In this exclusive offering, acclaimed watercolorist John Salminen will share his approach to painting urban scenes in watercolor. John will guide participants in all aspects of painting a representational cityscape or town scene over the course of the four day workshop. Topics will include choosing a subject, adding mood and creating emotional content, lighting the scene for dramatic effect a, using photo references in a meaningful way, and most importantly strengthening and enhancing representational paintings through design. The workshop will include demonstrations, critiques, and lots of one-on-one time with the instructor. Whether you have never tried to paint a cityscape or you are an experienced urban painter, this workshop will be an invaluable opportunity to gain new insights.