This eight-week figure drawing course is designed to provide a strong foundation in the principles of realist drawing, focusing on the human form. Taught by renowned American figurative artist Patricia Watwood, the course introduces key techniques and strategies essential for creating realistic figure drawings. Patricia will guide you step-by-step, starting with using the central axis to establish dynamic gesture and movement in the pose. You’ll then learn the envelope and block-in method, which develops your ability to see flat shapes, angles, and distances while refining your observation of light and shadow patterns. As you progress, Patricia will help you deepen your understanding of the primary structures of the torso and the basics of proportion—cornerstones of any figurative artist's skill set.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Patricia Watwood
Cost: $495
Sponsor: Terracotta
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In this specialized watercolor workshop, artist Daniela Werneck will guide you through the intricate process of painting hair with stunning precision on Aquabord. Known for its unique texture and ability to hold fine detail, Aquabord provides the perfect surface to capture the flow, shine, and texture of realistic hair. Daniela will share her expert techniques for layering, building depth, and creating lifelike strands, ensuring your paintings come to life with vibrant detail. This workshop is ideal for artists looking to refine their skills and master the art of painting hair in watercolor. All levels welcome!
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Daniela Werneck
Cost: $79
Sponsor: Terracotta
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Join celebrated artist Lorraine Simonds for a three-day immersive workshop that will guide you through the fundamentals of portrait painting with a focus on capturing the personality, emotion, and essence of those closest to you. Whether painting children, adults, or seniors, Lorraine will show you how to bring your subjects to life through careful observation and expert technique. Each day of the workshop will focus on a different age group. Lorraine will demonstrate how to work from photographs, incorporating color, atmosphere, and subtle techniques to reflect the individuality of your subjects. Throughout the workshop, you will have the opportunity to apply these skills in your own work, with time dedicated to personalized feedback from Lorraine to help you refine your portraits.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Lorraine Simonds
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Terracotta
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Storytelling versus Story Painting? Or maybe not versus? Let’s tell your story in a painting. In this class, we will learn how to tell your story, convey atmosphere, and feel, and understand colors, lines, focal-point, framing, and depth. You can add (or deduct) from the painting that will tell your story! Let us hear your tale! an ongoing class and instructions. From the prehistoric images in the caves to Edward Hopper... from the bible in pictures to the most modern painters of our times... We will set our subjects in 4 meetings. If you miss a class there will be a recording available.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Tali Farchi
Cost: $125 for 4 meetings
Sponsor: Artist Table
Website, email, 0031624903316

An international group meets online via Zoom every Wednesday (check your time zone). Short and long poses, from 5-10 minutes and 20-30 minutes. Each week I invite a new model to pose. There is always some music in the background that I'm sharing too. 2 hours session. No instruction. At the end of the session, we show each other the work. Friendly atmosphere, everyone is welcome!
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Open session hosted by Tali Farchi
Cost: $15 per session
Sponsor: Artist Table
Website, email, 0031624903316

In this masterclass, world-renowned portrait artist Mary Whyte gives a comprehensive guide to mastering the skills of painting portraits in watercolor. This course will take you through each step on how to create a successful portrait, setting you on the path to creating your best work ever. Mary Whyte begins this course with a full demonstration, showing her process from beginning to end. The demonstration is followed by six focused learning modules, breaking down each stage of developing not only a successful portrait, but a painting with emotion that will endure. The course was filmed in Mary Whyte’s studio in Charleston, South Carolina.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Mary Whyte
Cost: $215
Sponsor: Terracotta
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Learn from the world's top watercolorists filmed in their studio and Plein-air on locations worldwide. Explore a range of techniques and weave dazzling new styles into your paintings through immersive video lessons, live workshops, and personal feedback. Engage with the artists live during weekly Zoom workshops. Instructors will take you behind the scenes as they create original works and answer your questions about their method and creative process. Hone your skills with thoughtfully designed projects and get feedback on your work from professional artists. Connect with a community of like-minded learners across all levels from around the world.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: 20+ top artists
Sponsor: Terracotta
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In this video course, Stephen Zhang demonstrates the integrated process of applying watercolor techniques to build the human form. This course was filmed in Stephen's Studio and includes two complete portraiture demonstrations, as well as exercises and projects for you to practice and demonstrate your learning. This course is for artists at all levels who want to learn to display the human form through watercolor portraiture. Whether you are looking to develop your skills in brushwork and watercolor foundations, painting the human form, or understanding how to create flow in your work as a watercolorist, Stephen will cover it all in this course!
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Stephen Zhang
Cost: $99
Sponsor: Terracotta
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In this video course, artist Rosso Crimson will demonstrate using a combination of classical painting skills, preliminary studies, and imagination to develop a full figure painting in oil which departs creatively from the initial photographic references. Rosso will share her creative process and techniques with you as she paints. The course was filmed in Rosso's studio in London, England and includes one complete painting demonstrations for a total 3+ hours of video lessons.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Rosso Crimson
Cost: $99
Sponsor: Terracotta
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