In this watercolour workshop, you’ll explore how to capture those rich, weathered surfaces using layered pigments and expressive techniques. We’ll look closely at the surprising palette within rust — warm ochres, deep browns, smoky blues, and unexpected flashes of orange — and how they mingle and settle to create depth and age. You’ll be guided step by step as we paint a character-filled rusty lock, learning how to build convincing texture, suggest pitted surfaces, and create defined detail.
It’s a wonderful exercise in observation and patience, with plenty of room for those happy, unpredictable watercolour moments. Suitable for all skill levels, this workshop invites you to slow down, look closely, and discover the beauty hidden in worn and weathered things.
Renata is a Perth-based award-winning artist and teacher who has taught watercolour classes for over 25 years. She has also led a number of travel sketching tours to various parts of Australia. Renata is a member of the Watercolour Society of WA, she is passionate about watercolour, and she enjoys spending time showing other artists how she approaches watercolour painting with her own unique style. Renata’s teaching methods are fun, clear, and suitable for artists of all skill levels.