Workshops

Let’s Paint! (it’s a lot more fun than you’d ever imagine!)

Paint with Paul and he’ll help you reach the next level of artistic confidence and ability as he guides you through a painting, illustrating the principles of design, color, value, composition and the mechanics of watercolor.

Through informal lectures, discussions, demonstrations and critiques you refine your personal painting style. Come prepared to be entertained, make new artist friends and find logical and creative answers to your watercolor problems.

Paul will demonstrate the versatility of watercolor paint. You will learn how to work in thin layers of washes to build up luminous colors. Paul will lead you step-by-step with demonstrations of the painting process. Emphasis will be on what makes a good painting, planning the entire picture area, the importance of thinking through the composition, good division of shapes, value planning, what to communicate about the subject, and how to correct mistakes.

If watercolor is your passion, then this highly energized painting workshop is for you! Paul’s stress-free, positive approach toward the act of painting will inspire you to loosen up and have fun again. Expect an intense, concentrated and lively workshop where you will elevate your understanding of how watercolor can be controlled. Beginners are always welcome!

Paul is the author of Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor.

2013 Workshops

Below is our confirmed schedule of workshops for 2013.
For details or to register, contact: Marla Jackson at marlamjackson1@aol.com or phone (573) 356-1999

May 7-10
Rarity Bay Tennessee
Painting Dramatic Urban Landscape in Watercolor
Contact: Trisha at trisha1950@gmail.com

May 20-24
Baton Rouge Louisiana
Painting Dramatic Architecture in Watercolor
Contact: Marla Jackson at marlamjackson1@aol.com or phone (573) 356-1999

May 28-31 FULL!
Columbia, Maryland
Painting Dramatic Watercolors
Baltimore Watercolor Society
Contact: Janet Belich at skejch22@aol.com

June 3-6 FULL!
Columbia, Maryland
Painting Dramatic Watercolors
Baltimore Watercolor Society
Contact: Janet Belich at skejch22@aol.com

June 10-14
Kenosha Wisconsin
Painting Glass and Reflections
Contact: Susanne Hetzel at suzannehetzel@yahoo.com
(847) 372-5622
www.twsawatercolors.org
Transparent Watercolor Society of America

June 17-21
Kenosha Wisconsin
Painting Dramatic landscape
Contact: Susanne Hetzel at suzannehetzel@yahoo.com
(847) 372-5622
www.twsawatercolors.org
Transparent Watercolor Society of America

September 5-7
Columbia, MO
Missouri Watercolor Society
Boone County Historical Society
Contact: Marla Jackson at marlamjackson1@aol.com

September 30-October 4
Landgrove VT
Landgrove Inn
Contact: Tom Checchia at vtinn@sover.net

October 11-14
Springfield IL
Sangamon Watercolor Society
Contact: Mary Selinski at skipwattsexhibit@gmail.com

October 21-31
Paris & the South of France
Watercolor Sketchbook tour
Fulfill your dreams of France and paint in Paris and the South of France with Paul Jackson. You will paint with Paul at beautiful locations around France, and fill your sketchbook and photo file for future work.

This small group tour will also spend 4 days in Paris, painting near the Louvre and enjoying this magical City of Lights.

Included in this unique package is daily personal instruction for painting and photography, lodging for ten nights accommodation in characteristic old world hotels, based on double occupancy, and with private facilities in all rooms. Also included is a daily continental breakfast as well as two group dinners, services of a private motorcoach of deluxe standard and/or train transportation. There will be optional excursions and activities that can be added to our original plans once we are on our tour. This will allow some individuality to your tour or some time to relax and soak in the best of the region.

Join us as we travel to one of the world’s most beautiful and intriguing places, and hone your watercolor and drawing skills. This Fall will be a magical time as we sketch and paint our way through the spectacular south of France.

Experience France through an artist’s eye and let the sights, sounds and tastes of this charming corner of the globe inspire you….and if you do want to improve your watercolor sketching skills, you have at hand one of the best instructors available. The culture, people, architecture and geography will be our focus and inspiration, and your sketchbook, travel journal and photos will become a personal record that you will treasure for years to come.

Contact: Marla Jackson at marlamjackson1@aol.com

November 18-20
Wichita, Kansas
Kansas Watercolor Society
Contact: Kathy Sweeney at school@wcfta.com

February 1-11, 2014
Angkor Wat Watercolor Tour, Cambodia
Discover the magic of Angkor Wat and the elaborate stone temples of Cambodia. This workshop adventure will explore the Angkor complex around Siem Reap, Cambodia. You will paint with Paul at the best of locations around this Unesco World Heritage site.
This small group tour will also spend three days in the island of Ko Phi Phi, Thailand, painting the long-tail boats and enjoying the beaches.
For more information
Contact: Marla at marlamjackson@aol.com

May 12-16, 2014
San Diego, California
San Diego Watercolor Society
Contact: workshop director at workshops@sdws.org