Watercolor Portraiture: Fundamental Techniques

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This is the standalone 1st session of my 5 class Intro to Watercolor Series. 
Tips for using the video tutorials:
  • Use a device with a large screen, such as a laptop or tablet. 
  • Watch in fullscreen mode ( square icon in bottom right )
  • Make sure the video is set to stream at the highest quality （Settings ⚙  > Quality > 1080p60 HD)
  • Use the forward  and backward arrow keys on your keyboard to skip the video ahead or backwards by 5 seconds.
  • Speed through talky sections at 1.5 speed (Settings ⚙ > Playback Speed )

Class 1: ​The Basics - gradients + layers, sketching, and a simplified portrait

Learn two fundamental techniques used in this course – gradients and layering –as well as basic sketching methodology. To follow along with the full sketching exercise, you can print out the reference photo below in black and white. The print does not need to be large or of high quality, so printing 4 copies on a single page should give you the most bang for your buck. You will also need a highly pigmented drawing tool such as a watercolor pencil or an oil pastel stick. Alternatively, you can skip the printer and do the whole exercise on a device if you have access to a digital drawing program. 

Reference photo

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Photo credit: www.pinterest.com/mirastyleofficial/

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