ONLINE COURSES
You know how learning to paint seems straightforward in
theory but doesn’t go so well in practice? Or maybe you
have experience but the result doesn’t always follow what
is in your mind? Maybe you see a beautiful subject and
think I’d like to paint that but when you try, it turns out
that it’s not as easy as you had hoped? Well, I’ve been
there too. I can remember looking at my paper covered in
paint and thinking “Oh dear, what happened there.” That
was over 35 years ago and for the past 25 years I have
been teaching watercolour workshops all over the world
to all levels. I have written three books with Search Press,
been involved in several others, created DVDs, have a
successful YouTube channel and I am a regular
contributor to The Artist and Artists and Illustrators
magazine. During these years my paintings have been
awarded many local, national and international prizes.
Watercolour isn’t easy but I can help to keep you on the
right side of that fine line between success and disaster,
as well as showing you how and why watercolour is the
most beautiful and satisfying of the painting mediums. It
can still go wrong of course (as it often does) but that is
all part of this exciting world of watercolour.
What you will learn
Each online course contains everything you will need to
progress as a watercolour painter. The only thing you
need to add is committment and practice. There are many
“styles” of watercolour painting and it is important that
you share my enjoyment of what I call loose realism. Have
a look at my paintings on this website. If you like them
then I’m sure you will enjoy the courses.
What level of experience is needed?
Courses will vary but each will have a full description of
what is involved along with the level of experience (if any)
required. There is even a free mini course designed for
complete beginners. Why not try this to get a feel for how
it all works. Just click on the button at the top of the page.
Courses vary in price depending on the content but are
comparable to my “live” workshops, without the expense
of travelling and accommodation. When you pay for a
course you have unlimited access to it on your computer,
tablet or smartphone so you can watch anytime, anywhere
and as often as you like. Courses will be constantly
updated to take account of such things as student
feedback and changes to materials. Full details are on my
dedicated online course site. Just click on the button at
the top of the page.
DEMONSTRATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
2022/23
Grahame presents live and online watercolour and pen & wash
demonstrations and workshops to art clubs and societies
everywhere. If you would like to enquire about a booking email
Grahame.
LIVE IN PERSON Kilmood Art Club, 15 September, 7.30-9.00pm
LIVE IN PERSON Ards Art Club, 28 September, 7.30-9.00pm
LIVE IN PERSON Dundonald Arts Society (Talk on History of
Modern Watercolour), 2 November, 7.30-9.00pm
LIVE IN PERSON Downpatrick Art Club, 8 February, 7.30-9.00pm
LIVE IN PERSON Armagh Art Club, 18 February, 10.30am-1.00pm
LIVE ONLINE Milngavie Art Club, Glasgow 20 March, 7.30-
9.00pm
VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS
Visit my regularly updated YouTube channel to view the free
video demonstrations. Why not subscribe and you will be
notified when new videos are uploaded
Mastrius bring motivated artists
together from all over the world to
be trained and supported in their
creative talent. They have invited
me to become one of their
mentors , leading a group of just 8
artists. Our mentorship group will
really dig into the technical aspect
of painting watercolour, as well as
other important elements such as
self critiquing and indeed any
issues the group wish to raise.
We will meet together ONLINE monthly. We’ll tackle the
hurdles and challenges you face as artists and in your own
individual art practices. I’ll help boost your skill and
confidence by assigning homework tailored to your specific
goals. Between sessions you’ll work on the homework I’ve
assigned, supported and encouraged by the artists in your
group.
There are ONLY 8 spots available in my group and it fills up
fast, so if you think this is something that can benefit you, just
click the button below where you can read all about it and
register. You won't be tied into anything long term and you can
cancel anytime if it's not what you are looking for. I very rarely
accept invitations like this but I really feel Mastrius is not only
doing something new and innovative but doing it well and it is
something that sits alongside my live and online workshops
without overlap.