Watercolor Portraits Workshop with Tara Sweeney

Paint a glowing watercolor portrait in this three-day workshop with artist Tara Sweeney. Students will work from a photo reference to create a three-layer monochromatic value study and then a full color painting in a four-value, hold-the-white approach to transparent watercolor. Students will build confidence as they explore split-primary color mixing, wet-into-wet mingling, transparent layering, intentional edges, and lively brushwork with playful warm up exercises, expert support, and individualized feedback. Following along with the instructor, step-by-step, students will develop foundational skills for painting watercolor portraits.

Additional information:

• Advanced registration required.
• Materials: This class works in tube watercolor paints, not hard pan or travel palettes. Students provide their own materials for this class; click here to download the materials list.

Prerequisites:

• Skill level: This workshop welcomes students with some previous watercolor experience; most students will find it helpful to have previously worked with a three-layer value study and explored a split-primary palette.
• Ages: Suitable for ages 18+.