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Master the Art of Controlled Watercolor Portraits Using Chien Chung-Wei’s Revolutionary “Alla Prima” Method
For artists ready to paint watercolor portraits with confidence instead of anxiety, this course changes everything.
Master watercolorist Chien Chung-Wei — the first Taiwanese artist ever honored as a Signature member of both the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society — reveals his groundbreaking approach that eliminates traditional watercolor fears.
His “Alla Prima Watercolor with Dry Brushing Technique” gives you complete control and unshakable confidence in every brushstroke.
Inside this transformative course, you'll discover:
● The revolutionary “Alla Prima Watercolor with Dry Brushing Technique” that transforms watercolor from unpredictable medium into controllable portrait tool…
● The “T-Shape” secret that guarantees accuracy in your portrait placement — this one technique alone eliminates the guesswork that frustrates most watercolor portrait attempts…
● How to skip the pencil underdrawing completely and paint watercolor portraits with complete control — using Chien’s direct brush approach that builds confidence from the very first stroke…
● …and so much more!
By the end of this demonstration, you’ll understand exactly how to approach watercolor portraits with the confidence and control of a pro.
No more fear of ruining paintings.
No more anxiety about watercolor’s unpredictability.
Just the quiet confidence that comes from truly understanding your medium — and the complete control to capture not just likeness, but the very soul of your subjects!
Here’s a small taste of what’s inside Painting Portraits in Watercolor:
● The revolutionary “Alla Prima Watercolor with Dry Brushing Technique” that transforms watercolor from unpredictable medium to controllable portrait tool…
● The “T-Shape” secret that guarantees accuracy in your portrait placement ... (this one technique alone eliminates the guesswork that frustrates most watercolor portrait attempts)...
● How to create natural skin tones using only a few colors ... while achieving a depth and richness that usually requires advanced color mixing skills…
● The “gradual development progression” that prevents paintings from “falling apart at the end” ... and why Chien’s approach feels less safe but produces far superior results...
● How to skip the pencil underdrawing and paint watercolor portraits with complete control ... using Chien’s direct brush approach that builds confidence from the very first stroke…
● How to use your brush to sculpt facial features with precision and control ... creating dimensional portraits that radiate life and character…
● The secret to preserving white paper effortlessly ... (you’ll never worry about “saving” whites again once you know this approach)...
● How to establish your portrait evenly as a whole, not piece by piece ... building from 85% accuracy to 100% precision with confidence at every stage…
● Why thinking in planes and geometric shapes instead of “eyes and noses” keeps your portraits fresh and prevents overworking…
● How to capture not just likeness, but the very essence and character of your subject ... using techniques that bring portraits to life…
● The method that eliminates traditional watercolor concerns about wet-into-wet, drying washes, and “fixing” mistakes ... (paint with the boldness you’ve always wanted!)...
● How to approach watercolor like drawing ... discovering that you don’t need to be a watercolor expert to create stunning portraits…
● How to build the basic structure using Chien’s dry watercolor painting technique ... (works best on hot-pressed, smooth watercolor paper for professional results you can see immediately)...
● The “flat brush technique” using a round brush ... discover how Chien transforms an ordinary round brush into a sculpting tool that creates form and dimension…
● How to paint people wearing glasses without getting overwhelmed ... (this specialized tip alone will save you hours of frustration on portrait commissions)...
● Why starting loose and building form and features graduallygives you unshakeable confidence ... instead of the fear that comes from trying to be perfect from the first stroke…
● The secret to using shoulders and body positioning to create rhythm and presence in your portraits ... (most artists focus only on the face and miss this powerful compositional element)...
● How to make constant adjustments and readjustments without fear ... because this method gives you complete control at every stage…
● The brushwork technique that follows facial form ... creating implied wrinkles and character lines that look natural, not overworked or artificial…
● Why focusing on saturation instead of complex color theory simplifies everything ... (Chien approaches this as drawing, with the only color consideration being how intense to make each area)...
● …and so many more incredible watercolor tips and tricks straight from a master!
Discover Chien Chung-Wei’s Unique “FairyLight” Technique to Create Magical Light Effects and Eye-Catching Art!
Chien Chung-Wei’s painting called Listen to the Wind attracted a lot of attention.
In the painting, he used a technique we call the “FairyLights” technique, which involves using masking fluid as a means to paint more FREELY and spontaneously. Seems like a contradiction?! Not when Chien Chung-Wei shows you how!
It’s a brilliant combination that allows you to create amazing light effects.
Chien’s use of masking fluid removes most of its limitations — like how it can make your painting look rigid and unnatural.
This is a workshop unlike any other.
After watching it and applying his lessons, you’ll see a massive improvement fast — and you don’t even have to leave your home or studio.
So when you’re ready to see a huge difference in your painting…
Come join Chien inside Painting Nature today!
Here’s a small taste of what’s inside Painting Nature:
● Chien’s “secret weapon” for adding details before the paint dries, a technique that creates effects that look almost like oil paint!
● Learn how Chien creates the magical dappled light effect with his unique “FairyLights” technique — a combination of 3 elements you’re already using…
● Chien’s brilliant lessons for mixing NATURAL GREENS — a must for this forest scene…
● Brushwork techniques to paint leaves (and how to blend them so they don’t look “cut out”)…
● Chien’s unique 2-stage drawing process to create an elegant composition…
● How to create a rhythm of lights that will flow through the painting…
● Chien’s “Brushwork Philosophy” that will cement the right mindset in you for painting great works of art…
● How Chien creates contrast and depth (must-watch!)...
● Discover the hidden power of masking fluid to paint with more spontaneity and expression…
● How to create natural-looking, exciting, and interesting transitions from light to dark…
● A step-by-step approach on how to make distant trees, branches, and other elements look LUSH and not stiff…
● PLUS:Brilliant techniques to keep you PAINTING FREELY without restrictions…
● …and so many more incredible tips and insights!
Discover Chien Chung-Wei’s Brilliant Techniques Responsible For His Award-Winning Masterpieces!
“Spontaneous Watercolor” is a 3 hour video that will show you exactly how Chien created his award-winning masterpiece “Ambience of Jiufen.”
Chien’s instructions have been professionally translated to English by another award-winning artist, so you can be assured that nothing is “lost in translation.”
As you follow Chien’s step-by-step guidance, you’ll soon realize that painting in watercolor is like building a house.
You’ll start from the structural design, moving on to the laying of the ground floor in a large area … all the way to finishing the final details.
According to Chien, the entire process is run through a kind of logic.
He calls this logic “Efficient Connection.”
You see, every brushstroke has a reason. Understanding those reasons will have a tremendous impact on your artwork. Inside the video, Chien will explain as he demonstrates the techniques and materials he uses.
You’re going to learn techniques like:
This video is perfect for anyone, no matter your skill level in watercolor.
If you’re interested in street scene painting and you’d like to have a deeper understanding of the principles of composition, this video is simply a must-have.
Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside “Spontaneous Watercolor”
Here’s just a few of the techniques Chien will be covering in this course:
