Wet-on-Wet Waves
4 Day Watercolour Art Retreat
4 Day Watercolour Art Retreat
March 2024
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Retreat Highlights
Back in March, we had the pleasure of hosting an extraordinary art retreat with Johny Vieira in Lanzarote, one of the sunniest Canary Islands in Spain. Over 4 days and 3 nights, participants immersed themselves in the wild beauty of the island, from its dramatic volcanoes to its stunning beaches and the rhythmic Atlantic waves.
The retreat was designed to elevate watercolor painting skills, with Johny teaching the magic of wet-on-wet techniques. Participants learned to capture the dynamic movement of the sea, waves, and surfers on paper, infusing their artwork with vibrant energy.
This experience was more than just an art class; it was a journey into the heart of creativity. Regardless of their skill level, attendees unlocked new artistic potential, reconnected with their creative core, and found their artistic flow under Johny's mentorship.
Daily classes were complemented by the delights of Spanish cuisine and an exhilarating surf lesson, allowing participants to experience the sea from within. Our guests stayed in a top-notch Spanish villa, featuring spacious terraces and a luminous art studio, perfectly situated in the heart of Lanzarote.
The retreat was a harmonious blend of art and relaxation, providing an inspiring and rejuvenating environment. By the end of the retreat, participants had created stunning artworks and unforgettable memories, leaving with a renewed sense of creativity and inspiration.
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Johny Vieira
Johny Vieira is a Portuguese watercolor artist and avid surfer for over 20 years. He has a deep connection with the ocean that vividly shows in his art. It's like he brings the stormy sea's energy right onto the canvas. Painting the ocean with watercolors is his special magic, capturing the sea's spirit with a unique flair and light touch. He sees his art as a way to give back to the ocean that's given him so much.
A natural artist, he delved into painting and drawing techniques at the Technical School of Duran Castaibert, where he was drawn to watercolor process for its no-correction approach and the purity and translucency of its results.
The line that guides his inspiration, comes naturally from inside out, the surf essence itself, the exploration of new spots, the path, the joy, the silence of nature, the connection, the love that we share with the ocean.
He has been lecturing workshops and week camps since 2020, with the same patience and care he puts into each brushstroke. He truly feels excited to share with others the same passion, and to see the progress of their skills happening in real time. Now, he's coming to Lanzarote with his caravan and surfboard to lead his first full program at The Sun Collective, "Watercolor Retreat."
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