Watercolour Portraits: Painting Warmth, Contrast & Atmosphere

In this portrait class, we’ll explore how to bring warmth, light, and personality into your watercolor portraits. Each face tells a story, and I’ll guide you step by step through a dynamic process that focuses not only on likeness, but also on emotion, atmosphere, and tonal richness.  We’ll start by sketching the structure of the face, then move through soft, transparent washes and expressive brushwork to build depth and vitality. You’ll learn how to balance warm and cool tones, where to place bold contrasts, and how to let certain edges dissolve to create a more painterly effect.

This project is all about finding that sweet spot between control and freedom, knowing when to guide the paint and when to let it flow.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Build strong tonal foundations with transparent layers
• Mix glowing, natural-looking skin tones using limited palettes
• Suggest complexity in the face without overworking it
• Use contrast and temperature shifts to create mood and depth
• Paint hair in a loose, flowing and expressive style

Whether you’re new to portraiture or looking to push your skills further, this class will help you paint with more confidence and expression. You’ll see how a few well-placed shadows, subtle warmth, and soft edges can breathe life into your subject.

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