Colorful Watercolor Portrait

Before the invention of photography, a painted, sculpted, or drawn portrait was the only way to record the appearance of someone. But portraits have always been more than just a record. They have been used to show the power, importance, virtue, beauty, wealth, taste, learning, or other qualities of the sitter.

In this course, we are going to explore classic portraiture with a twist using various techniques to create a beautiful finished piece of artwork. Learn how to understand basic facial structure and skin tones of your subject while having fun creating new and exciting elements to compliment your subject.