Painting Figures In Watercolor Scenery - 3 tips to paint better small figures 

I don’t know why but whenever this guy talks everything just makes sense, it’s not like he’s talking down to the viewer like some other art channels I watch do He’s remarkable

Eric, by far this video is the biggest revelation I have encountered while watching hundreds of watercolor demos online. The way you completely demystified the quick figure sketch is perfect. 7 1/2 heads!! And GPS!! I've been drawing off and on for 40 years but never got serious about it until now. And learning watercolors has made me indulge in your channel and the books of Joseph Zbukvic. I'm a big believer in having evidence of humanity in every painting to make it worthwhile. Even if it's just a coffee cup. But adding figures like these is such a joy now that I better understand the simplicity of your method. It is now my method too. Truly, this is a huge step forward for me. Thank you so very much. One more note.... Would you consider doing another video on this kind of figure sketching but for figures in seated positions, crouching, bending over, running, or from overhead? It would be so helpful to see how you tackle such subjects. Again, thank you.

You captured the figures’ expressions yet the painting was loose. Remarkable! Thank you so much!

I love your painting style!

Karel here I just found you Eric . So helpful. I've been painting a while but you made it so understandable. Now I understand neutral tint also. I have to learn to darken those shadows more for the pop an use as little strokes as possible. Thanks

Eric, you are a lifesaver. I only discovered you yesterday...binge-watching your channel now!!! You are taking the fear-element out of so many aspects.....thank you, thank you.

When I started learning to paint people into my paintings, the scenery painitngs improved drastically

Some times I complicate my life painting so many details. This video chist changed my mind set. Thank you again.

This is very useful to learn how to paint figures. I often add a figures and I feel I have ruined my paintings. Thanks so much.

Eric, I follow your videos because of the clear and plain way that you explain how to develop a watercolor. Landscapes, buildings, figures and all the other subjects that you show us are so well presented and easy to understand. Thank You again and again!

Brilliant teacher

Superb advice and video. Thanks very much Eric.

Love the mechanics u teach

I've seen many figure artist's on youtube but you are the BEST ! Your easy to follow and you explain everything so well . "perfect"! I learned so much with just one of your videos. THANK YOU!!

Thank you so much for this very helpful lesson.

This video was super helpful Eric. I know I will watch it more than once.

Well done, Eric. Will be practicing my figures... Thank you!

Excellent tutorial Eric.

This video lesson is very helpful. Thank you! I always struggle with figures, but after watching your video several more times I’ll try again. Thank you so much.

I've been so grateful for your high quality art lessons even before creating my new born channel. Now I can log in and comment. You are such a gifted artist and I like your family values.

Thanks, Eric. Nice and very useful simplification of that complex topic.

So glad I found you!

It ’s very nice art. I look forward to sharing. Thank you. my friend! 👏👏👏

Thank you Eric!

This is my first view of your site and I'm sure I will be returning for other topics. I appreciate your instruction on simple figures. Thank you.

I like your water bucket

Thank you Eric for this lesson . It's a real pleasure to see you.

Best tutorial for figures I have watched so far! Thank you thank you! Been struggling with sketching and drawing and what to keep in mind as you do them. This really helped a lot! I think with more practice I can get used to this process! Again, thank you for sharing this! 😊

A brilliant demonstration of figures: I always have trouble with the legs so your video is super helpful. Linda Hood

Concise and informative. Thanks!

Great instruction.

You might not be aware of it but this is really valuable. Thanks a lot

So helpful, best tutorial on people thus far, and I've seen a lot!

Wow beautiful painting

Wow! I think I’ll fill some album with figures sketches!

Great going Eric, thanks for sharing your knowledge n expertise in such a simplified way , all the very best n keep shining.

Your tutorials are the absolute best I've found! Thanks so much for all your videos!

Thank you. That was very helpful.

It was like witnessing magic when you interposed your couple in a painted scene. They were perfect for it.

Thank you so much. Its so easy to understand 🥰

This was EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you so much!!! New to watercolor (1 yr in) and I get so discouraged with my perfectionism 😅 this is a great way for me to practice letting go!

Wow! Thanks for your useful video💜 it really helped me.

Thanks for great overview of figure painting. You gave me some confidence to try it myself.

Great lesson, Thank You

Fantastic video. I want to go run and try it! I love how you broke it all down and emphasized the shape not the details and then how the shadows gave it form. The GPS is now in my head. Thank you!

gorgeous painting and great teaching and camera work. thank u!

What a pleasure to see this wonderful class. Thank you, Eric, for your invaluable contributions. Greetings from Maracay, Venezuela.

well done!! helped me a lot

Excellent teaching and simple but expressive figure painting. 🙂

that was a great lesson! Thank you Eric...now on to practice.

Great lesson thanks

this video was very helpful thanks

Terrific help. Thank you for your demonstration. Really enjoyed it and got a lot out of it. 👏👏👏👏

Very useful! Thanks.

you make it look so uncomplicated....very helpful..thanks

Excellent! Nice and clear! GPS! Easy to remember that!

Very helpful 😊

Thank you . Very helpful

Very helpful. Thank you

Nice artwork 👍

very good explanation

learned a lot thanks! So helpful. mind you I spent part of the time worried why they were walking in the middle of the road. ;)

thank you thank you thank you

Great have been trying figures for ages in my paintings but they always looked wooden, will now practice your approach, Thankyou for another great lesson.

Your videos are just life changing.. Thank you very much.

very helpful to me right now as I am determined to integrate more characters in action in my watercolours , thank you so much eric !

Thank you so much!

Awsome!

Came across this by luck as it's something I need to practice. Many thanks for your help.

Thanks for sharing ~

Good video. Straight-forward and informative instruction. Well done.

Thank you so much.yours video very helpfull for me

Very helpful. I need practice, and this shows how to keep it simple. 🙏

Thank you

This is SO helpful, Eric - thank you so much!

Great video Eric! Very informative and good tips....I, too, will be practicing this technique for figures! Thank you!

Excellent really helps the step-by-step progress

Amazing tutorial!

I admire your talent, very inspirational.

You're extremely helpful! Keep the videos coming

Very helpful, I am very happy to have found your channel. Thank you!

Hi Eric, yes, nice comparison with charlie's head. I had to laugh spontaneously. The head of charlie is really easy to paint, yes. But such big frontal people don't occur so often in pictures like landscapes or city shots. I find it much more difficult to paint them when the people are further away, especially the G of GPS. Because even the small people are in motion or have an attitude that should be recognizable, I think.

Really very good explanations, thanks

Very helpful advice. Thank you.

Very nice! I just discovered you! 🤩🥰 new subscriber

Really helpful, Eric! You make things simple to understand, so I think I can do this. Thanks! ^_^

I learned a lot from this vid. Thanks for sharing!

Extremely helpful video thanks

I love this guidance! Thank you so much for the step by step tutorial. I’ve desperately needed exactly this.

Awesome! Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your video very informative.

Excelente manera de explicarlo, gracias!

thank you Eric. I really enjoye your videos.

Great video, thank you very much.

Great description!

Amazing lecture. Thank you, Eric.

Beautiful eyes 😍

Aula maravilhosa!

Excelente, thank you 😊

Like the GPS promtt