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Portraits Intermediate Watercolor Workshop

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Join us for an exciting Intermediate Watercolor Portrait Workshop, designed for those looking to refine their skills in capturing the essence and emotion of human faces. Led by Blake Bottoms, a Charlottesville-based watercolor artist whose portrait work is featured in a solo gallery exhibition at The Beautiful Idea, this class offers expert guidance in intermediate to advanced techniques to bring your portraits to life. You'll learn how to:

  • Achieve realistic skin tones and shading

  • Render facial features with precision and detail

  • Layer washes for depth and texture

  • Explore dynamic color choices and varied brush techniques

Guided step-by-step, Blake will help you develop a personal style while building on your existing watercolor knowledge. Whether you're looking to create lifelike portraits Whether you're looking to create highly detailed portraits or explore more stylized, creative approaches, this class will provide you with the tools to elevate your watercolor portraits to the next level. Basic watercolor experience recommended.

Ages 15 and up

$40

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