LETTER with FLOWERS on ZOOM

 

$40 Canadian 

Just click BUY NOW button below. Class only. No Recording.

(PayPal converts currency for you if necessary).

SOLD OUT 

Hello Artist Friends,

I'm so glad you're interested in joining me on ZOOM!! 

Tuesday Dec.9, '25 from 6-8pm ET. 

During this 2 hour Watercolour Workshop we'll paint your favourite letter and surround it with lovely simple flowers. The lesson is all about COLOUR and DESIGN. You'll choose a palette of selected colours, that suits you, and then place pretty flowers or holly around the edges. It makes for a lovely composition with a personal touch. 

 

This artwork makes a great gift! It can also be turned into a card for someone special this holiday season. (Or just keep it for yourself!)

 

I will share my screen with you so you can paint-a-long as we create our watercolour paintings. My Zoom set up makes it easy for you to watch me painting on your computer or iPad screen. (iPhone viewing is not recommended since the screen is too small).

 

Materials List Below. 

PLEASE NOTE: I will communicate with you through the email address you used with your PayPal account - unless you tell me otherwise. My PayPal account will say "Watercolours by Nora"

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Join me as I take you step-by-step through the drawing and painting process. WooHoo!

This Zoom class will NOT be recorded.  

Please be familiar with Zoom before attending.

PAPER

I will be using Fluid Brand Paper. Feel free to use the paper you are familiar with. This painting works with Hot or Cold Pressed Paper. The Fluid brand is an excellent affordable paper. 

Paper Size - I'll be using a 9x12" block. 

I think you'll want your painting to be at least 5x7".

 

PAINT

Artist Quality Winsor & Newton Watercolour Paints

squeezed out the night before. 

(If you are on a budget, Cotman brand is good).

 

Cad. Yellow Light/Pale

Permanent Rose (or Aliz. Crimson)

Cerulean Blue

Ultramarine Blue

Optional: Opera Pink and any fun bright colours you have!

BRUSHES

Use the brushes you are familiar with.

I will use a brush size 6. My brand is Princeton VelvetTouch Long Round available at Above Ground Arts on McCaul St. in Toronto.

OTHER

Two pieces of scrap paper to practise your letter

pencil 

paper towels

water container

palette for mixing colours

Questions? Just ask  - nora904@yahoo.com

Double Check your Time Zone. 

Email confirmation sent out after you Pay. The Zoom link and necessary photo will be emailed to you in plenty of time.

This class is online. It will NOT be recorded (just like real life 😉).

Class Minimum 4 participants

NO Refunds after 5pm on Sunday Dec. 7, '25

Please be familiar with Zoom before attending.

See you on Zoom Tuesday December 9 '25 from 6-8:00pmET

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: I will communicate with you through the email address you used with your PayPal account - unless you tell me otherwise. My PayPal account will say "Watercolours by Nora".

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Watercolour Class - Raccoon Painting SATURDAY JAN. 14, '23 10-12pmET

Welcome! Below is all of the info you'll need about the Zoom Class on Saturday Jan. 14, '23 from 10-12pmET. When you're ready, just click the PayPal link. Or, email me for e-transfers, personal cheques or questions.  nora904@yahoo.com 

CLASS IS FULL. SEE YOU NEXT TIME. : )

The cost is $40 Canadian

(PayPal converts currency for you, if necessary. 

It will be less is US dollars!).

 The PayPal account is WatercoloursbyNoraMacPhail 

I will contact you through your PayPal email account (unless you tell me otherwise). My emails will be from nora904@yahoo.com

This class is NOT recorded (just like real life). 

Full reimbursement with 24hours notice.

Please be familiar with Zoom before attending.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

A Sketchbook and Pencil.

Bring the Watercolour supplies and paper that you are familiar with. Scroll down to see the supply list that I'll be using. 

We will PAINT TOGETHER from the raccoon photo below. If you have your heart set on a different raccoon photo, feel free to use it.

I'll email you a copy of this photo, and more helpful raccoon reference pics, when you register.

 SUPPLIES

PAPER

I'll be using - 8x10" Fluid Hot-Pressed Paper. The paint sits a bit differently on hot-pressed paper. If you think now is the time to try hot-pressed paper, great! However, feel free to use the paper you like.

PAINT

I use Winsor & Newton Paint Tubes that are squeezed out and ‘dry’.

Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Violet and Burnt Sienna.

BRUSHES

Use the brushes you like and are familiar with. I use synthetic point brushes size 6 and 8. Lowe-Cornell 720 Ultra Round and/or King Art Original Gold 9020 Max Round.

OTHER

sketchbook and pencil

paper towels and spray bottle.

Please be familiar with Zoom before attending. The Zoom link will be emailed to you on the Thursday Evening before the class. 

Questions? Just ask - nora904@yahoo.com

Thank you and see you on Zoom!

Portrait Drawing Practical Tips... Again!

The Portrait Class on Zoom went so well... it's Back! For those who missed it last time, all the information is here for you. Click the PayPal BUTTON when you're ready to register.

FULL - SEE YOU NEXT TIME

PORTRAIT DRAWING PRACTICAL TIPS

Tuesday Nov. 23, 6:30-8:30pmET

$40 CAD 

PayPal will convert currency for you, if necessary. 

Email me for e-transfer or cheque. nora904@yahoo.com  

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 In this Zoom class we will explore portraits

using a practical approach

with lots of helpful tips!

An easy-to-remember block-in method

using lots of measures of facial features,

as well as using comparisons to find a likeness,

will all be demonstrated.

Get your sketchbooks out and your pencils ready,

as you draw-along with me

learning many portrait tips along the way!

Some portrait drawing experience is suggested.

Please be familiar with Zoom before attending.

Questions? Just ask - nora904@yahoo.com

SUPPLIES

 I will email you a line drawing 

that you need to print out (or trace) three times.

A sketchbook (9x12") or Newsprint Pad,

Your favourite dark pencils or pens,

(I'll use 6B pencil and charcoal pencils)

A few coloured pencils

PDF

You will receive an email with a PDF 

of all the handouts that I cover,

after the class.

PLEASE NOTE: I will communicate with you through the email address you use with your PayPal account unless you tell me otherwise.

Double Check your Time Zone.

Email confirmation sent out after you Pay. (It will include a line drawing you'll need).

This class is not recorded (just like real life 😉).

Waiting Room opens 10 minutes before the class starts

See you on Zoom!

Portrait Drawing Practical Tips... Again!

The Portrait Class on Zoom went so well... it's Back! For those who missed it last time, I hope to see you THIS TUESDAY EVENING on Zoom! All the information is here for you. Click the PayPal BUTTON when you're ready to register. 

FULL

PORTRAIT DRAWING Practical Tips

TUESDAY JUNE 29, '21

6pm - 8pm EST

$40 CAD 

PayPal will convert currency for you, if necessary. Email me for e-transfer or personal cheque. nora904@yahoo.com  

😀

 In this Zoom class we will explore portraits

using a practical approach

with lots of helpful tips!

An easy-to-remember block-in method

using lots of measures of facial features,

as well as using comparisons to find a likeness,

will all be demonstrated.

Get your sketchbooks out and your pencils ready,

as you draw-along with me

learning many portrait tips along the way!

Some portrait drawing experience is suggested.

Please be familiar with Zoom before attending.

Questions? Just ask - nora904@yahoo.com

SUPPLIES

 I will email you a line drawing 

that you need to print out (or trace) three times.

A sketchbook (9x12") or Newsprint Pad,

Your favourite dark pencils or pens,

(I'll use 6B pencil and charcoal pencils)

A few coloured pencils

PDF

You will receive an email with a PDF 

of all the handouts that I cover,

after the class.

PLEASE NOTE: I will communicate with you through the email address you use with your PayPal account unless you tell me otherwise.

Double Check your Time Zone.

Email confirmation sent out after you Pay. (It will include a line drawing you'll need).

This class is not recorded (just like real life 😉).

Waiting Room opens at 5:45pm EST.

See you on Zoom!

PORTRAIT WORKSHOP

Save the Date! 

I'll be teaching An Approach to Portrait here in Toronto next month. It includes demos, handouts/pdfs and your own painting time, all at an awesome price! I'm super excited about it. : )

contact Adele at wgaworkshops@gmail.com

portrait study

I found some time to get back to portraits on Sunday at our weekly portrait session. The 3/4 angle is such a tough one... because of the far eye... I'm still working this angle out. 
; )

first day back

Well, I tried something new at my Life Drawing Session today. I thought I'd start the year off by switching it up!

two for you

$80 - 8x10"painting

This is the demo that I painted for the lovely Mississauga Art Club. The Iris is a flower with such a magnificent shape, a real joy to paint.

Bayview Watercolour Society

A few evenings ago, I did a Watercolour Demo for the Bayview Watercolour Society. First I spoke about my work as a daily painter, then about learning to draw from life drawing sessions and finally about being an urban sketcher. After the break I painted a small still life set up, which you can see in the bottom right.

Great wonderful intimate group. Thanks to everyone that attended!

Teaching and Horses

The lovely talented artists in the Self-Portrait Drawing Class I'm teaching did wonderful on Thursday night!

And... today I did a little 'horse homework'. 

Awesome App!

I just discovered this awesome app/website called Quickposes. I'm working towards a 'certificate' they offer, 10 hours of drawing gestures in 20 days (30mins a day/2 minute poses). They are really great models. I used charcoal pencil on 11x14"newsprint pad. : )

Watercolour Demo - April 13, 2015

If you're in Toronto on Monday April 13, 2015, I'll be doing a watercolour demonstration! Actually, first I'll be talking a bit about life drawing short poses, since so many fellow life drawing artists will be there, then I'll be doing a flower demo. There will be cookies!

Cawthra Art Group

I just finished teaching the wonderful Cawthra Art Group. We spent 4 weeks together covering cafe scenes, cityscapes, still life and, as you can see, Einstein portraits! It was a fantastic experience with lovely and talented artists! 

Thanks again to a warm and wonderful gang!

rain or shine

Even cold winds and rain won't keep artists from life drawing class!

Also, since my watercolours are about line and colour, it's been back to basics in my sketchbook, concentrating on values in charcoal.

11x14 sketchbook - from photo

"Lydia" - 11x14 sketchbook - from life

"Sophie" - 11x14 sketchbook - from life 

Van Gogh - 11x14 sketchbook - from photo