Joyful Landscapes

What if you could paint landscapes in colours that bring you joy? In this calming and creative class, you’ll explore simplified, modern landscapes using horizon lines that feel expansive and grounding. Whether you're drawn to the soft tones of the sea or the vibrant hues of a sunset, you'll learn to express joy through colour - guided by both the subtle blooms and bold strokes of watercolour and Neocolor II water-soluble wax pastels.

We’ll begin with a warm-up that blends traditional colour theory with intuitive exploration. You’ll choose a favourite colour and learn how to build around it using split-complementary or tetrad colour schemes, while staying open to your own instincts. I will gently guide you to create your own personal palette and support you in building confidence with colour, helping you connect with your unique artistic voice.

In a special bonus lesson, you'll try something new: painting a landscape on an Ampersand Museum Series Aquabord. This beautiful surface allows you to experiment with watercolour in a different way and creates a finished piece that can be displayed without glass.

Whether your landscapes are soft and serene or bold and bright, you’ll come away from this class with a deeper connection to colour and the joy of creating from the heart.