David Dewey watercolor workshop, Rockland Maine

First day DAVID DEWEY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP in Rockland (really Owl's Head) Maine. We head to the dog rock at Owl's Head Beach to paint.

David explains,'Let the color release into the shape'Leave bits and pieces of white in the rocks'

David's palette is always a work of art on its own...a vintage enamel butcher's tray is the best to see your color mixtures. Check ebay.

David's motley crew of old-as-the-hills paintbrushes.

How ever does he make those light-as-a-feather marks and washes with that crew is part of the fun of watching David paint. 'Use the brush to drop color into it' 'The first touches of color down tell the story'

An early stage of delicate washes making the foundation and structure of the painting.

'The shape is formed by the colors that are there'

'Your painting is always on your palette first' David reminds us.

'A touch of dark anchors it. Let the white paper reveal the color. Know where to be clear and where to be vague' 'there has to be light in your darks, so just don't go black'

I paint the facing big Etretat-like cliff across from Dog rock

First thumbnail

Later stage

Rock time

Really fun finding all the colors lurking in these rocks

I do 5-7 small watercolors to everyone else's 1-2 full-size paintings. Comme d’habitude

My palette/paintbox trying to reflect my watercolors..

David likes this one

The crit end of day. Always exciting to see what everyone has done.

Dinner at the fabulous McLoon's

An absolute must if you're in this part of the world.

Et volia. This lobster was picked out of the baskets just off the warf and steamed to order.

Top that! I Love❤️❤️❤️ Maine!!