Capturing Water: Techniques for Painting the Ocean with Confidence

Description:
Water can be one of the most beautiful — and frustrating — subjects in painting. Its motion, reflections, transparency, colour shifts, and surface textures can stump even experienced painters.

In this skills-focused workshop, I’ll show you how I’ve learned to paint many different types of ocean water — calm bays, rolling waves, reflections, shallow water, and ocean foam. We’ll cover:

• How to observe and break down the elements of water: light, shadow, reflections, colour shifts, edge work.

• Techniques & brushwork for different water forms.

• Demonstrations of 5-6 distinct water styles.

• Time for you to practise under my guidance.

This isn’t about finishing a polished piece (though you might), it’s about learning the methods so you can carry them into your own paintings with more confidence and clarity.

Details:

• Date & Time: Sunday, 10 November • 1:00pm to 4:00pm

• Location: 27 Trigg Street, Beresford, Geraldton (home studio)

• Cost: $175 per person (includes all materials + afternoon tea)

• Number of spots: [insert number, e.g. “max 10-12 people” to keep it small]

Who this workshop is for:

• Artists (beginners to intermediate) who want better technical control in painting water.

• People who’ve enjoyed the Urban Art Trail and want to deepen what they saw/heard in my talks.

• Anyone interested in learning how different water effects are done, not just copying an image.

What you’ll gain:

• Clear techniques you can apply in your own paintings.

• Confidence in painting various water scenarios.

• A deeper understanding of colour, light, texture, and movement in water.

Requirements:

• Bring your painting basics (if you have favourite brushes, palette, etc.), but I’ll supply quality materials.

• Come with curiosity and willingness to practise.