How to Paint Realistic Eyes in Watercolor - Level Up your Portraits

Learn to paint realistic watercolor portraits and master the art of capturing lifelike eyes! This class is designed for artists of all skill levels, from complete beginners to those looking to refine their watercolor techniques.

Discover the fun of painting realistic eyes, a key element in elevating your portraiture. We'll cover essential watercolor techniques for rendering both light and dark skin tones, building confidence and improving your overall portrait skills.

In this engaging class, you'll:

• Explore necessary supplies and materials for watercolor painting.
• Master basic watercolor techniques, including flat washes and blending (wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry).
• Learn how to effectively use gouache to enhance your watercolor paintings and correct mistakes.
• Practice layering/glazing to build depth and explore your color palette through a simple study.
• Understand the basic anatomy of the eye for more accurate depictions.
• Complete two realistic eye paintings/studies: one featuring light skin and the other depicting dark skin.

This class builds upon the foundation laid in my previous watercolor portrait classes (covering sketching and color mixing). Improve your watercolor skills with a relaxed, supportive approach – mistakes are part of the learning process!

Enhance your watercolor painting with a deeper understanding of techniques. For a comprehensive introduction to watercolor fundamentals, check out my dedicated class covering paint consistency, water control, glazing, blending, and lifting.

Find helpful references and sketches in the projects & resources tab to support your learning journey. Ready to learn watercolor portrait painting? Join me and unlock your artistic potential!