My philosophy on  teaching is to encourage personal growth in my students. Encouragement and support enables you to grow and follow your journey.   Joy, is seeing the changes in you and watching you grow and transform, no matter the level you are at now. I provide a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for you to get the most out of the lessons, providing technical information in a practical application.

I have in-person Studio group workshops available. Please check below for details or email me from the contact page to find out more.

Private one on one  lesson.  Minimum 2- hour session is $190 + GST

Semi Private, sometimes it is more fun with a friend,  $70 per hour per person 2 hour minimum – $280 + GST

Private Consultations are $95 + GST per hour.  I charge a fee for travel in the lower mainland of $50+GST. If travel is outside of the lower mainland please contact me for more information.

I offer two downloadable  watercolour workshops, sponsored by The View Academy.  These can be purchased by clicking the buttons below the current workshops.

The View Academy is part of French Escapades LLC, and is a leading watercolour school based in California.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Please click the link  Mentorship Programs or select in the pull down menu.

3 month Mentorship program.  My most popular  program providing one on one time with you twice a month in the studio and twice a month on facetime or zoom.  It is specifically designed for your growth and goals. All mediums welcome. For more information  or select on the  the pull down menu.

Or for more information please contact me.

I accept, etransfer, credit cards, cash, or cheque.

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WORKSHOPS for  Spring 2025

This is  held in Gibsons MAY 7 2025

Abstracting the Landscape in Oils and Cold Wax

The landscape becomes more painterly and impressionistic through abstraction. Do you want to simplify the complexity of the landscape but don’t know where to start?

Join Us,  and have fun and get a little messy.

What you will learn:

  • How to use tools instead of brushes
  • How to simplify and  translate your photo into shapes
  • How to capture the impression of a landscape
  • How to include an imprimatura under painting for effect
  • Discover the versatility of cold wax medium.

Join Us and create your own impressionistic landscape.

Space is limited – Please contact me for more information.

All Levels

Bring your own paint and cold wax  or pay a fee of $30 to use supplied paint and cold wax. Collected at the workshop.

The workshop is held in the Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 431 Marine Drive.

This is held in Gibson’s May 21 2025

Abstracting the Still Life in  Oils and Cold Wax – 1 Day

Bring a still life alive with textures and colour. Learn how to abstract and loosen up, creating an expression of the still life.

Join us, and have fun.

What you will learn:

  • How to use a palette knife
  • How to  translate your photo into expressive shapes
  • How to capture the expression of a still life
  • How to work with a limited palette
  • How to use a brayer

Join us, and create your expression of a still life.

Space is limited

All levels

Bring your own paint and cold wax  or pay a fee of $30 to use supplied paint and cold wax. Collected at the workshop.

The workshop is held in the Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 431 Marine Drive

DOWNLOADABLE WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS   –

Sponsored by The View Academy, California USA

USD $178 for 6 hours 

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BLUE POPPY

We have exciting news!  A rare Blue Poppy has been sighted near you.  These elusive magical poppies will take your breath away.  Imagine capturing them in a painting so you can enjoy their beauty always.

Learn How To:

      • Follow along step by step
      • How to paint a dramatic dark background
      • How to mix colours easily
      • How to recreate the gentle bend of a petal
      • How to translate the photo into a painting
      • How to connect the flower to the backgroound using a variety of edges

 Join us and create your own expression of this rare beauty.

 

Pre requisite: some experience in watercolour required.

The class was recorded from the live workshop and you can paint along with Marney-Rose  step by step.  Personal attention is a very important part of our live classes. It’s almost as good as being together in person!

To Purchase:   USD $178 for 6 hours 

 USD $178 for 6 hours 

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A DELICATE ROSE

“There is something about a rose that takes your breath away.  No matter how many you see they still touch your heart.  So to be able to reproduce this beauty is a magical experience. We are painting step by step from the background to the roses.  This painting will be 8×11” .

What you will learn:

      • How painting the illusion of light creates drama
      • Adding colour to shadows
      • Dramatic dark background
      • Bring dimension to the flower by bending the petals
      • How to paint water droplets

The class was recorded form the live workshop and you can paint along with Marney-Rose  step by step.  Personal attention is a very important part of our live classes. It’s almost as good as being together in person!

To Purchase:  USD $178 for 6 hours