2025 in-person workshop with Michael Holter

Michael Holter is an award-winning artist who works in watercolor and oil. Known for impressionistic style, Michael’s work is seen in collections all across US, Europe and around the world. Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education and an MA in Visual Communication. He has been an art teacher, creative director and businessman in both fine art and commercial art. Michael had two of his paintings selected and placed in the top ten in the latest issue of Best of Watercolor.

Michael has been influenced by artists such as Charles Reid, Richard Schmid, Burt Silverman, Frank Webb, John Singer Sargent, Ted Nuttall and others.
Michael is a member of the prestigious Salmagundi Club, a signature member of The American Watercolor Society, The National Watercolor Society, The American Impressionist Society to name a few.  Michael lives in Virginia with his wife Cyndy and family.

Workshop dates: March 20,21,22nd, 2025

Location: First Unitarian Church in Newton. 

Cost $425.00

From Michael’s website about this workshop-

This workshop will focus on the use of watercolor to paint exciting impressionistic landscape, cityscape and figurative watercolors. You paint from photographs and will explore the use of light and shadow to create interesting compositions and achieve dynamic results. We will discuss and work on turning any photo into an interesting and exciting painting.

 We will examine the fundamentals of watercolor painting to assure that all students are familiar with the techniques. Daily discussions and application of the principles and elements of design will be woven into your painting experience.

 Each day you will work on paintings and engage in exercises that will solidify the content that you are working on and spend time viewing current masterpieces. We will discuss the methods and the impact that these artists achieve using their techniques.

 Michael will demonstrate his approach to creating his award-winning paintings and show you several high-speed video demonstrations to enhance the instruction.

 You will have ample time to successfully complete your paintings.

 Michael welcomes novice and advanced students and tailors the experience to individual needs.

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