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Art Toolkit Workshops

Nature’s Textures

Explore Density and Direction in Watercolor with Paul Wang

Nature’s Textures

Live workshop with Paul Wang.

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Workshops are not eligible for discount.

About The Workshop

Join us online on Saturday, February 7th from 4pm–6:30pm Pacific for Nature’s Textures: Explore Density and Direction in Watercolor with Paul Wang!

In this workshop, learn how to transform flat surfaces into atmospheric, immersive environments. Paul will begin by leading participants through experimental exercises that transform and elevate textures through the watercolor principles of density and direction. Textures are found everywhere, especially in nature. We encounter them mainly through sight and touch, and they provide critical information about our world.

With nature as inspiration, explore how to create a set of emotive textures with watercolor and a few simple tools. For the remainder of the workshop, Paul will lead participants step-by-step through designing a nature-inspired piece and infusing it with playful textures.

We hope you can join us!

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Workshop Structure

This workshop has two options available for purchase: Live Access or Recorded Access.

Live Access includes the opportunity to join the 2-hour workshop call, with an additional 30 minutes for asking questions, sharing art, and receiving feedback from the instructor.

Recorded Access includes all workshop materials and access to the 2-hour workshop recording for those who wish to work at their own pace. The recording is available the week following the live call date.

All participants, regardless of access level, will have access to the workshop recording a minimum of twelve months after the purchase date. We also invite you to join the Art Toolkit Community, a space for people registered for our workshops to share art, creative musings, questions, and inspiration! After signing up for any of our workshops, watch for the Art Toolkit Community invitation in your inbox to get started.

Registration Details

Select either “Live Access” or “Recorded Access” and add to cart. Important: you are not registered until you have completed checkout.

We will send you a payment receipt by email. If you don’t see it, please check your junk mail folder, and add hello@arttoolkit.com to your contacts.

When you have completed checkout, you’re in!

You will receive an email with an invite link to our learning platform, Circle. If you already have an account, this link will add your new workshop to your Dashboard. The access details and syllabus will be under your Course Dashboard.

Need help with Circle? Find answers to frequently asked questions here. For other inquiries, please send us an email, and we’ll help you out.

Note: Live Access requires a computer with a reliable internet connection.

About Paul Wang

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Paul Wang is a passionate art and design educator from Singapore who has been teaching for the last 25 years. His art is highly inspired by his training in interior architecture and stage design. Paul conducts creative art workshops in Singapore and abroad to inspire more people to play, experiment, and follow their curiosity. Besides being a Daniel Smith Brand Ambassador, Paul is also an active Urban Sketcher and currently serves on the organization’s Advisory Board.
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