What if you could paint landscapes in colours that bring you joy?

In this calming and creative class, you’ll explore simplified, modern landscapes using horizon lines that feel expansive and grounding. Whether you're drawn to the soft tones of the sea or the vibrant hues of a sunset, you'll learn to express joy through colour - guided by both the subtle blooms and bold strokes of watercolour and Neocolor II water-soluble wax pastels.

We’ll begin with a warm-up that blends traditional colour theory with intuitive exploration. You’ll choose a favourite colour and learn how to build around it using split-complementary or tetrad colour schemes, while staying open to your own instincts. I will gently guide you to create your own personal palette and support you in building confidence with colour, helping you connect with your unique artistic voice.

In a special bonus lesson, you'll try something new: painting a landscape on an Ampersand Museum Series Aquabord. This beautiful surface allows you to experiment with watercolour in a different way and creates a finished piece that can be displayed without glass.

Whether your landscapes are soft and serene or bold and bright, you’ll come away from this class with a deeper connection to colour and the joy of creating from the heart.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to class

    2. A joyful welcome

    1. Supplies intro

    2. Supplies Video

    3. Colour Theory

    4. Warmup

    1. Colours of the Horizon

    2. Salish Sea

    3. Gulf Islands Sunset

    4. Tips for presenting your paintings

    1. A Quiet Glow

    2. Making a Frame

    1. Thank you

About this course

  • $65.00
  • 13 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Find Your Joy

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Supporting your learning

  • Videos

    The heart of art lessons are the videos! Professionally lit, filmed and meticulously edited to show you how to create the projects step-by-step.

  • Community

    Share your work in our online community. Ask questions and get feedback on your projects from Nicole and her community.

Meet your teacher

Nicole Warrington

Nicole Warrington is an artist and educator on Vancouver Island. She has an extensive background in art and education. Nicole earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia. She has worked in public education, the non-profit arts sector, and community recreation. Nicole values teaching both concrete art skills and expressive art processes. She teaches workshops and online courses in watercolour painting, art journaling, and acrylic and mixed media painting.