Ev Hales Painting Figures

Painting figures adds focus to a painting and this street is no exception. This watercolour demonstration illustrates the use of fast energized brush marks. These marks give the viewer clues as to what kind of figures they are, what they are wearing and how they are walking. Granulation created by juicy washes is a perfect foil for the dry brush style of the figures in the scene. Finishing a painting is always tricky and the steps to “finish“ are clearly discussed. Figures are fun and they definitely add f