Watercolour landscapes

A comprehensive look at different landscape subjects and paintings

This is the third series of the popular 6 landscapes in 6 weeks courses. 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 draw and 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 drawn and 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. When your painting is finished you can upload it to the discussions group for a review by Grahame and your fellow students.

Your tutor

Grahame Booth

Grahame Booth is one of Ireland’s best known watercolour tutors. He has been teaching watercolour for over 25 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. Paints from different manufacturers

    7. Important notes - please read before starting the course

    1. Introduction to Loch Torridon and discussion area

    2. Loch Torridon subject

    3. A look at the subject

    4. Loch Torridon subject - greyscale

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Loch Torridon

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Loch Torridon painting stage 1 - Painting the light and basic shapes

    9. Loch Torridon painting stage 2 - Developing the shapes

    10. Loch Torridon painting stage 3 - Trees and final adjustments

    11. Loch Torridon final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Winter Farm and discussion area

    2. Winter Farm subject

    3. A look at the subject

    4. Winter Farm- greyscale

    5. Suggested materials

    6. A quick look at shadow perspective

    7. Drawing Winter Farm

    8. The completed drawing

    9. Winter farm painting stage 1 - Warm light and silhouette

    10. Winter farm painting stage 2 - Developing the field and silhouette

    11. Winter farm painting stage 3 - Using strong darks to accentuate the light

    12. Winter farm final painting

    13. Test your learning

    14. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Port Isaac and discussion area

    2. Port Isaac subject

    3. A look at the subject

    4. Port Isaac subject - greyscale

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Port Isaac

    7. A quick look at perspective

    8. The completed drawing

    9. Port Isaac painting stage 1 - First wash and main shapes

    10. Port Isaac painting stage 2 - Painting the grass and rocks

    11. Port Isaac painting stage 3 - Balancing the painting

    12. Port Isaac final painting

    13. Test your learning

    14. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Dell Quay and discussion area

    2. Dell Quay subject

    3. A look at the subject

    4. Dell Quay - greyscale

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Dell Quay

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Dell Quay painting stage 1 - Sky, sea and distant shore

    9. Dell Quay painting stage 2 - The jetty and foreground

    10. Dell Quay painting stage 3 - Distributing the darks

    11. Dell Quay final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to The Old Mill, Weston, Vermont

    2. The Old Mill subject

    3. A look at the subject

    4. The Old Mill - greyscale

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing the Old Mill

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Old mill painting stage 1 - Creating light and colour

    9. Old mill painting stage 2 - Waterfall, rocks and developing the mill

    10. Old mill painting stage 3 - Shaded areas and trees

    11. Old mill painting stage 4 - Final darks and lights

    12. Old Mill final painting

    13. Test your learning

    14. Next week's subject

About this course

  • £84.00
  • 90 lessons
  • 9 hours of video content

FAQ

  • Is this suitable for beginners.

    The course requires some experience in watercolour. Basic techniques such as mixing and applying paint are not covered in this course. Complete beginners should try the free Starting Watercolour course first or have a look at my YouTube channel.

  • Must I complete each landscape in a week.

    Not at all. From the time you first access the course, a subject will be added each week for six weeks but 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 are varied and 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 about series 1 and 2

5 star rating

A second outstanding series - that pushes you and also te...

kate lawrence

I highly recommend this course. It helped me really find a way to capture the light and dark counterchanges, which is hard for me because I get so caught up ...

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I highly recommend this course. It helped me really find a way to capture the light and dark counterchanges, which is hard for me because I get so caught up in painting mindlessly. This series, like the other one, is very easy to follow and easy to listen to. Can't wait for Series 3!

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5 star rating

Fabulous teaching and balanced, thoughtful feedback

Toni Swiffen

Wonderful course. The initial outlay seemed rather high, but it was well worth it, and actually very good value for money considering the in depth demos and ...

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Wonderful course. The initial outlay seemed rather high, but it was well worth it, and actually very good value for money considering the in depth demos and tips. Highly recommended

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Even better!

Sandy Winkler

Grahame has outdone himself with this course, covering challenging new scenes that are fun for the experienced painter. He shows students exactly how to achi...

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Grahame has outdone himself with this course, covering challenging new scenes that are fun for the experienced painter. He shows students exactly how to achieve success using his techniques while encouraging freedom of expression.

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5 star rating

6 Landscapes in 6 weeks

Norma Wallace

Excellent course with lovely variety of subjects, and helpful demonstrations. Quite challenging in a good way. Highly recommend.

Excellent course with lovely variety of subjects, and helpful demonstrations. Quite challenging in a good way. Highly recommend.

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