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Learn to Paint Whimsical Portraits in Watercolor

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Learn to Paint Whimsical Portraits in Watercolor — A Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Class

Welcome to Learn to Paint Whimsical Portraits in Watercolor!
In this fun and relaxing class, you’ll learn how to paint simple and charming watercolor portraits full of color, imagination, and personality. Even if you’re new to watercolor, I’ll guide you step-by-step — from sketching your ideas to creating beautiful, dreamy portraits that feel light, expressive, and full of life.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • How to draw easy portraits in profile, front, and back views

  • Simple techniques for transferring your drawing to watercolor paper

  • How to build soft watercolor layers for glowing skin and delicate textures

  • Tips for creating whimsical details that make your portraits unique

  • How to paint a magical galaxy portrait using blending and color mixing

  • Ways to transform a regular portrait into a whimsical one using imagination and play

You’ll finish the class with three finished watercolor portraits — perfect for gifts, creative projects, or sharing online.

This class is perfect for:

  • Beginners who want to learn how to paint portraits in watercolor

  • Anyone who loves imaginative, storybook-style art

  • Artists looking for a gentle, creative project to explore at their own pace

  • Crafters, journalers, or illustrators who want to add a whimsical touch to their work

By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills and confidence to paint your own whimsical portraits — and a whole new way to express your creativity with watercolor.

Let’s paint something magical together!
With joy,
Irina.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Class Project
  • Supplies
  • Drawing a portrait in profile
  • Generating ideas
  • Transferring the drawing to watercolor paper
  • Whimsical Profile portrait Part 1
  • Whimsical Profile portrait Part 2
  • Whimsical Profile portrait Part 3
  • Galaxy portrait
  • Whimsical portrait from the back
  • Thank you and see you soon!

Taught by

Irina Trzaskos

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4.5 rating at Skillshare based on 80 ratings

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