Traveler’s Palette
Art connects people, places, memories, and culture.
In this immersive watercolor journey, our richly experienced plein air instructors guide you through their unique ways of seeing the world — each with a distinct style and artistic vision. Explore diverse techniques, enjoy in-depth tutorials, paint along, and build a personal art journal filled with travel-inspired moments and sketches from around the globe.
Traveler’s Palette: Exploring the World Through Watercolor
Traveler’s Palette - Guided by four exceptional artists, Traveler’s Palette is a 4-month watercolor journey bringing the world to your sketchbook. From bustling city scenes to serene countrysides, you’ll explore expressive brushwork, vibrant light, and atmospheric storytelling through watercolor and ink — creating your own Traveler’s Series that reflects your artistic growth and vision.
Lesson 1 Snow Scene Serenity
Dec 4
Learn to handle subjective interpretations, manage light–dark contrasts
Qiaoshan Yu
(China)
Lesson 2: Temple of Heaven Perspectives
Dec 11
Discover fundamental perspective techniques
Qiaoshan Yu
(China)
Lesson 3: Bonus with curator - Christmas theme
Dec 18
TBD
Satu Helenius
(Finland)
Lesson 4 Urban Symphony
Jan 8
Feel the pulse of the city as you paint musicians bringing life to the streets.
Andy Flycat
(China)
Lesson 5 Stories Among Artists
Jan 15
Among the red walls and whispering pines of old Beijing, depict artists at work in tranquil harmony.
Andy Flycat
(China)
Lesson 6:The Warm Earth Palette
Feb 5
Feel the pulse of the city as you paint musicians bringing life to the streets.
Cindy Briggs
(USA)
Lesson 7: Bonus with curator - TBD
Feb 12
Cindy Briggs
(USA)
Lesson 8: Bonus with curator - TBD
Feb 19
Svitlana Kuznetsova
(New Zealand)
Lesson 9: Southern Charm in the Mist
Mar 7
Explore rhythmic facades, luminous color relationships
Zhenwei Wang
(China)
Lesson 10: Golden Fields of Spring
Mar 14
Capture the depth and vibrancy of rapeseed fields through compositional hierarchy
Zhenwei Wang
(China)