Animal portraits in line and wash

About

Line and wash is where painting and drawing meet, combining the strengths of each in one piece of art. It is perfect for executing lively and characterful portraits of animals. It can be quite rapid to execute and, due to the reassurance of the line, it is often easier to be free with the washes which will add great energy and expression compared to line alone. If you aspire to paint more loosely in watercolour then line and wash is a great stepping stone.

This one-day workshop is taking place on:

• Friday 20 November 2026

All materials will be provided. You may wish to bring a photo of an animal you wish to paint. This needs to be printed onto A4 paper. Otherwise, plenty of reference images will be available, each presenting different challenges. Held in Knowl Hill, Berkshire, the venue is beautiful and an inspiring setting. Now you can spend a day exploring this new way of working.

The price is £107 per person which includes materials and tea/coffee. I have paired this workshop with the painting hares in watercolour, so you might want to do two days in a row and really immerse yourself. Earlier in the autumn I am running a pure animal watercolour day and also a Rainbow pet portrait days, so these might also be of interest.