For your class project, you'll follow my step-by-step process to recreate the watercolor portrait demonstrated throughout the course. This guided replication will help you master the specific techniques, color relationships, and mixed media approaches I use in my work.

Your Project Steps:

Materials Setup: Gather all required materials including Arches rough paper (or I suggest you a Cold Pressed Papaer, 300gms, 100%cotton, IF is possible), technical pencil, watercolor pencils, watercolor paints (focusing on the blue and amber/orange tones), fountain ink pen or Technical Pens, and the various brushes covered in class (mop, quill, synthetic squirrel, and Kolinsky).
Preliminary Sketch: Follow along as I demonstrate how to create the initial sketch, paying close attention to the character's profile positioning, proportions, and the placement of key elements.
Watercolor Background: Practice creating the amber circular background element and the blue accent shapes, focusing on controlling water flow while maintaining spontaneity.
Character Development: Build up the character's features, clothing, and hair using the layering techniques demonstrated, with special attention to the blue-tinted hair and the light clothing with watercolor splashes.
Detail Application: Add the defining lines with fountain pen and refine details like the blue belt, facial features, and hair texture following my techniques.
Final Elements: Master the controlled splatter and drip techniques that give the painting its dynamic quality.

Project Deliverables:

Your completed watercolor portrait replication
Process photos showing your progress at different stages
Notes on any techniques you found challenging and what you learned
Optional: A comparison of your final piece with the original

This project will help you understand the complete process of creating a cohesive watercolor illustration with mixed media elements. By replicating my work step-by-step, you'll gain confidence in these techniques before applying them to your own original creations.

Share your finished replication with our class community - I look forward to seeing your results!

Nichole Pasley

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