Course Details

Using the classic rules of proportion you will develop the skills to draw a portrait of a person. Our experienced tutor and artist will demonstrate techniques to “capture a likeness”. A live model will sit for two hours and you will use techniques to capture proportions and a likeness. Next you will work from photographs and draw and paint the model in various exercises. Finally you will paint a portrait in watercolour using all the techniques and new found skills.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Understand and apply some standard proportions for drawing the human face
- Use watercolour painting techniques to bring form to the portrait
- Complete a finished portrait in burnt sienna and watercolour flesh tones

This course is suitable for watercolour beginners and those developing their skills.

Bring your own watercolour paints, palette, brushes, 300gsm watercolour rough paper, pencils and A4 sketchbook

Bring a packed lunch to have in the historic Inverlochy house or explore the local Te Aro cafes.

Please note:
Wheelchair access into Inverlochy Art School is minimal. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] for more information.