Tag: watercolour

  • Orchid Day

    Orchid Day

    Following on from the very first beginners watercolour class at the studio, term two is underway with a look at painting in a botanical style.  Starting by studying our orchid, looking at the plant structure and  thinking about how the flowers are made up.  Then looking at paint techniques, using a ‘tea’ glaze to build…

  • Quirky

    Quirky

    Another lovely Saturday morning  workshop drawing ‘quirky’ buildings in pen and watercolour.  My super group all embraced the instruction to jump straight in with pen and to stay  loose (no tracing, pencils or rubbers allowed😬) and they all produced some wonderful images.  My favourite bit, as always, is everyone putting their own style into their…

  • Beginners Watercolour

    I have just received some feedback from an afternoon watercolour card  workshop that I ran at the wonderful Rural Antics in Hickling, which I wanted to share with you.  I am chuffed to bits!  “Just to let you know that the workshop on Friday was brilliant. Thank you so much for letting me know that…

  • Hare today

    Hare today

    Hare today!  Watercolour workshop today with this lovely group.  Starting with a wet in wet technique, then refining the details and creating depth with darker shades.  More workshops throughout the year.  http://www.suebagshawarts.co.uk

  • Tulips Galore

    Tulips Galore

    Such a nice way to spend a Saturday morning.  Learning some techniques for drawing flowers then painting them with watercolour.  More workshops coming up throughout the year at: http://www.suebagshawarts.co.uk

  • Tulip Time

    Another super workshop today. Beginners watercolour. Discovering the quirks of the medium and finding individual style. All the same and none the same!

  • Finding our Zen

    Super workshop this morning. Definitely found my Zen! Next workshop at the Oakham Studio:- Beginners’ watercolour, Sunday 16th July, 10.00 – 12.30.

  • Beginners Watercolour

    Having fun with these tulips (before they go bonkers, as tulips do) ready for beginner’s watercolour on the 16th July