LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP
By DAVID R SMITH
Mastering Figures in Cityscapes
Get David R. Smith’s clear, repeatable process for painting urban figures that belong – without guesswork or overworking your watercolor
February, 5th
4 pm CET, Berlin / 3 pm GMT / 10 am EST, New York
LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP
By DAVID R SMITH
Mastering Figures in Cityscapes
Get David R. Smith’s clear, repeatable process for painting urban figures that belong – without guesswork or overworking your watercolor
February, 5th
4 pm CET, Berlin / 3 pm GMT / 10 am EST, New York
This workshop is for you if you…
Feel that figures in your paintings look disconnected or cut out
Want your urban scenes to feel unified, believable, and intentional
Struggle with planning values before adding color
Want to understand how professionals think before they paint
Feel overwhelmed by complex city scenes with people
Want a clear process you can reuse in future watercolor paintings
Examples of David's work
What results you will achieve:
01
Understand how to plan a colored watercolor painting using a tonal value study
02
Learn how to integrate figures so they feel like a natural part of the scene
03
Master the logic of working from light to dark in urban watercolor
04
Create a cohesive city scene with figures using professional techniques
Program of the workshop
Part 1 – Planning and Understanding
Learn how to use a tonal value study to plan a colored painting
See how to organize complex city scenes using light and dark values
- Understand how to visually “link” figures to architecture and environment
Explore when and why to use positive vs. negative painting for figures
Part 2 – Live Practical Demo
Create a tonal value study of an urban scene
See how to transition from value study to full-color watercolor
Get a demonstration of integrating figures into the city scene
Ask your questions to David and receive personal tips from the artist
Meet your instructor:
David R. Smith
- David R. Smith began his artistic journey studying Chinese Brush Painting in the United States and China. Ever since, he has been hooked on watercolor painting, and has become a popular artist and instructor nationally and internationally, as well as a sought-after juror.
- He has displayed his work in galleries and museums across the United States and his work has been awarded at the state and national level.
- David is the recipient of the Skyledge Award (the highest recognition awarded by the Transparent Watercolor Society of America), an award winner and signature member of the American Watercolor Society, signature member of the National Watercolor Society, and his work has earned him numerous “Best of Show” awards, signature memberships, showings in galleries and museums across the United States and abroad.
- With over 25 years of experience as a public school teacher, he is skilled at breaking down complex concepts and skills into easily learned chunks and now enjoys helping workshop participants find success with watercolor.
Choose your plan:
Standard
- Participation in a live workshop
- ✓ watercolor painting
- ✓ 48 hour access to the recording of the workshop
LIFETIME ACCESS to the recording of the workshop
Premium
- Participation in a live workshop
- ✓ 1 watercolor painting
- LIFETIME ACCESS to the recording of the workshop
▶ $0 For Artefacto Family members
The mission of the Artefacto Family Membership is to bring together creative people, support their self-expression, and foster professional growth through regular practice, learning from world's TOP artists, and sharing inspiration.
Standard
- Participation in a live workshop
- ✓ 1 watercolor painting
- ✓ 48 hour access to the recording of the workshop
LIFETIME ACCESS to the recording of the workshop
Premium
- Participation in a live workshop
✓ 1 watercolor painting
- LIFETIME ACCESS to the recording of the workshop
▶ €0 For Artefacto Family members
The mission of the Artefacto Family Membership is to bring together creative people, support their self-expression, and foster professional growth through regular practice, learning from world's TOP artists, and sharing inspiration.
How does it work?
Get access link
Receive an email (please check spam folders) with details on how to access the lessons. If you have any questions, contact us at info@artefactoschool.online
Participate in the online session
In accordance with the program above, you will receive a series of emails with links to take part in online lesson
Register for the workshop
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