Paint a Summer-Worthy Watercolor Portrait with Dritan Duro
Create a portrait that feels like summer itself, complete with radiant backdrop and reflective eyewear.
In today's lesson (85 mins), you'll create a portrait that feels like summer itself, complete with radiant backdrop and reflective eyewear.
Watercolor maestro Dritan Duro begins with the background—a wash of gold that blends gently into the head and shoulders—setting the tone for a portrait where edges soften and light dominates.
Working from light to dark, he shows you how to preserve highlights, build subtle transitions, and avoid overworking areas with thoughtful layering. He also shares practical insights about his handmade pigments, paper choices, and brush control that make the medium feel both approachable and expressive.
This is more than a technical demonstration. It’s an invitation to embrace the warmth and intensity of summer, and to explore how light and shadow shape not just the subject, but the atmosphere of the whole portrait.
Ready to paint a summer-worthy portrait with Dritan? Let's get started!
