Watercolor Expressions: Technique & Creative Exploration with Kenzy Tawfiq - 6 Sessions
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 8 – September 22. 202511:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This 3-week workshop is designed to introduce participants to essential watercolor techniques while encouraging creative exploration through portraits, figures, and still life painting. Starting with the foundations of washes, layering, and color mixing, students will build confidence and skill through guided practice. As the course progresses, each participant will create expressive works from their own perspective using visual references—developing a personal style while applying technique.
Syllabus:
Week 1 – Watercolor Foundations
- Introduction to materials
- Washes, wet-on-wet & wet-on-dry techniques
- Layering and transparency
- Still life practice
Week 2 – Portraits from Your Perspective
- Facial structure and feature
- Expressive color choices and brushwork
- Begin personal portrait project
Week 3 – Figures & Composition
- Gesture and posture in watercolor
- Creative use of negative space
- Final compositions: combine figure/still life/portrait
Number of Participants: 10
Adult / Beginner/Intermediate
$360
Supplies Needed:
- Watercolor sketchbook (140 lb / 300 gsm, cold press) I suggest these : Amazon.com: Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad, 9"x12" Water Color Paper, 140lb/300gsm Artist Painting Drawing Paper Book, Art Supplies for Adults Kids, Watercolors, Watercolor Paint Set, Sketchbook, Journal, Teal OR Amazon.com: Art-N-Fly Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 30 Sheets - Cold Press Water Color Sketchbook Pad 140 lb for Art Painting, Drawing, Wet & Mixed Media - Water Coloring Paint Paper for Artist & Kids
- Watercolor paints ( pans) I suggest these colors : Amazon.com: Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Field Set, 14 Half Pan w/ Brush, Mixing Palette : Toys & Games OR Amazon.com: Watercolor Paint Set, Shuttle Art 48 Colors Watercolor Paint in Half Pans with 2 Water Brush Pens, 10 Paint Brushes, 1 Watercolor Pad, 1 Palette, 2 Color Charts, Watercolor Kit for KidsAdults, Artists : Toys & Games
- Round brushes (sizes 6 and 10) + 1 flat brush
- Mixing palette,, paper towel
- eraser
- Masking tape (optional)
About Kenzy
Kenzy is a visual artist , fine arts researcher and instructor from Alexandria, Egypt, and holds a bachelor's degree from Alexandria University school of Art. Kenzy specializes in watercolor, acrylic, and marker-based works and has exhibited works locally and internationally.
