Paint Light, Depth & Atmosphere in a Glowing Spring Landscape
Spring In The Valley is a live online Watercolor Mastery Workshop built around one deceptively simple scene — a pink barn resting in the glowing fields of Los Osos Valley Road. At first glance it feels peaceful and straightforward. But what truly makes this painting work isn’t the barn - it’s the light, the warmth of early blooms across the field, the transition from gold to green, and the subtle distance in those rolling hills. In this workshop, I’ll show you how to simplify a landscape like this into strong, readable design so the light does the heavy lifting. You’ll learn how to handle large glowing washes without losing control, how to use warm and cool shifts to create depth, how to keep yellows luminous instead of chalky, and how to place a focal point so it feels natural and intentional rather than pasted on.
In Spring In The Valley, I’ll walk you step-by-step through a structured approach that emphasizes design before detail, so you leave with a finished painting and, more importantly, a repeatable process you can apply to your own landscapes. Whether you’re a newer painter wanting clarity or an intermediate artist looking to strengthen depth and atmosphere, this workshop will help you see and paint open spaces with greater confidence. Join us live, paint along in real time, ask questions, and walk away understanding not just how this painting works - but why.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
• A clear method for simplifying open landscapes into strong, readable design
• A practical understanding of how warm and cool shifts create believable depth and distance
• Confidence handling large, glowing washes without losing control
• A repeatable approach to keeping yellows and greens luminous instead of muddy
• A stronger ability to place and support a focal point so it feels natural, intentional, and grounded in light
Perfect for All Levels of Artists!
This workshop is designed for artists of every skill level. Whether you're a beginner just starting your watercolor journey or a seasoned painter looking to refine your craft, this workshop will provide both inspiration and valuable techniques.
You'll be guided step-by-step through the entire process, making it easy to follow along and create a beautiful finished painting you'll be proud of.
This one day event is going to help you to make a quantum leap in your watercolor painting abilities.
This is definitely a watercolor workshop you will not want to miss!