Fundamental Techniques for the Watercolour Painter

 

This year, I will be providing two different 3-day workshops at The Mill at Fine Creek:

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1. Trees, Water, Rocks - 4th February to 7th February, 2026

2. Focus on Foregounds - 9th February to 12th February & 16th to 19th February 2026

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Please click HERE for further details, pricing and reservation form

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WORKSHOP 1

Trees, Water, Rocks - 4th February to 7th February, 2026

​As landscape painters we often confront repeating elements that require certain techniques if we are to paint them convincingly; trees, water and rocks are no exception.​ At Fine Creek, in Powhatan, Virginia, we are confronted by these elements in all their splendour, and working directly in the landscape - observing, sketching and painting - while also developing our skills in the studio, we are in optimal surroundings for taking our work to the next level. Painters of all abilities, from beginner to experienced,  are encouraged as my tuition is delivered at a group and individual level. 

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WORKSHOP 2 

Focus on Foregrounds - 9th to 12th February and 16th to 19th February, 2026

Although often overlooked (or even avoided!) by many watercolour painters, foregrounds are an essential compositional element in landscape painting. By focussing on techniques that will help us to use them creatively to achieve dynamic compositions, and by learning techniques to help us suggest texture and detail, we will used Fine Creek's stunning landscapes as our inspiration. Painting and sketching in watercolour, we will learn how to add a new dimension to our work, using foregrounds to add context, frame wider views, and describe our experiences of the landscape. 

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All workshops will be based at The Mill at Fine Creek, where guests will stay in individual cottages - cozy and luxuriously appointed - while enjoying top-class food, wine and hospitality for the duration of their stay.​​​​

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