Course "Dynamic Street Scenes In Watercolour" with Ian McManus

NEW EXCLUSIVE ONLINE COURSE

by British Master IAN MCMANUS

Dynamic Street Scenes In Watercolor

Learn how to simplify any complex scene into structure and tone — with unique

Ian McManus’s trusted method — and paint 3 atmospheric artworks in a confident, expressive style.

LIFETIME ACCESS

Urban scenes can feel overwhelming – with their bustling figures, shifting light, and tangled architecture. But under the guidance of Ian McManus, a master watercolorist and celebrated British teacher with over 30 years of experience, you'll learn to cut through the chaos with clarity and confidence.

Ian doesn’t teach rules – he teaches you how to see. His unique approach is rooted in simplification: breaking down complex subjects into tone, structure, and rhythm. His sharp, logical, and inspiring teaching style helps you move beyond technique and into expression – giving your paintings energy, purpose, and atmosphere.

At this course, you'll complete 3 dynamic street scenes, starting with a tonal sketch to grasp the essentials of composition, then moving into two full watercolor paintings: one glowing with sunlight and shadow, the other rich with reflections from a rainy day. These scenes come alive with figures, vehicles, and the subtle cues of daily life – each one painted in a direct, loose style that’s as bold as it is refined.

Ian McManus

a master of watercolor,

author of the course

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Acclaimed British watercolorist with 30+ years of teaching experience
Member of the Institute of East Anglian Artists (IEA)
Renowned for turning chaotic street views into bold, expressive compositions
Teaches popular in-person and online workshops across the UK and Europe
Creator of the DVD "One Hour Watercolors" – focused on fresh, confident, fast painting
Multiple solo exhibitions across the UK
Known for his unique ability to simplify architecture, cars, and figures while maintaining visual power
Believes in making expressive painting accessible: “You’ll be surprised at what you’re capable of with the right guidance”

Here you can find Ian's works

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Certificate of completion (for Premium Plan)

Upon completion of the course for the students of Premium plan we issue a certificate. The certificate could be used as a proof of your qualification's upgrade at work (if it is related to arts) and for your private affairs as a recognition of your mastery in painting.

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«I have painted with watercolor since my Fine Art classes at the University and I started teaching it soon after and have taught it ever since. I love the fresh, flowing approach to the medium.

Watercolor gives me an oblique strategy approach to art because one has to to approach it in an almost „opposite“ way of thinking from other media. It keeps my brain active! I use watercolor a lot for studies, plein air sketches, and underpaintings for my pastel paintings.»

Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude, with augmented Master level courses.
Teaching art for 35 years. Multiple media and levels.
Workshops, Classes and Demos, both live and virtual, with local and international students.

HERE YOU MAY FIND TERRILYNN’S WORKS

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Which materials do you need
for the course?

Watercolor paper - Rough texture 300 grams weight Baohong or similar cotton rag quality is best.
Brushes - large and medium squirrel mops & Escoda size 10 synthetic pointed round
Pencil
Rubber
A3 Board to tape paper on to
Masking tape
Water pot
Kitchen roll
Tube watercolor paints from Winsor & Newton or Daniel Smith Ranges. Colours as below or similar:
Yellow Ochre or raw sienna, light red or burnt sienna , burnt umber, sepia, cobalt turquoise, lemon yellow, cadmium yellow,Purple red, verditer blue or Cobalt blue , ultramarine blue, neutral tint, Lavender.
White Gouache.