Painting Event : Expressive Portraits with Watercolors

Discover the art of painting expressive faces in this engaging watercolor portrait workshop. Together, we’ll explore facial proportions, features, skin tones, light, shadows, and expressive brushwork to create a portrait with character and emotion.

Rather than focusing on achieving photographic realism, this workshop encourages you to experiment with colour and brushwork while learning how to capture the personality and mood of your subject.

Perfect for beginners and art lovers who want to explore portrait painting in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Duration: 3 hours

• Gentle step-by-step guidance throughout the portrait process
• A relaxed and encouraging creative environment
• Learn basic facial proportions and placement of features
• Explore skin tones and expressive colour combinations
• Learn watercolor techniques for light, shadow, and form
• Create your own expressive watercolor portrait

• Basic portrait sketching and facial proportions
• Understanding placement of eyes, nose, mouth, and ears
• Watercolor layering and blending techniques
• Mixing natural and expressive skin tones
• Creating facial depth using light and shadow
• Using loose and controlled brushwork
• Capturing expression, mood, and personality

Participants are encouraged to bring their own watercolor materials for comfort, consistency, and creative freedom.

Please bring:

• 1 pencil & eraser
• Watercolor paper (A4 sheets)
• 2–3 brushes
• Watercolors (cakes, tubes, or any good-quality set)
• Water container

Note: Please carry a palette (plastic or glass plate) for colour mixing and an extra cloth or tissue to wipe excess water from your brush when needed.

🎟 Limited spots available

Bring your creativity and curiosity and discover how colour, light, and expressive brushwork can transform a simple portrait into a painting full of character and emotion.