Portrait II

  • Using the Zorn Palette for Portrait
  • Exploring the range of the Zorn Palette
  • Understanding five painting techniques

Meet your instructor

Jeffrey Watts

Jeffrey Watts is the founder of Watts Atelier of the Arts. He is a contemporary American artist known for his expressive and painterly style, particularly in figurative work, landscapes, and still life. Influenced by masters like Nicolai Fechin, his art often showcases dynamic brushwork and a keen eye for light and form.

Course Materials

This course will use oil painting materials. For a list of all materials used in this course, visit the materials page.

Course Lessons

1. Creating the Zorn Palette
2. Burnt Umber with Color Part I
3. Burnt Umber with Color Part II
4. Burnt Umber with Color Part III
5. Burnt Umber with Color Part IV
6. Direct Approach Part I
7. Direct Approach Part II
8. Direct Approach Part III
9. Soft Scumbling Approach Part I
10. Soft Scumbling Approach Part II
11. Soft Scumbling Approach Part III
12. Tiling Approach Part I
13. Tiling Approach Part II
14. Tiling Approach Part III
15. Abstract/Drybrush Approach Part I
16. Abstract/Drybrush Approach Part II