Beginners' Watercolour Portraiture: Details
Sun July 16th, 18:00-20:00 BST (Zoom link sent after purchase)
In this all levels class we'll be focussing on three key details in watercolour portraiture:--the eyes, nose, and lips--with simple, step-by-step paint along instructions
We'll be covering
--Drafting the structure of the eyes, nose, and lips
--Understanding light values in facial features
--Variation in human facial features
--Using colour to create realistic eyes, noses, and lips
--If we have time Drawing and painting ears
As always, this class is beginner-oriented with all levels welcome, including novices and more experienced artists. No previous experience in watercolours is required--and this class will include a variety of techniques for you to choose from in your own paintings. If you would like to be included in our pre-class study group email and/or receive the video afterwards, please email Ann at soholifedrawing@gmail.com after purchase with your preferences--including whether you'd like to be included in material sent to this group for future classes or just this specific class
Please Bring
Basic Supplies: Watercolour (at least yellow, red, and blue); watercolour paper and brushes; pencil
Preferred Supplies: Watercolours including earth tones (Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre, Sepia); Alazarin Crimson/Rose/Madder; Primary Cyan/Cad Orange Medium; Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper 300gsm minimum; high H pencil
Portraiture: Facial Expressions!
Sunday July 30th, 18:00-20:00BST (Zoom link sent after purchase)
Join us for this new all-levels portraiture class in which we’ll be covering the gamut of expressive faces! In this comprehensive class you can expect to learn how to draw smiles, sadness, anger and more with fabulous references, step-by-step instruction, and feedback for those who wish.
We’ll be learning
-How to draw eyes and eyebrows, noses, and lips in different emotional states (smiles, frowns, squinting, etc…)
-How these facial features work in sync to express emotions
-A brief overview of basic portraiture
-Drafting an expressive portrait
As always, all levels are welcome so don't be shy if you're a complete beginner!
Art in 30 Minutes: Life Drawing
Weds August 2nd; 1:30 AM UK Time (8:30 PM EST; 5:30PM PT) (Zoom Link Emailed after Purchase)
Quick and concise, this draw along mini-class will teach you the basics of gesture drawing in an easily understandable beginners format—leaving you at the end of 30 minutes with a finished drawing. Taught by Soho Life Drawing’s director Ann Mackowski, these compact classes are designed to allow you to create a finished drawing or painting in just 30 minutes while learning invaluable information about the subject matter. After class if you’d like to discuss your work there will be a 15 minute debrief, with homework recommendations and more. To learn more about Soho Life Drawing and Ann’s experience, please visit www.soholifedrawing.com or www.annmackowski.com
In this class, we’ll focus on gesture drawing. The class will cover
-Drawing the Figure under 5 Minutes
-Contrapposto
-Basic form of the figure
Absolutely no experience is required. Please simply bring a pencil, and paper!
For any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at soholifedrawing@gmail.com.
Art in 30 Minutes: Watercolors
Sunday August 6th, 7PM UK Time; (2PM EST, 11AMPT)
Learn watercolour painting technique while simultaneously creating a beautiful watercolour still life in this simply 30 minute class with paint-along instruction. We’ll start with a compact rundown of watercolours, colour mixing, and technique before moving on to a paint-along still life. Please bring red, yellow, and blue watercolours. After class there will be an optional 15 minute debrief with feedback, homework recommendations, and more.
In this class we’ll cover
-Creating Volume in Watercolours
-Paint technique: mixing, blending, and gradients
-Drafting and completing a still life
About the tutor: Ann Mackowski is an internationally exhibited, award winning watercolour artist. She’s taught for Buzzfeed, Liberty London, and the University Arts London and was featured on SkyArts Landscape Artist of the Year. She runs Private Art Events London and Soho Life Drawing in the UK and exhibits regularly with the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours.
To learn more about Soho Life Drawing and Ann’s experience, please visit
Taught by Ann Mackowski