Working out of a sketchbook, I simplify each step, and will show you how to turn a photograph or simple pencil drawing into a portrait. I will demonstrate for you how to combine elements of realism and impressionism to create a loose style when painting. This class contains four step-by-step portrait demonstrations.

In addition, this class will cover the following topics:

• Using my two step process in painting a watercolor portrait - keeping colors fresh and vibrant.


• Using essential watercolour techniques such as wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry in portraiture.


• How to determine a light source, and the correct use of values in painting.


• Materials - what paints, paper, brushes and drawing materials you will need.


• How to sketch a subject easily by simplifying facial features into basic shapes.


• How to draw different male and female faces freehand.


• How to use the grid technique & tracing to transfer a photo of a portrait onto watercolor paper.