Watercolor Portraits with Marcia Hodges

Watercolor Portraits with Marcia Hodges

Saturday, May 16, 2026 
10 AM - 4 PM
All Levels Welcome, Some Experience Needed
Number of Students: Max 8
$150, supplies needed, lunch provided

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This class will consist of learning the basic rules of portraiture. We will focus on two ways to complete a drawing. One is the grid method and the second is the Loomis method. The student will work using either method to develop their drawing.

Marcia will discuss her philosophy on painting a watercolor portrait and provide a demonstration. She will work with each student independently to assist with developing their own individual technique and style.

The students are encouraged to bring at least 3 photos with good lighting with shadows apparent. For instance, the light source on the right of the subject that create shadows on the left. (These photos can be black and white.) It is best to bring photos that will correspond to the size of the painting. For a painting that is 8" x 10" bring a photo that is also that size. We will first paint the portrait in a monochromic style focusing on light, medium and dark values. The next part of the class will focus on completing a very colorful portrait.

Instructor/Venue will provide:

• Guided Instruction
• Lunch

• Watercolor paper, 9" x 12" or smaller, cold press
• #2 pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• Ruler
• Paper Towels
• Cups for waters
• Scale divider
• Watercolor brushes, rounds, size #10 and #6 - Marcia likes the AquaElite & Velvetouch
• Paint - Marcia will be using tubes, but a pan set is fine
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Quinacridone Magenta
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Hooker's Green
  • Perylene Maroon
  • Peacock Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Burnt Umber
  • Payne's Gray
  • Vermillion or Scarlet Lake
  • New Gamboge
  • Deep Raw Sienna

UPDATED CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the event will receive a refund equal to 50% of the cost of the event. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will not receive a refund. This will help ensure that the instructor will be paid for their time and effort of teaching the event.