and paint people. I cannot wait to give this a try!!! Thank you! It makes it all so easy as you talk us through it all.

  • @annangel4828
    @annangel4828 3 роки тому +4

    Brilliant tips,K.R.! Just love your channel. So accessible, useful. Grazie.

  • @kitwhallon3716
    @kitwhallon3716 3 роки тому +6

    This is wonderfully helpful ! It will be fun to practice little people anytime I have to wait or have a few minutes. Thank you so much !

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      You are so welcome Kit! So pleased you found this helpful! I hope you get time for a practice 😊

  • @stephenking7128
    @stephenking7128 3 роки тому +3

    Just what I needed Karen. I struggle with people in watercolours and definitely will give this a go. Thank you for this video. Stay well.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      So glad it was helpful! Thanks Stephen 😀

  • @cathystaub4645
    @cathystaub4645 Рік тому +1

    I loved this tutorial. I too, love painting little people, but I have not done nearly enough of them. I will have to do more... And very thankful to have learned some of your wonderful techniques.

  • @barbaramilbradt2188
    @barbaramilbradt2188 3 роки тому +1

    This was great!

  • @magdalenakruczkowska9937
    @magdalenakruczkowska9937 3 роки тому +2

    Great video, great tips! Thank you.

  • @loriheckman6880
    @loriheckman6880 2 роки тому +2

    This was so helpful! Thank you for these wonderful tips and tricks. 😊

  • @sue6002
    @sue6002 3 роки тому +2

    This is great! I hope for some help with closer people in the future. Thanks

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much Sue really pleased you found this helpful :-)

  • @IMMA383
    @IMMA383 3 роки тому +2

    Great tips, thank you Karen!.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks Imma 😀

  • @susanbeaumont9478
    @susanbeaumont9478 2 роки тому +5

    Brilliant, Karen! Now I feel I can try adding people into a landscape now and then. Love how your little details bring these characters to life. Thank you!!!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому +1

      Wonderful! I am so glad this has given you confidence 😊

    • @susanbeaumont9478
      @susanbeaumont9478 2 роки тому

      @@KarenRiceArt You are such a good teacher, Karen! And artist xx

  • @anni50ful
    @anni50ful 3 роки тому +5

    I recently sold a drawing of two fishermen,your right about leaving hands ect to the imagination, in our art group our teachers tell us never add features which I thought was strange at first but people have more of an imagination than we think , I shall certainly try out your hacks ect as we never stop learning ,Thank You x ☺

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +1

      So pleased you found this helpful... it really does work so well! I hope you have fun trying out the different hacks :)

  • @brightonrosie
    @brightonrosie 3 роки тому +4

    Brilliant Karen. I think I may start adding people to some of my paintings. Very clear description and really good pace. Thank you

  • @bettyvalentine140
    @bettyvalentine140 2 роки тому +2

    I did my first tiny people today- a long way to go but so much better than before

  • @sarahgranville
    @sarahgranville 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant! Never painted a person in my life!! I might now. Thanks x

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      Thank you Sarah! I hope you have fun trying! Good luck 😊

  • @MixedMediaArtByTrina
    @MixedMediaArtByTrina 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent tips! I’m definitely going to practice arch bodies and w’s. 😬

  • @Piwonia67
    @Piwonia67 10 місяців тому

    Thanks, you make me try new things. I've always been afraid of painting people.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial.
      If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership.
      www.patreon.com/karenriceart

  • @danielleleclaire9974
    @danielleleclaire9974 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic video , very very usefull, i will do the exercices.

  • @kevodevo26
    @kevodevo26 3 роки тому +1

    Terrific as usual thanks

  • @sanazrafi2707
    @sanazrafi2707 3 роки тому +1

    I love it 💓 thank you so much

  • @pamelamanning99
    @pamelamanning99 3 роки тому +2

    REALLY helpful. Thank you! I've often seen painters advise that a child's head is larger in proportion to their bodies than an adult's and to paint it thus. Starting out small makes so much sense.

  • @marybrown8518
    @marybrown8518 2 роки тому +1

    That is some great tips

  • @shahzadqurashi7728
    @shahzadqurashi7728 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful

  • @roguesodyssey
    @roguesodyssey 3 роки тому +3

    Fantastic tips! I'll certainly be using these in some upcoming work. Thanks for making this video.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Ryan, really pleased you found this helpful!

  • @susanpettit8751
    @susanpettit8751 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!!!! So helpful!

  • @susancook1617
    @susancook1617 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much Karen, this was great. I’ll give them a go

  • @forestntt72
    @forestntt72 2 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial, thanks Karen

  • @pamgibbons2043
    @pamgibbons2043 3 роки тому +3

    👌as always. Thank you Karen.off to practice !😄

  • @davidzemens352
    @davidzemens352 Рік тому +2

    Your instruction on how to paint little people was awesome. It was easy to pick up on based on your video. I must admit I prever the arch method to the M & W method, but to each his own. I am going to incorporate some little people in an abstract watercolor I intend to do later this evening. Thanks again!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  Рік тому

      So pleased you found this helpful. I hope you enjoy painting little people in your Watercolour abstract. Good luck.

  • @bibibrin5035
    @bibibrin5035 Рік тому

    The best tutorial for drawing people I've seen in years!!! Thank you ever so much!!!!❤

  • @darleneplant.6284
    @darleneplant.6284 3 роки тому +2

    This is very helpful. Thanks, Karen.

  • @alphaomega6684
    @alphaomega6684 2 роки тому +3

    Brilliant! I have committed myself to improving my art through daily exercises, and I have just found my next thing to drill! Thank you for these excellent hacks and your clear demonstration.

  • @meggieinwv
    @meggieinwv 3 роки тому +1

    What a great lesson. Thanks.

  • @consueloyoung4484
    @consueloyoung4484 Рік тому +2

    GREAT tutorial Karen!! Thank you for being so generous with your tips, I have been painting for about six months now and it’s people such as myself that I have learned the most from. Thank you 🙏🏼 again ❤

  • @lomarenr1598
    @lomarenr1598 3 роки тому +5

    This is one of the most helpful video’s I’ve ever seen in in drawing/painting people properly. I’ve often drawn them as carrot figures which on some paintings didn’t quite work out too well. (I never knew why until I watched your video.) For that reason I stopped trying to add figures to my paintings, but now after I practice a bit of course, will start adding them again - this time correctly and in the right perspective!
    Thank you for your help because now that I know what I was doing wrong I can and will correct it by using your method.
    Thank you once again for a great video.
    P. S. I’ve just now subscribed and am looking forward to more of your enlightening videos!

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      I am delighted this tutorial was helpful and that it will give you confidence to paint people in your future paintings! Have fun 😀

  • @apattonfineart5121
    @apattonfineart5121 3 роки тому +1

    Great tips thanks!

  • @susangrunbaum53
    @susangrunbaum53 Рік тому +1

    So many wonderful tips! THANK YOU, KAREN! Can't wait to try.....

  • @AnaSnowWhite
    @AnaSnowWhite Рік тому +1

    Your videos are soooo useful and good. You're so generous with your knowledge and you have great taste and skill. Best watercolor video channel!

  • @lomarenr1598
    @lomarenr1598 3 роки тому +2

    This is one of the most helpful video’s I’ve ever seen in in drawing/painting people properly. I’ve often drawn them as carrot figures which on some paintings didn’t quite work out too well. (I never knew why until I watched your video.) For that reason I stopped trying to add figures to my paintings, but now after I practice a bit of course, will start adding them again - this time correctly and in the right perspective!
    Thank you for your help because now that I know what I was doing wrong I can and will correct it by using your method.
    Thank you once again for a great video.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much! So pleased this was helpful and has given you the confidence to add figures to your paintings!

  • @martyboone3651
    @martyboone3651 2 роки тому +4

    This was so helpful, I’ve been trying to do too much detail. This makes it so easy. Thank you ❤️

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  2 роки тому

      So pleased you found this helpful 😀

  • @ylohr5739
    @ylohr5739 3 роки тому +5

    Wow, this was a very helpful tutorial. I was about to skip this particular video thinking it was far beyond my skill level however I am so glad I watched it. I am amazed - your "hacks" make it look so simple yet realistic. Best video I have seen!

    • @ylohr5739
      @ylohr5739 3 роки тому +3

      I wanted to add I thoroughly enjoy watching all your tutorials.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому +1

      So glad you gave the tutorial a chance and found the "hacks" helpful! Thank you!! 😊

  • @elflordsjourneys
    @elflordsjourneys 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for these tips, I have always been afraid of adding people to my landscapes.

    • @KarenRiceArt
      @KarenRiceArt  3 роки тому

      So pleased you found the tips helpful! I hope you get a chance to add some people to your landscapes now 😀