In this class, you’ll learn how to create a lively figure illustration of a Spanish Dancer using expressive pen and ink combined with loose watercolour.

We’ll begin with a light pencil sketch to capture the movement and posture of the dancer. Then we’ll use waterproof black pens with different nib sizes to build texture, shading and character in the flowing dress.

Finally, we’ll add watercolour using a single bold colour to bring energy and focus to the painting while keeping the illustration simple and fresh.

In this class you’ll learn how to:

Sketch a loose and elegant figure
Use different pen nib sizes to create expressive ink lines
Use cross-hatching and other shading methods to denote tone
Suggest movement and texture in fabric
Apply loose watercolour while preserving the ink drawing
Create a striking illustration using just one colour

This class is suitable for beginners, sketchbook artists, and anyone who enjoys expressive pen and watercolour techniques.

By the end of the lesson, you’ll have created a dynamic Spanish dancer illustration and learned a technique you can use for many other figure subjects.

What will we explore? This course is packed with:

* Start-to-finish demonstrations so you can see first-hand how to build up the painting every step of the way. I verbally explain the entire process in a friendly and easy-to-understand manner.

* I’m a big believer in ‘learning by 'doing' rather than by lecture, so you will paint right alongside me, up close and personal and learn the skills in a practical way.

This class is part of a Pen & Wash/Watercolour Series exploring expressive pen and ink illustration combined with loose watercolour techniques. Each lesson focuses on a different subject — from florals and figures to wildlife — while following a simple and enjoyable creative process. As the series progresses, you'll experiment with different tools, textures, and subjects while developing confidence in expressive drawing and painting. You can take the classes in any order, or just pick out the ones that appeal the most.

Aviya Joy

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