Learn or Practice the Fundamentals!
Saturday Workshops: March 13, April 10, May 8, 2021
1-3pm on Zoom
In these 2-hour Zoom sessions designed for beginners and experienced painters who want to brush up on their skills, Doris will cover basic techniques of watercolor painting. Wet in wet, glazes, use of specific brushes, mixing paint to achieve other colors. How much paint to how much water. Design generalities. The principles and elements of watercolor. $24 or a class card. Curious about what you will learn? Watch Doris’ March 1st Beginner Demo for the Haverhill Art Association.
Comments from previous Fundamentals Workshop participants:
“Doris, that was fantastic. Thank you. It is perfect for someone (like me) who is not necessarily ready to commit but wants to know what they would need to do to jump in.”- DW
“I went into my first class as a rank beginner assuming that you either had “the gift” of artistic talent or you did not (I considered myself one of the nots). But after putting us at ease in her inimitable way, Doris immediately had us executing a variety of clever techniques that yielded a handful of first efforts I would be happy to hang. She also gave us easy-to-internalize principles that instantly improved our work such as “light before dark, big before small.” I left feeling like I could make art!” – SM
“Thank you for a fundamentals class. Good start. Helpful information.” – SH
Video by Jim White, Spruce Creek TV
Watercolor Instruction and Plein Air Adventures
Doris Rice is an acclaimed international watercolor painter and teacher who lives on the Seacoast of New Hampshire and paints on location throughout North America and Europe.
She offers ongoing weekly classes in Exeter and Portsmouth, New Hampshire as well as a full schedule of Plein Air painting trips. Her students range from total beginners to accomplished painters who exhibit and sell their work. They share is a love of nature, a passion for color, and an appreciation of Doris’ warm, friendly, encouraging and relaxed teaching style.
Join Me Online for a Fun Interactive Painting Experience!
Two 2+ hour Zoom classes each week: Wednesdays 10am – noon. and Wednesdays 1-3pm. Check my calendar or contact me for details: dorisrice@comcast.net
This is a great opportunity to learn and practice some core painting techniques, connect with your fellow painters and get individual feedback and coaching. Each week we’ve tackled new subject matter – forests, forsythia, flowers in glass, sailboats, and tugboats – with lots of fun planned for the weeks ahead. Sign up for my weekly newsletter to find out the week’s topic, and check my calendar for the zoom class schedule and links. You don’t need to pay in advance; we can work that out when you join the class. I’m accepting Venmo, Paypal, checks and class cards.
In Person Classes
Thursday, ongoing:
9:00am to 12pm Portsmouth, First Methodist Church, Miller Ave
6:00 to 8:00pm Seacoast Artist AssociationGallery / Exeter, NH
Sign up for our weekly emails as we may be on location when the weather is good!
Plein Air Adventures & Special Workshops
Recent Painting Adventures with Doris Rice
When we resume our travel schedule, I hope you’ll join me for a delightful week in some of my favorite painting locations. We build in plenty of time to enjoy the natural beauty, cultural treasures and excellent cuisine – and the friendly companionship of our fellow painters.
“Thank you Doris, for your time and support. I enjoy our class and find our time the highlight of the week. We are all very fortunate to have you in our lives. Your humor, artistic gift, time and feedback are so important. It provides a feeling of constancy in our ever changing world. – BM”
“Doris is a gifted, encouraging teacher and a lovely person. Since I began taking her classes, I’ve started to look at the world with fresh eyes.” – RG Portsmouth
“Painting outdoors with Doris has taken me to a different place in my brain than where I spend most of my time. It is fun to revision, to see things in a new way.” – LB
“Hi Doris. I decided you were absolutely right. Since the pond showed up on its own, it was begging for skaters. Also played around with the background trees a bit. I have sooooo much to learn.”
“I went outside and had a magical experience. It’s not like painting from photos” – DP
“Doris has a lovely friendly way about her, which is very encouraging.” – CL
“Doris has the ability to inspire all levels of painters.” – SJ
“She’s the best. A lot of people can paint but not everyone can teach, and we’re lucky to have that combination in Doris.” – JR
“I had a great time last night – it was both humbling and inspiring. Can’t wait to do it again and in the meantime I will be practicing. Thank you.” – KK
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