Discover the beauty of watercolor painting in this beginner-friendly workshop focused on plants and botanical subjects. Whether you’re new to watercolor or looking to improve your skills, this class will guide you through the techniques needed to create vibrant and lifelike plant illustrations.

You’ll learn:

• Color Mixing: How to create natural, vibrant greens and other plant colors.
• Brushwork: Techniques for painting leaves, flowers, and textures with precision and flow.
• Layering: How to build depth and detail with transparent watercolor washes.
• Botanical Details: Tips for capturing the unique features of different plants, from delicate petals to textured leaves.

Through easy-to-follow demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll build confidence and start developing your own botanical art style. All materials are provided, and no previous experience is required!

All supplies included. TMA members receive 10% off all registrations.

Ray Fehrenbach | Art Educator 

Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Ray Fehrenbach attended UW – Green Bay & UW – Oshkosh where his field of study was the fine arts. His main focus being classical drawing & printmaking.

For 10 years he worked inside the comic book industry, working full time as the Art Director for Kitchen Sink Press, where he worked with artists such as Will Ebner (Spirit), Harvey Kurtzman (Mad Magazine / Playboy), Milton Caniff (Steve Canyon), Mark Schultz (3 Time Best Artist), Kevin Eastman (Ninja Turtles), Pete Poplaski, Denis Kitchen, and Charles Burns.

His Freelance client list includes, Dark Horse, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Fantagraphic Books, Eclipse Comics, & CPM LTD. Currently, he has focused on his freelance career, displaying his drawing and paintings throughout Wisconsin.