This will be a new online workshop experience. The objective of the workshop is to learn many new and exciting ways to paint spontaneous watercolors. We will explore, experiment and nurture your creativity. Robert likes to put fun into the process of painting. Along with his enthusiasm, and many new techniques, he will create an atmosphere for creative watercolor painting. Beginning, intermediate and accomplished watercolor painters are welcome!

Each day there will be one or more painting exercises. Prior to each session, you will be sent handout materials and some preparation instructions. At the beginning of the session you will see examples of that day’s painting. Then you will watch Robert demonstrate that painting. Some of the days you will paint along with Robert, step by step. There will be detailed explanations of all the painting exercises. Robert will look at your individual endeavors and give you valuable feedback.

Robert will bring to this class the same enthusiasm and energy you have experienced in his classroom workshops. You will gain a new enthusiasm for watercolor painting and many new techniques and knowledge that you can use for a lifetime!

Acrylic is the perfect medium for working intuitively and spontaneously, as well as to practice observational art. This workshop covers a range of acrylic painting techniques, from thin watercolor-like application to thick impasto using brushes, palette knives and other tools. Exercises include color-palette investigations, monochromatic and full-color studies, still-life painting, landscape painting, working from photographic resources, and abstract experimentation. Inspiration will be gleaned from the surrounding nature, poems, online sources, photographs, and your imagination.

Experiment, play, and make recipes for color-mixing, mark-making and compositions in a sketchbook that will become your technical and creative reference book. You will complete studies and finished pieces on different surfaces: mixed-media sketchbook, acrylic paper, and canvas board. 

There will be plenty of creative prompts and technical demos if you prefer more direction, and lots of flexibility if you prefer to work more independently. You will leave this workshop having developed a reference and creative process sketchbook, paint studies that can be turned into larger pieces, and finished works of art. Whether you are brand new to painting or more experienced, this will be a creatively liberating and inspirational week.

The course will be organized into five days, each with quick exercises, more in-depth assignments and larger projects. There will be pre-recorded demos, live viewings with questions and discussion, as well as live Zoom painting sessions as a group. Work will be posted in a group gallery for written comments and critique.