The whole of the IWM Team is saddened to hear the terrible news that our good friend and IWM Master Wyn Ericson (USA) has passed away after a very short illness. Wyn Ericson was not only a gifted artist but also a wonderful human being. He
Felicity works from her home studio near Rye in East Sussex. Her inspiration and current choice of subject matter comes from living not far from the coast. Water and all it’s many moods are a constant fascination for her. She finds it exhilarating to be
Born in Pembroke, Wales, David Bellamy is a world famous watercolour artist and author. He travels widely in search of subjects to paint and is especially fascinated by mountains, the Arctic in its various moods, and desert scenery in the Middle East. In his search for
"For me, the strength of a good painting is in how it can make you feel like you’re really there — in a different place, at a different time. I try to paint from the perspective of someone actually standing in the landscape, and I
Communing with nature, I feel the impressions that constitute the foundation for expressing the general vision of the painting. Outdoor painting is a kind of hunting, in which I try to merge the existing elements of the landscape into a new quality of the painting.
I’ve always loved to draw. I grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania. I majored in fine art at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Mount Vernon, Ohio), graduating in 1994 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I had a dream come true to work at the Nazarene Publishing
I’ve always been a painter, right back to my early teenage years. Paint is like an addiction; its tactile quality, the smell and the feel. Forty years later, I still feel obsessed. And painting has been good to me; a career that has sustained me.
Throughout his life, Tansu Ozmen studied and practiced watercolour painting .. As a result of his artistic training, he has exhibited his artwork in a number of solo and group exhibitions. As an artist who uses a variety of mediums, he has experimented with transparency and
I was born in Stuttgart in July 1962, my parents' only child. I spent my sheltered childhood with my parents and grandparents in Stuttgart and later in Crailsheim. I was able to spend my school years in Crailsheim, but it was ultimately love that drew me
I was born in Iran. I have studied physics and mathematics when I was younger. These academic subjects gave my mind a sense of liberation. But when I met watercolour, I entered a new world. Watercolour makes my soul fly and allows me to imagine
He Wenqing was born in Gansu Province, China ,1966. Graduated from Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts “The goal I have always been pursuing is to use a realistic watercolor expression. In addition, I tend to prefer the Impressionist color system in my watercolor practice. I am constantly
I was born in October 1948 in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, famous for its Echizen washi paper. I studied graphic design and have been working as an art director ever since. The main reason I became interested in painting is because of my father's work. I
Tom Shepherd is a dynamic watercolour artist who loves to capture the pulse of the world around him with bold strokes and vivid hues. Painting a wide range of subjects - particularly if the light is doing something interesting - Tom loves blending delicate washes with striking
“ I am Yixin, a watercolour artist originally from China and now living in New Zealand. My work is deeply influenced by Eastern culture, embracing classical aesthetics and a pursuit of poetic beauty. I am particularly drawn to the principles of “reserved space” and “expressive
Rabi Alieva is a renowned watercolor artist and book author based in Munich. Over the past seven years, she has devoted herself to the craft of watercolour, specializing in the creation of deeply emotional and expressive portraits. Before embracing her path as a full-time artist,
Paul Van Cleven is a self-taught watercolorist based in Bruges, Belgium. He was raised in a creative household, his father an architect and his mother an artist. He was introduced to the world of art from a young age, receiving early guidance that laid the
“My portrait paintings are my real love - it's hard to explain the excitement of trying to connect with the essence of a person through their expression…their pose…their placement in the composition. When I feel my relationship to my subject matter begin to click in
“I was born in Kyoto, Japan and grew up in both Tokyo and Kyoto with my two elder sisters, also artists, and my elder brother. I was educated in Japanese schools until moving to Sydney in 2001 and am bilingual in Japanese and English. I am
“My lifelong journey as a visual artist has been an unpaved road with lanes of glory, and off ramps of pain, and all detours in between. Mine is a relentless search for answers to questions that only I know. This journey can be profoundly frustrating,
Björn is an award winning artist living outside of Stockholm. He has participated in over 100 exhibitions in Sweden and abroad and is a sought-after watercolor instructor. The motifs in his paintings are often experienced moments taken from places near and far. Just as often,
Kyoko Uchiyama is a botanical artist and graphic designer in Japan. She is interested in finding effective mixing proportions of tempera and watercolor to depict texture of plants. Her artwork has been exhibited all over the world. She received the Tokyo Shimbun award at the
Jan Min is driven by the pleasure he finds in creating atmosphere and lights found in the land and seascapes around him. Using different tones and values, he captures the beauty that inhabits the places he visits, giving them a sensitivity that is strengthened with latent
“I create watercolour portraits that are emotional, unusual, and tell stories about identity. My approach to painting is meticulous, and my palette is bold. I delight in creating difficult painting problems that no one else would want to solve. Lately these problems have involved my
“For me, watercolour embodies freedom and fluidity. With over 20 years of experience, I’m motivated by the way water and pigment create a delicate balance between control and spontaneity. Every brushstroke is a unique interaction between intention and accident, and sharing this approach through global
Carrie is a watercolor artist working in a realistic, detailed style. Her studies in Interior Design and Graphic Design as well as her time spent living in Europe an Asia have influenced her as an artist. Carrie currently works from her Texas studio after returning
“In the world of painting, every time I wave the paintbrush, it is a deep - seated dialogue with my inner self. It is like a long journey of self - cultivation, a hymn to life and a show of reverence for nature on my
"My art has become such an all-encompassing force in my life that I am always involved in some aspect of it. I am drawn to subjects that are filled with color and dramatic lighting. They can be beautiful but often have an underlying story. My
James Koll is a Canadian artist who has become known for his meticulously executed watercolours that explore and rejoice in the play of light and shadow upon landscape and still life subjects. He has participated in numerous exhibitions in Canada and abroad and has achieved
Born in Yeosu, a small port city in Korea with a beautiful and developed artistic culture, Jung-Hun Sung started painting in his studio at the age of 10. Currently he only paints with watercolor and exhibits his work worldwide. He now lives in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do and
“My work is a meditation on impermanence, desire, and the fragile boundary between being and non-being. Influenced by Daoist philosophy, Zen aesthetics, and Schopenhauer’s reflections on will and suffering, I seek to illuminate the transient nature of existence through the fluidity of watercolour. The medium—often
“In watercolour, all subjects can be painted. One only has to dare to overcome the limits of one's imagination and take advantage of the paper, colours and brushes.” Born in March 22nd 1962. Currently, Antonio is living in Torres Vedras, Portugal. Throughout his career he has
Jeannie McGuire is an American figurative artist known for her strong watercolor paintings of people. Her works depict an underlying story, which is developed or found anew throughout her creative process. Studies of human character are communicated in such works as “Kenneth,” the American Watercolor
Co Co Nguyen was born in Vietnam and currently lives in France. She holds a bachelor in Law from the University of Ho Chi Minh City. She is a self-taught artist. She has exhibited around the world. She received the highest award from FACE India for
Michael’s traditional academic art education, extensive experience as a head theatre stage designer, and oil painter career now inform his priority as a watercolor artist . Michael is an artist of great renown, with exhibitions and workshops all over the world. He sees his work as
“My name is Besnik Xhemaili, I live and work in Republic of Kosovo and Albania. I completed my Masters degree in Fine Arts in 2004. For the last 15 Years I am totally focused on Watercolour Medium, participating in many events around the globe, doing
“My work is about the elusive moment, the touch of the skin, euphoria, about love in all its manifestations. My language is open to everyone and understandable to those who want to feel it. because feelings make us so alive. My paintings are torn from
“As a professional watercolor artist, my work explores the dynamic relationship between modern urban landscapes and the fluid, unpredictable nature of watercolor. I am captivated by the geometry of the city—how lines intersect, how cables crisscross the sky, and how the repetition of windows creates
“I have always regarded drawing as the seminal process from which all art forms grow. Drawing as mark making is an intrinsic part of being human; everybody does it but developing a language of drawing and painting that can express feelings and emotional responses has
Guy Gruwier, born in Ypres 1963, creates clear, fresh and vibrant watercolours of nature landscapes. With more than 35 years of experience, his paintings emerge in 3 dimensions from the white of the paper due to a refined combination of subtle colour variations. He pays
Szczepan comes from an architectural background. His watercolours look beyond the rigid and detailed confines of his architectural training and his paintings explore qualities of light through contrasts in form, colour, and composition. His passion is painting en-plein-air as it drives like adrenalin to deliver
For me art is a feeling, a strong emotion, an experience. I love painting. My inner world has huge importance for me, and I try to revive it on the white paper. I paint landscapes and flowers, but the real world is just a way
Mona Omrani is a recognized Master watercolour artist around the world. She has been painting and teaching watercolour techniques for more than 20 years. Mona has a great versatility painting from landscapes, portraits, urban scenes, cars, with great realism and sensitivity. Her works have been
“I discovered watercolours and loved the versatility of the medium. The transparency gave the freedom and new character to realism The time I spend planning each painting, from composing to the time my brush engages the paper and the last touch of paint to complete it,
Arunnas is a self-taught furniture and watercolour artist. For more than 30 years, his passion has been the creation and production of classic furniture and decor elements from wood. His favorite style is Art Nouveau. The art of this epoch is inspired by nature with abundant
Alex Hillkurtz was born in England and grew up in California, where he was an award-winning film student at Chapman University. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Production, he established himself as a successful illustrator and storyboard artist in Hollywood, collaborating
“The "bird's nest" and "bird eggs" in my painting seem to mimic the natural world, but in fact they are a kind of psychological suggestion, reflecting the relationship between nature and human beings, Metaphor of the concept of the relationship between the next generation and
NICOLAS LOPEZ Peru Nicolas Lopez was born in Peru and is one of those painters you only meet occasionally. He paints as if his life depends on it, as if there is no tomorrow. Actually, this is his oxygen to breathe and express what he has inside. When you
“My name is Deepti Singh and I am a completely self taught watercolor artist from North India . Though I am a medical graduate I always loved to sketch and paint since I was five years old. Seven years back while working as a doctor
Richard Tiejun Chao China A highly appreciated watercolor artist with solo and group exhibitions in Europe, USA, Asia, and Australia. Winner of over 60 major watercolor prizes for the last 5 years, among which First Prize in IWM 2022 UK, A. J. Casson Award (First Place) in
Mary Rollins began her kinship with the natural world early in life. She would spend many hours observing her childhood farm creek, drawn in by the complexity of nature. The special connection with the outdoors continues to this day. Streams, wildflowers, and animals are favourite
Ann Blockley RI SWA is a mixed media artist with a particular emphasis on water- based mediums. Her practice is always under critical re-assessment to allow it to develop and change – as nature itself does. She employs painterly textures, marks and edge values, being
“For me, a Taoist, life and death are the alternation of seasons. Birth and death are like coming from the “Tao” and going back to the “Tao”. By my paintings, both nature and portraits, I am seeking the beauty of the forms of lives, delightful
Zhou Tianya was awarded Bachelor’s Degree from Hubei Institute of Fine Art, he taught art at Jingchu Academy of Technology after graduation. Currently he lives and paints in Shenzhen, China and works, as curator and professional artist of Luohu Cultural Centre He is the first Chinese
Stephen Yau, an international award-winning artist and international art competitions juror, was born in Hong Kong and now lives in Toronto, Canada. Stephen received the King Charles III Coronation Medal recently, in recognition of his achievement in art and the contribution to the country. He is a
Patricia's paintings have been the subject of three solo shows and over 60 group exhibitions worldwide. Her work has been recipient of numerous awards. Patricia has starred at International Watercolour Masters England in 2022 and 2024 running sold out workshops and performing live in front of
“I am an eclectic watercolourist regarding my choice of subjects and styles. I love influencing traditional watercolour with abstract and modern solutions which I have acquired from other media, techniques, and materials. My vision of watercolour is that the painter has to play on the
“Everything begins with a trip, a journey, travel
Originally from New York, Laurie now lives in West Virginia. She has been painting watercolours for the last 19 years. Laurie continues to experiment with new techniques in watercolour and watercolour/acrylic. She has exhibited her work in the U.S., Japan, Turkey, , Canada and China.
‘Watercolour as a technique is unpredictable, you need to give it autonomy and let it do half of the work. Spontaneity and freshness are the greatest merits of watercolour’ Born in 1977 in Nowy SACZ, Poland Michal is an architect by profession. Architecture and watercolour are Michal’s
La Fe trained at the Graduated Faculty of Painting and Sculpture, at Silpakorn University in Thailand He has become well known for his "Watercolour without Drawing" series of international workshops and paintings of Roses. He follows a tradition of handling the medium of watercolour with a purist
“My name is Júlio Jorge, I was born in Montemor-O-Novo Portugal in 1959, I am self-taught and use watercolour as a means of preferential expression. My painting is realistically oriented, accurate and meticulous. So, I practice a very slow technique which requires a lot of patience,
The purest inheritance of the oriental painting that nourished the origins of Peruvian watercolour finds its fullest expression in the work of Jorge Corpuna. The formal and chromatic harmony with which this magnificent artist portrays nature shows the deep respect that his lineage holds for
“My paintings have no story They are just about the joy of seeing” Joe at IWM Joe will lead 2 workshops at IWM2026 14/15/16 May (3 day workshop) and 21st May (1 day workshop) He will demonstrate in the main arena on 13th May 11.00am and the 22nd May
Eudes Correia is a brilliant Brazilian artist, now living in Lisbon. He started very young and trained as a graphic designer and illustrator but currently devotes his time to watercolour. He is Brand ambassador for Winsor & Newton in Europe. His subjects are often ordinary people
“I am an architect at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC, Spain) and my artistic training, especially the watercolor technique, has been closely related to the graphic expression and illustration of the architectural heritage. Currently, I combine teaching watercolor at school with master classes and
Ali Abbas is a leading Master in watercolour and teaches contemporary painting in the Centre of Excellence in Art & Design, MUET, Jamshoro, Pakistan. He has taken part in many juries & workshops He has had 16 solo exhibitions in national and international exhibitions. Ali Abbas
David Poxon was born in the Industrial heartland of England, but now makes his home in the rural countryside of Shropshire, U.K. He is an elected member of the prestigious R.I. (The Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours) and has served on the R.I. Council. He
