Atmospheric Landscapes Inspired by Turner

Dive into the vibrant and expressive world of watercolour landscapes with our fully tutored in-studio course. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this course will guide you through the techniques of creating breathtaking atmospheric landscapes, inspired by the luminous and emotive works of J.M.W. Turner.

At BeeCreative Studio, we believe there’s an artist in everyone, and our experienced tutor, Nichola, is here to help you unlock your creative potential. Whether you’re new to watercolours or looking to refine your skills, this course will provide you with the foundational knowledge and hands-on practice to create stunning landscape paintings.

What You’ll Learn

This course focuses on the art of watercolour landscape painting, with a special emphasis on capturing light, atmosphere, and mood. Here’s what you’ll explore:

• Mastering Watercolour Techniques: Learn essential skills such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, glazing, lifting, and blending to create depth and texture.

• Capturing Light and Atmosphere: Discover how to use colour, tone, and composition to evoke the atmospheric effects seen in Turner’s iconic landscapes.

• Creating Depth and Perspective: Explore techniques for rendering distant horizons, misty skies, and dramatic foregrounds.

• Turner-Inspired Landscapes: Study the techniques of J.M.W. Turner, focusing on his use of light, colour, and movement to create breathtaking, emotive landscapes.

• Developing Your Style: Experiment with different approaches to find your unique artistic voice.

Here are the details

Course Structure:

Our fully tutored in-studio course is designed to provide a structured yet flexible learning experience. Each session builds on the last, ensuring you develop a strong foundation in watercolour landscape painting.

• Introduction to Watercolour Materials and Techniques
  Learn about brushes, paints, and paper, and practice basic techniques to build confidence.

• Sketching and Composition
  Explore how to plan and sketch your landscape compositions effectively.

• Capturing Light and Atmosphere
  Focus on creating mood and atmosphere using Turner-inspired techniques.

• Layering and Glazing
  Master the art of layering and glazing to add depth and richness to your paintings.

• Final Project
  Apply everything you’ve learned to create a finished, atmospheric landscape painting.

Knowledge required:

• Beginner friendly.

What we will provide:

•  High-quality watercolour materials, including paints, brushes, and paper.

• A step-by-step instructional guide to take home.

• A welcoming and inspiring studio space to create in.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for:

• Beginners looking to learn the basics of watercolour landscape painting.

• Experienced artists seeking to refine their skills and explore new techniques.

• Anyone inspired by the beauty of nature and the works of J.M.W. Turner.

How can I book on to the WaterColour Landscape Workshop?

We are currently planning a date for this workshop, please sign up to our mailing list and you will be notified once we have a new date confirmed.