Presenting Paul Weaver

Course dates:

28 June - 5 July 2025

Watercolours

Paul Weaver is a full-time artist, tutor and demonstrator, based in Bristol in the West of England.. His primary inspirations are light and atmospheric effects. Townscapes, markets and the bustle of the city are favourite subjects, as well as landscape, marine and coastal scenes. Paul specialises in watercolour, but also enjoys working in oils, acrylic and line and wash. He has exhibited successfully for many years and won several awards. He is an elected member of the Pure Watercolour Society, a regular contributor to ‘The Artist’ magazine and a demonstrator for St Cuthbert’s Mill.

Paul’s teaching approach

Paul is an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher. He will work in watercolour during his week here, painting en plein air whenever possible.

He is a firm believer in the benefits of working directly from the subject whenever possible, whatever your level of experience. He will balance group demos with individual tuition and guidance, with the focus on helping students develop their confidence and take creative ownership of their own subjects and paintings.

He says: “My aim is to pass on the skills of good drawing, design and the fundamental watercolour principles, to help students get the best from their subjects and enjoy the whole painting process.”

For further examples of Paul’s work, please visit his website at www.paulweaverart.co.uk

Praise from some of Paul’s previous students

Paul is not only a great painter, but is also a fantastic teacher who can always be relied upon to deliver inspiring demos and workshops. He explains all his thought processes and techniques as he paints so that everyone, whatever their level, learns something new.

– AMcA

Paul is a very good communicator, with a wealth of knowledge in using colours and any materials he uses for his artwork. He is patient and understanding and is able to express his knowledge eloquently to the more and less experienced artists. We always find Paul inspiring and motivating, with a good sense of humour.

– BW

Inspiring! Paul captures the essence of a subject in his loose, atmospheric style, while explaining the process to his students as the painting progresses. Paul makes the learning experience so enjoyable by offering lots of encouragement and enthusiasm.

– JN

It is always such a pleasure to attend one of Paul’s workshops, whether studio-based or en plein air. He is an inspiring tutor, extremely encouraging, always positive about our efforts and willing to share his vast knowledge of the medium. His demonstrations are excellent and full of useful tips. His enthusiasm is contagious and I always feel I’ve learnt so much from him.

– PK

Presenting Paul Weaver

Watercolours

Paul’s teaching approach

Praise from some of Paul’s previous students

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