Watercolour landscapes

A comprehensive look at different landscape subjects and paintings

This is the fifth 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 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. Princeton Brushes

    6. Paints from different manufacturers

    7. Important notes - please read before starting the course

    1. Introduction to Country Lane and discussion area

    2. Country Lane subject

    3. Country Lane subject - greyscale

    4. A look at the subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Country Lane

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Country Lane painting stage 1 - First wash, clouds and bushes

    9. Country Lane painting stage 2 - Creating some definition

    10. Country Lane painting stage 3 - Foreground grass and building

    11. Country Lane final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Brancaster Staithe and discussion area

    2. Brancaster Staithe subject

    3. Brancaster Staithe - greyscale

    4. A look at the subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Brancaster Staithe

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Brancaster Staithe painting stage 1 - First wash, buildings and beach

    9. Brancaster Staithe painting stage 2 - Vegetation and beach

    10. Brancaster Staithe painting stage 3 - Final definition and details

    11. Brancaster Staithe final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Priego de Cordoba and discussion area

    2. Priego de Cordoba subject

    3. Priego de Cordoba subject - greyscale

    4. A look at the subject

    5. A quick look at single point perspective

    6. Suggested materials

    7. Drawing Priego de Cordoba

    8. The completed drawing

    9. Priego de Cordoba painting stage 1 - First wash, wall texture and shadows

    10. Priego de Cordoba painting stage 2 - Windows and pots

    11. Priego de Cordoba painting stage 3 - Railings, flowers and final details

    12. Priego de Cordoba final painting

    13. Test your learning

    14. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Scaligero Castle and discussion area

    2. Scaligero Castle subject

    3. Scaligero Castle - greyscale

    4. A look at the subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Scaligero Castle

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Scaligero Castle painting stage 1 - Sky, sea, buildings and shadows

    9. Scaligero Castle painting stage 2 - Foreground buildings and reflections

    10. Scaligero Castle stage 3 - Details and darks

    11. Scaligero Castle final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Windrush Church and discussion area

    2. Windrush Church subject

    3. Windrush Church - greyscale

    4. A look at the subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Windrush Church

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Windrush Church painting stage 1 - Sky and lights

    9. Windrush Church painting stage 2 - Church, trees and shadows

    10. Windrush Church painting stage 3 - More definition and final touches

    11. Windrush Church final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

About this course

  • £96.00
  • 87 lessons
  • 8 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 5

5 star rating

Challenging and fulfilling!

Galina R.

After a long break from watercolor, I felt as though I couldn’t get myself to painting again. My friend smiled and suggested I needed “a class with my teache...

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After a long break from watercolor, I felt as though I couldn’t get myself to painting again. My friend smiled and suggested I needed “a class with my teacher!” She was right. This was another well-thought-out course that has helped to knock off the rust and get me painting! Grahame is a remarkable teacher - easy to follow and down to earth, with a great sense of humor. I am so grateful for him and for my supportive fellow painters. Thank you!

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5 star rating

The best value and profound knowledge you can get for money

Bettina Winkler

When you want to improve your skills in watercolor, then there is no getting around Grahame Booth and his wonderful courses, which are state-of-the-art. Grah...

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When you want to improve your skills in watercolor, then there is no getting around Grahame Booth and his wonderful courses, which are state-of-the-art. Grahame explains briefly and crisply, and gets quickly to the point. His guidance through the course is impeccable and he leaves no questions open. Grahame is the master of simplifying complex scenes. His individual comments on each picture complete each course. I did his course in 2024 but I found this years’s course even more ambitious. The six motives offered a wide range of challenges, variety and tones. What more could you ask for?

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Keeps getting better!

Sandy Winkler

Grahame is not done showing me how to be a better watercolor artist, and proves it with each new lesson.

Grahame is not done showing me how to be a better watercolor artist, and proves it with each new lesson.

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Inspiring and Instructive

Margaret Hannah

Again a very interesting and inspiring course from Grahame with meticulous attention to the detail of the creation process; very varied subjects, and kind an...

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Again a very interesting and inspiring course from Grahame with meticulous attention to the detail of the creation process; very varied subjects, and kind and encouraging critiques. I believe anyone doing these would learn from them.

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