DISCOVER Watercolor Portraiture By TASA

Watercolor Portraiture: Understanding The Making Of A Human
For 20 Participants | Conducted by TASA

Take your group beyond the basics of watercolor and into the expressive world of portrait painting. This immersive workshop introduces the foundational skills and techniques needed to depict the human face—while nurturing observation, creativity, and visual storytelling.

What Students Will Learn:
- Watercolor Foundations
Strengthen core skills such as color mixing, brush control, and wet-on-wet application to build confidence in handling watercolor.

- Understanding the Face
Learn the basic anatomy and proportions of the human face—a crucial step in creating realistic portraits.

- Step-by-Step Portrait Building
Follow a structured approach to painting facial features such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, while understanding how they relate to overall form and proportion.

- Bringing Portraits to Life
Discover how to use light, shadow, and color to reflect emotion and personality, transforming a simple face into a character with depth.

- Advanced Watercolor Techniques
Explore creative methods like glazing, layering, and negative painting to add nuance and expressiveness to portrait work.

- Educational Value:
This workshop is suitable for upper primary to secondary-level students and can be tailored to various learning levels. It supports Visual Arts learning outcomes by combining technical instruction with personal expression and observation-based practice. It also encourages students to appreciate portraiture as a tool for storytelling and identity exploration.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, students will:
- Understand the fundamentals of portrait structure and proportion
- Apply core watercolor techniques to create a finished artwork
- Explore personal interpretation through expressive use of color and light
- Gain confidence in observational drawing and painting
- Create a complete watercolor portrait that reflects both likeness and individuality

This session can be conducted as part of a Learning Journey, CCA enrichment, or as an AEP-endorsed programme, and is adaptable for classroom settings, school art clubs, or studio environments.