Watercolour landscapes

A comprehensive look at different landscape subjects and paintings

If you are uncertain about the best way to choose a subject and paint it, this is the course for you. Each of the six landscapes are studied in detail including why the subject was chosen and we also look at the important topic of composition. I then paint each subject, with a full commentary and every stroke included. Also included are useful downloadable factsheets and subject photographs.

Course structure

A detailed look at the painting process

The course is designed to be taken over 6 weeks to allow ample time for study and practise. Lessons are released weekly from the date you first access the course but are then available indefinitely allowing you to take as much time over each lesson as you wish. The format for each week is the same. We begin by studying the subject to decide on a suitable composition and then the subject is painted. You will see every stroke in full high definition video as well as the important part of creating the colour mixes. Every step is fully explained.

Your tutor

Grahame Booth

Grahame Booth is one of Ireland’s best known watercolour tutors. He has been teaching watercolour for over 35 years at workshops all over the world and his paintings have won many national and international awards. Grahame has written three books on watercolour techniques and has contributed to many others. He also writes regularly for Artists and Illustrators and The Artist magazines in the UK. He has a strong online presence with demonstrations and workshops and his YouTube painting channel has over 40000 subscribers .

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction and how to use the course

    2. How to join the discussion groups

    3. Course FAQs

    4. St. Cuthbert's Mill. How watercolour paper is made.

    5. Rosemary & Co brushes

    6. A few notes before you begin

    1. Introduction to Donegal landscape and discussion area

    2. Donegal landscape subject

    3. A look at the subject

    4. Donegal landscape subject - greyscale

    5. Suggested materials

    6. The drawing

    7. Painting stage 1 - Creating light and basic shapes

    8. Painting stage 2 - Defining the elements

    9. Painting stage 3 - Details and darks

    10. Final painting

    11. Test your learning

    12. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Lissan House and discussion area

    2. Lissan House subject

    3. A look at the subject

    4. Lissan House subject - greyscale

    5. Suggested materials

    6. The drawing

    7. Painting stage 1 - First wash and main shapes

    8. Painting stage 2 - Trees and more definition

    9. Painting stage 3 - Shadows and final darks

    10. Final painting

    11. Test your learning

    12. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Trans-en-Provence and discussion area

    2. Trans-en-Provence subject

    3. A look at the subject

    4. Trans-en-Provence subject - greyscale

    5. Suggested materials

    6. The drawing

    7. Painting stage 1 - First wash and main shapes

    8. Painting stage 2 - Greens and more definition

    9. Painting stage 3 - Shadows and hinting at detail

    10. Final painting

    11. Test your learning

    12. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Wild Flowers in Strangford and discussion area

    2. Strangford subject

    3. A look at the subject

    4. Strangford subject - greyscale

    5. Suggested materials

    6. The drawing

    7. Painting stage 1 - First wash and basic shapes

    8. Painting stage 2 - More definition and establishing the flowers

    9. Painting stage 3 - Shadows and more definition

    10. Final painting

    11. Test your learning

    12. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Les Salettes and discussion area

    2. Les Salettes subject

    3. A look at the subject

    4. Les Salettes subject - greyscale

    5. A quick look at cars

    6. Suggested materials

    7. The drawing

    8. Painting stage 1 - Painting the light

    9. Painting stage 2 - The shadows

    10. Painting stage 3 - More definition and essential detail

    11. Final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

About this course

  • £96.00
  • 80 lessons
  • 6.5 hours of video content

FAQ

  • Is this suitable for beginners.

    The course requires at least some experience in watercolour. Complete beginners should try the Starting Watercolour course first

  • Must I complete each landscape in a week.

    From the time you first access the course, a subject will be added each week for six weeks but thereafter you can take the course at your own pace. You can even revisit the course as often as you like.

  • How can I get feedback on my paintings.

    The course discussion group is a great place to ask for advice or ask questions. As well as myself, all of the members of the group have enrolled in the course so it is a good way to share ideas. I will also use the discussion group to notify students of additional material that may be added to the course.

  • What will I learn

    The six subjects have been chosen to highlight many of the common features of the landscape. You will learn how to choose and compose a subject as well as how to approach the painting of the subject. I cover choice of materials, colour mixing and I will be passing on lessons learned during over 35 years of watercolour painting.

What others thought

5 star rating

Donegal landscape

Duncan Redmill

A detailed study. Excellent audiovisual quality. I thoroughly enjoyed multiple attempts. Explains the essential steps to avoid unnecessary errors with waterc...

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A detailed study. Excellent audiovisual quality. I thoroughly enjoyed multiple attempts. Explains the essential steps to avoid unnecessary errors with watercolour painting

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5 star rating

Donegal

Louise Woodbridge

Very clear..Very understandable dialogue, to accompany each stage..Grahame does not over complicate each stage..and points out when to stop.Excellent!!

Very clear..Very understandable dialogue, to accompany each stage..Grahame does not over complicate each stage..and points out when to stop.Excellent!!

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Donegal Landscape

Gary Graham

I've "watched" the entire first week exercise - now I'm planning to go back and paint along. I think you've done a marvelous, and very professional job of pu...

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I've "watched" the entire first week exercise - now I'm planning to go back and paint along. I think you've done a marvelous, and very professional job of putting this together. Delighted! Now how do I capture the light and luminescence that you always achieve . . . giving it a go!

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5 star rating

A brilliant course

Paula Barbuto

I have just completed the Grahame Booth 6 Landscapes in 6 weeks online course. It was brilliant...easy to follow and informative demos and great subject matt...

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I have just completed the Grahame Booth 6 Landscapes in 6 weeks online course. It was brilliant...easy to follow and informative demos and great subject matter. I will be recommending to my friends.

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5 star rating

Highly recommend Grahame’s painting course.

Sandy Winkler

A very convenient way to take painting lessons, much more helpful than a Zoom class. So much to learn and love.

A very convenient way to take painting lessons, much more helpful than a Zoom class. So much to learn and love.

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5 star rating

Absolutely perfect!

Diane Willcocks

Grahame has clearly invested a great deal of time, effort and expertise in creating this excellent course. He is a wonderful artist and a superb teacher who...

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Grahame has clearly invested a great deal of time, effort and expertise in creating this excellent course. He is a wonderful artist and a superb teacher who empathises with our fears and gives us the tools and techniques to enable us to move forward on our own watercolour journey. He generously shares his thought process and approach, guides us gently through the challenges, helps us smile and learn from our mistakes - all with a great sense of humour. There have been many 'lightbulb' moments for me through the six weeks and I am so grateful his course came at just the right time. Many thanks indeed, Grahame.

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Loved this course!

cheryl cameron

This 6 weeks was so worthwhile, I really learnt a lot, Thankyou Grahame, you are a great teacher!

This 6 weeks was so worthwhile, I really learnt a lot, Thankyou Grahame, you are a great teacher!

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