Intuitive Landscapes with Lynda Norman
Opus Essential WatercoloursAbout This Experience
Join Lynda Norman for a demonstration that embraces a loose and intuitive approach to watercolor landscape painting. Participants will learn to prioritize spontaneity over precision. The session will begin with a brief introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet and dry brush methods, encouraging artists to experiment with color blending and texture.
As the demonstration unfolds, attendees will be guided to focus on capturing the essence of a landscape—its light, mood, and atmosphere—rather than striving for exact representations. Participants will be encouraged to let go of perfectionism by using broad strokes and fluid movements to create a sense of movement and life in their paintings.
By the end of the session, artists will leave with a deeper understanding of how to express their personal vision through watercolor, embracing the beauty of imperfection.
Materials
Opus Essential Watercolours: Hansa Yellow Medium, Yellow Ochre, Quinacridone Gold, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Pyrol Red, Alizerin Crimson, Rose Madder, Lavender (permanent), Ultramarine Violet, Sap Green, Olive Green, Perylene Green, Glacier Blue, Cerulean Blue Genuine, Cobalt Blue, Indigo, Paynes Gray, Ethereal, Burnt Umber
Opus Galiano Watercolour Brushes: Flat ½”, Round 0, 4, 8, 12
Hake Brushes: 1”
Magnani Toscana Watercolour Blocks Rough - 300gsm
Opus Try-it Station: Explore various featured materials on the event day!
About Your Host
Lynda Norman, a self-taught artist from Kelowna, British Columbia, specializes in watercolor painting that ranges from subtle to vibrant.
Her work emphasizes individual expression, prioritizing her emotional response to nature and instinctive creativity over academic conventions. Lynda often employs color to enhance or downplay elements in her paintings, resulting in a loose and abstract aesthetic that encourages viewers to interpret her subjects uniquely.
In 2012, she founded Artists For Creative Alliance, now known as the Kelowna Arts Council, to support local creatives. Through her studio, Ban Draoi, she aims to provide meaningful creative experiences that promote personal well-being and community growth.
Lynda's artwork is showcased in various exhibitions and can be found in homes and businesses across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., with workshops available for all ages.
Website: bandraoistudio.com
Instagram: @BanDraoiStudio
Facebook: @lynda.norman.94
YouTube: @ArtistLyndaNorman
