FREE Demo Workshops

A virtual gathering

Summer Series: Pigment Play

Studies in PIGMENTS
Three free events to join
June 27, July 25, & August 29, 2026

Each event begins at 11:00amEDT and runs for 60-90 minutes.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS👇

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June 27, 2026 11:00amEDT start time
Mixing Your Own Greens
Do you rely on manufactured (aka: tube or cake) greens in your watercolor practice? Would you like a little guidance on mixing your own greens?All year long there are greens in the landscape. Gain a few tips on how to achieve some of them in this FREE demo workshop.HINT: it's not just blue and yellow that make green.In addition to your favorite blues, yellows, try to include:
Payne's Gray
Phthalo or Winslow Blue
Quinacridone Gold
Yellow Ochre or Raw Sienna
Sepia or another brown
Ivory BlackI strongly encourage using a #10 or larger brush for this demo.

July 25, 2026 11:00amEDT start time
The Split Color Wheel
Did you know there is a warm and a cool version of each primary color? Maybe you do.If you are not sure what a split color wheel is or looks like, join this FREE event. I'll guide you in making your own split color wheel.Discussion along the way will help you form a better understanding of how the split color wheel can influence your watercolor work.If you want to work with the same colors as I, here's what I will be using:
French Ultramarine
Cerulean Blue
Cadmium Yellow
Lemon Yellow
Cadmium Red
Permanent AlizarinI strongly encourage using a #10 or larger brush for this demo.

Aug 29, 2026 11:00amEDT start time
Watercolor Pigment Qualities
To know a pigment's qualities requires a fair bit of exploration and experimentation with your paints.Terms like granulation, transparency, semi-opaque, or staining influence a pigment's behavior.It's super valuable to "play" and learn with pigments without the additional process of sketching or drawing, and so many fun ways to do it.This FREE workshop will shift the mind from the word "practice time" to "purposeful play".NOTE about supplies:I will be using professional tube pigments from Winsor Newton, Daler Rowney, and Daniel Smith in a variety of colors.You do not need to purchase new paints for this workshop. However, if you want to use some of the same paints as I have, let me know via email (address lower down on this page) and I'll send you a complete list of my colors.Depending on the quality and/or brand of pigments you use, expect some differences between our results.This should not be a concern for you! It will broaden your learning and you'll make some necessary discoveries about your paints.I strongly encourage using a #10 or larger brush for this demo.

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About my FREE Demo workshops

Taking in smaller pieces of information rather than large, complex ideas makes it easier to understand and remember what's being shared.This pop-up series of demos aims to do just that by focusing on skills generally applicable across all drawing and painting disciplines.Little bites at a time.They will pop-up when I can fit one into my schedule.Open to any skill level, each demo will always be free, have unlimited seating, and hopes to help you discover a missing piece in your practice.