Chase the Winter Glow

Learn how to layer watercolours to create a sky that shimmers with light and subtle colour — a perfect balance of chill and warmth.

Make masking fluid your friend

Discover how to make masking fluid your new best pal — it’ll do the fiddly bits for you while you focus on the fun, expressive parts.

Drama without the darkness

Drama doesn’t always mean heavy shadows. I’ll show you how to build depth, contrast, and atmosphere using luminous colour and confident brushwork.

About this course ...

Winter’s Tale is a cosy, expressive watercolour and ink workshop designed to help you paint with freedom and feeling. Over seven bite-size lessons (around two hours in total), you’ll learn to build luminous layers, create glowing winter skies, and add drama and depth without losing the light. We’ll use masking fluid, inks, and fearless splashes of colour to capture the beauty of winter in a loose, painterly style. No perfection needed — just a willingness to play, experiment, and paint with heart. You’ll finish with a stunning winter landscape and a handful of new tricks to use in all your future paintings.

Gillian Park

I’m Gillian Park — artist, educator, author, and creative coach. I’ve taught hundreds of students, both online and in person, from near and far-flung corners of the world. My belief is simple: art is for everyone — no rules, no fear, just freedom, colour, and joy in creating.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN THIS CLASS 1. Welcome & Materials A quick hello and a look at everything you’ll need — from paints and inks to masking fluid and brushes. 2. Building the Base We start loose and free — exploring washes, water control, and laying down that first soft glow. 3. Masking for Magic Learn how to use masking fluid to keep your highlights sparkling and do the hard work for you. 4. Creating a Luminous Winter Sky Layer by layer, build light, colour, and atmosphere — capturing that crisp winter chill and golden glow. 5. Adding Depth & Drama Discover how to create bold, expressive contrasts without going too dark — drama through colour and confidence. 6. Ink & Detail Use watercolour inks and fine detail to bring your scene to life — movement, texture, and energy. 7. Final Flourishes Pull it all together, lift out light, add final touches, and celebrate your finished Winter’s Tale masterpiece.

2 Chapters · 7 Lessons

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    MATERIALS

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      Materials for your painting

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    LET'S GET PAINTING!

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      Drawing in masking fluid

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      Creating a winter glow

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      Introducing bold colour to your sky

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      Lovely loose tree painting

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      Foreground focus

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      Finishing touches and flurry of snow

Dive in today —  full access, all 7 lessons, ready when you are ...

Your creative winter escape starts here — instant access, lifetime replay, and a finished painting you’ll love.

£29.00

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