Your project for this class is to complete at least one portrait from the challenge—ideally all five portraits over five weeks—and share your progress in the Project Gallery.

You can share:

A photo or scan of your finished portrait (or multiple portraits as you go)
Your week’s watercolor sketch/thumbnail
A photo of your color mixing exercise (your palette-building practice)
Optional: close-ups of details (eyes, hair, edges, textures) or a quick note about what you found challenging

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Weekly structure (recommended)

Each week, try to follow the same process:

Quick watercolor sketch (10–30 min) to test values and colors
Portrait drawing on watercolor paper
Mixing drill to explore the week’s palette
Full paint-along portrait demo from first washes to final details

What to write in your project

Include 2–4 sentences about:

Which week/portrait you’re working on
What felt easiest vs hardest
One thing you focused on (values, edges, color harmony, likeness, etc.)

Feedback

I’ll be checking projects and I’d love to see your work—share your progress, ask questions, and feel free to upload each week as you go. Even one completed portrait is a win, and the real progress comes from repeating the process.

Maria Nathalie Thomas

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