An online watercolour course for artists of all abilities. Learn how to paint stunning yet simple and fun landscapes indoors or out, and finish the course with a sketchbook full of your own beautiful art!
Maybe you are experiencing some of these challenges?
You would love to have a sketchbook full of beautiful art but feel it's somehow beyond your abilities (it's not!)
Watercolours sound dreamy but you can't seem to get the effects you desire
You don't know where to start, or what materials to use
You don't know how to choose a scene from the landscape and simplify it, you want to cram everything in!
You are fed up with traditional or boring approaches to landscape
You want simple techniques you can use on any type of landscape because you love them all...
You keep over painting, making stiff or lifeless art and want to loosen up and have some fun
You only have small amounts of time to make art so need to learn how to paint fun pieces on the go, using minimal supplies you can take anywhere
You want to capture the atmosphere of the great outdoors but from the comfort of your own home
You want to learn how to paint outside and have an art adventure or two
You can't do this alone and need inspiration to get you started and support to keep your confidence up
Foundational class in easy drawing techniques.
A foundation lesson taking you through the key techniques.
I'll take you outside and show you outdoor painting tips and tricks.
The comfort of indoor painting, with a variety of beautiful scenes.
A full guide to the accessible materials in the course.
Ask questions on any lesson and get answers direct from me.
A sketchbook full of beautiful watercolour landscapes you painted! because you knew the techniques, felt confident and had loads of fun! This looks like:
Super friendly, easy to follow video lessons from me, with step-by-step guidance to teach you all my techniques
Foundational lessons in both watercolour and drawing techniques so you can create a variety of effects confidently
A full materials list and lesson to help you choose the best materials for you, within your budget
Art tips and techniques in every lesson where I share how I get my results and help you problem solve
A range of beautiful landscapes, from woods to flower meadows, beaches to panoramas, to give you the skills to paint any type of landscape you love
Green colour mixing bonus lesson, to ensure you get the right look with your paints out in nature
Bundle of my own original landscape photos for you to use for future painting projects (so you aren't stumped by what to paint next!)
A look inside my own sketchbooks for lots more inspiration for you
Additional bonus lessons to help you craft your own helpful pieces of art kit and build your confidence for an outdoors art adventure
Instant, unlimited, lifetime access. This means you can access the course anywhere with internet, as often as you like for as long as you like. You can go at your own pace and align your learning to the demands of your life
Final gratitude ritual to give you space to celebrate all you have learned and acknowledge how far you have come
Certificate of completion to flash around with pride and maybe hang on your wall - you did this!
"I thought watercolour meant you had to make it EXACTLY like the view, which was stressing me out frankly. This is freer and much more my style."
"I just watched your green class it is wonderful!!!!! Your course is fantastic, I am only partially through it and really love it. I look forward to taking more classes from you online."
"What a fun course and I have learned to drop perfection and just enjoy the process. Thanks Kelly for a wonderful journey with you!"
I'm thrilled to welcome you to Landscape In My Pocket, a course that holds a special place in my heart.
Everywhere I go people seem to be enchanted with my watercolour sketchbooks. And I must admit, they are an absolute joy to create! Now painting in these pocket-sized sketchbooks has become an integral part of my art practice and a cherished way of capturing memories and stories.
It's such a pleasure to flip through the pages, transporting myself back to those picturesque landscapes I love. It's more than just preserving a moment; it's a profound way of connecting with nature and the land itself. Sure, clicking a camera can capture a scene, but it's through the act of physically painting a place that I truly feel a lasting connection.
I've created this course to share this incredible journey with you. My goal is to help you uncover the sheer delight of connecting with nature and expressing your creativity through painting. I understand that fears and barriers may exist, but fear not my friends, I'm here to provide gentle guidance and support to help you overcome those obstacles.
By making the process of painting landscapes as easy, mobile, and fun as possible, I want to empower you to embark on your own artistic adventures.
I know you will love this course, but if you aren’t completely satisfied with the course let me know within the first 7 days for a full refund.
It's perfect for all abilities. The foundation lessons will help less experienced artists, whilst the expressive, colourful style is perfect for loosening up and reinvigorating you if you are an established painter.
My aim is to empower you with the knowledge, techniques, and confidence to paint breathtaking landscapes in watercolours. While individual progress may vary, I've structured the course to provide you with a solid foundation and guide you through various exercises and projects. With practice and dedication, you'll gain the skills and confidence to create stunning landscape artworks that you can be proud of.
You will learn how to draw, paint and ink a watercolour sketchbook page. Including everything from understanding the landscape and observation, through to composition, drawing, painting with watercolours and using ink pens.
Yes, absolutely! Anywhere with internet access.
I understand that life can be busy, and finding time for creative pursuits can be a challenge. The course is designed with lessons that can easily fit into your schedule. You can dedicate as little time as one lesson a week and still make progress. The flexibility of the course allows you to adapt it to your own time constraints.
You can post questions on each lesson which I will personally answer.
While this course doesn't include one-on-one feedback, I would encourage you to share your progress and ask questions in the comment and question function on each lesson.
Yes, as soon as you purchase the course you will receive your log in details. You are then ready to go and can keep the course for as long as it exists!
I provide a detailed materials lesson and the supplies are super simple, a sketchbook, watercolour set pencil and waterproof ink pen.
There's a full materials list to download too to help when shopping for supplies. This is certainly an art course you can take to suit any budget.
Your log in will be sent to you once you purchase the course, then you just need internet access and you can enjoy the lessons anywhere you like, as many times as you like!