I'm going to simplify the portrait painting process for you by showing you:

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


• How to sketch and paint 9 different portraits, based on 9 reference photos.


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


• How to quickly draw faces and portraits from a reference photograph freehand.


• How to paint subjects in various poses and lighting conditions.


• How to layer paints to add color and details.


• How to use essential watercolor techniques in the context of painting portraits, such as wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry.


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


• What essential paints, paper, brushes, and drawing materials you will need.