Watercolour landscapes

A comprehensive look at different landscape subjects and paintings

This is the sixth 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. The Twin Primary colour mixing system

    8. Important notes - please read before starting the course

    1. Introduction to Holywood Jetty and discussion area

    2. Holywood Jetty subject

    3. Holywood Jetty subject - greyscale

    4. A look at the Holywood Jetty subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Holywood Jetty

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Holywood Jetty painting stage 1 - The sky, sea and beach

    9. Holywood Jetty painting stage 2 - The jetty and shore

    10. Holywood Jetty painting stage 3 - Foreground grass and building

    11. Holywood Jetty final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Winter Mist and discussion area

    2. Winter Mist subject

    3. Winter Mist - greyscale

    4. A look at the Winter Mist subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Winter Mist

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Winter Mist painting stage 1 - Initial soft wash and background

    9. Winter Mist painting stage 2 - The trees and hedge

    10. Winter Mist painting stage 3 - The field and final touches

    11. Winter Mist final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Goult and discussion area

    2. Goult subject

    3. Goult subject - greyscale

    4. A look at the subject

    5. A quick look at Goult perspective

    6. Suggested materials

    7. Drawing Goult

    8. The completed drawing

    9. Goult painting stage 1 - First wash, trees and shutters

    10. Goult stage 2 - Shadows and shrubs

    11. Goult stage 3 - Stronger darks

    12. Goult final painting

    13. Test your learning

    14. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Port Erin and discussion area

    2. Port Erin subject

    3. Port Erin subject - greyscale

    4. A look at the Port Erin subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Port Erin

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Port Erin painting stage 1 - First wash and background

    9. Port Erin painting stage 2 - Quay, boats and beach

    10. Port Erin painting stage 3 - Final touches

    11. Port Erin final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Landgrove and discussion area

    2. Landgrove subject

    3. Landgrove - greyscale

    4. A look at the Landgrove subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Landgrove

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Landgrove painting stage 1 - First wash and Trees

    9. Landgrove painting stage 2 - The barn, grass and shadows

    10. Landgrove painting stage 3 - Developing the barn

    11. Landgrove final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

About this course

  • £96.00
  • 90 lessons
  • 7.5 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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