Portrait and Pattern

Discover the magic of mixed media by combining graphite, watercolor, and patterns into a stunning portrait.

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Do you love experimenting with different art mediums? If so, our latest creative mini-class, Portrait and Pattern by Ce Duff is perfect for you! Join Ce as she combines three of her favorite approaches—graphite portraiture, watercolor, and pattern design—into a beautiful, layered process that anyone can enjoy.

In this class, you’ll start by practicing individual facial features with graphite, and then move into exploring watercolor techniques, including how to create delicate butterfly wing patterns. With these warm-ups under your belt, you’ll be ready to dive into the main event—creating a stunning, exhibition-worthy portrait combining watercolor and graphite.

Plus, Ce Duff has included a bonus lesson filled with fresh pattern ideas you can use to make your portrait truly unique!

Join us for this peaceful, mindful journey and discover the magic of mixed media. We can’t wait to see you in class!

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For warmup & main Lesson

DRAWING TOOLS

Your favourite wooden and/or mechanical pencils in a range of grades from 2H to 4B.
Erasers: kneadable and Tombow Mono Zero 3mm.
Ruler.
Blending stump or tissue.
Compass or measuring tool.

Sketchbook or sketch pad (I use a Stillman & Birn Beta 270gsm).
100% cotton watercolour or mixed media paper (at least 300gsm). I used an 8”x10” piece of 300gsm Hahnemuehle hot press watercolour paper for the warmup and a 640gsm block of Hahnemuehle hot press for the main lesson.
Watercolours: 2 of your favourite colours that play well together. I used Sennelier Phthalo Turquoise and Schmincke Payne’s Grey.
Gold watercolour: I used Daniel Smith Iridescent Gold and Interference Gold (optional) and Coliro Vintage Pearlcolor in Tibet Gold.
Round Watercolour brushes: very fine (0000-00), small (1) and medium (4).
Palette, paper towels and water jars.

For the Bonus Lesson

Sketchbook suitable for watercolour.
Pencil and erasers.
Watercolours of your choice. I used Winsor & Newton Potter’s Pink, Schmincke Paynes Grey, Daniel Smith Quinacridone Deep Gold, Rose Madder Permanent and Naphthamide Maroon.
Metallic Watercolour: I used Daniel Smith Iridescent Gold and Coliro Vintage Pearlcolors by Finetec.
Watercolour brushes: a selection of fine to medium rounds; Princeton Velvetouch angular shader.
Palette, paper towels and water jars.

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