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Statues have long been timeless subjects in art, offering the perfect opportunity to explore light, form, and value. In “Painting a Statue in Watercolour,” you’ll discover how to bring stone to life with just a few brushstrokes—focusing on tonal contrast, subtle color mixing, and the play of light and shadow.

During the Class You Will Learn:

🗿 Statue Strategy: How to approach painting a statue by focusing on form rather than fine detail.
🎨 Stone Colour Mixing: Learn to mix the perfect stone or concrete hues using a limited watercolor palette.
🌗 Tonal Mastery: Discover how to sort out and control tonal ranges to give the statue shape and volume.
📐 Shape vs. Detail: How to paint the "shapes" you see rather than getting lost in intricate features.
💡 Reflective Highlights: Learn how to observe and paint subtle reflections that give life to stone surfaces.

Perfect for beginners and intermediates, this class is a brilliant exercise in painting realism through tonal contrast and form. A must-do lesson if you’re looking to level up your control over values and structure!

Join now and bring a timeless sculpture to life in watercolor!

You Will Need

  • Watercolor Paper
  • Set of pan or tube paints
  • Set of watercolor brushes
  • Rigger brush
  • HB Pencil & soft eraser
  • Masking fluid
  • Soft lint free cloth
  • Paper towel