Eudes Correia
September 16-18 Victoria, BC
3-Day Workshop with Eudes Correia: Mastering Watercolor Figure Painting
Join world-renowned watercolor figure artist Eudes Correia for an immersive 3-day workshop where you’ll explore the expressive and delicate art of watercolor painting, focusing on the human figure. Eudes, known for his dynamic and emotive portrayals of the human form, will guide you through his innovative techniques, helping you unlock the full potential of watercolor in capturing the subtle nuances of the body, light, and movement.
Day 1: Introduction to Watercolor and Figure Fundamentals
Kick off the workshop by learning the essential techniques of watercolor, from understanding the medium’s properties to mastering brushwork, color mixing, and layering. Eudes will guide you through sketching the figure, emphasizing proportions, gesture drawing, and capturing the essence of the human form. You will practice the foundational skills necessary to create a strong figure study and get comfortable with various watercolor tools.
Day 2: Capturing Light, Shadow, and Expression
On the second day, delve deeper into the art of light and shadow. Eudes will demonstrate how to use watercolor’s transparency and fluidity to evoke realistic skin tones and dramatic lighting. Focus on understanding how light interacts with the body, creating depth and emotion. You will also learn how to infuse expression and movement into your figures, helping you achieve more dynamic, life-filled paintings.
Day 3: Refining Your Artistic Voice and Creating Finished Works
The final day of the workshop will be dedicated to refining your technique and creating a complete, finished watercolor figure painting. Eudes will offer personalized feedback, encouraging you to experiment and find your unique artistic voice within the medium. Learn how to balance spontaneity and control, and develop your approach to creating expressive, captivating figure compositions.
Takeaways from the Workshop:
- Mastery of watercolor techniques for figure painting
- Personalized feedback and guidance from Eudes Correia
- Practical skills to confidently depict the human figure with fluidity and emotion
- An understanding of light, shadow, and form in watercolor
- A completed watercolor figure painting
Whether you’re an experienced watercolor artist or just beginning your journey, this workshop will inspire and challenge you to deepen your understanding of figure painting, taking your watercolor skills to new heights under the mentorship of a master.
Eudes Correia
I think I started as most artists. Since I was five, I liked drawing little things, and even now I’m trying to improve. Of course, nowadays, I have way better results; 40 years of training led me to where I am today, after all. I was also very influenced by one of my older brothers, Manuka, who could draw very well, and was my inspiration.
It’s funny, because I never imagined I could ever be an artist and make a profession out of it; things rearranged and I was pushed until I reached this point.
When I reached my teenage years, I was already known in my school for being an artist, but I never dreamt of becoming one; all I wanted to do was to draw all day, and not think of what I’d become in the future. For the most part, my siblings worked in banks, and I thought I’d be a bank officer as well, and even got to work in a bank for two years. After I went unemployed, I had to search for another job, and the only thing I could do besides working in a bank was to draw, so, I searched for a job as an artist in serigraphy, and worked my way up, and never stopped until I reached this point I’m at today.
I worked for 25 years as a graphic designer and advertising illustrator, but I always found time to draw and paint. Although my contact with watercolor was when I was still a child, at the age of 12, I started dedicating watercolor professionally about 10 years ago. My work started to gain notoriety in Europe and in several parts of the world. During that time, I received the invitation to be the English Brand Ambassador Winsor & Newton. Now, after six years living in Europe, in 2021 I will be moving to the USA.
My plan is to continue painting with everything I connect with, to continue painting everything that I fall in love with. To continue to share my emotions through my work. To continue painting everything that touches my soul.