Do your paintings keep turning dull, flat, or overworked?
It’s not because you’re missing “better” colors.
It’s how you’re using what you already have.
They don’t know what to preserve or when to stop. So they get more careful, more precise.
On the palette, the colors look bright… but on paper, they fall flat.
Then, they keep adding layers to fix it, and it only makes things worse...
...with paintings that end up looking heavy or flat.
A focused approach to :
What creates vibrancy.
What destroys it.
And exactly when to stop before it falls apart.
All using simple supplies!
"So happy I found Francoise. I have been trying to paint glowing, dappled backlit forests for a while now, with limited success. The magical backgrounds from this class is what I needed to move forward with my art! I am beyond pleased with this class and will be looking for other classes from Francoise. I recommend this class for anyone, with any skill level! One of the best classes I have taken!"
"Françoise 's classes have taught me to easily paint beautiful and vibrant paintings . She provides good details and when in doubt she answers promptly and provides good input . She always encourages us to keep trying and never give up .I find her teaching method very simple and clear."
"Francoise's courses are highly recommended. If you want to learn about watercolor painting quickly and effectively and want to improve your skills, this is the right place for you. Francoise is a master at explaining all the tricks in an understandable and friendly way. There is a lot on offer in her courses, which is really worthwhile. She also helps you individually when you write to her"
This course will change how you approach watercolor from the ground up.
Because vibrancy isn’t about loud or saturated colors.
It comes from a few simple decisions made at the right moment.
Use a small set of simple colors, to create depth and life.
Make decisions that keep your painting luminous from the start.
Use rich color without breaking the realism.
Combine simple techniques in a smart way.
Simplify your approach so every stroke has a purpose
Recognize when to stop to avoid overworking.
Restore light and color where it was lost.
We'll practice with 7 paintings, step by step, in real time, with my voice guiding you all the way.
To help you make the most of this course, I'm glad to include:
A full supplies walkthrough so you know exactly what to use (and what you don’t need).
A color mixing lesson to confidently create your own palette with what you already have.
Technique close-ups to clearly understand each key step
Downloadables: Supplies, line art, references.
My personalized feedback! Reach out whenever you're ready to share your art with me, or have questions to ask.
Not what you expected?
No problem, ask for your money back in the first 30 days,and I'll send it right back to you.
7 real-time watercolor paintings with voice-over guidance.
A simple system to create luminous, vibrant watercolors that always look natural.
Technique breakdowns.
Supplies guide, color mixing lesson, sketches, and references.
Personal feedback on your work as you progress.
Each painting focuses on one key idea designed to keep, improve, or restore vibrancy.
We'll put everything together so you can apply it to your own future paintings with confidence.
You’ll know exactly how to use intense colors without breaking the realism of your painting, and how to keep everything cohesive.
Late beginners and intermediates who want to paint watercolors with a natural glow!
Anyone with basic watercolor knowledge and a desire to learn and improve their painting (no drawing skills required!).
Anyone who finds their work either too flat, too tight, or just generally heavy and overworked.
People willing to invest their time and $ to break through a plateau, or learn new skills, to quickly improve their watercolor painting.
Very beginners who have no prior watercolor experience. Basics aren't covered in this course. Please refer to my Landscape Painting Fundamentals class to get started.
People looking for very bright paintings that don't look realistic.
People with an advanced level. This course is best suited to late beginners and intermediate levels.
Anyone not willing to invest their time and $ to improve their skills quickly.
The course lasts for about 9 hours, and each painting takes a little over one hour (my painting time).
The full price is $127.
After confirming your purchase, you will receive login information by email.
You get lifetime access.
If you are not satisfied with the course, you can get a refund within 30 days of purchase.
Most watercolor courses focus on techniques, materials, or step-by-step tutorials to follow.
This one focuses on something deeper: how to keep your paintings vibrant and full of life from start to finish.
Instead of adding more methods or more colors, you learn how to use simple tools with control, so your paintings don’t turn dull or overworked.
Each project isolates a key idea, so you understand what actually creates (and destroys) vibrancy, and how to apply it beyond the course.
You’ll paint 7 complete projects.
Six are focused studies, each designed to help you master one key aspect of vibrancy.
The seventh brings everything together, so you can apply what you’ve learned in a more complete painting, and carry it into your own work.
Get access to everything I use to create watercolors that glow!
Clear techniques, simple strategies, and guided paintings to keep your work natural, rich, and full of depth.