Online Art School «Artefacto»
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by Paul Talbot-Greaves
Looser Landscapes in Watercolor. From Structure to Freedom
Discover Paul Talbot-Greaves’ proven layering and value-based method to create expressive, loose landscapes in watercolor. Learn to simplify references, block shapes, paint with confidence – and create 4 loose landscapes even if you’ve been stuck in rigid, over-detailed work for years
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by Paul Talbot-Greaves
Looser Landscapes in Watercolor. From Structure to Freedom
Discover Paul Talbot-Greaves’ proven layering and value-based method to create expressive, loose landscapes in watercolor. Learn to simplify references, block shapes, paint with confidence – and create 4 loose landscapes even if you’ve been stuck in rigid, over-detailed work for years
LIFETIME ACCESS |
What if your watercolors could breathe – loose, fresh, and full of atmosphere – without the weight of rigid outlines or overworked details?
At this course, award-winning artist Paul Talbot-Greaves shows you how to swap stiffness for spontaneity, turning ordinary scenes into expressive landscapes alive with light and movement.
You’ll discover how to simplify busy references, build depth with Paul’s signature layering system, and add finishing touches that make your work sing without ever tipping into overwork.
Step by step, Paul will guide you from cautious, careful painting into a freer, more confident style – where landscapes unfold naturally, and your brushstrokes finally feel alive. By the end of the journey, you won’t just have 4 beautiful finished paintings – you’ll have the tools, confidence, and vision to approach any landscape with freedom and joy.
This course will best suit watercolorists who have some painting experience and want to:
Gain strong fundamentals, correct mistakes, and avoid the trap of copying photographs line by line
Move beyond tight, careful work and gain freedom in brushwork, values, and layering
Loosen up, simplify references, and bring new atmosphere and vitality into their paintings
Solve problems with too much water, over-detailing, or muddy paintings and get a fresh, proven approach.
About the course firsthand...
Course Table of Contents
8 video lessons (total 5h)
Lesson – References Overview
See the references you will use in this course and learn how to select and prepare references that inspire rather than overwhelm. Discover which photos and scenes work best for developing loose, expressive landscapes, and how to break them down into essential shapes and values to guide your painting confidently.
Lesson – Materials Overview
Get to know the tools that will bring your watercolors to life. Explore brushes, papers, and pigments, and learn how to use them effectively for layering, texture, and atmosphere. Gain practical tips to maximize the potential of your materials from the very first stroke.
1 video lesson, 14 min
Lesson 1.
Paint Looser Landscapes: Preliminary Structure
Learn how to loosen your drawing and avoid rigid outlines, using sketchbook exercises and playful brush marks like dots, dashes, and calligraphy. Discover how to treat drawing as a flexible guide, not a trap, and gain confidence in sketching and brush handling to set the stage for expressive landscapes.
2 video lessons, 1 h 17 min
Lesson 2.
Paint Looser Landscapes: Working from Reference
Master techniques for simplifying photos and references, from printing on cheap paper to keeping them at arm’s length. Learn how to avoid over-absorbing detail, focus on essentials, and use wet-into-wet and wet-against-wet methods to hint at forms, keeping your paintings fresh and alive.
2 video lessons, 1 h 41 min
Lesson 3.
Paint Looser Landscapes: Shift Your Focus
Explore Paul’s signature layering system, building a painting in three value-based stages from light to dark. Learn to see landscapes as blocks of shapes and values rather than isolated objects, letting the composition and atmosphere guide your painting naturally.
2 video lessons, 1 h 16 min
Lesson 4.
Paint Looser Landscapes: Final Touches and Detail
Discover how to add dynamics with directional brushstrokes, glazes, and finishing accents. Practice texturing techniques such as spatter, dry brush, and selective line work, and learn to use gouache for highlights and depth without sacrificing watercolor harmony, finishing your paintings with confidence and freshness.
2 video lessons, 53 min
“I try not to paint the landscape as you might perceive it… I draw to the viewer's attention designs and shapes and shadows that make it exciting.”
Paul Talbot-Greaves
What results you will achieve at the course:
01
Learn how to simplify complex references into clear blocks, values, and essential shapes
02
Build landscapes in confident, layered stages that add depth and atmosphere without overworking
03
Gain freedom in drawing and brushwork, replacing rigid outlines with expressive marks
04
Understand how to control water and pigment balance for fresh, luminous washes
05
Master texturing and finishing techniques that enrich a painting without losing looseness
06
Develop the confidence to paint landscapes that are uniquely yours – expressive, free, and full of life
Meet your instructor:
Paul Talbot-Greaves
- UK-based professional watercolorist with over 25 years of teaching and painting experience.
- Member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours (RI).
- Award-winning exhibitor at leading shows including the Patchings Art Festival.
- Author of several instructional books and contributor to The Artist magazine.
- Known for his distinctive approach that transforms ordinary scenes into striking, expressive landscapes.
- Celebrated for his clear, patient teaching style that helps artists gain confidence and loosen up.
We offer different plans
Standard
8 video lessons (total 5h)
- 4 final scenes in unique author's technique
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- LIFETIME access to the video lessons as a bonus
- Access to the moderated students community on WhatsApp
- Final project (your own painting)
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 4 final scenes in unique author's technique
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- LIFETIME access to the video lessons as a bonus
- Access to the moderated students community on WhatsApp
- Final project (your own painting)
- Official certificate of completion
- Individual feedback for 4 paintings + 1 creative task from professional curator within 75 days
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Only 30 places are available
Standard
8 video lessons (total 5h)
- 4 final scenes in unique author's technique
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- LIFETIME access to the video lessons as a bonus
- Access to the moderated students community on WhatsApp
- Final project (your own painting)
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 4 final scenes in unique author's technique
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- LIFETIME access to the video lessons as a bonus
- Access to the moderated students community on WhatsApp
- Final project (your own painting)
- Official certificate of completion
- Individual feedback for 4 paintings + 1 creative task from professional curator within 75 days
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Only 30 places are available
You have no risks – we support you!
No risk for you*
In case after 1–2 lessons of the coursе you realize that is not for you, YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK!
*within 14 days after payment
Freeze
For Premium plan – If the start date is not convenient, we freeze the course
(1 time free of charge)
Freedom & Mobility
Make your own schedule and go through the lessons at a comfortable pace – whenever and wherever you like
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.
Your curator for this course
Terrilynn Dubreuil
Watercolor artist
«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
Examples of Terrilynn's works
How is your learning process organized?
BEFORE COURSE
Full course program
List of course materials
Friendly community of beginner and professional artists
AT COURSE
Recorded video lessons
Watch lessons at your own pace
Closed students' chat
Feedback from curator
AFTER COURSE
Certificate of completion
Own portfolio
Skills and knowledge practiced
Part of our art community
Which materials do you need
for the course?
Watercolor Winsor & Newton Professional Water Colour
Gouache Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache: Permanent White
Watercolor Schmincke Horadam: Ivory Black (Elfenbeinschwarz)
Brushes
Palette: Folding Holbein palette
Other materials:
- Water cup – with a serrated edge, used as a brush rest
- Spray bottle – for keeping the paper moist or creating effects
Examples of Paul's work
Frequently asked questions
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