Why stress over what/how to sketch? Relax & Play! It’s only a Sketch….
Dive into the world of color with fearless, fun exercises that help you master the basics — from juicy textured washes to magical color blends and Finish it With a Splash!
Mix It Up with Color Pencils: Discover the joy of combining color pencils with watercolor to add that extra pop of detail and texture to your sketches.
In this workshop we will Add Life with Expressive Lines and Textures: Play with colored Watercolor Pencil lines and watercolor texture to make your scenes come alive, capturing details in a way that’s loose, fun, and oh-so-expressive.
Learning Goals
- Master Bold Color Techniques: participants will learn to create vibrant, juicy watercolor washes and magical color blends, building confidence with playful, fearless color applications.
- Enhance Sketches with Mixed Media Magic: participants will explore the exciting combination of color pencils and watercolor, discovering how to add detail, texture, and that extra “wow” factor to their sketches.
- Bring Scenes to Life with Expressive Lines: Through fun exercises, participants will develop skills in adding lively, expressive lines and textures, learning to capture the essence of a place with a loose, relaxed style.
- Create Light and Depth That Pulls You In: Unleash the magic of light & shadow, by mastering the dark values in the sketch to make your sketches feel three-dimensional, almost like you’re stepping right into the scene
- Play: Have more FUN and JOY while sketching, instead of failure stress
Dates:
3- 7th September 2026
4 nights / 5 days
Transport from Lisbon to the Hotel and retreat included
Retreat: Sofia in Monsaraz
Hotel: Vila Planície, Monsaraz
