Reviews

Playful Painting: People: Whimsical projects and clever techniques for painting any likeness--from family and friends to the rich and famous by Sarah Walsh

rainbowbookworm's review against another edition

5.0

This is a cute book for aspiring artists, but I don’t know if beginners like myself would be able to recreate the portraits included here... I will practice the techniques, though!

leanettascott82's review against another edition

4.0

I never knew learning to draw could be such a simple task. This is coming from a lady that still draws stick figures when she wants to illustrate a human. With book gave me a new lease and I learned how to enjoy and not take myself to seriously. These will make great Christmas gifts for the artists or aspiring artists in your life. It even makes me want to take up a new hobby.

rickety_snippets's review against another edition

5.0

What a fun and informative book! I enjoyed this book immensely, and found a great deal of artful inspiration and tips. The artwork and illustrations are lovely and colorful, with such a cheerful whimsy to them. Tutorials are clear and descriptive, and the subjects of each tutorial are perfect--wonderful, charismatic individuals who lend themselves well to be the subjects of portraits for artists of all levels. So enjoyable!! Definitely a book I'd recommend!!

julesg's review

4.0

Painting portraits can be fun. Learn to paint a hipster, or your own Poe. There is a step-by-step guide to each of the model portraits.

I especially liked the interesting colour combinations in this book.