Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Learn the basics of lighting for portraiture in this 30-minute art class with artist Jared Cullum (@jaredcullum). He’ll show you how light and reflected light play essential roles in creating a portrait. You’ll learn how they touch skin, hair, and clothes and accurately represent these elements with watercolour. The linework is provided, and if you wish to paint along, please prepare your sketch before class.
Topics Covered:
-Light and shadow
-Reflected light
-Sketching the human head
Reference photo and outline sketch: dropbox.com/sh/mf94c8k8hojs059/AAAXyflEv7Myotm7Mhb6oegpa?dl=0
❗️ Enrol in Jared's 90-minute art class for only $7 (we also have a 7-DAY FREE TRIAL): learn.etchrstudio.com/programs/live-nfqtzbdoio8
In the 90-minute art class, Jared will teach:
-Colour mixing
-Portrait sketching fundamentals
❗️ First-time Etchr Lab customers receive a 10% discount using the code TRY10 at checkout 🎨
Etchr Lab Products mentioned:
The Perfect Sketchbook A4: etchrlab.com/collections/sketchbooks/products/tps-bundles
Etchr Sketchbook (Portrait): B5 Hot Press: etchrlab.com/collections/sketchbooks/products/es-portrait
Watercolour 24 Half Pan Set: etchrlab.com/collections/paints/products/sg-24hp
❗️ First-time Jackson's customers receive a 10% discount using the affiliate links below! 🎨
Jackson's Art Products mentioned:
Arches 140 Cold Press: jacksonsart.com/arches-aquarelle-140lb-300gsm-22x30in-56x76cm-10-sheets-not?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
or Saunders Cold Pressed: jacksonsart.com/saunders-waterford-block-300gsm-18x26cm-7x10in-20-sheets-not?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Round watercolour brushes (Suggested: Escoda)
Size 8: jacksonsart.com/escoda-ultimo-tendo-synthetic-brush-series-1525-round-8?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Size 16: jacksonsart.com/escoda-ultimo-tendo-synthetic-brush-series-1525-round-16?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Size 20 (or anything bigger if you have it): jacksonsart.com/escoda-ultimo-tendo-synthetic-brush-series-1525-round-20?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Daniel Smith Watercolours:
-Cadmium Yellow Light: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-cadmium-yellow-light-hue?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Cadmium Red Medium: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-cadmium-red-medium-hue?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Carmine: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-carmine-series-2?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
or Alizarin Crimson: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-alizarin-crimson?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Lavender* (not crucial): jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-lavender-series-2?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Ultramarine Blue: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-ultramarine-blue?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Yellow Ochre: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-yellow-ochre?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Burnt Sienna: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-burnt-sienna?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Burnt Umber: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-burnt-umber?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Paynes Gray: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-payne-s-gray?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Pencil (Suggested: Faber Castell 9000 B): jacksonsart.com/faber-castell-series-9000-pencil-b?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
or HB: jacksonsart.com/faber-castell-series-9000-pencil-hb?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Other materials:
Eraser
Paper Towels
Got any comments or suggestions on this Class? Feel free to leave your comments here: bit.ly/30mClass_Feedback_Feb2022
Learn the basics of lighting for portraiture in this 30-minute art class with artist Jared Cullum (@jaredcullum). He’ll show you how light and reflected light play essential roles in creating a portrait. You’ll learn how they touch skin, hair, and clothes and accurately represent these elements with watercolour. The linework is provided, and if you wish to paint along, please prepare your sketch before class.
Topics Covered:
-Light and shadow
-Reflected light
-Sketching the human head
Reference photo and outline sketch: dropbox.com/sh/mf94c8k8hojs059/AAAXyflEv7Myotm7Mhb6oegpa?dl=0
❗️ Enrol in Jared's 90-minute art class for only $7 (we also have a 7-DAY FREE TRIAL): learn.etchrstudio.com/programs/live-nfqtzbdoio8
In the 90-minute art class, Jared will teach:
-Colour mixing
-Portrait sketching fundamentals
❗️ First-time Etchr Lab customers receive a 10% discount using the code TRY10 at checkout 🎨
Etchr Lab Products mentioned:
The Perfect Sketchbook A4: etchrlab.com/collections/sketchbooks/products/tps-bundles
Etchr Sketchbook (Portrait): B5 Hot Press: etchrlab.com/collections/sketchbooks/products/es-portrait
Watercolour 24 Half Pan Set: etchrlab.com/collections/paints/products/sg-24hp
❗️ First-time Jackson's customers receive a 10% discount using the affiliate links below! 🎨
Jackson's Art Products mentioned:
Arches 140 Cold Press: jacksonsart.com/arches-aquarelle-140lb-300gsm-22x30in-56x76cm-10-sheets-not?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
or Saunders Cold Pressed: jacksonsart.com/saunders-waterford-block-300gsm-18x26cm-7x10in-20-sheets-not?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Round watercolour brushes (Suggested: Escoda)
Size 8: jacksonsart.com/escoda-ultimo-tendo-synthetic-brush-series-1525-round-8?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Size 16: jacksonsart.com/escoda-ultimo-tendo-synthetic-brush-series-1525-round-16?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Size 20 (or anything bigger if you have it): jacksonsart.com/escoda-ultimo-tendo-synthetic-brush-series-1525-round-20?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Daniel Smith Watercolours:
-Cadmium Yellow Light: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-cadmium-yellow-light-hue?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Cadmium Red Medium: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-cadmium-red-medium-hue?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Carmine: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-carmine-series-2?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
or Alizarin Crimson: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-alizarin-crimson?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Lavender* (not crucial): jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-lavender-series-2?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Ultramarine Blue: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-ultramarine-blue?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Yellow Ochre: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-yellow-ochre?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Burnt Sienna: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-burnt-sienna?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Burnt Umber: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-burnt-umber?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
-Paynes Gray: jacksonsart.com/daniel-smith-watercolour-paint-5ml-payne-s-gray?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Pencil (Suggested: Faber Castell 9000 B): jacksonsart.com/faber-castell-series-9000-pencil-b?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
or HB: jacksonsart.com/faber-castell-series-9000-pencil-hb?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=35464c848f410e55a13bb9d78e7fddd0
Other materials:
Eraser
Paper Towels
Got any comments or suggestions on this Class? Feel free to leave your comments here: bit.ly/30mClass_Feedback_Feb2022
