Paint 50: Watercolour Figures

From basic shapes to amazing paintings in super-easy steps

Part of Paint 50

Learn to paint 50 vibrant and varied watercolor figures in simple steps, using the loose, expressive style of popular artist Trevor Waugh.

Gain confidence in capturing motion, creating character and understanding proportion so that you can bring your watercolor figures to life.


The 50 simple watercolor projects capture a range of people, of all ages, in a variety of poses, from dancers and sportspeople to a woman walking her dog, a man sheltering under his umbrella and a collection of people at a bustling market. Each beginner-friendly project can be completed in around 5 simple steps, using a small selection of colors and a handful of easy-to-follow watercolor techniques.

  • No prior knowledge of watercolor techniques needed – This book contains a short list of tools and materials needed to get started and a clear and informative guide to the basic techniques needed.
  • No drawing skills required – The line drawings are provided at full size, ready to copy or trace, to give you the confidence to get started with your paints.
  • Suitable for artists of all levels – Trevor’s clear instructions guide the reader from start to finish in a way that makes it easy for anyone to pick up a brush and learn how to paint in his expressive, energetic style.

Whether you want to create a hand-painted card, decorate your wall or maybe you simply want to learn the relaxing art of painting with watercolors, with 50 figures to choose from, you’ll easily find something to inspire you.
Trevor Waugh is an internationally renowned and highly regarded British fine artist. 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.

Trevor has 50k subscribers on YouTube (@TrevorWaugh), and has sold over 12k books.
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Learn to paint 50 vibrant and varied watercolor figures in simple steps, using the loose, expressive style of popular artist Trevor Waugh.

Gain confidence in capturing motion, creating character and understanding proportion so that you can bring your watercolor figures to life.


The 50 simple watercolor projects capture a range of people, of all ages, in a variety of poses, from dancers and sportspeople to a woman walking her dog, a man sheltering under his umbrella and a collection of people at a bustling market. Each beginner-friendly project can be completed in around 5 simple steps, using a small selection of colors and a handful of easy-to-follow watercolor techniques.

  • No prior knowledge of watercolor techniques needed – This book contains a short list of tools and materials needed to get started and a clear and informative guide to the basic techniques needed.
  • No drawing skills required – The line drawings are provided at full size, ready to copy or trace, to give you the confidence to get started with your paints.
  • Suitable for artists of all levels – Trevor’s clear instructions guide the reader from start to finish in a way that makes it easy for anyone to pick up a brush and learn how to paint in his expressive, energetic style.

Whether you want to create a hand-painted card, decorate your wall or maybe you simply want to learn the relaxing art of painting with watercolors, with 50 figures to choose from, you’ll easily find something to inspire you.

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Trevor Waugh is an internationally renowned and highly regarded British fine artist. 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.

Trevor has 50k subscribers on YouTube (@TrevorWaugh), and has sold over 12k books.

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