Watercolour landscapes

A comprehensive look at different landscape subjects and paintings

This is the seventh 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 personal review by Grahame.

Grahame Booth

Award winning watercolour artist and 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 four books on watercolour techniques with a fifth on the way 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 well 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 Strangford Lough and discussion area

    2. Strangford Lough subject

    3. Strangford Lough subject - greyscale

    4. A look at the Strangford Lough subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Strangford Lough

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Strangford Lough painting stage 1 - First wash, trees and beach

    9. Strangford Lough painting stage 2 - Main trees, rocks and seaweed

    10. Holywood Jetty painting stage 3 - Completing the trees, beach and sea

    11. Holywood Jetty final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Connemara and discussion area

    2. Connemara subject

    3. Connemara subject - greyscale

    4. A look at the subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Connemara

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Connemara painting stage 1 - First wash and rough trees

    9. Connemara stage 2 - Trees and shadows

    10. Connemara stage 3 - Lifting out and strong darks

    11. Connemara final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Jersey and discussion area

    2. Jersey subject

    3. Jersey - greyscale

    4. A look at the Jersey subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Jersey

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Jersey painting stage 1 - Sky and shadow washes

    9. Jersey painting stage 2 - Defining the buildings. Trees and seaweed

    10. Jersey painting stage 3 - The essential darks

    11. Jersey final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Bosham and discussion area

    2. Bosham subject

    3. Bosham subject - greyscale

    4. A look at the Bosham subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Bosham

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Bosham painting stage 1 - Creating tonal areas

    9. Bosham painting stage 2 - Developing the tonal areas

    10. Bosham painting stage 3 - Final touches

    11. Bosham final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

    1. Introduction to Big Pit and discussion area

    2. Big Pit subject

    3. Big Pit - greyscale

    4. A look at the Big Pit subject

    5. Suggested materials

    6. Drawing Big Pit

    7. The completed drawing

    8. Big Pit painting stage 1 - First wash and colour

    9. Big Pit painting stage 2 - Blocking in the main shapes

    10. Big Pit painting stage 3 - Details and focus

    11. Big Pit final painting

    12. Test your learning

    13. Next week's subject

About this course

  • £99.00
  • 88 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 6

5 star rating

Rewarding!

Galina R.

This was another great watercolor course - more challenging, but still enjoyable and rewarding. I’ve learned a lot, and I’ve enjoyed painting along and seein...

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This was another great watercolor course - more challenging, but still enjoyable and rewarding. I’ve learned a lot, and I’ve enjoyed painting along and seeing everyone's progress in the group. Thank you, Grahame, for your excellent guidance!

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5 star rating

Grahame's teaching really is state-of-th-art

Bettina Winkler

This was my third online course (besides several webinars and a in person-course) with Grahame. I learned a lot again and I am happy to be able to rely on so...

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This was my third online course (besides several webinars and a in person-course) with Grahame. I learned a lot again and I am happy to be able to rely on some of Grahame's techniques, which have always accompanied me and helped me to improve. The course - together with other participants - was a lot of fun. I am very grateful that Grahame is passing on his many years of knowledge and expertise to us. There is no better teacher! Believe me!

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5 star rating

Winter Mist

Terry Fontenrose

Wow this was a teaser; it was fun to paint wet on wet, I enjoyed following along on all the steps and I am more confident in painting this way now. My paint...

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Wow this was a teaser; it was fun to paint wet on wet, I enjoyed following along on all the steps and I am more confident in painting this way now. My painting OK but I will continue to practice and learn from Grahame. Thanks for your guidance, it is appreciated!

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