Painting

Super Easy Watercolor Portraits

A while ago I pinned a super cool looking watercolor portrait tutorial.  Recently I noticed that Kristin Dudish had tried it out with great results.  So, I decided to try it out too!

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I put mine in frames and I love how they look all together!

Here's a peek at each one by itself:

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I gave the first three to my Mom for Mother's Day…

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…and the last one to my friend, Riv (who is in the photo with me).  And yes, they both loved them!  :)

Give the tutorial a try and see for yourself how very easy it is!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

45 thoughts on “Super Easy Watercolor Portraits

  • Your mother takes such good photos…she has a nice smile.
    Those came out cool. off to check out the tut.

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  • Your mother takes such good photos…she has a nice smile.
    Those came out cool. off to check out the tut.

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  • Your mother takes such good photos…she has a nice smile.
    Those came out cool. off to check out the tut.

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  • Your mother takes such good photos…she has a nice smile.
    Those came out cool. off to check out the tut.

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  • Your mother takes such good photos…she has a nice smile.
    Those came out cool. off to check out the tut.

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  • You never cease to amaze me….I am sure your Mother feels the same! Beautiful watercolor portraits!

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  • You never cease to amaze me….I am sure your Mother feels the same! Beautiful watercolor portraits!

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  • You never cease to amaze me….I am sure your Mother feels the same! Beautiful watercolor portraits!

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  • You never cease to amaze me….I am sure your Mother feels the same! Beautiful watercolor portraits!

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  • You never cease to amaze me….I am sure your Mother feels the same! Beautiful watercolor portraits!

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  • THANK YOU for the link!!! I love all your paintings! Your mom is so pretty!

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  • THANK YOU for the link!!! I love all your paintings! Your mom is so pretty!

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  • THANK YOU for the link!!! I love all your paintings! Your mom is so pretty!

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  • THANK YOU for the link!!! I love all your paintings! Your mom is so pretty!

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  • THANK YOU for the link!!! I love all your paintings! Your mom is so pretty!

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  • So cool! Love them all, but the expression you captured in your brother’s is fantastic! Off to check out the tute!

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  • So cool! Love them all, but the expression you captured in your brother’s is fantastic! Off to check out the tute!

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  • So cool! Love them all, but the expression you captured in your brother’s is fantastic! Off to check out the tute!

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  • So cool! Love them all, but the expression you captured in your brother’s is fantastic! Off to check out the tute!

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  • So cool! Love them all, but the expression you captured in your brother’s is fantastic! Off to check out the tute!

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  • Oh, I love this idea. Looks easy enough. I like yours turned out for sure. Going to give this a try!

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  • Oh, I love this idea. Looks easy enough. I like yours turned out for sure. Going to give this a try!

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  • Oh, I love this idea. Looks easy enough. I like yours turned out for sure. Going to give this a try!

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  • Oh, I love this idea. Looks easy enough. I like yours turned out for sure. Going to give this a try!

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  • Oh, I love this idea. Looks easy enough. I like yours turned out for sure. Going to give this a try!

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  • Thank you SO much for sharing this technique. I think even *I* might be able to do it! 😉
    Your’s are absolutely lovely. I’ll bet your family is thrilled with them.

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  • Thank you SO much for sharing this technique. I think even *I* might be able to do it! 😉
    Your’s are absolutely lovely. I’ll bet your family is thrilled with them.

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  • Thank you SO much for sharing this technique. I think even *I* might be able to do it! 😉
    Your’s are absolutely lovely. I’ll bet your family is thrilled with them.

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  • Thank you SO much for sharing this technique. I think even *I* might be able to do it! 😉
    Your’s are absolutely lovely. I’ll bet your family is thrilled with them.

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  • Thank you SO much for sharing this technique. I think even *I* might be able to do it! 😉
    Your’s are absolutely lovely. I’ll bet your family is thrilled with them.

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  • I absolutely love these! All of you look amazing and your painting is cool! Will look at your links!

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  • I absolutely love these! All of you look amazing and your painting is cool! Will look at your links!

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  • I absolutely love these! All of you look amazing and your painting is cool! Will look at your links!

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  • I absolutely love these! All of you look amazing and your painting is cool! Will look at your links!

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  • I absolutely love these! All of you look amazing and your painting is cool! Will look at your links!

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  • Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial. I have hesitated using watercolors but this gave me the incentive to go for it. I loved it. I have a post on my blog with your link and a link to the tutorial. Thanks again, I enjoy your work.

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  • Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial. I have hesitated using watercolors but this gave me the incentive to go for it. I loved it. I have a post on my blog with your link and a link to the tutorial. Thanks again, I enjoy your work.

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  • Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial. I have hesitated using watercolors but this gave me the incentive to go for it. I loved it. I have a post on my blog with your link and a link to the tutorial. Thanks again, I enjoy your work.

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  • Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial. I have hesitated using watercolors but this gave me the incentive to go for it. I loved it. I have a post on my blog with your link and a link to the tutorial. Thanks again, I enjoy your work.

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  • Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial. I have hesitated using watercolors but this gave me the incentive to go for it. I loved it. I have a post on my blog with your link and a link to the tutorial. Thanks again, I enjoy your work.

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  • Tried this yesterday.
    Loved it
    Thanks for putting me on to it!

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  • Tried this yesterday.
    Loved it
    Thanks for putting me on to it!

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  • Tried this yesterday.
    Loved it
    Thanks for putting me on to it!

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  • Tried this yesterday.
    Loved it
    Thanks for putting me on to it!

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  • Tried this yesterday.
    Loved it
    Thanks for putting me on to it!

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