Portrait Drawing & Watercolour Workshop
with Olga Atkins

3 x 4-hour sessions
Sunday: 3rd, 10th and 17th of November 
10am - 2pm
Cost: $395 per person
This includes all materials. 

Portrait drawing can seem like a challenging skill to learn, since every face is unique and filled with detail. However, developing your ability by practising under supervision with an experienced portrait drawing artist is an ideal way to improve your skills and knowledge. In this course,
​Olga takes you through the basics of drawing portraits down to the finer details. Learn about proportions, structure, and how to draw facial features. Express your artistic vision by capturing the essence of each unique face you draw.

In the Portrait Drawing Course, you will learn how to draw faces, progressing from basic to more advanced topics: 

Course Highlights:
  • Learn the essential proportions of the head and face.
  • Master constructive realistic drawing techniques.
  • Explore composition and rendering of tonal values.
  • Incorporate perspective into your portrait drawings.
  • Study facial features such as eyes, nose, and lips.
  • Understand colour theory for creating lifelike skin tones.
  • Gain insights into basic human anatomy for figurative drawing.
  • Culminate the course with a full watercolour portrait, combining all learned techniques.
About Olga:
As a child in Moldova, Olga was captivated by drawing and inspired by the enchanting illustrations of renowned artists like Vladimir Zarubin. Despite her early passion, societal pressures pushed her towards more "serious" pursuits such as biology, psychology, and journalism.
However, years later, the stars aligned, and her childhood spark was reignited. She had come full circle back to what she had originally loved as a child. With no doubts lingering,
Olga now wishes to seize every opportunity to continue her art journey.
After experimenting with different materials and styles, her heart was swiftly won over by watercolour. At the moment, she particularly enjoys drawing portraits of women, viewing it as an expression of beauty, love, and tenderness in a world that truly needs it.
Each painting she creates is a reflection of her thoughts and feelings during the creation process. Her portraits carry a specific aesthetic derived from her fascination with the beauty in every woman.
​Olga cherishes the beauty and magic of vibrantly colorful art and is eager to share her insights, passion, and knowledge with others.
​website: giftfromvenus.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_atkins_art/