Watercolour coverage of natural detail drawing
In a calm atmosphere brimming with inspiration, the Calligraphy and Decoration School in Fujairah presents the “Painting Natural Details in Watercolour” course, supervised by Irish artist Siobhán Doherty, a specialist in botanical and nature art and head of the Association of Botanical Artists. The course runs from September to December, taking participants on an artistic journey that combines meditation and precision, rediscovering the inherent beauty in the details of Emirati nature, including its flora and wildlife.
Chiffon's teaching style is based on meticulous observation and realistic drawing, offering a friendly and relaxed learning experience focused on developing the trainee's artistic eye and enhancing their ability to concentrate on the finest details. During the workshop, participants learn how to use art tools professionally, draw from direct observation, study shadows and perspective, alongside watercolour techniques such as “wet-on-wet”, “wet-on-dry”, and glazing, culminating in the creation of a finished painting that reflects their growing artistic sensibility.
What sets this experience apart is the creative atmosphere filled with personal support and artistic interaction, where Chiffon offers direct guidance and precise feedback to each trainee, making learning an individual and personal experience. The course is suitable for beginners and those wishing to hone their skills, as it combines academic fundamentals with creative freedom.
Artist Chloe Doherty is a prominent name in botanical illustration, having participated in international exhibitions including the National Gallery of Ireland and the Natural History Museum in Dublin. Her work is featured in the National Irish Collection at the Crawford Gallery in Cork. Chloe is known for her humanistic style that blends art with a message, considering herself a “visual storyteller” who seeks through her paintings to raise awareness of the importance of nature and environmental conservation. She has designed four sets of national postage stamps in Ireland and works for the “National Pollinator Plan" campaign.
Through this course, the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation continues its mission of offering integrated artistic learning experiences that enrich creative sense and connect art with place and environment, to give participants the opportunity to learn from a world-renowned artist, and open new horizons for them in the world of realistic watercolour painting.