Sargent’s Secret

September 28, 2023
Thursday / 9:00am - 12:00pm (US Pacific Standard Time) + Q&A Session at Conclusion

Online Class

“Spanish Fountain” Watercolor
After Sargent, by Richard E Scott

An Insight That Can Transform How You Paint

Zing – in an instant my brain lit up and how I saw everything changed. Artists live for moments like these.

It happened on a rainy roadtrip to San Francisco in March where I got a rare chance to learn from the Mozart of Watercolor, John Singer Sargent. The Legion of Honor was showing 31 of his watercolors (plus oils and drawings) from his travels through Spain – a country I had seen and painted five months earlier.

My game plan was simple: spend half an hour studying each and every watercolor for a total of 15+ hours at the exhibit in three days. I hoped with this display of commitment and patience, the painting Gods might be inclined to reward me with a revelation or two.

Theatrical as it sounds, it happened. Exactly halfway through the second day, a key insight that laid hidden suddenly and clearly revealed itself. From that moment forward, I saw Sargent’s paintings (and everything else) in a new way.

The next morning, I got up before the sun to try out this new insight at an easel I brought. It worked and I was stoked. I knew this way of seeing and painting would have a measurable impact on my art.

By the end, I had written over 10 full pages of notes and had taken over 1,000 photos. Like a fisherman who landed a very big catch, I headed home happy.

I now would like to share this insight with you in an online watercolor class.

Together, we will learn:

  • A different way to see that reveals this insight in any subject matter

  • A different way to paint in watercolor to fully express this insight

  • How refinements in seeing and technique can add more joy to the act of painting

We are going to explore some of Sargent’s finest watercolors, experiment with different methods, and then apply the lesson to paint a beautiful watercolor. Throughout, we are going to have a lot of fun. All skill levels are welcome.

You have three ways to learn and enjoy (see below). I hope you will join me.

All the best,

Richard

“Corfu: Lights and Shadows” Watercolor
After Sargent, by Richard E Scott

Three Ways to Learn & Enjoy

  • Take the Live Online Class

    LIVE ONLINE CLASS
    September 28, 2023
    9:00am – 12:00pm
    Attendees also have access to the recording, October 10 – November 30, 2023

    $95

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  • Take the Live Online Class + Get a Private Critique

    LIVE ONLINE CLASS
    September 28, 2023
    9:00am – 12:00pm
    Attendees also have access to the recording, October 10 – November 30, 2023

    PRIVATE CRITIQUE
    Get a critique of your individual artwork in a private video clip. Using an overhead camera and printout of your class exercise, I will give in-depth feedback and mark-ups, and offer suggestions for improvement (details will be emailed to you upon enrollment).

    $135

    Enrollment Closed

  • Watch the Online Class Recording

    ONLINE CLASS RECORDING
    Available for viewing October 10 – November 30, 2023

    $75

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Enjoy the Online Class … or Don’t Pay

If you don’t feel you have greatly benefited from the class, just email me for a full refund — no questions asked.

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