Have you ever felt the urge to paint a portrait but have given up or been overwhelmed by the complexity? Well, in this immersive watercolor class, we'll be exploring how to paint a face using fun, expressive techniques. I'll show you how you can capture a captivating portrait while embracing the freedom of a exciting, loose style. We'll embrace the joy of experimentation, letting your creativity soar without the constraints of perfectionism.

Key Highlights:

Master Watercolor Fundamentals: Build a strong foundation in watercolor techniques, exploring washes, layering, and blending to create dynamic and expressive portraits. Learn how to handle watercolor paints and brushes with confidence, unleashing your creativity on paper.
Explore Color and Expression: Delve into the realm of color expression, discovering how different hues and tones can evoke emotions and convey personality in portraits. Experiment with bold color choices and subtle variations to infuse your paintings with depth and character.
Expressive Brushwork and Texture: Experiment with a variety of brushstrokes and textures to add dimension and personality to your portraits. Learn how to create soft gradients, bold strokes, and delicate details that bring your subjects to life on paper.
Personalized Guidance and Feedback: Receive personalized feedback and guidance from the instructor as you progress through each stage of your portrait painting. Explore techniques for refining details, enhancing contrast, and achieving a sense of realism in your artwork.
Capturing Personality and Emotion: Develop a keen understanding of conveying personality and emotion in your portraits. Learn techniques for capturing the essence of your subjects, emphasizing their unique characteristics and emotional expressions.

By the end of the class, students will not only have created a vibrant and expressive watercolor portrait but will also have gained a deeper appreciation for the art of portraiture and the boundless possibilities of watercolor as a medium of expression. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and artistic exploration, where every brushstroke tells a story, and every portrait reflects the unique beauty of the human spirit.

Thank you so much for your interest in this class!

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Try this class to explore your creativity...

I’ve been painting for many years now, taken part in many exhibitions around the world and won awards from well respected organisations. As well as having my work feature in art magazines. After having success selling my originals and 1000s of prints around the world, I decided to start traveling with my brushes and paintings. My style is modern and attempts to grasp the essence of what I’m painting whilst allowing freedom and expression to come through. I simplify complicated subjects into easier shapes that encourages playfulness.

When enrolled, I’ll include my complete ‘Watercolour Mixing Charts’. These are a huge aid for beginners and experts alike. They show what every colour on the palette looks like when mixed with each other. Indispensable when it comes to choosing which colour to mix.

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Paula Durham

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