Watercolor, Gouache & Mixed Media Painting Courses

This waterfall painting was created using a wax-resist technique with watercolors. The wax is used to block out areas to keep the white of the paper, creating the effect of splashing water.

A student works on a watercolor painting of a cityscape. Watercolor requires a careful balance of water and pigment, a skill we practice extensively to achieve both detailed work and soft washes.

A gouache painting of a French window with flower pots. Gouache is an opaque watercolor that allows for vibrant colors and layering, perfect for creating illustrative and charming scenes like this.

A student uses oil pastels to create a colorful still life of a lantern. Oil pastels are a fun and direct medium, allowing for rich color blending and expressive mark-making.

This is a mixed media painting that combines a textured, abstract background with relief work figures. In my mixed media classes, I encourage students to experiment with different materials to create unique artworks.

A student adds the final touches to a mixed media portrait. This piece combines painting with 3D elements to create textured hair, adding a unique sculptural dimension to the artwork.

A demonstration of a watercolor and ink painting. The process starts with a light wash of color, and then ink is used to define the shapes and add fine details, like the veins on the leaves.

A student works on a watercolor and ink illustration of a city street. This technique is popular in urban sketching and travel journaling, and I teach the skills needed to capture scenes on the go.

A quick study of a colorful bird using gouache in a sketchbook. Practicing in a sketchbook is a great way to experiment with colors and improve your painting skills without pressure.