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Watercolor 101: Jump Start Your Success

An 8-week course designed to work with where you are RIGHT NOW, whether you have some experience or are a total beginner. 

 

The course will:

• de-mystify the painting process

• cover a wide range of fundamentals and subject matter

• explain how to capitalize on watercolor’s advantages

• teach you how to select and utilize the right materials

• build your technical skills

• help you avoid common roadblocks, frustrations and discouragement​

• show you how you can paint more loosely

• keep you moving forward and motivated in your painting practice

• guide you in discovering your unique artistic “voice”

• elevate your overall enjoyment in watercolor painting

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As a lifelong artist, I’m all too aware of the frustrations that come with making art — especially when one is just starting out.
 

But I've learned through experience that the most common problems people face with watercolor can actually be avoided, once you clear the technical hurdles through individualized help.

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The problem with pre-recorded videos is that they are a "one size fits all" format. There is no one there to answer your questions, help you solve your specific difficulties, or provide valuable feedback to speed up your progress.

 

Following a video demonstration doesn't help you build your own artistic style, either  — the format has you mimicking the instructor's art. (This is often the point where many people become frustrated and give up because they feel their output is not measuring up to what they've seen in the video.)

 

I've designed my classes to work no matter where you are at in your painting endeavors.​ I’ve been painting steadily for many years. I also spent 3 years leading students from all walks of life through the transformative program of creative recovery in Julia Cameron’s “Artist’s Way” book. 

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I know what it is to experience frustrating blocks —  and I also know how to break through them. I'm skilled at helping others get un-stuck. Plus I have a laser-like ability to see exactly what a person’s innate artistic strengths are, and to help them develop a more personal, satisfying direction they can take their art. 

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My classes are limited to six people, in order to give you individualized help so you grow much faster. They're conducted live on Zoom at the same time every week, with assignments that steadily build your new knowledge base and confidence. You'll also receive helpful handouts to support you as we progress through each week's material.

 

’m offering a much more positive way of learning to paint than how I was taught in art school. Any “critiques” are always delivered with encouragement and support.

 

Don't be intimidated by watercolor! Many people consider it the hardest of the painting mediums. While it certainly has it’s challenges (frankly, they all do), I’ve found it to be far more rewarding than any other medium. It lends itself to expressiveness, and it allows for intuition and spontaneity. And because you can turn out a lot of work in a short amount of time, you'll advance quickly.

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Join me for this series! Connect with me to ask your questions, for info on upcoming dates, or to arrange a brief phone call.

I'm truly passionate about watercolor, and want you to experience it's joys for yourself!​​