1 – TIME WATERCOLOR PAINTING WORKSHOP : How to Paint Animals (In-person/ W72 NYC Art Studio)

NOTE: This is an In-Person Art Class.

Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this inspiring one-time Animal Portrait Workshop at The Art Studio NY, NYC’s #1-rated art studio. Whether you're brand new to watercolor or you're wanting to deepen your artistic technique, you'll learn how to transform a reference photo of an animal into an expressive watercolor portrait through live demonstrations, approachable techniques, and personalized guidance from a professional NYC artist educator. In our welcoming, encouraging, and fear-free art studio environment, you'll learn new painting skills including how to simplify facial features, capture personality, express yourself with color and texture, and bring your animal to life through painting, all while having fun and giving yourself time to slow down, create and play. As you learn that there is "no right or wrong" in art, you'll realize there is no need to be perfect, and you just need to be curious!  You'll leave with a finished watercolor painting that you feel proud of, along with new artistic confidence and watercolor painting techniques to use in your future paintings.

“The Art Studio NY instructors are incredibly warm, positive and encouraging. AND, they really know both how to paint and how to teach painting. It's a pleasure to take their art courses... and they definitely helped me progress in creating artwork I feel proud of.” - TASNY Student

In This Watercolor Painting Workshop, You Will:

• Learn essential watercolor painting techniques including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, glazing, layering, color mixing, watercolor washes, expressive brushwork, dry brush, and more
• Discover new skills in how to paint expressive animal portraits, including  proportions, light and shadow, fur texture, edges and details that bring personality to your painting  
• Watch live demonstrations and receive personalized, encouraging instruction from a professional NYC artist and educator
•  Experiment with color, value, composition and expressive mark-making while developing your own artistic style
• Build confidence as you learn how to simplify features and transform a reference image into a beautiful watercolor portrait
•  Strengthen your understanding of composition, values, color harmony, edges, and expressive mark-making while developing your own artistic style
• Create a finished watercolor portrait painting you'll be proud to frame and display
• Enjoy a relaxing, stress-relieving art studio experience surrounded by a welcoming community where you can experiment, have fun learning and let go of the pressure to get everything "right" 
• Returning students are always welcome! Every workshop introduces new references, creative challenges and artistic techniques, so there's always something new to learn and explore!  

Whether you're eager to learn how to paint cats and dogs or experience a  beginner watercolor workshop, this one-time workshop offers the perfect opportunity to unwind, learn new skills, and create personalized artwork that 

Art Class Materials:

All Materials are included.