"If you hear a voice within you say, "You cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. —Vincent van Gogh
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ONLINE COURSES
Draw and Watercolor through History
This long course in the history of painting is divided into four parts of eight lessons each. Each part uses a specific lens to look at the evolution of painting.
Watercolor through History traces the development and various usages of watercolor and water-based mediums.
Drawing from History, part-one, is an overview of Western painting focusing on the figure and specific, influential artists who embody a turning point in painting and/or present the essence of a particular age or region.
Landscape into Art examines the depiction of landscape and development of landscape painting in Western art and more.
Modern Painting sorts through what happened to painting in the 20th century, who made changes and why.
Each lesson includes a slide lecture, relevant links for deeper study on your own, recommended supplemental reading and a weekly assignment to copy one of the paintings we cover in that lesson in a watercolor or drawing medium.
Designed for those who already draw and watercolor, who have been through my foundation course (Intro to...) or are at an intermediate level of drawing and watercolor.
Watercolor through History traces the development and various usages of watercolor and water-based mediums.
Drawing from History, part-one, is an overview of Western painting focusing on the figure and specific, influential artists who embody a turning point in painting and/or present the essence of a particular age or region.
Landscape into Art examines the depiction of landscape and development of landscape painting in Western art and more.
Modern Painting sorts through what happened to painting in the 20th century, who made changes and why.
Each lesson includes a slide lecture, relevant links for deeper study on your own, recommended supplemental reading and a weekly assignment to copy one of the paintings we cover in that lesson in a watercolor or drawing medium.
Designed for those who already draw and watercolor, who have been through my foundation course (Intro to...) or are at an intermediate level of drawing and watercolor.
Demo samples from Art History Practicums 2017-18
Suzanne McDermott, watercolor, 2018
after W. Homer, Fishing Schooner, Nassau, c.1888-89 |
Suzanne McDermott, watercolor, 2017
after A. Gentileschi, St. Cecilia playing a lute, 1660 |
Suzanne McDermott, watercolor, 2018
after John Sell Cotman, Greta Bridge, 1805 |
Intro to Drawing and Watercolor
Foundation Course
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This foundation course is a tried and true method presenting the basic elements of drawing and watercolor with personal coaching.
Developed over 20 years while teaching basic drawing and watercolor at the community level across the US in venues
ranging from museums to back yards, the complete foundation course includes:
• 24 progressive lessons
• with step-by-step instruction in text
• and video demos
• loads of photos
• related historic examples
• plenty of supplemental links and study references
• weekly live classes for coaching and discussion
• constructive critique
• and encouragement to support your experience.
Scroll down to read more.
Developed over 20 years while teaching basic drawing and watercolor at the community level across the US in venues
ranging from museums to back yards, the complete foundation course includes:
• 24 progressive lessons
• with step-by-step instruction in text
• and video demos
• loads of photos
• related historic examples
• plenty of supplemental links and study references
• weekly live classes for coaching and discussion
• constructive critique
• and encouragement to support your experience.
Scroll down to read more.
Click here for student experience.
"I'm such a face-to-face communicator, I never thought an online environment could be effective for teaching. I never thought I'd like the video format. But in your online course, I'm not distracted by extraneous things that would otherwise catch my attention. Even better, I don't have to drive anywhere!
"I feel like it's the benefit of private tutoring with the advantage of other students' work to look at. You've put together a really well-planned, well-thought out, beautifully presented product with tremendous depth and breadth.
"I want to thank you for this class. I might have put off drawing for the rest of my life." — Susan Spak, Storrs, CT
What I never expected when I first began teaching drawing and watercolor
is how the process and practice of learning is a path to self realization.
As you learn to draw and watercolor — you learn about yourself.
After over 20 years of teaching
I am offering you a unique method and well-tested online course
leading you, step by step,
through a transformational process
that forever changes the way you see the world.
is how the process and practice of learning is a path to self realization.
As you learn to draw and watercolor — you learn about yourself.
After over 20 years of teaching
I am offering you a unique method and well-tested online course
leading you, step by step,
through a transformational process
that forever changes the way you see the world.
Demo samples from Foundation Course lessons
Pencil |
Figures and Caricatures
Ink |
Basic Watercolor
Chair story |
Basic Watercolor
Wet on Wet |
Intermediate Watercolor
Houses en plein air |
What makes See Here Now stand out
from other in-person and online course options is
personal coaching and comprehensive design.
These step-by-step, progressive lessons allow you to develop and expand naturally
and are delivered in an authentic, encouraging and supportive manner
with your personal evolution in mind.
from other in-person and online course options is
personal coaching and comprehensive design.
These step-by-step, progressive lessons allow you to develop and expand naturally
and are delivered in an authentic, encouraging and supportive manner
with your personal evolution in mind.
What I mean when I talk about creatively evolving through a transformational process...
Transformation means to undergo a marked change in form, nature, or appearance.
It means that you change and it's noticeable.
To evolve simply means to develop gradually, from a simple to a more complex form.
Here are some ways that these long courses help you creatively evolve through a transformational process:
You evolve physically,
through developing your drawing and watercolor work, through hand-eye coordination,
through learning to see what you are actually looking at (not what you think you are looking at)
You evolve emotionally,
by learning to be compassionate towards yourself
and to recognize and bypass your self-critical thoughts.
Spiritually,
because in learning to bypass your critical thoughts you start allowing
the creative spirit to more easily flow through your experience with drawing and painting,
and intellectually,
as you learn about the history of painting in direct context
with your drawing and watercolor practice.
Transformation means to undergo a marked change in form, nature, or appearance.
It means that you change and it's noticeable.
To evolve simply means to develop gradually, from a simple to a more complex form.
Here are some ways that these long courses help you creatively evolve through a transformational process:
You evolve physically,
through developing your drawing and watercolor work, through hand-eye coordination,
through learning to see what you are actually looking at (not what you think you are looking at)
You evolve emotionally,
by learning to be compassionate towards yourself
and to recognize and bypass your self-critical thoughts.
Spiritually,
because in learning to bypass your critical thoughts you start allowing
the creative spirit to more easily flow through your experience with drawing and painting,
and intellectually,
as you learn about the history of painting in direct context
with your drawing and watercolor practice.
Grab your Basic Drawing Lessons ebook!
Click on cover below to claim your Drawing Primer gift!
Click here to read the experiences of some of my awesome students and clients.
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“When my daughter was about seven years old, she asked me one day what I did at work. I told her I worked at the college—that my job was to teach people how to draw. She stared back at me, incredulous, and said, “You mean they forget?”
—Howard Ikemoto
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway!
Overcome your fears and your blocks on paper in the privacy of your own home.
Maybe you don't want to be an artist.
Or maybe you do want to be an artist.
Or you are an artist and feel that you've missed a critical link or are out of practice.
The truth is that many people - even practicing artists -
miss a good foundation in basic elements and principals of drawing and watercolor.
Are you afraid to start drawing and watercolor because
you tell yourself (and others) that you have no artistic talent
can't draw a straight line but secretly long to paint
and maybe even have a stack of untouched art supplies in a closet?
Forget about talent.
EVERYONE (and that includes you) has the right and the ability
to pick up a pencil and draw.
Everyone has the right and the ability to learn about color.
The See Here Now Foundation Course starts at the very beginning
and encourage you to play with imperfect action to help get your pencil and brushes making marks
and moving along with your own particular style.
Learn the fundamentals of drawing and watercolor and,
more importantly, become better acquainted with yourself.
Allow me to guide you through tried and true progressive exercises,
designed to encourage your natural tendencies
and help you establish the habit of practice.
Learn to draw and watercolor like YOU, not like anyone else!
Connect with your authentic, creative self. Recognize your blocks and foibles (common to all of us), learn how to step around those and better connect with your experience in each present moment. You'll experience remarkable change in the quality of your life while making drawings and watercolors.
Overcome your fears and your blocks on paper in the privacy of your own home.
Maybe you don't want to be an artist.
Or maybe you do want to be an artist.
Or you are an artist and feel that you've missed a critical link or are out of practice.
The truth is that many people - even practicing artists -
miss a good foundation in basic elements and principals of drawing and watercolor.
Are you afraid to start drawing and watercolor because
you tell yourself (and others) that you have no artistic talent
can't draw a straight line but secretly long to paint
and maybe even have a stack of untouched art supplies in a closet?
Forget about talent.
EVERYONE (and that includes you) has the right and the ability
to pick up a pencil and draw.
Everyone has the right and the ability to learn about color.
The See Here Now Foundation Course starts at the very beginning
and encourage you to play with imperfect action to help get your pencil and brushes making marks
and moving along with your own particular style.
Learn the fundamentals of drawing and watercolor and,
more importantly, become better acquainted with yourself.
Allow me to guide you through tried and true progressive exercises,
designed to encourage your natural tendencies
and help you establish the habit of practice.
Learn to draw and watercolor like YOU, not like anyone else!
Connect with your authentic, creative self. Recognize your blocks and foibles (common to all of us), learn how to step around those and better connect with your experience in each present moment. You'll experience remarkable change in the quality of your life while making drawings and watercolors.
"In terms of living my life, the online course format provided me with a safe and supportive group environment in which I could transform mountains of self doubt about my ability to do art into upbeat confidence and courage - there's no room for self-criticism in this course, perseverance and hope trumps negativity, and what doesn't work today can succeed brilliantly tomorrow. Literally, personally and practically, this course turns darkness into light." —Heidi Krzyzaniak, Federal Way, WA
Read my Frequently Asked Questions page.
Read the Testimonials page to learn about other student's experience.
Read the Testimonials page to learn about other student's experience.
"I will never look at the world in the same way again!"
—Roberta Conroy, Palm Springs, CA
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See better, be better!
As you learn to practice drawing and watercolor, you naturally develop your awareness, observational powers and problem solving skills. Inevitably, these and other benefits that come with the practice of drawing and watercolor enhance your life in positive ways that will surprise you! You don't need any experience to take any of my courses. All you need is a desire to draw and watercolor. My courses are designed for closet (or shadow) artists, and for professionals outside the visual arts. |
Read my Frequently Asked Questions page.
Read the Testimonials page to learn about other student's experience.
Join this encouraging online course and discover your untapped creative potential.
It's just like being with me in my studio!
The Details
How this Online Foundation Course benefits YOU...
What?
• Content-rich, accelerated foundation lessons in drawing and watercolor
• Supportive, encouraging coaching for inner and outer development
• Clear and easy tech instruction for participating
• Drawing Primer ebook to warm you up
• Step by step instructions on the elements of drawing
• Personal tips to help expand observational skills and problem solving
• Loads of over my shoulder demo videos (with even more voice over instruction)
• Full color photos of all demos
• Historic examples to enhance content and comprehension
• The absolute ABCs of watercolor
• Color revealed! Practical exercises to understand color and watercolor behavior
• Principles of composition
• Encouragement to develop your own unique style
• Inspiration from historic artists and spiritual teachers
• Unique art history lessons directly related to your lessons
Where?
In the privacy of your own home or work environment.
When?
Once per week online classes. Weekly assignments on your own time.
Why?
Along with
intensive, interesting and entertaining
instruction in the basic elements of drawing and watercolor...
See Here Now will help you
• become more mindful, present and observant
• learn about your true self
• revel in the world of color
• the world around you
• expand your consciousness
• feel accomplished
• develop your creative nature
• discover natural abilities
plus
by the end of the full course, you will have an exceptional understanding of the history of painting.
What about materials?
Your course includes a direct link to all recommended materials of the highest quality at the best prices.
What?
• Content-rich, accelerated foundation lessons in drawing and watercolor
• Supportive, encouraging coaching for inner and outer development
• Clear and easy tech instruction for participating
• Drawing Primer ebook to warm you up
• Step by step instructions on the elements of drawing
• Personal tips to help expand observational skills and problem solving
• Loads of over my shoulder demo videos (with even more voice over instruction)
• Full color photos of all demos
• Historic examples to enhance content and comprehension
• The absolute ABCs of watercolor
• Color revealed! Practical exercises to understand color and watercolor behavior
• Principles of composition
• Encouragement to develop your own unique style
• Inspiration from historic artists and spiritual teachers
• Unique art history lessons directly related to your lessons
Where?
In the privacy of your own home or work environment.
When?
Once per week online classes. Weekly assignments on your own time.
Why?
Along with
intensive, interesting and entertaining
instruction in the basic elements of drawing and watercolor...
See Here Now will help you
• become more mindful, present and observant
• learn about your true self
• revel in the world of color
• the world around you
• expand your consciousness
• feel accomplished
• develop your creative nature
• discover natural abilities
plus
by the end of the full course, you will have an exceptional understanding of the history of painting.
What about materials?
Your course includes a direct link to all recommended materials of the highest quality at the best prices.
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of an over the shoulder watercolor demo video (without voice over instruction but with lovely music!) |
The practice of drawing and watercolor
is a way to open our eyes, open our hearts and love the world around us as we learn to observe.
Observation allows us to understand and see a person,
thing or place more clearly for who, what, where it truly is,
rather than preconceived ideas about what we think we are looking at.
Become more at one with the world around you
as you learn to see through drawing and watercolor.
is a way to open our eyes, open our hearts and love the world around us as we learn to observe.
Observation allows us to understand and see a person,
thing or place more clearly for who, what, where it truly is,
rather than preconceived ideas about what we think we are looking at.
Become more at one with the world around you
as you learn to see through drawing and watercolor.
the Spring 2018 Foundation Course
is filled and closed.
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Questions?
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