Portraits in Watercolor with Deborah Conn
Schedule
Mon May 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
6224 Old Dominion Dr | McLean, VA
About this Event
What You’ll Learn:
Learn some fresh techniques for painting lively and successful portraits. Some
special skills to be covered include the use of arbitrary color, convincing flesh
tones, shadow mixtures on the face, and how to handle hair.
Using instructor-provided drawings, the first morning will focus on individual
features and then painting a full portrait in the afternoon. We’ll talk about what
makes a good photo reference, and in the week between classes, students can
email their desired reference to Deborah, who will prepare them for class.
The second day you’ll transfer the photo to watercolor paper and work on that
painting for the remainder of class.
All levels welcome—no prior experience is required, and experienced painters
are equally welcome. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
This workshop will take place at the McLean Art Gallery, located in the Chestrebrook Shopping Center (plenty of free parking). The address is 6224 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA.
Price: $200 (two 6-hour sessions)
Where is it happening?
6224 Old Dominion Dr, 6224 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 200.00
















