Publisher: David & Charles
Edition: BC Paperback
Publication: 12 April 2022
ISBN 13/EAN: 9781446309148
Stock: 20 in stock
Size: 216x280 mm
Illustrations: 256
Pages: 128
RRP: £15.99

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Watercolor Portraits

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15 step-by-step paintings for iconic faces in watercolors by Nelli Andrejew (Author)

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Book Description

Painting expressive portraits of iconic faces has never been easier with this unique approach to watercolour painting.

In this fresh and super-accessible approach to modern portraiture, artist Nelli Andrejew removes any barriers to painting instantly recognizable faces. In just a few simple brushstrokes you can capture the essence and likeness of 15 international icons and create modern watercolour portraits you will be proud to hang on the wall.

The 15 famous personalities included have all made a valuable contribution to the world in some way and include the likes of Virginia Woolf, Martin Luther King Jr, Albert Einstein, and Michelle Obama amongst others.

In addition to the step-by-step tutorials, Nelli shares her tips and experience. This beautiful guide will inspire you to try all the faces included and then go on to paint your own original portraits.

About the Author

About Nelli Andrejew

Nelli Andrejew is a talented young artist from Kazakhstan, who grew up in Germany. She studied art education and art history and now teaches art in Frankfurt, Germany.

Follow her on Instagram @nelliadee

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Crafts Beautiful

Take some iconic individuals, throw in the lush medium of watercolour and add a sprinkle of gorgeous photography, and you end up with Nelli Adrejew's Watercolor Portraits. This warmest of painting guides introduces you to watercolour through the prism of some of history's most recognisable faces. From Mona Lisa to Michelle Obama via Martin Luther King Jr., there's plenty of portrait practice to be had.

Leisure Painter

Nelli Andrejew's Watercolor Portraits takes a fresh approach to painting portraits in watercolour. The book includes the portraits of 15 international icons, each of whom have made a valuable contribution to the world in come way, from Virginia Woolf and Martin Luther King to Albert Einstein and Michelle Obama. With a fresh approach, and clear step-by-step instructions, Nelli demonstrates how to paint each of them with just a few well-considered brush strokes. In addition, there's plenty of tips and helpful advice to help you paint your own original portraits.

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