Dongfeng Li 2026 In Person Workshop
Dongfeng Li – Watercolor Essentials for Portrait Painting
January 14-16, 2026 (3 Days), 9 AM – 4 PM PST
*Recording of the entire workshop will be available for 30 days
All Levels
I will help students to identify the shapes and make them simple.
Learn to find the ‘drama’ and something interesting on the portrait, lighting, contrast, patterns on the portrait, etc.
Learn to simplify the colors, washes, brush strokes.
Learn how to mixing/apply the colors (practice-two ways for the application).
Color temperatures observation and practice.
Learn to form the brush strokes into the construction, special personal language for your watercolor.
Learn to handle the water consistency and the timing on the paper.
Learn to manipulate the background wash to serve for the portrait.
Dates: January 14-16, 2026 (3 days), Wednesday through Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM PST
Recording Available: Yes
Skill Level: All Levels
Registration Fees: Non-Members $520, Members $460
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Dongfeng Li was born and raised in China and studied at Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts. He came to the United States in 1992 and subsequently received a Master of Art Education from the University of South Alabama and a Master of Fine Arts from Southern Illinois University. His watercolors have been exhibited nationally and internationally, including the annual international shows of American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America.
He wins more than 30 awards in the national and international watercolor exhibitions, which include 19 first place awards.
He is the signature member for American Watercolor Society, and National Watercolor Society. His watercolor paintings are feathered many times in Watercolor Artist Magazine. He is retired professor from Morehead State University and currently teaches painting and watercolor at Loa Rios Community College in California.
Artist Website: http://www.dongfengli.com/
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - Friday, January 16, 2026
13 places available. |
9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
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