Joe Francis Dowden
Joe Francis Dowden painted his first landscape in watercolour at the age
of six, with tuition from his father, himself a painter. He trained at Epsom
School of Art and Design and Teesside Polytechnic. Early contact with
some fantastic painters was a major contributor to his development as an
artist. He was brought up in the rural backwoods of Southern England
where he now lives and works. He travels whenever he can to gather
source material for his paintings, sketching on site rapidly and prolifically.
Joe is an accomplished watercolour painter with an international
reputation.
His work has sold in many galleries and is sought by collectors worldwide.
He constantly writes books, presents TV programmes and writes regularly
for art magazines including the SAA. In the past he demonstrated for
several manufacturers and is well known for his advice on good art
materials.
He is a master technician at painting the countryside and internationally renowned for painting water, everything from a
muddy puddle in a lane to beautiful reflections on a lake. He captures light bouncing off different surfaces and uses many
techniques to achieve this. He works hard when running a course and with his sense of humour he makes students feel
at ease.
Demonstration by Joe Dowden
The Landscape Painter's Essential Handbook-Painting
Double Occupancy £795
Single Occupancy £850
Non-Painter £575
Dates : 2nd - 6th September 2025
Media : Watercolour
Type : Sketching & Painting
Learn to paint water, light and reflections in watercolour with Joe Francis
Dowden in Exmoor National Park and the stunning North Devon Coast.
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