ANDY EVANSEN
WATERCOLORS FOR ALL SEASONS

Andy Evansen
MENTORING MEMBERSHIP

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WHAT’S INSIDE

This is more than access to Andy Evansen’s “Watercolor for all Seasons” course. It’s an ongoing mentoring membership with Andy Evansen, designed to help you develop clarity and stronger judgment in your watercolor practice.

Watercolor can be incredibly rewarding — but it can also be frustrating. You may have experienced:

• Washes that turn muddy or dull
• Paintings that feel tighter than you intended
• Colors that don’t quite harmonize
• Scenes that feel busy or overwhelming
• A sense that something isn’t working — but you’re not sure why

You’re not alone. These challenges are common, even for experienced painters.

Through this membership, Andy gently guides you through the fundamentals that address these struggles at their root. You’ll learn how to judge value more clearly, simplify without losing strength, control moisture with greater confidence, and make thoughtful decisions before the brush ever touches the paper. More importantly, you’ll begin to understand why a painting works — and why it doesn’t.

Andy’s mentoring is not tied to a fixed timeline. Instead of rushing through material, you’re encouraged to absorb the concepts gradually, revisit lessons, and apply them as your skills evolve. Watercolor growth happens layer by layer, and this structure allows your understanding to deepen naturally over time.

Your access to Andy’s mentoring and course material continues as long as you remain an active member through either the yearly or monthly option. There is no pressure to “finish” — only steady progress.

We invite you to join us and discover why so many students remain long term. Growth here compounds. Andy’s mentoring is not built on tricks, shortcuts, or formulas — it’s grounded in strong fundamentals and thoughtful guidance. Students often say the greatest shift is that they stop feeling lost. Instead of guessing, they begin painting with a complete solution to their struggles.

If you’re ready to commit to meaningful progress in your watercolor practice, this may be the right next step. We would be honored to welcome you.

MODULE 1 | SKIES

Inside this module we will focus on the different types of washes used in watercolor; wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-on-dry, or dry brush.  Knowing when to use each type is important in creating convincing landscapes.  The demonstration painting in this module has a large dramatic sky, and this was handled wet-into-wet as the paper was drying.  This can be the most difficult type of wash for students to master, and can lead to blooms and 'muddiness' if you're not judging the consistency of your puddles and dampness of your paper correctly.  I'll also cover the importance of judging the value of your wash as you lay it in depending on how much drying it has to do.  Lastly I'll discuss how to create texture and movement with dry brush, and how to handle foregrounds in your work.

MODULE 2 |VALUE STUDIES

Value studies help us to simplify and find connections. The process starts with how to judge color as value, something that many students struggle with.  Color is obvious to most but seeing its correct value can make the difference between a successful painting and a visually confusing one. I'll be talking about drawing, and ways to speed up the process by concentrating on the large shapes as well as the importance of leaving things like trees and shadows, what I refer to as 'free form' shapes, to your brushwork.  We'll also cover negative shape making, an under appreciated aspect unique to watercolor due to its transparency.

MODULE 3| COMPOSITION

This is when we will cover the importance of designing your painting through values, and ways to create a more dynamic painting when there aren't many shapes to deal with. Too often we find ourselves a slave to the reference photo, and there are simple ways to improve your subject that are much easier to see first with a value study.  I will also cover the importance of having an area of interest and ways to keep the rest of your painting from distracting from it. I will then illustrate these points with a winter scene demonstration where I'll also discuss the color of snow and touch on reflected light.

MODULE 4 | FIGURES

In this module, we'll focus on how to handle and place figures in various landscape paintings. It's important that people appear to be moving or at rest without overworking them, as they tend to draw enough attention as it is.  I discuss how to make sure your figures are incorporated into your painting from the start; too often figures appear as 'holes' in a painting, completely separate from their surroundings. I'll also be talking about how to simplify complex backgrounds so they don't compete with your mid and foreground. To wrap up, I will show you all of this in a demonstration plus how to mix more convincing greens without resorting to tube greens, and demonstrate a variety of ways to paint trees. 

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST

{ Andy's course was designed for students who utilize watercolors as their preferred medium. However, if you opt for oil, acrylics, or pastels, you will need to modify his techniques to accommodate the approach of working from dark to light. }

BONUS | CHOOSING A GOOD SUBJECT

Only students in this course receive this special bonus video - it’s not available for purchase anywhere.

In this 50-minute never-before-seen video, Andy shares how to choose a good subject to paint.

One of the most common mistakes students make has nothing to do with the actual painting process. Rather, it's choosing a subject that is either too much to handle, too 'pretty', or too vague, setting themselves up for failure or disappointment from the start. Andy wants to help eliminate this frustration for you.

In this video, Andy discusses what he looks for when choosing his subjects, and shows some examples of his work while describing why he painted them. You'll see his thought process and blueprint. He'll also talk about solutions to the problem of bad photographs and what you should be thinking about when selecting a good subject so you can finish with success.

You can download and save this video in a safe place. It's yours to keep as a takeaway when your course access ends.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Whether you’re a beginner painter working to strengthen your fundamentals or a more advanced artist refining your watercolor work, this mentoring membership provides you with how to understand your decisions — so you feel steady, capable, and less frustrated at the easel.

• Ongoing Mentoring with ANDY EVANSEN

  This is not a short-term workshop. Watercolor skills don’t develop overnight — they strengthen through thoughtful repetition and continued guidance. This mentoring structure is designed to support that steady growth.

  Mentoring is delivered through an ongoing membership, giving you continued access to Andy’s teaching, insights, and experience for as long as you remain enrolled.

  Many painters share the same quiet frustration: You know how to paint. You understand color. You put in the time — and yet your work still feels busy, overworked, or unclear. This mentoring exists to change that.

• Andy helps you simplify without losing strength or personality. He teaches you how to see what truly matters in a scene — and how to confidently leave the rest out.
  

• Learn at Your Own Pace

  All instruction is delivered through professionally recorded videos, allowing you to learn when and where it suits you. Watch lessons on your own schedule, pause and rewind as needed, and revisit material whenever a concept clicks differently the second—or third—time.

  Your access remains active as long as your membership is active, so learning can unfold naturally alongside your painting practice.
  

• Over-the-Shoulder Demonstrations

  You’ll gain access to more than 20 hours of in-depth watercolor painting demonstrations. These sessions show not only what Andy does, but why he makes certain decisions—covering simplification, value control, color relationships, and composition.

  Each module includes assignments and photo references to help you apply what you’re learning, making the experience both instructional and practical.
  

• Ongoing Additions & Growing Library

  As a member, you gain access to an expanding library of lessons and recorded material. New content is added periodically, and all previously released material remains available to you while you’re enrolled.

  This growing archive allows you to explore topics over time and revisit concepts as your understanding deepens.
  

• A Private, Focused Community — No Social Media

  We’ve moved away from Facebook and built a private, purpose-designed community directly within your account. This distraction-free space is created specifically for artists—no algorithms, no noise, no social media fatigue.

  Here, you’ll connect with Andy and fellow members, share your work, ask questions, and engage in thoughtful discussion focused entirely on painting and growth.
  

• Community Guidance Led by Andy

  As part of the membership, you’re included in a community guided by Andy’s experience as a working professional artist. You’ll gain insight into how he approaches painting, problem-solving, and long-term artistic development.

  The goal isn’t simply personalized feedback on your paintings. It’s direct access to how an experienced painter thinks — the decisions he makes, the mistakes he’s learned from, the stories behind the work, and the lessons gathered from his time devoted to watercolors. Students consistently say this level of insight is rare — and invaluable.
  

• AI-Powered Course Search

  The course includes an AI-powered search tool built entirely from Andy’s own videos and teaching content. Ask a question, and the system instantly locates the exact moment in the course where that topic is discussed.

  You can watch the video or read the transcript—saving time and helping you get straight to the information you need, when you need it.
  

• Extensive Archive of Past Critiques

  Members also receive access to a deep archive of recorded student critiques and teaching sessions. These include real student work, detailed analysis, and practical solutions to common painting challenges.

  Watching Andy diagnose and correct problems in real time offers invaluable insight and helps you sharpen your own eye—at your own pace, and on your own schedule.

DISCOVER WHY THIS COURSE IS DIFFERENT!

Many watercolor programs offer short-term instruction with an expiration date. This mentoring membership takes a different approach — allowing real growth to develop steadily over time.

Watercolor demands judgment in value, control of moisture, thoughtful color relationships, and the ability to simplify without overworking. These skills don’t develop quickly. They strengthen through repetition, reflection, and experienced guidance.

Andy teaches you how to read a scene clearly, establish strong value structure, unify your painting through a “mother wash,” and leave unnecessary detail behind. The fundamentals remain relevant wherever you are in your watercolor journey.

Because this is membership-based mentoring, you’re not pressured to rush through material before access ends. You can revisit lessons, reinforce concepts, and let your understanding deepen naturally as long as you remain an active member.

This is mentoring for painters who want steady, lasting improvement — not quick fixes.

Andy Evansen
MENTORING MEMBERSHIP

(Billed annually • Save $125 vs monthly)

(Cancel or pause anytime)