Paint 50 Watercolour Figures Book

Paint 50: Watercolour Figures is a practical and approachable guide to painting expressive people in watercolour, making the human form easier to understand and capture. Written by renowned artist Trevor Waugh, Paint 50: Watercolour Figures breaks down figure painting into 50 achievable projects, each completed in just five simple steps.

Perfect for beginners and developing artists, Paint 50: Watercolour Figures focuses on loose, expressive techniques that help capture movement, character and atmosphere without getting overwhelmed by anatomy. From busy street scenes and musicians to dancers, commuters and everyday moments, this book teaches artists how to paint people with confidence and energy.

Each project includes full size traceable templates, allowing artists to begin painting straight away while learning essential watercolour techniques such as layering, tonal value, brush control and composition. Whether you are creating travel journals, memory books or standalone artworks, Paint 50: Watercolour Figures is an excellent resource for building practical skills and adding life to your paintings.

Ideal for use alongside watercolour paints, brushes, sketchbooks and watercolour paper, this book is a valuable addition to any artist’s collection and a perfect companion for those wanting to expand their figure painting skills.

Key features:

• 50 step by step watercolour figure projects
  
• Simple five step format for easy learning
  
• Full size traceable templates included
  
• Focuses on expressive painting and movement
  
• Covers a wide range of everyday poses and scenes
  
• Great for travel journals, sketchbooks and memory keeping
  
• Suitable for beginners and developing artists
  
• Includes 250 illustrations for visual guidance

Specifications:
Publisher: Search Press
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 17 February 2026
Pages: 112
Illustrations: 250
ISBN: 9781800923591
Dimensions: 216 x 280mm

Range: Paint 50
Application: Watercolour Painting
Product type: Book