Live CLASSES & DEMO'S

    Tom has developed a series of 1-day [ 2- part ] workshops that takes the student on a step-by-step process to creating a successful work of art.  Students will learn new watercolor techniques and the principles of focal point, value change, unity factors and much more while they create a finished work of art. This format is great for those that want to learn in a step–by-step manner. This process will provide you a comprehensive amount of information. You will receive a great foundation that then can be applied to your future paintings. Students will be provided with the photo reference; preliminary sketch; lesson guides; other video tips and techniques; and even color photos of other options for you in order to accomplish a beautiful finished painting. You can work from one of the examples Tom will send or you can work from you own composition. The replay videos will be active for 4 weeks after the live session,
AND as an added bonus Tom will be available to answer your questions and offer suggestions via email or text during that 4 week period

Part - 1 session …You will paint with Tom, parts of the selected scene on separate sheets of paper. You will learn a variety of new watercolor techniques for painting the parts in different ways,  Like--Sunlight, Shadow, Water, Trees, Mountains, Rocks, Skies, Clouds and soooo much more.  You will learn several different ways without the pressure of a finished painting! These practice paintings will give you the all important element of confidence when you create a finished painting in the second session.
Tom will demonstrate each part and then give you time to practice under his watchful eye. Tom will answer all your questions and show several different examples from his vast collection of visuals.  

During lunch break, There will be a slideshow to watch.

Part 2 session… You will put all the parts together [ step-by-step ] in a new effort and learn about… In this session you will learn about focal point, value change, unity, design, color harmony and MORE ! You will ha

                        New 'online'
                  "VISUAL CRITIQUE "
                        Dec. 2025 Date to be announced
Tom’s unique approach to analyzing and making suggestions for a finished painting is to ‘SHOW YOU’ what , how and where to make improvements on your paintings. In this sessions Tom will demonstrate using a color printout of your painting. You will hear suggestions on; composition, design, focal point, value, color, theme and much more. You will then see how to make the suggested changes. Viewing the before and after will be a great learning experience not only for your painting but also as you watch the same transformation on the other students paintings. These are not just casual suggestions rather live demonstrations for your artwork. As we talk about taking your paintings to the next level this class will have a profound and immediate impact on your artwork. These suggestions will be taped so that you can watch and learn from them again and again while you stop, rewind, fast forward,  and screen shot your way to success!

Click or copy and paste this link to watch a 
free sample as TOM rescues failed paintings:
https://youtu.be/S800mK25S20

                   Tom Lynch...Schedule for 2025  
All classes are 6-hours of instruction: 
PLUS 4 WEEKS OF FOLLOW UP HELP
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Mar.  26/27th--Wed/Thur. 4-8pm...City Sunset { finished painting ] 
April 12th-------Sat. 10:30-5:30 pm...Fav Tips & Techniques [ w/c techniques ]
May 17th --- ---Sat. 10:30-5:30... Abstract Floral [ finished painting ]
June 18/19th---Wed/Thur. 5-8pm...Dramatic Still Life [ finished painting ]
July  16/17th---Wed/Thur. 5-8pm...Color Harmony-and -Fun With B/W [ w/c techniques ]
Aug. 20/21st-- Wed/Thur. 5-8pm... Country Road Shadows [ finished painting ]
Sept. 20th-------Sat. 10:30-5:30...Forests, Water, Rays of Sunlight [ w/c techniques ]
Oct. 15/16th ---Wed/Thur.  5-8pm ... Autumn Forest [ finished painting ]
Nov. 15th-------Sat.
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 'online' Watercolor Workshop
Aug 9th 10:30-5:30 pm
"Painting A Sunset Landscape"

 

6 hours of instruction ... 4 weeks to watch the replay
...4 weeks of assistance after the LIVE online class 
 
. 1-hour slide show during lunch...


If you like Color, Contrast, Sunlight & Shadow JOIN ME !
                      SAWG members only
Your registration is refundable up to 30 days before the workshop
after that it is transferable
You do not have to be a member of ART ACADEMY LIVE to order art supplies
     or register for art classes
 Here are the instructions to place an order...
...click 'ADD TO CART'
...click 'CHECKOUT ' [ do not fill in address data yet ]
...click 'NEW ACCOUNT' [ even though you are not intending to join ]
...fill in info click ' CONTINUE '
...check that your order is correct, click 'CONTINUE'
...fill in payment information [ here is where you fill in address ],
...click 'COMPLETE SUBMISSION'
   You will receive an email confirmation 

See TOM'S current classes below...

6 hours of instruction ...4 weeks to watch the replay
...4 weeks of assistance after the LIVE online class 
 For more details about the lessons email TOM -  tomlynchwatercolors@gmail.com
     

See Tom's New Classes for 2025 below...
6 hours of instruction ...4 weeks to watch the replay
...4 weeks of assistance after the LIVE online class 

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This online workshop will teach you 2 different ways to create a 
                "DRAMATIC STILL LIFE "
June 18th / 19th... 5-8pm [ central time ]

Work step by step with a master of watercolor as you create
a warm glow, in the first session [ wed ]  .
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Then complete another finished painting in the second  session [ thur. ]
 like the one above with DRAMATIC lighting!
6 hours of instruction ...4 weeks to watch the replay
...4 weeks of assistance after the LIVE online class 
   For more details about the lessons email TOM -  tomlynchwatercolors@gmail.com
                        Click here to see a free video description.

"COUNTRY ROAD"

2- Part online Workshop
Sept.20th & 21st- 5-8 pm [ central time ]

6 Hours of instruction ...4 weeks of follow up help 
After sign up you will be sent workshop information,
supply list, sketches, video links, lesson guides, color visuals and more. 
 

In the 1ST session …you will paint with Tom parts of the scene above on separate sheets of paper. You will learn a variety of ways on how to paint..Buildings, Trees, Roads, Hills, and much more, in several different ways without the pressure of a finished painting! Tom has been listed as one of AMERICA'S top 10 teachers. In this LIVE online class he will  demo then assist you as you paint under his watchful eye. He will  answer all your questions and show several other examples from his studio collection.

in the 2ND session… You will put all the parts together [ step-by-step ] in a new effort and learn about… Focal Point, Value Change, Unity, Design, Color Harmony and MORE ! You will have a completed painting at the end of the day. The focus of this class is to learn while doing and Tom is a master teacher to help you accomplish that. Join TOM for a fun day of painting where he uses his 3 camera format: with great close ups so you can see each step in great detail. The class is recorded so you can watch in rerun as you pause, fast forward, and screenshot your way to success.
As an added bonus Tom will be available to answer questions and review your painting efforts for 4-weeks after class.

For more details about the lessons email TOM -  tomlynchwatercolors@gmail.com
Click here to see a free video description.

WATERFALLS, ROCKS & FOREST


6 Hours of instruction...1 hour slide show ..4 weeks of follow up help 
After sign up you will be sent workshop information,
supply list, sketches, video links, lesson guides, color visuals and more. 
 

In the morning session …you will paint with Tom parts of the scene on separate sheets of paper. You will learn a variety of ways on how to paint..Forest, Trees, Waterfalls, Rocks, Hills, and much more, in several different ways without the pressure of a finished painting! Tom has been listed as one of AMERICA'S top 10 teachers. In this LIVE class he demo then assist you as you paint and answer all your questions.

in the afternoon session… You will put all the parts together [ step-by-step ] in a new effort and learn about… focal point, value change, unity, design, color harmony and MORE ! You will have a completed painting at the end of the day. The focus of this class is to learn while doing and Tom is a master teacher to help you accomplish that. Join TOM for a fun day of painting where he uses his 3 camera format: with great close ups so you can see each step in great detail. The class is recorded so you can watch in rerun as you pause, fast forward, and screenshot your way to success.
As an added bonus Tom will be available to answer questions and review your painting efforts for 4-weeks after class.

For more details about the lessons email TOM -  tomlynchwatercolors@gmail.com
Click here to see a free video description.

Painting a...
 DRAMATIC NIGHT SCENE

A special 2-PART ( online ) TOM LYNCH Watercolor Workshop
Nov. 19th / 20th [ wed. / thur. ] 5-8pm [ central time ]
click here to see a video description 
https://youtube.com/live/VVbHx5qlfHM
After you sign up you will be sent workshop information,
supply list, sketches, video links, lesson guides, color visuals and more. 

Your registration is refundable up to 30 days before the workshop
after that it is transferable.

Wed. session…You will paint with Tom a simple night scene with a glowing effect of street lights.! Tom has been listed as one of AMERICA'S top 10 teachers. He can see your work and will answer all your questions. Tom will teach you 2 different ways to create a night scene in watercolor. You can use your own composition of follow along with Tom as he paints step by step. You will have time to paint after each step as Tom answers all your questions. You will see several examples from the studio of Tom Lynch.

Thur. session... You will have the opportunity to create ANOTHER night scene with Tom. This day Tom will demonstrate the use of the SKETCH & WASH pencil as an under painting.The focus of this class is to learn while doing and Tom is a master teacher to help you accomplish that. Join TOM for a fun day of painting where he uses his 3 camera format: with great close ups so you can see each step in great detail. The class is recorded so you can watch in rerun as you pause, fast forward, and screenshot your way to success.

As an added bonus Tom will be available to answer questions and review your painting efforts for 4-weeks after class.

For more details about the lessons email TOM -  tomlynchwatercolors@gmail.com
Click here to see a free video description.

Click to see a free video description-  https://youtube.com/live/VVbHx5qlfHM
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"AUTUMN FOREST"

 

2- Part online Workshop
OCT. 22/23rd...- 5-8 pm [ central time ]

6 Hours of instruction ...4 weeks of follow up help
After sign up you will be sent workshop information,
supply list, sketches, video links, lesson guides, color visuals and more.
 

In the 1ST session …you will paint with Tom parts of the scene above on separate sheets of paper. You will learn a variety of ways on how to paint..Forests, Trees, Roads, Ground, and much more, in several different ways without the pressure of a finished painting! Tom has been listed as one of AMERICA'S top 10 teachers. In this LIVE online class he will demo then assist you as you paint under his watchful eye. He will answer all your questions and show several other examples from his studio collection.

in the 2ND session… You will put all the parts together [ step-by-step ] in a new effort and learn about… Focal Point, Value Change, Unity, Design, Color Harmony and MORE ! You will have a completed painting at the end of the day. The focus of this class is to learn while doing and Tom is a master teacher to help you accomplish that. Join TOM for a fun day of painting where he uses his 3 camera format: with great close ups so you can see each step in great detail. The class is recorded so you can watch in rerun as you pause, fast forward, and screenshot your way to success.
As an added bonus Tom will be available to answer questions and review your painting efforts for 4-weeks after class.

For more details about the lessons email TOM - tomlynchwatercolors@gmail.com
Click here to see a free video description.

2- Part online Workshop
JULY 16TH/17TH .20th- 5-8 pm [ central time ]

6 Hours of instruction ...4 weeks of follow up help
After sign up you will be sent workshop information,
supply list, sketches, video links, lesson guides, color visuals and more.
 

In the 1ST session …You will paint with Tom parts of the scene above on separate sheets of paper. You will learn a variety of ways on how to paint..WARM, COOL, BRIGHT COLOR and THE IMPROTANCE OF BLACK and WHITE SKETCHES, and much more, in several different ways without the pressure of a finished painting! Tom has been listed as one of AMERICA'S top 10 teachers. In this LIVE online class he will demo then assist you as you paint under his watchful eye. He will answer all your questions and show several other examples from his studio collection.

$120.00
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