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OLIVER PYLE FINE ART
OLIVER PYLE FINE ART
OLIVER PYLE FINE ART
Oliver started painting the landscape over 30 years ago, initially as a hobby and then professionally since 2013, developing his skills from experince, learning from what went well (and what didn't!) Always taking opportunities to learn from the landscape itself, he has developed a rich understanding of both the technical skills and creative vision required to express landscape moments in his preferred medium of watercolour. Oliver is keen to share his knowledge with those looking to begin or continue their own landscape painting journeys, with an emphasis on helping students to find their own artistic expressions and develop confidence painting in their own individual styles.
The following courses are currently available and please click on each one for further details:
2026 Landscape Painting Retreats - Richmond, VA, USA
Staying in beautiful private cottages at The Mill at Fine Creek, you will join Oliver in the stunning landscapes near the James River, painting on location and in the studio. You will develop techniques to help you paint key landscape elements in watercolour, and learn foundational landscape painting lessons. We offer the option of a 3 day and a 6 day retreat.
2026 Landscape Sketching Retreat in Occitanie, France
Staying in a restored medieval estate at the heart of the Occitanie region in southern France, you will join Oliver in the stunning local and regional landscapes to develop the essential skill of sketching - a foundational pillar of landscape painting. Open to all ability levels and working primarily in watercolour (alongside ink, graphite or any media that helps you capture the moment,) you will follow Oliver's practical three step process: Inspire - Sketch - Paint. Oliver will share his 35 years of painting experience, demonstrating tips and techniques for sketching and creating landscapes in the watercolour medium.
2026 Coast & Countryside - Painting The Dorset Landscape
Based in the historical, picturesque village of Corfe Castle, UK, you will paint and sketch the Dorset landscapes that have been a source of inspiration for Oliver's work for many years. Together, we will work in watercolour to paint these iconic scenes, on location and in the studio, involving a range of skills that will help us to improve our capabilities as landscape painters, and increase our confidence in handling the watercolour medium.
4th June - 11th June
29th June - 6th July
9th July - 16th July
Take Your Landscape Painting to the Next Level - Video course
Through Oliver's Patreon channel, subscribers can access exclusive teaching content, through periodic video relases. Unlike the traditional 'follow me' style of tutorials, Oliver's curriculum is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of how to paint the landscape in watercolour, allowing your own creativity to thrive.
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