Pouring watercolor paint is a specific method that produces beautiful color combinations as well as creating unique qualities in a painting. Similar to batiking fabric, we will use masking fluid to save the white of the paper and consecutive color pours to establish our paintings. You will finish with traditional painting methods to complete the painting. 

Leave your preconceived ideas of how to paint at home but do bring along an open mind and the willingness to experiment and have fun!

Joye will demonstrate every aspect of the pouring project, breaking it down into segments so everyone can understand. She prides herself on giving personal attention to each student and helping them grow as an artist. There will be an informative yet gentle critique at the end of each day so we can all learn from one another. You are sure to leave this workshop with newly found techniques as well as a renewed creative enthusiasm for painting. This workshop is appropriate for painters at an intermediate level to those who have been painting for years.

Joye Moon is a Fine Arts Graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graduating Magna Cum Laude. She was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award as well as the Chancellor’s Medallion from UW-Oshkosh.  

She has earned her signature membership into the National Watercolor Society and the International Watercolor Society, as well as multiple state and regional Watercolor Societies. A lifelong artist, Joye maintains her studio and Moonwalk Gallery in Wisconsin and has taught over 200 watercolor workshops throughout the United States. She has conducted 38 international tours!  

She has been invited to feature her work through one woman exhibits and group shows at art galleries, museums throughout the country as well as exhibiting in over 160 National and International Juried Exhibits. She is sought after as a judge in many regional, national, and international competitions.    

 Joye’s book, “Exploring Textures in Watercolor” was published by North Light Books in 2009 and has been a best seller around the world. Her work has been featured in “Splash 8” by North Light Books and “How did you paint that? 100 Ways to Paint Flowers and Gardens,” by International Artist. She has also been published in many articles in art magazines such as American Artist, Watercolor and the Artist Magazine.