Coastal Treasures – Where Light Meets Driftwood Savannah, GA January 26-29, 2027

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Watercolor Workshop with Paul Jackson
January 26-29, 2027
Savannah, GA
Coastal Treasures – Where Light Meets Driftwood
$650

Internationally recognized and acclaimed watercolorist Paul Jackson, AWS-DF,NWS will be hosting a watercolor workshop in Savannah, GA January 26-29, 2027 from 9:30 am-3:30pm EST.

Description: Coastal Treasures – Where Light Meets Driftwood

Driftwood is one of those subjects that can be easy to walk past without giving it much thought. But look a little closer and you’ll find interesting shapes, wonderful textures, and subtle colors created by years of wind, water, and sunlight. When dramatic light enters the picture, a simple piece of weathered wood can take on a life of its own.

In this workshop, Paul will guide students through a complete watercolor painting from beginning to end. Along the way, he will explore ways to simplify complex shapes, create convincing textures, and use light, value, color, and edges to bring a painting to life.

Although the subject is driftwood, the lessons extend well beyond. The same principles can be applied to almost anything we choose to paint. Paul will share his approach to observing a subject, finding the most interesting composition, and translating what he sees into watercolor.

All skill levels, including beginners, are welcome.

Paul’s suggested materials list is below:

• Paper – 2 sheets of Arches watercolor paper, 140lb, 260lb (aka 156 lb cold press/ 356gsm) or 300lb cold press. Paul will demonstrate on a 1/2 sheet (20×26″) of 260lb – (aka 156 lb cold press/ 356gsm)
• Painting board – large enough to fit 1/2 sheet of paper.
• Palette – Paul uses the Quiller palette t any large watercolor palette will do.
• Water containers – at least 2
• Paper towels
• Brushes
  • 3 Round watercolor brushes, pick a small, medium and large
  • 2” flat wash brush
  • 1 small, cheap brush for masking fluid.
• Masking fluid
• Any other watercolor supplies you normally use (kneaded eraser, graphite paper, Exacto knife, sketching pencil, masking tape…)
• Paint -Bring the paints you normally use*. Paul will be using his Paul Jackson Signature Watercolor Paint Set by Da Vinci Paint Co: Aubergine, Bora Bora, Turquoise, Cabernet, Cowbell, Deep Dark Blue, Deep Purple, Electric Lemon, Envy, Fireball, International Orange, Jackson Blue, Kathmandu Alizarin, Marigold, Masters Yellow, Portrait Pink, Rockstar Pink, Sienna Fire, Submarine Yellow, Ocean, Ultramarine Dream

*Matching colors from other professional brands will suffice.