Watercolor Portrait Workshop

Join Us - In Tropical North Queensland for this magic Workshop!

@ The Tanks Arts Centre - Cairns Botanical Gardens -

Saturday 20th September 2025 - 10am to 2.30pm

46 Collins Ave, Cairns, QLD, Australia 4870

▣ Detailed Guideline This workshop focuses on painting portraits suitable for mastering the basic steps of watercolor portraiture, from initial sketching to mastering both wet and dry painting techniques. Participants will learn how to depict facial features using watercolor methods. 

▣ Key Features The class begins with the artist applying color to a pre-sketched paper. The artist will provide guidance on skin tone colors and painting techniques, followed by a demonstration. Participants will observe and replicate the demo. Reference images will be provided in advance, and printed copies will be distributed on the day of the workshop. Participants will learn a specific color palette and brush technique. The instructor will demonstrate, and participants will work on their own pieces. 

▣ Requirements for the Watercolor Portrait Workshop For those who need additional advice on materials, here are some recommendations: 

• Recommended Paint: Tube Watercolor (Refer to Daniel Smith Jung Hun Sung Palette Dot Card images below) 
• Watercolor Paper (Arches/Rough) 41x31.5cm (6F in Korea panel size) / 300gsm, 2 papers or more, stretched on a wooden panel 
• Brushes: Natural and synthetic hard bristle brushes, round and flat (large, medium, small) 
• Lightweight water container 
• Towel 
• Water spray 

J.Hungsung - Artist Profile

Born in Yeosu, a small port city in Korea with a beautiful and developed artistic culture, Jung-Hun Sung started painting in his studio at the age of 10. Currently he only paints with watercolor and exhibits his work worldwide. He now lives in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do and runs a watercolor studio.

Jun says .........“There are four things I consider to be equally important when painting watercolors – water, paint, paper and brush. Nothing is unimportant, but the material that has an absolute influence is paint. Daniel Smith paints provide excellent quality in every way, inspiring me to immediately change the paint I had been using for nearly 40 years. The depth and effect of color is a noticeable change in the portraits I usually paint. Daniel Smith will play the role of pointing you in the right direction, now and for the future of watercolor painting.”

Refund Policy |

You can book your Workshop with confidence - knowing that we will refund the Workshop Fee - less $AUD10.00 Booking fee to cover bank and admin charges - provided we are notified in writing via our CONTACT FORM - dated one week prior to the commencement of the Australian Watercolour Muster Biennale - 2025 i.e. 10th September 2025.

Cancellations after this date will be refunded at 50% of the Booking Fee, at the discretion of the Curator of the Australian Watercolour Muster - Wyn Vogel - depending on the critical circumstances and again notified in writing via our CONTACT FORM - with your phone number and details of the Workshop / Event you are wishing to cancel. A booking fee of $AUD10.00 will be applied to these late cancellations. 

There will be no refund if the Student doesn't advise of their inability to attend at least 24hours prior to the Workshop date and/or doesn't arrive at the Workshop!