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Instructor:  Iain Stewart

Together we will cover all aspects of how I work to keep my paintings lively and gestural. It’s quite easy to get bogged down in detail and for me the perfect tool is the sketchbook. We will work both in our books and on traditional watercolor paper covering a range of subject matter and scenes. I believe that a workshop without the worry of success typically leads just there. Learn how to let go of the fear of ruining a painting and work with new found freedom. Iain will share the secrets of drawing with confidence, painting quickly, and breaking a painting down into understandable steps that you can repeat on you own. There are no gimmicks, no tricks, just dive in and let the water go where it may. 

Sketchbook to Studio - a roadmap for finding you in your work. 

Recommended experience level:  all levels

Iain Stewart  aws / nws

Iain Stewart is Scots born watercolor artist and a signature member of the American and National Watercolor Societies among other state and international societies. 

His work has received numerous awards in international competition and he is a sought after juror and instructor. 

He has been published in Watercolor Artist, The Art of Watercolour, Plein Air Magazine, Southern Living, Cottage Living, Better Homes and Gardens, The Robb Report, Watercolor Artist Magazine, Splash 15 16 18,  and the French publication Pratique des Arts. He has also contributed to the Urban Sketchers book series. 

He is a brand ambassador for Daniel Smith paints and Escoda brushes.

In 2020 Iain will be a faculty member at the Plein Air Convention and Expo and an invited exhibitor and instructor for the International Watercolor Masters in Shropshire England. 

Most recently his painting “Oh to be Back in the Land of Coca~Cola” won the Marge Saroka Memorial Award in the 152nd American Watercolor Society International Exhibition in New York- 2019

His work “Swedish Trains” will be exhibited in the Fabriano Aquarello International Exhibition in Fabriano, Italy. 

His article “Etching in Memories” will be published in the June issue of Watercolor Artist available April 16.  

In addition to gallery work, Iain is an Architectural Illustrator with an international clientele and teaches watercolor and design drawing at Auburn University.

Non Members Fee: $540.00 Members Fee: $500.00