Workshop
Exploring the Human Figure in Watercolor: Through Light and Shadow
With Eudes Correia
18, 19 & 20 September 2026
For three days, the atelier will have the privilege of welcoming Eudes Correia, an internationally recognized watercolor artist celebrated for the expressive power of his portraits and the remarkable mastery of his technique.
His work immediately captivates through the strength of his faces, the density of his shadows, and a use of watercolor that goes far beyond the traditional idea of a light or purely decorative medium. In his hands, water becomes substance. Pigment breathes. Layers are built with remarkable precision to construct living volumes.
During this intensive workshop, participants will enter the heart of his method: a painting practice grounded in rigorous observation, a deep understanding of volumes, and a subtle control of water and pigment.
Each day alternates between full demonstrations by the artist and guided practice, allowing participants to understand his process in depth.
Schedule
The workshop will take place Friday September 18, Saturday September 19, and Sunday September 20, 2026, at the atelier.
Daily schedule:
9:30 — Welcome of participants with coffee and croissants
10:00 – 13:00 — Workshop
14:00 – 17:00 — Workshop
On September 20, after the workshop, we will celebrate the end of the program with a closing aperitif at the atelier.
First day
Foundations: Drawing, Material, and the Behavior of Watercolor
The first day establishes the essential foundations. Before even beginning to paint, Eudes explains how to organize the entire working setup in order to gain both freedom and precision in the process.
Participants will explore:
Materials and preparation
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pencil and graphite intensity
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types of brushes and the function of each
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choosing and organizing the palette
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essential auxiliary materials
For Eudes Correia, technique begins even before the paint touches the paper: it starts with a deep understanding of drawing.
Fundamental notions
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construction of volume
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perspective and structure
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light and shadow
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contrast
These principles then lead into the study of watercolor itself and how it behaves on paper:
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tonal values
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gradients
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connection and flow of colors
The day concludes with a complete portrait demonstration.
Eudes first paints while explaining each step of his thinking and decision-making process.
Participants then create their own work with his direct guidance and feedback.
Second day
Understanding the Face: Anatomy, Volumes, and Skin Color
The second day moves directly into the core subject of the workshop: the human face.
Eudes approaches the head as a three-dimensional structure. Every plane, every volume, and every variation of light contributes to bringing the portrait to life.
Participants will work in particular on:
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understanding the face in three dimensions
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the main volumes of the head
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the study of skin tones
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understanding cast shadows
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distinguishing between soft and hard shadows
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chromatic variations in areas of shadow and light
As on the previous day, the session revolves around a complete watercolor portrait demonstration.
Watching Eudes paint is an experience in itself: pigment is placed with confidence, forms emerge almost spontaneously, and tonal values gradually organize themselves to reveal the presence of the model.
After the demonstration, participants will paint their own portrait with the artist’s precise guidance and feedback.
Third day
Composition, Movement, and Expression
The third day broadens the focus. The goal is no longer only to paint a face, but to construct a strong and expressive image.
Eudes explains how a composition can tell a story and convey emotion.
Participants will explore:
• the principles of composition in a painting
• different narrative structures in pictorial composition
• movement and body expression
• the essential elements of an expressive painting
The Method of Eudes Correia
One of the distinctive aspects of Eudes Correia’s technique is the construction of the watercolor in two main layers.
This approach allows the painting to remain both spontaneous and structured.
During the demonstrations:
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Eudes paints the first layer in front of the participants
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the students then paint this first stage
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the artist paints the second and final layer
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the students then complete their own painting
This method allows participants to understand precisely the rhythm of the painting process, the management of paper humidity, and the way pigment can be controlled while preserving its vitality.
List of materials
Please find attached the list of materials recommended by Eudes.
Colors, paper, brushes, you will find here everything you need to enjoy the best possible workshop experience.
To learn more about Eudes Correia
This workshop is a rare opportunity to work with an artist whose watercolor practice is both highly technical and deeply expressive. Over three days, participants will gain access not only to his method, but also to his way of observing, his approach to analyzing the human face, and his unique ability to transform a few pigments and water into a vivid human presence.
I am very happy to offer this new workshop with international master artists in our wonderful atelier, and I strongly encourage you to take part in it to boost your learning with Eudes.
As places are limited, I recommend not waiting too long before registering.
If you have any additional questions about this exceptional workshop, please feel free to contact me at any time.
If the workshop is already full, please send me an email at mestan@me.com to be placed on the waiting list.