Beyond The Basics With Portrait Painting

Mixing Skin Colors and Applying Shadows Wet on Wet

Girl Blowing Bubbles - Portrait Painting for the Intermediate Level Painter

Painting portraits in watercolor includes many pitfalls and challenges. Avoid the pitfalls for a smoother ride in painting your portraits.

In this lesson, you'll learn how to paint portraits from picking photographs to mixing paints, and painting methods that make portrait painting doable.

You probably already have paint colors that would make excellent portraits - there are no 'perfect magic colors' - there's only knowing how to use them. An extra video is included on mixing skin tones.

Also, you'll find helpful tips on picking a good background for any subject.

And, of course, there's an easy way to paint bubbles.

A portrait of your family member, painted by you, will be cherished for generations. Take the time to paint your masterpiece today.


Your Instructor


Deb Watson
Deb Watson

Hi, I'm Deb Watson.

My story is simple. I loved creating art from childhood, but was discouraged from pursuing art by my parents. So, I became a nurse, but kept painting.

I knew nothing about art, but taught myself over time and became a very successful artist, with hundreds of awards. Although my art and how to paint techniques are well known (in over a dozen books and online), I'm just a down to earth person.

I've always enjoyed teaching others how to paint with watercolor - sharing the joy!

Join me in your own personal journey into painting. My online lessons and zoom classes will teach you how to see and paint like an artist. No matter what your favorite subject is, you'll find it here - or email me your suggestions and I'll include a class in the future.

Happy Painting.



Course Curriculum


  Intro, Tips on Portraits and Links
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  Written Instructions, Reference Photo, Outline Page, etc.
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  Video - Mixing Basic Skin Tones
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  Video Part 1
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  Video Demonstration Finishing Portrait And Adding Bubbles
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  Extra Video - face and hair in strong light from the front
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
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What if I am unhappy with the course?
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