Day 1 Marathon
Nov 14 Fri
Andy Soon
Andy Song, designer, watercolorist, and co-founder of Urban Sketching Beijing, the driving force inspiring artists locally from across the country. Passionate about plein-air painting, he focuses on capturing figures to bring life to his sketches and tell the stories of everyday passersby.
What to expect on Day 1?
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Learn how to capture the spirit of people and the rhythm of the city.
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Turn fleeting moments into lively watercolor scenes full of energy and life.
Day 2 Marathon
Nov 15 Fri
Lei Li
Lei Li, specialized in plein air painting, watercolor, and Ink & Wash, is a versatile artist with a passion for teaching. He inspired people to discover the true joy of watercolor sketching—learning with ease and confidence, , creating freely, and painting life’s stresses away.
What to expect on Day 2?
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Learn how to simplify complex outdoor scenes and paint with confidence
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bringing warmth, light, and vibrant color to life through dynamic points, lines and surfaces.
Day 2 Marathon
Nov 16 Sun
Hanbing Hua
Hanbing Hua is a renowned artist and fine art professor with over 30 years of experience. A versatile artist, Hua is skilled in painting a broad range of subjects, such as flowers, landscape, cityscape, animals, showcasing his mastery across styles and mediums.
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What to expect on Day 3?
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Explore the dynamic blend of watercolor and ink
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Prof. Hua demonstrates techniques for capturing the spirit of animals.
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Paint one in watercolor & 1 in ink & wash.
Day 4 Marathon
Nov 19 Wed
Javid Tabai
Javid Tabatabai - a professional watercolour artist for 20+ years, with a diploma in graphic design. Born in Iran and now living in Canada, Javid is recognized for loose, expressive style and vibrant hues, he creates a distinctive glow even with a limited palette.
What to expect on Day 4?
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Explore the serene beauty of a snowy landscape in monochromatic watercolor
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Learn to express light, value, and atmosphere with a limited palette
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Master texture, contrast, and depth to create mood and dimensionality
Day 5 Marathon
Nov 20 Thu
Amit Kapoor
Amit Kapoor is one of India’s foremost watercolor masters, celebrated for his exceptional skill, artistic vision, and captivating play of light, shadow, and perspective. His award-winning works are showcased worldwide in both private and corporate collections.
What to expect on Day 6?
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Create drama through strong composition, light and shadow interplay
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Structure scenes,, emphasize contrasts for greater impact
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Guide the viewer’s eye to build tension, mood, and focus
Day 6 Marathon
Nov 22 Sat
Zhenwai Wang
Zhenwei Wang has over 20 years devoted to art education and creative practice, has explored diverse mediums — from acrylic and oil to luminous, translucent watercolors. His work captures romantic beauty through the interplay of light, shadow, and atmosphere across landscapes, cityscapes, and florals.
What to expect on Day 8?
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Capture the quiet mood of a snowy street in watercolor
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Use light and shadow effectively to create depth
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Apply simple perspective to strengthen structure
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Convey fleeting winter atmosphere with expressive touches
Day 7 Marathon
Nov 26 Wed
Qiaoshan Yu
Qiaoshan Yu is known for her fresh, light watercolor style infused with comic charm. She emphasizes connecting theory with practice, focusing on painting logic and expressive techniques. Specializing in landscapes and florals, she has taught more than 5,000 students in the past 15 years, inspiring many with her clear guidance and lively spirit.
What to expect on Day 7?
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Build depth and rhythm using foreground, middle ground, and distance
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Find harmony in nature’s irregular forms — plants, reflections, and textures
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Capture liveliness with expressive, confident brushwork
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Create landscapes that feel luminous and full of life
Day 8 Marathon
Nov 28 Fri
Lei Liu
Lei Liu, Specializing in light-and-shadow landscape sketches and watercolor painting, finds inspiration in travel, capturing fleeting atmospheres with effortless simplicity. His work honors the natural play of light and air on his subjects, using minimal techniques to express profound beauty.
What to expect on Day 8?
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Beginner-friendly guidance from Liu Lei
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Two quick sketching methods: pencil & watercolor
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Learn composition and tone
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Build confidence with clear, simple steps
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Create atmospheric, frame-worthy sketches
