Due to the enthusiastic response to our first “Four Surprises” watercolor series, we’re excited to offer a new surprise series inspired by photographs from Sharon’s collection. Please join us for fun, challenge, and experimentation with the adventurous medium of watercolor through four teacher-choice classes.

Each week, you’ll receive a fresh reference image ahead of class, followed by live demonstrations, clear step-by-step instruction, and three in-depth critiques designed to help you grow and refine your technique. Whether you’re shaking off summer rust or riding a creative wave, this series is for you.

Join us and let your colors flow!

I have been painting in watercolor since 1980. I began painting with acrylic on canvas, and when I started to play with watercolor, I was transfixed by its luminescence. From then on, I focused on watercolor and experimented with its transparency and luminous color combinations. I continue to learn watercolor techniques that come from nature studies and from the fascinating accidents that often occur when working with watercolor. I have learned that working with and accepting these unexpected occurrences with watercolor is what gives my work its vitality and originality.

Several years ago, I began teaching watercolor workshops, which have ranged from Prince Edward Island, Canada, to Maryland, Florida, and New Mexico. Recently, I have taught three wonderful painting holidays in the south of France.

These trips have been extremely valuable to develop a connection to new places to paint, but mostly in terms of allowing students a new way to “see”. These trips have also become a major part of my inner self that I tap into every time I paint, wherever I am. I know that this becomes a special benefit for every person who experiences the personal growth that comes from taking a painting workshop.

For further information, feel free to email Sharon Pitts at paintergirl@comcast.net