Portraiture in Watercolour
$129.00
Fri, May 2, 9 @ 10:00AM - 2:00PM
2 sessions
(4 hours / session)
- Age(s): 18+ years
- Instructor: Lorraine Simonds
- Venue: The 55 Activity Centre
- Address: 1201 Village Green Way Squamish, Squamish, BC, V8B 0N6, Canada
This structured yet freeing 2 day course is designed to take students from beginner to intermediate levels in loose, atmospheric, and emotive watercolour portraiture. You’ll learn to capture human expression, build depth with luminous layers, and harness water’s unpredictability—all while developing your own unique style.
Each lesson builds upon the last, guiding you through foundational techniques, value studies, colour harmony, and advanced layering. By the end, you’ll create a finished portrait full of life and character.
*Most supplies are included. Participants are asked to bring their own paint brushes and lunches.
Instructor
Lorraine Simonds
Lorraine is an award-winning artist, International Brand Ambassador for Rockwell Art Canada, an Exhibiting Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, and served as a Juror in the 5th Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition. She developed her skills in portraiture with acrylics and oils and formalized her understanding of contrast, focus, and composition through film photography at Plymouth College of Art & Design, later earning a BA in Fine Art from the University of Leeds. She has taught numerous recorded classes on portraiture including live workshops on the prestigious Terracotta platform. Her distinctive approach and diverse experiences enable her to create emotive and moving portraits, making her a standout artist in her field.
