Transport Yourself to Venice for a 6 hour workshop with master watercolourist John Orlando Birt. TMPS, WSV

Learn from a master how to paint beautiful architectural landscapes from a photographic reference using Venice as an example.

John says the challenge for an artist is usually to make a good painting from an inferior photograph.

John is well known for his mastery of light in his paintings - light portrayed, light reflected and light suffused. He enjoys the challenge of capturing its effects on his surroundings such as buildings, landscapes, water and the changing moods at different times of the day.

The atmospheric effects light creates always catches his eye.

Working from photographic references John will guide the group on the interpretation of the scenery and the steps he takes to make the finished painting.

This will include discussion of issues such as inspiration, design, focal point, light direction etc. John will demonstrate his techniques throughout the day and will guide the group with individual feedback to make one or two finished paintings.