In this class I will guide you through painting a luminous snow landscape in watercolour, using snow as a superb teacher of value, edge and colour temperature. Snow is not just a season, it is a way of seeing light. Together we will simplify the scene into large shapes, keep plenty of clean white paper for sparkle, and use soft colour gradients to lead the eye towards a glowing horizon and a quiet stream.

Our focus is on clarity and calm rather than complexity. I will show you how a modest palette, thoughtful edges and a clear value plan can turn a potentially complicated scene into something simple, serene and full of atmosphere. Whether you paint along or simply watch, seeing the sequence of choices will be helpful at any level.

In this class you will learn:

How to design a snow scene with a clear value plan
How to treat snow as coloured light, using warm and cool shifts in the shadows and highlights
How to reserve white paper for sparkle and brightness
How to use soft and firm edges to shape trees, banks and distant foliage
How to paint a calm, readable stream with reflections that guide the viewer through the composition
How to keep the mood spacious and unhurried, favouring suggestion over tight description

Although we are painting a snow landscape, the same ideas apply all year round to beaches, bright fields, misty mornings, and any scene where light and space tell the story.

Join me for this peaceful painting session and discover how a few well placed choices can make even complex landscapes feel simple, luminous and beautifully composed.

Thank you so much for your interest in this class!

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Try this class to explore your creativity...

I’ve been painting for many years now, taken part in many exhibitions around the world and won awards from well respected organisations. As well as having my work feature in art magazines. After having success selling my originals and 1000s of prints around the world, I decided to start traveling with my brushes and paintings. My style is modern and attempts to grasp the essence of what I’m painting whilst allowing freedom and expression to come through. I simplify complicated subjects into easier shapes that encourages playfulness.

You'll Learn:

What materials and equipment to need to painting along
Basic technique to complete your first painting
How to avoid common mistakes
Choosing the right colours for your painting
How to blend colours and create textures for different effects
Making corrections and improvements
Finishing touches that make a big difference

When enrolled, I’ll include my complete ‘Watercolour Mixing Charts’. These are a huge aid for beginners and experts alike. They show what every colour on the palette looks like when mixed with each other. Indispensable when it comes to choosing which colour to mix.

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Ruth Windle

watercolorist, beekeeper, coffee roaster

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