Watercolor workshop with Dylan Pierce

Two immersive days of portrait instruction with Dylan Scott Pierce September 18–19, 2026 · Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EST each day (Includes a one-hour lunch break) ​ Go beyond simply painting a recognizable portrait. In this intensive two-day workshop, Dylan Scott Pierce will take you deeper into the art of watercolor portraiture—exploring how light, color, value, edges, and design work together to create portraits that feel luminous, dimensional, and alive. You’ll learn how to create life-like skin tones through juxtaposition and layering, how to use key edges to convey character and direct the viewer’s eye, and how to create convincing dimension through contrast and the planes of the face. This intermediate-to-advanced workshop builds upon fundamental watercolor techniques and takes them further, helping you make more intentional and sophisticated artistic decisions. What You’ll Learn Artistic Design & Portraiture The Elements of Art Lost and Found Edges Complementary Grays Juxtaposing Colors Warm-to-Cool Color Relationships Using Contrast and Planes to Create Dimension Creating Luminous Skin Tones Directing the Viewer’s Eye Making Intentional Design Choices Essential Watercolor Techniques Transparent Glazing Timing the Wetness of Your Paint Dry Into Damp vs. Wet Into Wet Matching Wetness Negative Painting Layering for Luminous Skin Your Workshop Includes 12 Hours of Live Instruction Two full days of focused watercolor portrait instruction and demonstration with Dylan. A Separate Critique with Dylan Receive additional guidance through a dedicated critique designed to help you better understand and strengthen your work. One Year of Replay Access The complete workshop will be recorded and available exclusively to participants for one full year, allowing you to revisit the lessons and demonstrations at your own pace. Limited to 18 Students Enrollment is intentionally limited to create a more focused and personal learning experience. Investment $225 ​ Members of Dylan's Online Class save $80 Members pay only $145 with a member coupon code. Ready to Go Deeper Into Watercolor Portraiture? Join Dylan for two immersive days of painting, exploration, and artistic discovery—and learn how to create portraits with greater light, dimension, character, and life. Questions? Dylan Pierce dylan@dylanpierce.com