Learn to paint nature as nature is,
with Maryjo Koch and a flock of feathered friends
Zoom
weekly
“Natural Curiosities” a series of live & recorded online painting classes in watercolor & gouache. For all levels.
Patreon
membership
Monthly access to Maryjo’s growing library of online painting classes in watercolor & gouache. For all levels.
YouTube
free
Free access to Maryjo’s online painting lessons in watercolor & gouache, especially for curious beginners.
“I really enjoy and love the Zoom class. I feel that Maryjo has shown me how to work on the subject, and I have the confidence to paint now.”
“I love Botanical painting and illustrations, especially the old-fashioned ones, but I did not have the confidence to paint one. I know theory, how to high-light and shadow, but I was still not seeing and understanding how it works together. When I took Maryjo’s Zoom class she showed how to apply color, and the steps of how each layer of color works to achieve the effect I was looking for. She explained what you see, why, and how it affects the subject. I can see the painting happening right on the screen. I can ask questions, ask for help, and see how to fix my problem right then in real-time. She is very kind to repeat and explain steps again and again. Everyone can ask questions, and we all learn from each other’s questions too. She is generous on all information, supplies, materials, and techniques. I really enjoy and love the Zoom class. I feel that Maryjo has shown me how to work on the subject, and I have the confidence to paint now.”
“Recently taking Maryjo’s classes again has jump started my love of drawing and painting.”
“I first took classes from Maryjo in 1995. What joy we had painting! I continued taking her art classes for the next 20 years. Recently taking Maryjo’s classes again has jump started my love of drawing and painting. Maryjo’s myriad choices of natural subject matter has been awe inspiring. By recording our sessions she has made it possible to revisit her techniques. I highly recommend Maryjo’s workshops.”
“Since painting with Maryjo, I have learned countless techniques and have gained confidence in my artistic ability. But above all the classes have brought so much joy and have heightened my appreciation and awe of nature’s wonderful details!”
“Maryjo’s Zoom classes reveal the magic of painting with gouache and are an absolute delight! The classes are interactive and attract students with a common love of nature and painting. Her classes are an excellent way to embark, restart, or continue on your painting journey with a wonderful community. During class, you have the perfect view above Maryjo’s workspace and are able to watch every brushstroke she makes, allowing you to paint along seamlessly. Maryjo explains each step in meticulous detail and is available during the session to troubleshoot any problems students may encounter in their work. At the end of a class, you have a beautiful painting or are well on your way to completing one. Since painting with Maryjo, I have learned countless techniques and have gained confidence in my artistic ability. But above all the classes have brought so much joy and have heightened my appreciation and awe of nature’s wonderful details!”
“Sometimes we feel painted by fear, and sometimes we paint past fear one step at a time.
I believe as John Ruskin stated, “If you can paint one leaf you can paint the world.”
I encourage you to begin by painting a leaf, and together our leaves will flourish.”
Paint a Leaf with Maryjo’s Video Lesson
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