Prerecorded Lessons
SOLO AND BUNDLED COURSES
Embark on your Watercolour Adventure with Me
I'm thrilled to invite you into the world of watercolour. My approach is all about exploring emotions and creating atmospheric, loose portraits. Whether you're just starting out or you've been painting for a while, I'm here to guide you on this colourful journey.
My teaching philosophy revolves around cultivating authentic relationships, fostering a vibrant community, and understanding your unique artistic goals to help you achieve them. In my classes, you’ll discover not just technique and technical understanding, but also an insightful peek into my artistic approach, thought process, and problem-solving strategies. I delight in sharing concepts that will inspire and develop your own unique voice, all while keeping the atmosphere lively and engaging.
Looking for Live or In-Person learning opportunities? Visit my Live Workshops page
“Lorraine Simonds’ Loose Emotive Watercolor Portraits class demystifies how to do a great portrait in watercolor. Lorraine is generous in sharing tips that can shorten the learning curve. Also, working in real time, we get to hear Lorraine problem solve which helps the viewer gain confidence in learning how to deal with the sometimes unanticipated behavior of watercolor. Please invite Lorraine back for more classes.”
— Terracotta Student
Solo Courses
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Portrait Journeys
from $99 USD
A full course with 8+ full portrait demonstrations from Children to Seniors. Atmospheric portraits with intuitive color and confident brushwork. SOME MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT
Looking for Private Lessons & Mentorship?
Bundled Courses
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30 Faces 30 Days in Watercolor
$59.99 USD
Released April 2025, featuring 5 lessonsfrom myself along with 5 other portrait artists through Sktchy. Either go for the 30 day challenge or follow along at your own pace. Code WC10 to save $10 USD for first 300 sign ups
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Mother Child Portraits
$49.99 USD
Sktchy’s first-ever Mother & Child Portraits class released October, 2025, and create a series of six Mother & Child portraits with six inspiring art teachers:
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Paint Your Heart & Soul 2026
$119 USD
Released January 2025, featuring a whole class with multiple lessons about Planning Spontineity in Watercolour Portraits. This year-long challenge includes lessons from 33+ artists covering 50 master classes released every Wednesday throughout the year.
Tier 1: The first 600 students get the best price – September 1, midnight EST (right as August ends!) $99
Tier 2: The next 600 students enjoy a slightly higher (but still great price). $119
Tier 3: Once Tiers 1 and 2 are sold out, the regular price applies. No further discounts will be offered. $199
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30 Faces 30 Days in Watercolor 2025
$59.99 USD
Released April 2025, featuring 5 lessons from myself along with 5 other portrait artists through Sktchy. Either go for the 30 day challenge or follow along at your own pace. Code WC10 to save $10 USD for first 300 sign ups
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Paint Your Heart & Soul 2025
$149 USD
Released January 2025, featuring a whole class with multiple lessons about Planning Spontineity in Watercolour Portraits. This year-long challenge includes lessons from 33+ artists covering 50 master classes released every Wednesday throughout the year.
First 500 Sign-Ups: $99 – That’s less than $2 per class!
Next 500 Sign-Ups: $119 – Just $10 per month for a year of art!
After Sept. 30: $149 – Still a steal, but don’t wait! Sale ends December 31.
From January 2024: $249 – still a great deal for the whole year of amazing art classes!
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30 Faces 30 Days in Watercolor 2024
$59.99 USD
Released April 2024, featuring 5 lessons from myself along with 5 other portrait artists through Sktchy. Either go for the 30 day challenge or follow along at your own pace.
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Paint Your Heart & Soul 2024
$249 USD
Released January 2024, featuring a whole class with multiple lessons in a commissioned watercolour portrait. This year-long challenge includes lessons from 40+ artists covering a multitude of different styles and mediums. Each week a new artist's class is released. Buy before the end of January 2024 to save $100 USD.
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30 Faces 30 Days in Watercolor 2023
$59.99 USD
Released April 2023, featuring 3 lessons from myself along with 9 other portrait artists through Sktchy. Either go for the 30 day challenge or follow along at your own pace.
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30 Faces 30 Days in Watercolor 2022
$59.99 USD
Released October 2022, featuring 3 lessons from myself along with 9 other portrait artists through Sktchy. Either go for the 30 day challenge or follow along at your own pace.
What People Are Saying
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Thank you Lorraine, I enjoyed a lot your lesson, you give a lot of tips while you paint and i felt like I was chatting with a friend ☺️🙏🏻
— Alessandra S
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I really enjoyed your lesson Lorraine. A smiling face can be very challenging at times, especially the mouth. You’re a natural teacher and a great storyteller. Love your style!
— Dritan D
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Lorraine Simonds I loved the lesson. As always you gave a great presentation and good tips for success. Thank you!
— Marcia H