MESS & FINESSSE IN WATERCOLOUR
Wed 25 Mar
|Mall Galleries, London
Opposites create interest and, in this workshop, Paul will demonstrate how mess and finesse work in harmony to create watercolours that are loose, yet do not lose their way.


Time & Location
25 Mar 2026, 10:00 – 16:30
Mall Galleries, London, The Mall, London SW1Y 5AS, UK
About the Event
MESS AND FINESSE IN WATERCOLOUR
Opposites create interest and, in this workshop, Paul will demonstrate how mess and finesse work in harmony to create watercolours that are loose, yet do not lose their way. Learn how to identify where you can let go to enjoy messy applications of colour, and where to tighten up to bring the painting together. Understanding the mess vs finesse concept will transform your watercolours and lead you to greater painting success.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring along some photo references to work from, either printed or on an i-Pad or tablet. A greyscale version of your reference can be very helpful for gauging values but not essential. Along with reference material you will need to bring your own paints, brushes, and paper plus a waterpot, palette, Pencils 4B or 6B, putty rubber, cartridge pad or spare paper (for any preliminary sketches, designs and notes), kitchen roll, painting board, masking tape, water spray, household sponge wipe (thin moppet type) and packed lunch.
BOOKING
This workshop is organised by The Royal Institute Of Painters In Watercolour
Bookings and organisation of this course are made via an external business and as such are covered by their own terms and conditions. Cancellations, and refunds are not covered by any policy listed on www.talbot-greaves.com. Please refer to the individual terms and conditions of the organiser when making a booking.
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