Watercolor painting of the Oregon coast
Watercolor Landscapes: Pacific Northwest
by James Chen
Dates
May 10 – May 14, 2026
Location
Portland, Oregon, USA
Duration
Medium (4-6 days)
Level
All Levels
What to Expect
Spend five days painting the misty forests, dramatic coastlines, and mountain vistas of the Pacific Northwest. This workshop focuses on wet-on-wet techniques, atmospheric perspective, and capturing mood in watercolor. Daily demonstrations and individual critiques included.
About the Instructor
James has taught over 50 workshops internationally and is known for his atmospheric watercolor technique.
James Chen
WebsiteJames Chen specializes in luminous watercolor landscapes and has been teaching workshops internationally for over a decade. His approach emphasizes understanding light and color theory through direct observation.
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