Watercolor Portraits by Nelli Andrejew

In this fresh and super-accessible approach to modern portraiture, artist Nelli Andrejew removes any barriers to painting instantly recognizable faces. In just a few simple brushstrokes you can capture the essence and likeness of 15 international icons and create modern watercolor portraits you will be proud to hang on the wall.

The 15 famous personalities included have all made a valuable contribution to the world in some way – be it science, art or human rights. The subtle style of the portraits you’ll learn how to paint in this book bring these heroes to life in watercolor, with step-by-step instructions and practical templates for tracing, removing the need for any real skill – just trace, paint, have fun, and paint portraits that will surprise and delight all who see them.

In this book, you'll learn how to paint Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginia Woolf, James Dean, Lana Del Rey, Bob Dylan, Michelle Obama, Albert Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Martin Luther King Jr., Audrey Hepburn, Mona Lisa, Coco Chanel, Emma Watson, and Vincent Van Gogh.

In addition to the step-by-step tutorials, Nelli shares her tips and experience in the basic techniques you will need, from how to transfer the templates to your watercolor paper, to different ways to work with watercolors to successful portraits.

This beautiful guide will inspire you to try all the faces included and then go on to paint your own original portraits with the same techniques. The perfect way to spend a creative afternoon!