Paint 50: Watercolour Figures: From basic shapes to amazing paintings in super-easy steps - Softcover

Waugh, Trevor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1800923597 ISBN 13: 9781800923591

Publisher: Search Press, 2026

Synopsis

An essential guide in the Paint 50 series. Capture life in motion with 50 expressive figures by Trevor Waugh. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down poses into 5 simple steps.

Stop being intimidated by the human form and start capturing the world around you with this book in the Paint 50 series. For many aspiring artists, painting people is the ultimate challenge – but renowned artist Trevor Waugh makes it simple, fun and incredibly rewarding.

Using a loose, expressive style, you will learn to capture the essence of a person in just five simple steps. It is the perfect companion for travel journalling, allowing you to document your memories with lively figures, or for adding a human touch to your memory scrapbooks.

Why Choose This Book?

• Traceable Templates: Full-size line drawings mean you can start painting immediately.
• Expressive Techniques: Learn to capture movement without getting bogged down in anatomy.
• Creative Gifting: Create unique, hand-painted gifts for loved ones.

Projects Include:

Figure in Monochrome, Sun Hat, Sun-struck, Man with a Briefcase, Against the Light, Mother and Buggy, Connections, Violinist, Couple, Seated half-figure, Painter, Walking the Dog, Figures in the Street, Busy Street with Bus, Ice Skater, Old Man with Hat and Stick, Runner, Market Morning, Hat and Mackintosh, Gallery Visit, Woman with Baby and Fruit, Flamenco Dancer, Dancing the Tango, Dancer, Morning Commute, Seated Couple, Donkey Driver, Heavy Rain, Umbrellas Red and Blue, Man with a Bicycle, Child and Dog, Winter Couple, High Angle, Camel Rider, Playing Cards, Farmer, Herdsman, Snowboarding, Moroccan Alley, Reclining, Water Carriers, Couple with Wheelchair, Seated Woman, Sharp-dressed Man, Saxophone Player, Guitarist, Basketballer, Relaxing in the Sun, Building Sandcastles and Mending the Nets.

 

Discover the full collection: search for other titles in the Paint 50 series to continue your watercolour journey with Flowers, Animals and Nature.

 

 

About this title

About the Author

Trevor Waugh is an internationally renowned and highly regarded British fine artist living in The Cotswolds, England. Working mainly in watercolour and oils, and occasionally in mixed media, his paintings can be found in many private and royal collections around the world. Trevor works in an impressionistic, loose artistic style that brings light and life to his chosen subjects.

Having studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, Trevor now runs successful painting workshops and holidays. Aside from his original artworks, Trevor Waugh's work is also known to a wide market through his greetings cards, prints and other merchandise.

From the Back Cover

Paint 50 vibrant, varied figures in just a few simple stages

Master artist Trevor Waugh shows you how to paint dancers, athletes, crowds and individuals in a loose, fresh style, filled with colour and light.

This friendly no-fuss guide explains all the techniques required and how to achieve success with a small selection of watercolours. Outlines accompany each projects, so there are no drawing skills required – you can get painting in seconds!

Whether you want to create a hand-painted card, decorate your wall or simply paint for relaxation, with 50 varied subjects to paint, you'll find your perfect match, whatever your painting experience.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1800923597
• ISBN 13: 9781800923591
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112