Huntington Arts Council

Jan Guarino presents Fearless Portraits in Watercolors
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-20 | Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY, 11746, United States
Watercolor invites the unexpected and portraits can be tricky. In this workshop, you’ll learn to embrace it, work with the medium and turn it into something uniquely your own.
This workshop will focus on the art of the portrait—bringing expression, character, and life into your watercolor work.
I’ll be demonstrating throughout the class—the very heart of how we learn—so you can see each step in action and understand the “why” behind every decision.
You’ll also receive individual guidance and constructive critiques to help you grow with clarity and confidence.
I truly enjoy sharing my watercolor techniques, theories, and the joy of painting with my students. My hope is that you discover that same enjoyment—interpreting your world through paint, color, splatters, and drips.

Jan Guarino presents Fearless Watercolors Portrait 2 day Workshop
2026-06-19 10:00 - 2026-06-20 17:00 (America/New_York)
My intention is always to create an unexpected depiction of the subject, a colorful interpretation, not a literal translation. I enjoy using this unusual color palette to bring you into the painting and though, you may have been seen that place before, you feel you are looking at it for the very first time. A humble subject is suddenly worthy of careful notice because of the unexpected depiction,
This workshop will focus on the art of the portrait. I will demo – the very heart of learning – give individual help and constructive critiques. Materials are chosen to give artists the maximum chance of success with these techniques. I SO enjoy teaching my watercolor techniques, theories and joy with all of my students. It is my hope that you find enjoyment in interpreting your world with paint, splatters, drips and color by embracing the unexpected and unplanned that only a watercolor can give you!
