ReMastered Course – 
This course has been updated with downloadable assignments, optimized video lesson flow, new reference images, plus standardized rubrics and materials lists for a more effective learning experience.

In this final lesson, Steve Huston guides you through creating expressive gouache sketches of male and female portraits and figures, combining the techniques and concepts learned throughout the course. Steve demonstrates using shapes, values, colors, and expressive brush strokes to represent each subject’s unique character. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have the skills and confidence to portray figures and portraits in gouache with your own distinct vision.

This lesson belongs to the course The Practice of Sketchbooking: Ink, Watercolor, and Gouache. In this 6-week course, renowned artist Steve Huston guides you through the essential practice of sketchbooking with ink, watercolor, and gouache. Each week focuses on foundational skills like line work, pen hatching, value, color, and composition through focused studies of figure paintings, master studies, landscapes, and still lifes. Steve’s lessons emphasize technical development and personal interpretation, encouraging you to explore your unique voice through practical exercises. You’ll discover how a simple sketchbook can become a powerful tool to hone your skills and serve as the foundation for future masterpieces. By the end of the course, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to fuel your artistic growth through a consistent sketching habit.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.