Discover how values transform into luminous color in this focused watercolor portrait workshop. Designed to help artists slow down, look closely, and bring the figure to life with clarity and depth, the class works from a sustained live portrait pose to build paintings step by step. The workshop begins with careful drawing and a monochromatic block-in to establish structure and values. From there, artists will layer transparent watercolor glazes, gradually developing luminous skin tones, subtle atmosphere, and a sense of realism. This methodical approach emphasizes observation, patience, and craft—tools that expand both technical skill and artistic voice. Whether you’re refining your portrait practice or new to working in watercolor, this workshop offers the opportunity to sharpen your eye and deepen your understanding of how drawing, value, and color work together in painting the human form. The work of Mario Andres Robinson fits squarely within the tradition of American painting. Robinson's finished works bear a close affinity to the masters of the realist tradition, Andrew Wyeth and Thomas Eakins. Containing few references to modern life, Robinson's work has a timeless and universal quality, and exhibits a distinct turn-of-the-century stylistic aesthetic. The images he chooses, which refer to a bygone era where solitude and reflection were abundant, also provoke frequent allusions to the paintings of Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper.
