Painting Trees in the Landscape (Watercolour Workshop)

Painting Trees in the Landscape

A One-Day Workshop for Artists Who Love Nature

Trees are storytellers in the landscape—each one shaped by wind, weather, and time. In this one-day workshop, we’ll explore how to paint trees that feel alive and rooted in their surroundings. Whether it’s a lone oak on a hillside or a cluster of silver birch by the water, you’ll learn how to capture their character, texture, and place in the landscape.

Join renowned international artist Linda Hollingshead for an inspiring workshop designed just for you! With over 25 years of experience, Linda is celebrated not only for her artistic talent but also for her infectious passion and supportive teaching style. Her warm and friendly approach creates a nurturing environment where creativity flourishes.

This is a joyful, hands-on day filled with demonstrations, guided exercises, and time to paint & experiment. We’ll work with watercolour and/or acrylic to create character-filled tree paintings.

The workshop includes…

• How to paint trees with depth, movement, and personality
• Techniques for bark texture & foliage.
• Trees through the seasons.
• Composing trees within a landscape for balance and atmosphere
• Using expressive mark-making to evoke mood and place

This workshop is perfect for:

• Beginners who want to build confidence painting outdoors or from reference
• Improvers looking to refine their tree and landscape skills
• Artists who love nature and want to loosen up their technique
• Anyone craving a creative day immersed in the beauty of trees

What you will take away

• A collection of tree paintings and studies to inspire future work
• Practical techniques for painting trees in any season or setting
• A deeper understanding of how to place trees in a landscape painting.
• A refreshed sense of creative flow and connection to nature

Level of experience:

All are welcome, from beginners to seasoned artists.

All materials are included for the day.