David Webb
Watercolour is my medium of choice. I love its fluid nature and the way it can be pushed around and mixed on the paper to create transparent washes. To maintain that transparency, I endeavour to complete my paintings in no more than three washes, building up the layers from light to dark, whether I’m painting animals, boats, landscapes, flowers or still life.
Demonstration plays a big part in my teaching. As it is quick to work with, I often find that the easiest way to show a watercolour technique is to actually do it in front of my students.
The mistakes and problems commonly associated with watercolour are all things that I’ve had to overcome, and so it is quite satisfying to be able help a student to overcome their frustration and enable them to enjoy the medium.
What our students say
[David] was very good at explaining and demonstrating. He had a gentle way of providing support and direction.
David was absolutely brilliant – the techniques were so easy to follow – I just need to practice practice practice!
I loved the session, it was brilliant! Thank you for an inspiring and easy to follow process
Thanks for the session with David Webb. I painted along and really enjoyed the washes.
The school is very atmospheric and the staff were delightful, highly recommend courses at the School. It’s a fantastic way to relax and learn new skills.”
I really enjoyed the session, David is a great tutor as well as watercolourist.
Courses with David Webb
Cornwall's Rugged Coast in Watercolour (rec)
Online Pre-recorded - Watercolour - Seascapes
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Course ID: a004J00000Qpt1G
Active Instance: a024J00000Dyky1QAB, 31-Jan-2025
Discover how to capture the beauty and intensity of Cornwall's dramatic coastline in dynamic watercolour.
| £25 | Book |
Coves, Rocks + Cliffs in Watercolour
Online Pre-recorded - Watercolour - Landscape
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Course ID: a004J00000DDM6A
Active Instance: a024J00000Bdy9NQAR, 31-Jan-2025
Learn how to use watercolour to depict coves, rocks and cliffs with artist David Webb in this webinar recording. Learn to look at a scene with an artist’s eye and choose which elements are important and which can be left out.
| £25 | Book |
Seascape Impressions in Watercolour
Art Courses - Watercolour - Landscape
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Course ID: a004J00000BqRvx
Active Instance: a024J00000DzNQBQA3, 22-Jul-2024
Explore unique techniques of watercolour and how it can be used to portray the atmosphere of sea, sky and coast in an impressionistic style.
| 22 - 25 Jul 2024 - 4 days - £525 | Book |
St Ives in Watercolour
Art Courses - Watercolour - Landscape
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Course ID: a004J00000Fzyk8
Active Instance: a024J00000DzNUJQA3, 16-Sep-2024
Join artist David Webb for this exploration through the streets and thoroughfares of St Ives. Working in watercolour, learn how to capture the character of this unique location.
| 16 - 18 Sep 2024 - 3 days - £435 | Book |
St Ives in Watercolour - weekend
Weekend Art Courses - Watercolour - Landscape
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Course ID: a004J00000K5QhU
Active Instance: a024J00000DzEqHQAV, 29-Mar-2024
Join artist David Webb for this exploration through the streets and thoroughfares of St Ives. Working in watercolour, learn how to capture the character of this unique location.
| 29 - 31 Mar 2024 - 3 days - £435 | Book |
Watercolour Painting en plein air
Art Courses - Watercolour - Seascapes
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Course ID: a004J00000QqBDF
Active Instance: a024J00000DzMn4QAF, 06-May-2024
Learn the skills of painting en plein air with watercolours, observing and painting what you see, outside in the St. Ives landscape with watercolour artist David Webb.
| 6 - 8 May 2024 - 3 days - £435 | Book |
