Eric Wiegardt AWS DF, NWS has taught over 5,000 watercolorists his popular “Secrets of Painting Loose” workshops. Over 4,000 original paintings have been collected privately and corporately. He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society (Dolphin Fellow), National Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America (Master Status) and others. He has been awarded the 2012 AWS Gold Medal of Honor, among many other national and international awards. He was invited to the Third Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary International Watermedia Masters in China.
Featured in many publications as well as cover artist for both The Artist’s Magazine and Watercolor Artist Magazine, Eric is the author of the North Light Book Watercolor Free and Easy. He has a video series titled Painting Loosely from Photographs.
Eric is a nationally recognized judge, juror, and award winner and has left an indelible mark on the American art scene with more than 27 years of professional painting and teaching experience.
Eric is a graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago.
“An intelligence that enables him to perceive and execute his artistic efforts with rare, sensitive insights. One of our brightest and most inspiring painters.” Irving Shapiro, AWS, Former President and Director of American Academy of Art
“A tangible air of energy and industry” Seattle Times
“A master of a fresh and loose painting style” Kelly Kane, Editor Watercolor Artist Magazine
Eric believes most painting problems are the violation of an elementary painting principle. Lectures will be easily understood and helpful to all levels of expertise, from beginner to the professional. There will be ample time for students to try the concepts presented in a safe environment.
He will do a completed painting demonstration daily. Subject matter may include landscapes, marinescapes, florals, streetscapes, interiors, and still lives. Weather permitting, some plein-air painting may be incorporated.
School of Painting Workshops on the Peninsula for2013
May 17-19, 2013 Creating an Area of Dominance Hudson River Valley Art Workshops Greenville, NY
Contact:info@artworkshops.com
May 29-31, 2013 School of Painting Secrets of Painting Loose – Getting Started Wiegardt Studio Gallery Ocean Park, WA
Contact:watercolors@ericwiegardt.com | 360-665-5976
Do you want to learn from a master? Eric designed this workshop for those who want to learn how to work with watercolor. Eric will help you to start right using the essential tools to “Getting Started”. Recommended workbook for the workshop is Essential Design: The Key to Expressive Painting. To sign up, contact us at the above email or call us. Cancellation Policy: Once your place has been reserved, there will be a non-refundable cancellation charge of $50.00. No refund after 30 days prior to the class. We reserve the right to cancel any workshop, in which case we will make a full refund.
To sign up for this workshop, you may pay a deposit or pay in full. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the date of the workshop.
June 15-29, 2013
School of Painting Italy Plein Air Workshop Wiegardt Studio Gallery Lago Di Garda, Italy
Contact:watercolors@ericwiegardt.com | 360-665-5976
To Learn more and to check availability, call or email us.
July 8-12, 2013 School of Painting Secrets of Painting Loose, 5 Day Workshop Wiegardt Studio Gallery Ocean Park, WA
Contact:watercolors@ericwiegardt.com | 360-665-5976
Here is your opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s top watercolor artists, Eric Wiegardt. This five day course will help you loosen up, refine your skills, address trouble spots and share the passion in watercolor with other artists. To sign up, contact us at the above email or call. Cancellation Policy: Once your place has been reserved, there will be a non-refundable cancellation charge of $50.00. No refund after 30 days prior to the class. We reserve the right to cancel any workshop, in which case we will make a full refund.
To sign up for this workshop, you may pay a deposit or pay in full. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the date of the workshop.
November 18-21, 2013 School of Painting
Secrets of Painting Loose – Composition: Creating an Area of Dominance Wiegardt Studio Gallery, Ocean Park, WA Contact: Wiegardt Studio Gallery watercolors@ericwiegardt.com| 360-665-5976
Eric Wiegardt’s workshop on Creating an Area of Dominance is for those artists that want to take the next step in watercolor. This course will challenge you to push your boundaries in painting and share in the passion of watercolors with other artists. To sign up, contact us at the above email or call. Cancellation Policy: Once your place has been reserved, there will be a non-refundable cancellation charge of $50.00. No refund after 30 days prior to the class. We reserve the right to cancel any workshop, in which case we will make a full refund.
To sign up for this workshop, you may pay a deposit or pay in full. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the date of the workshop.
December 3-6, 2013
Oregon Society of Artists, Portland, OR Contact:mmll@comcast.net
January 17-20, 2014
Gualala Arts Workshop, Gualala, CA Contact:info@gualalaarts.org
February 10-14, 2014
Scottsdale Artist’s School, Scottsdale, AZ Creating an Area of Dominance-Intermediate to Advanced Contact:scottsdaleartschool.org
February 20-19, 2014 Studio Bella, Seattle, WA
Creating an Area of Dominance-Intermediate to Advanced
Contact:studiobellaalicia@gmail.com
March 10-14, 2014 Walla Walla, WA
Creating an Area of Dominance-Intermediate to Advanced
Contact:Kay at kfw@bmi.net
March 24-28, 2014 Enumclaw, WA
Secrets of Painting Loose and Composition
Contact:Kristi at h20color@comcast.net
How to register for workshops.
Just contact the gallery (360.665.5976 or email) to be included in future distributions of Eric’s workshop schedule notifications. You may register for any workshop based in Ocean Park by selecting Deposit or Full Payment and click on Add to Cart. When you stop by Wiegardt Studio Gallery in Ocean Park, Washington to view the latest original watercolor paintings by Eric Wiegardt, you may ask to be added to the notification listing. You may make the same request by mail, telephone, or email. Materials list and a guide to lodging will be furnished upon receipt of deposit.
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Eric Wiegardt AWS DF, NWS has taught over 5,000 watercolorists his popular “Secrets of Painting Loose” workshops. Over 4,000 original paintings have been collected privately and corporately. He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society (Dolphin Fellow), National Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America (Master Status) and others. He has been awarded the 2012 AWS Gold Medal of Honor, among many other national and international awards. He was invited to the Third Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary International Watermedia Masters in China.
Featured in many publications as well as cover artist for both The Artist’s Magazine and Watercolor Artist Magazine, Eric is the author of the North Light Book Watercolor Free and Easy. He has a video series titled Painting Loosely from Photographs.
Eric is a nationally recognized judge, juror, and award winner and has left an indelible mark on the American art scene with more than 27 years of professional painting and teaching experience.
Eric is a graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago.
“An intelligence that enables him to perceive and execute his artistic efforts with rare, sensitive insights. One of our brightest and most inspiring painters.” Irving Shapiro, AWS, Former President and Director of American Academy of Art
“A tangible air of energy and industry” Seattle Times
“A master of a fresh and loose painting style” Kelly Kane, Editor Watercolor Artist Magazine
These workshops, Secrets of Painting Loose and Creating an Area of Dominance are for those who wish to loosen up in watercolor. Painting techniques and a philosophy of design will encourage bold, loose paintings.
Eric believes most painting problems are the violation of an elementary painting principle. Lectures will be easily understood and helpful to all levels of expertise, from beginner to the professional. There will be ample time for students to try the concepts presented in a safe environment.
He will do a completed painting demonstration daily. Subject matter may include landscapes, marinescapes, florals, streetscapes, interiors, and still lives. Weather permitting, some plein-air painting may be incorporated.
School of Painting Workshops on the Peninsula for 2013
Secrets of Painting Loose – Getting Started
5-Day Workshop
Italy Plein Air Workshop
Composition: Creating an Area of Dominance
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Workshop Schedule
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May 13-15, 2013
Community Arts Association Allendale, NJ
Contact:rose.scaglione@yahoo.com
May 17-19, 2013
Creating an Area of Dominance
Hudson River Valley Art Workshops Greenville, NY
Contact:info@artworkshops.com
May 29-31, 2013
School of Painting
Secrets of Painting Loose – Getting Started
Wiegardt Studio Gallery Ocean Park, WA
Contact:watercolors@ericwiegardt.com | 360-665-5976
Do you want to learn from a master? Eric designed this workshop for those who want to learn how to work with watercolor. Eric will help you to start right using the essential tools to “Getting Started”. Recommended workbook for the workshop is Essential Design: The Key to Expressive Painting. To sign up, contact us at the above email or call us. Cancellation Policy: Once your place has been reserved, there will be a non-refundable cancellation charge of $50.00. No refund after 30 days prior to the class. We reserve the right to cancel any workshop, in which case we will make a full refund.
To sign up for this workshop, you may pay a deposit or pay in full. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the date of the workshop.
June 15-29, 2013
School of Painting
Italy Plein Air Workshop
Wiegardt Studio Gallery Lago Di Garda, Italy
Contact:watercolors@ericwiegardt.com | 360-665-5976
To Learn more and to check availability, call or email us.
July 8-12, 2013
School of Painting
Secrets of Painting Loose, 5 Day Workshop
Wiegardt Studio Gallery Ocean Park, WA
Contact:watercolors@ericwiegardt.com | 360-665-5976
Here is your opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s top watercolor artists, Eric Wiegardt. This five day course will help you loosen up, refine your skills, address trouble spots and share the passion in watercolor with other artists. To sign up, contact us at the above email or call. Cancellation Policy: Once your place has been reserved, there will be a non-refundable cancellation charge of $50.00. No refund after 30 days prior to the class. We reserve the right to cancel any workshop, in which case we will make a full refund.
To sign up for this workshop, you may pay a deposit or pay in full. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the date of the workshop.
September 16-20, 2013
St. Michaels, MD
Contact: valeriesunderland@gmail.com
September 24-28, 2013
Peninsula School of Art Door County, WI
Contact: PeninsulaSchoolofArt.com
October 14-18, 2013
Scottsdale Artist’s School Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: scottsdaleartschool.org
October 31-November 3, 2013
Dakota Arts Mt. Vernon, WA
Contact:info@dakotapastels.com
November 18-21, 2013
School of Painting
Secrets of Painting Loose – Composition: Creating an Area of Dominance
Wiegardt Studio Gallery, Ocean Park, WA
Contact: Wiegardt Studio Gallery watercolors@ericwiegardt.com| 360-665-5976
Eric Wiegardt’s workshop on Creating an Area of Dominance is for those artists that want to take the next step in watercolor. This course will challenge you to push your boundaries in painting and share in the passion of watercolors with other artists. To sign up, contact us at the above email or call. Cancellation Policy: Once your place has been reserved, there will be a non-refundable cancellation charge of $50.00. No refund after 30 days prior to the class. We reserve the right to cancel any workshop, in which case we will make a full refund.
To sign up for this workshop, you may pay a deposit or pay in full. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the date of the workshop.
December 3-6, 2013
Oregon Society of Artists, Portland, OR
Contact:mmll@comcast.net
January 17-20, 2014
Gualala Arts Workshop, Gualala, CA
Contact: info@gualalaarts.org
February 3-7, 2014
Newton Watercolor Society, Newton, MA
Contact: info@newtonwatercolorsociety.org
February 10-14, 2014
Scottsdale Artist’s School, Scottsdale, AZ
Creating an Area of Dominance-Intermediate to Advanced
Contact: scottsdaleartschool.org
February 20-19, 2014
Studio Bella, Seattle, WA
Creating an Area of Dominance-Intermediate to Advanced
Contact:studiobellaalicia@gmail.com
March 10-14, 2014
Walla Walla, WA
Creating an Area of Dominance-Intermediate to Advanced
Contact:Kay at kfw@bmi.net
March 24-28, 2014
Enumclaw, WA
Secrets of Painting Loose and Composition
Contact:Kristi at h20color@comcast.net
How to register for workshops.
Just contact the gallery (360.665.5976 or email) to be included in future distributions of Eric’s workshop schedule notifications. You may register for any workshop based in Ocean Park by selecting Deposit or Full Payment and click on Add to Cart. When you stop by Wiegardt Studio Gallery in Ocean Park, Washington to view the latest original watercolor paintings by Eric Wiegardt, you may ask to be added to the notification listing. You may make the same request by mail, telephone, or email. Materials list and a guide to lodging will be furnished upon receipt of deposit.