Watercolor Portrait & Figure Painting: Making it Real.
with Ron Malone
Four Afternoon Sessions | Beginner & Intermediate Painters
Join instructor Ron Malone for four hands-on sessions designed to develop your watercolor portrait painting skills, improve your techniques, and build confidence.
In-Person Workshop Only – Not Available Online
Class Details
Dates: Tuesdays, November 10 and December 1, 8 & 15, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Format: Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours total)
Location: Ridge Art Association, Winter Haven, FL
Tuition: $140 RAA Members | $155 Non-Members
What You'll Learn
Discover the essential techniques for creating expressive watercolor portraits:
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Facial Proportions: Accurately draw facial features from reference photos.
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Values: Use lights, midtones, and darks to create depth.
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Skin Tones: Mix natural colors using warm and cool pigments.
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Watercolor Washes: Create smooth washes and soft color transitions.
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Edge Control: Use soft and hard edges to define facial features.
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Layering & Glazing: Build transparent color and depth.
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Facial Features: Paint expressive eyes, noses, mouths, and hair.
Getting Started
Session 1 – November 10: Review your selected reference photo, prepare your composition, and transfer the image onto watercolor paper.
Session 2 – December 1: Begin painting your portrait and select a reference photo for your second painting.
Sessions 3 & 4 – December 8 & 15: Continue developing your portraits, refining techniques, and completing your paintings.
Personalized Instruction – Limited Class Size
Each session begins with a brief lesson and demonstration, followed by hands-on painting.
Most class time is devoted to individual, one-on-one instruction and constructive critiques, tailored to each student's experience and needs.
Class size is limited to ensure personal attention.
Workshop Goal
Learn to capture a person's likeness, expression, and personality while preserving the fresh, luminous, and transparent qualities of watercolor.
Registration
Visit www.ridgeart.org for registration and additional information.
Ron Malone
Watercolor Instructor
Ridge Art Association
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