About the artist: Josu Maroto Peñagaricano

 

   -Birthplace: Urretxu (1975)

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   -Education: Bachelor of Architecture, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) (2000).

 

   -Profile: Draftsman, urban sketcher, illustrator, portraitist, caricaturist, watercolorist, painter, life painter...

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   -Career: He has exhibited individually and collectively. He teaches international workshops (Lisbon, Málaga, Barcelona, etc.) and coordinates monthly workshops at the Urretxu Cultural Center. He has been a contributor to the weekly newspaper Goiberri for over 10 years and has been published in various publications, book covers, and album covers.

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   -Awards: Finalist in the 1st ABC Museum Press Illustration Competition in the caricature category and 3rd prize in traditional technique at Eurocon 2013 (Vienna).

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   -Live Painting: He has collaborated, painting live, in music and poetry recitals with musicians such as Gorka Hermosa, Iñaki Salvador, Kalakan, Oreka TX, Pello Ramirez, Eñaut Elorrieta, Mikel Urdangarín, and Ertzak, among others.

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   -Ongoing Training: He has studied under masters such as Alvaro Castagnet, Eudes Correia, Alejandro Casanova, Jorge Copruna, and Mendo.

 

 

Course Description

 

This workshop focuses on watercolor portraiture from photographic models.

 

Course Content

 

   -The Foundations of Drawing: Analysis of facial anatomy, structure, and the right-brain approach to drawing.

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   -Watercolor Technique: Basic concepts and study of a specific palette for flesh tones.

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   -References: Analysis of internationally renowned artists.

 

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Workshop Structure

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   -Introduction: An overview of the author's artistic journey and the concept of "drawing, portraiture, and watercolor. Drawing as meditation."

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   -Initial Practice: A brief exercise in drawing a face from a photographic model.

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   -Demonstration: Josu will demonstrate in three steps: Drawing – Initial Shade – Finishing Touches.

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   -Execution: Students will carry out the exercise step by step, following the instructor's demonstration.

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   -Raffle: At the end, the artwork created by the instructor will be raffled off among the attendees.

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List of Necessary Materials

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It is recommended to bring your own materials, emphasizing the quality of the paper and brushes.

 

Watercolor - Extended Palette (Recommended Palette)

 

   -Essential Basics (*): Payne's Gray, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Carmine, Cadmium Permanent Red, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Lemon, Cobalt Blue.

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   -Remaining palette: Sepia, Perylene Violet, Transparent Yellow, Light Cobalt Turquoise, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue, Winsor Green (blue hue), and Sap Green.

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Support and Brushes

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   -Paper: 300gsm fine grain, approx. 30x40cm (multiple sheets).

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   -Brushes: Small gray brush, round and flat brushes (natural or synthetic hair) in various sizes.

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Other Supplies

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   -Graphite pencil and/or 0.5mm mechanical pencil (with blue lead).

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   -Masking tape and support board.

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   -Water container and paper towels.

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   -Hair dryer (available to share).

 

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