Join Me for My Next Online Watercolour Workshop – Painting an Italian Cheese Seller!

I am delighted to invite you to my next online watercolour workshop, taking place on Wednesday, 21st May at 8pm UK time. For this special session, I’ll be painting a vibrant and atmospheric scene of a cheese seller in an Italian market – a subject full of character, bustling energy, and wonderful textures that are just perfect for watercolour.

Over the course of two hours, I’ll guide you step-by-step through my process, from the initial drawing right through to the finishing touches. You’ll see how I capture the lively market atmosphere, the subtle play of light on the cheeses, and the unique charm of the setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in painting figures, interiors, and still life – all in one scene!

You are warmly encouraged to paint along with me, and you’ll be able to ask questions at any stage. Whether you’re a beginner or have been painting for years, you’ll find plenty of tips and techniques to help you loosen up and bring your own personality to the painting.

After the workshop, you can send me a photo of your finished painting to be included in my popular group video critique. This is a great way to get constructive feedback and see how others have interpreted the scene.

If you love painting people, markets, or just want to try something different, I hope you’ll join me for this fun and interactive session. All you need are your usual watercolour materials and a willingness to have a go!

To find out more and to book your place, please visit my website: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/workshopmay2025

I look forward to painting with you on 21st May!

Sand Dunes to Kelsey Head, Cornwall #2, watercolour 15" x 11"

Friday 18th April - please join me for my online workshop at 8pm UK time.  Over 2 hours we will paint these sand dunes at Holywell Bay in Cornwall'

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Newport, Oregon, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

The 'Princess' Fishing Boat.

Open to all watercolor artists, please join me on March 20th at 8pm where we will paint this sunny street scene.  Attend and get a critique from me!

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Bath, UK, Watercolour 15" x 11"

My painting from yesterday's public workshop and the village of West Littleton.

My demo painting from my recent workshop at Claverton Art Group, near Bath.  Thanks to all attendees who took part in my paint along.

And here's a plug for their art exhibition in March:

Announcing my next watercolor live event on February 18th at 8pm GMT.

From a watercolorist's perspective, this English countryside scene presents several interesting challenges and opportunities:

Key Compositional Elements: The scene has a lovely natural diagonal composition created by the hillside, with the stone cottages nestled into the middle ground. The electricity lines create leading lines that draw the eye across the composition. The framing trees on either side create a natural vignette effect.

Technical Challenges:

• Capturing the subtle gradation of the harvested field's golden-brown tones would require careful wet-in-wet technique
• The varied greens of the trees and foliage would need layering to create depth and texture
• The stone cottages require precise control to maintain their light values while suggesting their texture
• The moody, overcast sky needs delicate handling to maintain its luminosity

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Weston, Somerset, Watercolour 15" x 11"

The beach at Weston.

Palma, Majorca, Watercolour 15" x 11"