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How to Build a Watercolor in Four Easy Steps

Tom Jones | March 9-10, 2026

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  • How to mix the right colors from the very beginning

  • How to lay down glowing washes that set the tone

  • How to use rich, darker values to carve out form and shape

  • How to finish with dynamic details that bring your painting to life

  • Tom’s easy-to-follow four-step process for building a watercolor painting

  • All levels are welcome. This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants a simple, step-by-step approach to watercolor and would love to create atmospheric, impressionistic landscapes with mist, light, and bold color.

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  • A hands-on, guided workshop built around a clear four-step process

  • Plenty of valuable insights and instruction throughout each session

  • A short and simple supply list — Tom brings all the paint and paper

  • A fun, approachable class with time for questions and learning

  • March 9–10, 2026
    9:00 am – 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch)

  • Fee: $226

Tom Jones is a Central Florida–based watercolor artist known for striking, misty landscapes and atmospheric technique. His work blends impressionistic washes with crisp, value-driven detail to capture light, mood, and a strong sense of place.

 

Tom’s paintings have earned commissions from government agencies, corporations, environmental organizations, and private collectors, and his work is exhibited widely throughout the United States.

Tom is also a dynamic and engaging instructor who teaches workshops and demonstrations regionally and internationally. He is known for his accessible, step-by-step teaching style, and he generously provides all paint and paper—so students can focus on atmosphere, color harmony, and confident painting.

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