When art becomes a way of entering life
Travel slowly. Observe deeply. Paint what the heart remembers
Follow watercolor artist Bigcat (David Xu) as he captures the places and moments that inspire him. If his expressive style speaks to you, join his FREE Beyond the Brush workshop on Sep 19 —discover his creative process, innovative art tools, and paint alongside him.
Sketch to Watercolor — and Beyond...
A self pace course
with 1 Live Feedback
Why do some paintings feel effortless?
The essential starting point for anyone looking to master drawing and watercolor painting without the usual frustration.
What to expect?
• Build strong structure with a simple, effective sketching approach
• Develop fluid, confident lines and dynamic compositions
• Use line design to create sketches worth framing
• Use a sketch as value studies, and turn it into an expressive watercolor
• Work with a limited palette — using warm & cool tones for depth and harmony
• Ideal for beginners and artists wanting stronger fundamentals, fast results
BEYOND THE BRUSH
by Bigmao (David Xu)
Sep 19 (Sat)
7am PT | 10am ET
4pm CET |7:30pm IST | 10pm China
FREE Watercolor Demo +
Art Tools Discovery
Turn your travel memory into expressive watercolor with an exploration of innovative art tools.
What to expect?
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Turn Vacation Inspiration into a lasting visual memory.
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Capture the Moment — use brilliant color and expressive marks to convey mood and fleeting impressions
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Bigcat’s Innovative Tools — see his artist-designed tools in action and how they shape his process
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NEW Ruhong Yuanyi Calligraphy Brushes — absorbent, elastic, and firm.
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More Creative Finds — palettes, bamboo palette knives, sketchbooks and more
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Summer Vibes Challenge
July - August
🎉 Celebrating the World Watercolor Month
Let's Celebrate World Watercolor Month with our Palette Exchange community!
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Create paintings inspired by the colors and joy of summer.
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Paint anything that reminds you of summer— a romantic sunset beach, boats in the torquoise water, a summer garden, or a quiet cafe, or treasured moments with friends.
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Share and take reference photos in our Palette Exchange WhatsApp group, our IG posts, or use your own photos for inspiration.
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Post your paintings in our Palette Exchange WhatsApp group or PE with a sun icon.
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Submit before July 16 and win a chance for personalized feedback by a guest artist on Jul 17-18.
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Selected artworks will be featured on Palette Exchange's Instagram throughout the summer.
Traveler's Palette
Watercolor Comprehensive course
Capture your travels with confidence—guided by 6 inspiring artists and 2 curators.
Aug - Nov 2026
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What to expect?
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Learn unique painting philosophies from both Eastern and Western masters
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Explore diverse styles, techniques, and tools
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Turn every journey into memorable artwork—wherever your travels take you
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Capture the essence of a scene with simple, compelling compositions, depth, values, light and shadow
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Find joy in sketching urban stories and scenic landscapes in your travel journal
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Build confidence to paint freely and develop your own expressive visual language
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想要让您的艺术作品更上一层楼吗？
为什么不向 Palette Exchange 的佼佼者学习呢！
我们与世界级艺术家一起进行的有趣、轻松的课程将教会您快速有效的技巧，帮助您建立信心并创造出令人惊叹的杰作！
我们的艺术家
石志方
美国/中国
旅行艺术家，
设计教授
水墨画和水彩画
尼古拉斯·托拜厄斯
城市设计师
山脉、城市景观
水彩画家
尼古拉斯·托拜厄斯
城市设计师
山脉、城市景观
水彩画家
石志方
美国/中国
旅行艺术家，
设计教授
水墨画和水彩画
尼古拉斯·托拜厄斯
城市设计师
山脉、城市景观
水彩画家
尼古拉斯·托拜厄斯
城市设计师
山脉、城市景观
水彩画家
普拉萨德·比文
英格兰
自然摘要
艺术家，Sahaja Yoji
尼古拉斯·托拜厄斯
城市设计师
山脉、城市景观
水彩画家
滑教授
中国
美术教授
中国水墨画和水彩画
滑教授
中国
美术教授
中国水墨画和水彩画
Xiqiang Fei
China
Watercolour artist/architect
Misty water villages &
Charming old city lanes
Lei Li
China
Watercolour artist
Fine art teacher
Plein Air painting
Ink & Wash
Amit Kapoor
India
Artist/Watercolor master | Landscapes, portraits, figurative
我们的课程
季节性大师班
一次体验世界知名艺术家的大师班
个人艺术家
免费演示
注册即可获得我们的免费演示
与您最喜爱的艺术家一起举办各种工作坊
我们的独特之处
语言可访问性
通过专业的翻译服务克服语言障碍，让学生能够向英语水平有限的才华横溢的艺术家学习。
文化融合
体验独特的亚洲艺术影响的融合，将中国水墨画和西方水彩画技巧完美地融为一体。
挑战与成长
接受挑战并参与潜在的线下活动，进一步增强艺术学习体验。
语言可访问性
通过专业的翻译服务克服语言障碍，让学生能够向英语水平有限的才华横溢的艺术家学习。
与顶级艺术家互动
通过宝贵的反馈和即时问答环节，与世界知名艺术家进行近距离的个人互动。
多元化学习
参加由多位艺术家参与的综合季节性计划，从各种教学风格和技巧中获得见解。
语言可访问性
通过专业的翻译服务克服语言障碍，让学生能够向英语水平有限的才华横溢的艺术家学习。
语言可访问性
通过专业的翻译服务克服语言障碍，让学生能够向英语水平有限的才华横溢的艺术家学习。
轻松愉悦的课程：
在有趣、无压力的环境中享受绘画的乐趣，完成美丽的艺术品，同时与志同道合的艺术爱好者分享欢笑。
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