Russell Jewell – INSTRUCTIONAL WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Seeing Light Before You Paint
May 17, 18, 19, 2026
This watercolor workshop is designed to give participants more than technical instruction—it provides multiple ways of thinking, seeing, and problem-solving that can be directly applied to capturing light in watercolor landscape painting.
Russell Jewell teaches painters how to see into the future of their painting before they paint it. By learning to visualize the intended outcome—the “target painting”—participants gain the confidence to commit to strong decisions and paint with purpose rather than hesitation.
Russell’s primary medium is watercolor, but his teaching methods are grounded in his doctorate in art education and more than 35 years of experience teaching art. His approach blends visual analysis, physical application, and mental clarity, helping artists better understand why a painting succeeds—and how to make it happen intentionally.
About the Instructor
Russell Jewell is a nationally recognized watercolor painter and educator. He has served as a faculty member for the Plein Air Convention & Expo and is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America.
Best of Show, Edisto Plein Air (2025)
Best Light, Mountain Maryland Plein Air (2025)
Best Watercolor, Plein Air Easton (two-time winner)
Russell’s work has traveled with exhibitions of the American Watercolor Society and is widely respected for its mastery of light and atmosphere.
Jewell’s accomplishments include a doctorate in Art Education from the University of Georgia and a Fulbright Memorial fund scholarship to Japan. J Judged Baltimore Watercolor Society Mid-Atlantic Watercolor Society 2024, Judging North Carolina Plein Air at New Bern 2026. Jewell has a US patent on a his own plein air viewfinder
May 17-19, 3 Day Watercolor Workshop
Tuition $400 – Deposit for reservation
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