Watercolor x Portraits

Beginner's Course


Learn Watercolor as a medium and Portraiture from SCRATCH !

This course is specially curated for complete beginners where every lesson is going to be a step by step guide to explore the world of watercolor portraits. And yes, we give equal attention to painting as well as sketching.

Course Fee

INR 9400/-

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Self paced course - Learn anytime!

30+ hours of High definition Lessons which you can watch at the comfort of your home at your own pace. We understand the value of good quality videos without any time bounds and that's why this course has Lifetime VALIDITY so you need not worry about completing the projects in a short time frame.

Get 1:1 review from the instructor for faster learning curve.

You'll be a part of whatsapp support group where you can share work with the instructor for inputs and get inspired by the art community. 

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Here is what you will learn from our course

  1. Watercolor techniques from scratch.
  2. Still life and florals for warm up exercise.
  3. Portrait sketching basics.
  4. Color theory and skin tone mixing.
  5. Monochrome and color portraits.
  6. How to refer pictures.
  7. Different sketching methods for approaching portraits.

Here’s what you will get with this course:

Pre- recorded lessons

  • 30 hours of recorded content
  • Understand the basics of watercolor
  • Various painting methods specifically for portraits
  • Learn about various sketching techniques
  • Approaching the portraits from different angles
  • Add on lessons for practice 

LIVE sessions

  • 6 LIVE sessions (total 18 hours of content)
  • QnA with the instructor
  • Review sessions with the instructor

COURSE CURRICULUM

Introduction and Supplies
  • Message from the Instructor
  • Introduction and Supplies
Techniques and forms
  • Watercolor techniques
  • 3d forms Part 1
  • 3d forms Part 2
Watercolor florals
  • Sketching and proportions
  • Watercolor florals : initial layers
  • Watercolor florals : shadows and details
Watercolor still life
  • Sketching and proportions
  • Watercolor still life : inital wash
  • Watercolor still life : adding depth to shadows and background
LIVE session 1 - still life
  • 29 Jan'23 - still life
Human eyes
  • Sketching eyes
  • Eyes in watercolor
Human Nose
  • Sketching Nose
  • Nose in watercolor
Human Lips
  • Sketching Lips
  • Lips in watercolor
Human Ears
  • Sketching ears
  • Ears in watercolor
Loomi's Method and Planes
  • Loomi's method
  • Planes
  • Planes with loomi's method
Sketching from a reference
  • Loomi's grid
  • Female portrait sketch
  • Transfer technique
Monochrome Portrait
  • Value study
  • Monochrome portrait : Initial layers
  • Monochrome portrait :Final layers and background
LIVE session 2 - monochrome MALE portrait
  • 26 Feb'23 - Monochrome portrait Part1
  • 26 Feb'23 - Monochrome portrait Part2
Color theory and color mixing
  • Color theory
  • Skin tone mixing
LIVE session 3 - Female portrait in color
  • 25 March'23 - Female portrait sketch 1
  • 25 March'23 - Female portrait watercolor 2
  • 25 March'23 - Female portrait Touch ups 3
Portraits from angles
  • Facial features from angles
  • Head from angles
  • Practice from references
LIVE session 4 - sketching face from different ANGLES
  • 30th April recording
Male portrait 3/4 angle
  • Sketching and proportions : loomi's grid
  • Sketching and proportions : add structure to face
  • Male portrait watercolor : initial layers
  • Male portrait watercolor : background and details
  • Male portrait watercolor : final layers
LIVE session 5 - 3rd June ' 23
  • Pre LIVE sketch - AMS technique
  • Female portrait - Layering technique
Female Portrait Side profile
  • Sketching and proportions (Measuring technique)
  • Female portrait : initial layers (layering technique)
  • Female portrait : second layer (layering technique)
  • Female portrait : details and final touches
LIVE session 6: 2nd July'23 - Male portrait in color
  • Pre- LIVE sketching lesson
  • LIVE recording - Male portrait Layering technique
Add-on lesson 1: Male portrait
  • Sketching and proportions (measuring technique)
  • Initial washes
  • Adding values and backgrund
  • Final layer
Add-on lesson 2 : Female portrait
  • Sketching and proportions
  • First layer
  • Details
  • Final layer
Add-on lesson 3: Vicky Kaushal
  • Sketching with grid method
  • Initial layer (wet on wet)
  • Adding values and background
  • Final touch up
Add-on lesson 4 : Sunkissed female portrait
  • Sketching and proportions
  • Initial layers
  • Adding values and capturing light
  • Final layers
LIVE session 7 - 23 July - eyes in watercolor
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
LIVE session 8 - Nose in watercolor
  • Nose in watercolor
LIVE session 9 - Lips in Watercolor
  • LIVE session 9 - 15 Oct'23 - Lips in Watercolor
LIVE session 10 - 26 Nov'23 - Hair in Watercolor
  • LIVE session 10 - 26 Nov'23 - Hair in Watercolor

About the instructor

Nikita is a full time artist and a passionate teacher with the idea to develop interest for art and creative expression in people. She has studied B.arch professionaly but started practising art as a therapy for herself and there has been no looking back since then. From using art just as a means of expression to working as a full time artist and instructor, she has realised how creativity helps us grow emotionally and spiritually. She takes up commissions for her clients and teach proper courses for adults and kids. She loves giving away the joy of art through classes and workshops and finds it amazing to see people transform their skills and grow emotionally alongside. This is her way to express, learn, guide and explore the world.

Course Projects

Still life and florals

Warm up exercises to understand the basics of watercolor

Monochrome portraits

Understand the values, shadows and highlights

Color Portraits

Understand color mixing and different ways to approach a portrait

Here’s what you get once you enroll in the course:

Personalized WhatsApp support for complete guidance and hand-holding

Monthly Live demo for progress tracking & guidance

Course completion certificate

The complete Watercolor x Portrait course for beginners with lifetime access

PDF sketches for you to download & keep forever!

Constant free access to all the newly added lessons

Who is this course for?

  • Artists who are planning to level up their game in watercolors
  • Students who practice art as a hobby
  • Working professionals who don't find the time to attend live art classes
  • People looking forward to a career in art industry
  • People willing to improve their artistic skills and earn through commissions

How does it work?

  • Course videos are available to registered members only. These are not available on YouTube 
  • Watch the detailed training videos. Each video has a lot of tips and tricks 
  • Watch and practice from the lessons in the given order for best results
  • Follow the instructions and try them yourself as per your schedule 
  • Ask your doubts right next to each video and also get personalized WhatsApp support 
  • Discuss your learning during LIVE monthly call with your mentor 
  • Use our 'Whatsapp group' to interact with other learners 
  • Get your course completion certificate

Begin your Watercolor x Portrait training today!

Course Fee: INR 9400/- 

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