Bring Your Portraits to Life with Watercolour’s Expressive Power!

Portraits are more than just faces, they’re stories waiting to be told. In this class, I’ll guide you through the emotive world of watercolour portraiture, where every brushstroke captures the character and emotion of your subject. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to go beyond likeness and create portraits that resonate with depth and feeling.

Through a step-by-step approach, we’ll explore techniques that balance spontaneity with precision. You’ll learn how to use flowing colour washes, dripping effects, and fine details to convey mood and personality. Our final project will be an expressive portrait where we combine these techniques to craft a captivating piece of art.

In this class, you’ll learn:

How to create dynamic color washes and blend tones for depth and vibrancy
Dripping and textural effects to add energy and movement to your portraits
Detail work to emphasise key facial features and bring out emotion
Techniques for balancing abstract forms with realistic touches

By the end of this class, you’ll have the tools to create portraits that not only portray a face but tell a vivid story. Whether you’re an experienced watercolorist or new to portrait painting, this class will inspire you to embrace the expressive possibilities of this versatile medium.

Grab your brushes and join me on this creative journey. Let’s paint portraits that truly come to life!

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.

You'll Learn:

What materials and equipment to need to painting along
Basic technique to complete your first painting
How to avoid common mistakes
Choosing the right colours for your painting
How to blend colours and create textures for different effects
Making corrections and improvements
Finishing touches that make a big difference

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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Stephanie Dobbins

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