City Life in Watercolor – Street scenes, people and cars

Workshopsprache ist Englisch. Verständnislücken schließen sich durch die Demos. Im Notfall gibt es einen “Übersetzer”.
Bei der Unterkunftssuche sind wir behilflich!

Master the Urban Landscape with Francesco Fontana, AWS, NWS

Join international master Francesco Fontana for an intensive three-day workshop focused on capturing the energy of contemporary city life. This session is designed to help artists translate urban complexity into confident and atmospheric watercolor paintings.

Workshop Content

Francesco teaches how to simplify the chaos of the streets into manageable artistic principles:

• Urban Scene Design: Simplifying architecture into powerful shapes.
• Dynamic Perspective: Considering depth without technical drafting fatigue.
• Life & Movement: Including crowds and cars to add scale and life.
• Atmospheric Infusion: Using washes to suggest light, mood, and weather.
• Focal Points: Selecting a spot and making it the clear center of interest.

Core Pillars of Painting

The 3-day program also covers the essential foundations of the medium:

• Value Design: Building a strong tonal prep study for a solid foundation.
• Composition: Strategic placement for the best visual impact.
• Color Harmony: Creating sophisticated and creative palettes.
• Expressive Brushwork: Techniques for texture, calligraphy, and edges.

About the Instructor

Francesco Fontana is an award-winning Italian painter renowned for his mastery of watercolor. His work captures contemporary life through vibrant urban scenes and expressive portraits. His paintings are held in collections worldwide and have been featured multiple times at the American Watercolor Society (AWS) International Exhibition in New York, where he earned prestigious honors, including the Bronze Medal of Honor.

He is a Signature Member of both the AWS and the National Watercolor Society (NWS), a distinction reflecting his emeritus-level standing in the global art community. Francesco is a frequent guest at major international events, such as Fabriano in Acquerello, and is a prominent figure in the US Plein Air circuit. He has been a featured faculty member for Watercolor Live and the Plein Air Convention, where he also released his popular instructional DVD, “Watercolor the Italian Way.”

A highly sought-after instructor, he leads workshops across the US, Europe, and as far as Bali, Indonesia. For several years, he has also been a faculty member at the Milano Painting Academy, sponsored by the prestigious Fondazione Maimeri.