Capturing a bold subject against a delicate background

Controlling hard vs. soft edges for depth and focus

Creating atmosphere with simplified, distant shapes

Using reflections to create mood and harmony

Balancing realism with looseness in a nature subject

Step-by-step guidance from first wash to final details

Live artist Q&A and feedback during the session

Step into the sun-dappled serenity of a secluded courtyard in our upcoming "Courtyard Hideaway" Watercolor Mastery Workshop on April 5th, 2025. This immersive live online experience will transport you to a tranquil European-style retreat, where rustic stone walls, lush greenery, and inviting archways create the perfect setting for an enchanting watercolor painting.

In this step-by-step workshop, you’ll learn how to bring warmth, texture, and depth to your landscapes while mastering the interplay of light and shadow. Whether you’re drawn to old-world architecture, rich natural details, or simply the joy of capturing peaceful moments in watercolor, this workshop will provide the techniques you need to elevate your art. Paint along in real-time, receive expert guidance, and create a breathtaking piece that captures the magic of a hidden courtyard oasis.

This workshop is designed for artists of all experience levels. Whether you're a beginner discovering the beauty of watercolor for the first time or a seasoned artist seeking to refine your skills, you'll find this workshop both inspiring and educational.

You'll be guided step by step through the entire painting process, making it easy to follow along and create a breathtaking finished painting.

Throughout the Courtyard Hideaway Watercolor Mastery Workshop, you'll gain valuable skills and techniques to enhance all of your future watercolor paintings, including:

Capturing Light and Atmosphere: Learn how to create a warm, inviting scene with glowing light and natural shadows.
Painting Stone and Textured Surfaces: Master techniques to depict aged walls, rustic archways, and weathered pathways.
Lush Greenery and Foliage Techniques: Use loose and expressive brushstrokes to create believable plants, vines, and flowers.
Balancing Composition: Understand how to arrange architectural elements and nature to create a visually pleasing scene.
Layering Transparent Washes: Build depth and richness in your painting with smooth, controlled color transitions.
Creating a Sense of Place: Learn how to convey mood and storytelling through thoughtful details and color choices.
Live Artist Q&A: Ask questions and get personalized guidance throughout the workshop.

And so much more!

Then, we will apply everything we learn to a guided step-by-step demonstration of the painting shown above. As we go from step to step, we'll discuss the techniques and concepts we learned and how they directly relate to this painting. Since this will be a live, interactive, hands on experience, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions in real time and have them answered by the artist.

This one day event is going to help you to make a quantum leap in your watercolor painting abilities.

This is definitely a watercolor workshop you will not want to miss.