Using varied step-by-step demonstrations and her own inspirational paintings, she provides helpful advice on all the important elements of figure work, including anatomy, proportion, expression, movement and clothing. Illustrating how to capture the likeness of children and adults of all ages, she also explores how to mix skin tones, and how to create perspective using shadows and highlights. Sections are included on heads and hands, and the book contains information on painting figures in a composition. Watercolour has wonderful qualities which make it ideal for creating paintings full of life and colour. This easy-to-follow book contains all the necessary guidelines to help you develop your own style