Watercolours Portraits with Lorraine Simonds
Winsor & Newton Professional WatercoloursAbout This Experience
Join award-winning watercolour artist Lorraine Simonds for a live portrait demonstration exploring watercolour's expressive and unpredictable nature. In this loose, intuitive approach, Lorraine will paint a portrait through bold washes, fluid transitions, and atmospheric layering. Attendees will gain insight into embracing spontaneity, letting go of overworking, and harnessing the natural flow of pigment and water to create luminous, emotive portraits.
This demo is perfect for artists looking to break free from rigid outlines and develop a more organic, expressive painting style. Lorraine will also share tips on colour harmony, brush control, and the power of lost and found edges to create depth and movement. Whether new to portrait painting or looking to loosen up your approach, this session will encourage you to trust the process, make bold choices, and let the medium guide you.
Materials
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour Revival Collection Set: Aureolin Hue, Field's Orange, Viridian Hue, Cinnabar Green, Tyrian Purple, Ultramarine Ash, Mineral Grey, Ostwald Grey
Winsor & Newton Professional Synthetic Watercolour Brushes
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour Paper Blocks
This Opus North Vancouver event will include a try-it station with event-related materials and surprise giveaways for attendees!
About Your Host
Lorraine Simonds is an award-winning watercolour artist and educator known for her expressive, atmospheric portraits. She has served as a juror for multiple international watercolour competitions and is an Exhibitor Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. With a background in branding, photography, and fine art, Lorraine blends composition, storytelling, and intuitive brushwork to capture the essence of her subjects. Her work is held in private collections worldwide and showcased in numerous juried exhibitions.
Website: lorrainesimonds.com
Instagram: @lorraine.simonds
