Create an Imperfect Ink-and-Watercolor Portrait with Richard Banks
"In portraiture, we’re not after perfection - we’re after impression.”
"You really need to go into inking ready to embrace error," says Richard Banks, a designer and self-taught artist in London. "In portraiture, we’re not after perfection - we’re after impression.”
In this two-part lesson (110 mins total), Richard first demonstrates his bold style of direct inking and how he embraces the "happy mistakes that come with ink."
After inking, Richard adds watercolor with a delightful mixture of surprising planes of color, subtle washes, and precise highlights.
Ready to spill ink and splash paint with Richard? Let's get started!
