Watercolor portrait in 5 steps by Brainfree.

Step 1

Drawing stage, just basic outline no shading.

Step 2

Filling in stage with light first layer of shading.

Step 3

More filling in with light first layer of colour to the face.

Step 4

Almost done, hair work two layers of black, more work to shoulders.

Step 5

Final portrait, lots of blending and fiddling with the face, also removing little areas and correcting the likeness.


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