Watercolor Portrait of a Man

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Start from the "bones"

In this portrait, we will be using the three primary colors plus Burnt Umber, occasionally Burnt Sienna. Apply a thin wash to the head, using dark and rough strokes, setting down the value and weight as the base for the rest painting process.

When I feel the push from inside, I do not try to hold it, but to express it, and go with flow of my feeling.