UNDERWATER PORTRAIT PAINTING

Taught by Melisa Calabria

Turn one of the hardest subjects into your strength.

Most painters avoid water because it feels unpredictable — reflections, distortion, refraction.

In this focused course, Melisa breaks it all down step-by-step so you can paint confident, luminous underwater portraits and reflections with ease.

What You’ll Learn

• The five painter’s principles for water.
• How to build the perfect water palette using the Apelles Palette.
• The block-in method for forms above and below the waterline.
• Techniques for refraction, surface highlights, and haze without overdoing them.
• Glazing, layering, and finishing for luminous, convincing underwater portraits.

What's Included:

✅ Full-length painting demonstrations (5 videos)
✅ Step-by-step breakdown of underwater principles
✅ Guidance on composition, refraction, and edge control
✅ Reference setup and color palette overview
✅ Lifetime access to all videos and updates

Who It’s For

For painters who love light, atmosphere, and subtle emotion — and want to see a professional portrait unfold brushstroke by brushstroke. Perfect as both inspiration and technical study

Limited Preorder Offer

Preorder now for $99 (regularly $149) and receive lifetime access.