Watercolor & Sketchbook: 3 Days to Free Your Journal with Jean Francois Arnaud

2026 August 28-30 10 am-5 pm EST Instructor:  Jean Francois Arnaud This three-day workshop is an invitation to discover the art of the sketchbook, the perfect companion for painters and travelers, always ready to capture a fleeting moment, an idea, or an emotion.  The beauty of watercolor sketching is also its challenge—it highlights the quality of drawing and encourages careful observation. We will learn how to compose a page, choose what we want to express, and balance shapes, colors, and small handwritten notes to create lively, personal memories.  Watercolor will be our main medium, an ideal partner for travel sketching: light, spontaneous, and perfect for capturing landscapes, streets, or everyday scenes. Therefore, we will spend time on the fundamentals of observational drawing, simplifying shapes, and gaining confidence in our lines so that each page remains fresh and free. This workshop welcomes everyone—curious beginners or more experienced artists—who wish to look, draw, and be surprised. After three days, each participant will leave with a unique sketchbook, a true reflection of their own journey. Materials list coming soon About the Instructor: Jean-François Arnaud is a French watercolorist based in Florida. With a background in fine arts and printing, he has developed a unique approach that combines technical precision with expressive spontaneity. Inspired by Impressionism and mode painting, his work focuses on the balance between structure and fluidity, allowing colors to vibrate and shapes to emerge naturally. Passionate about teaching, he shares his knowledge through workshops, helping students simplify their technique, refine their composition, and express their individuality.   We are unable to issue refunds or exchanges for this visiting artist workshop unless the workshop is cancelled by Townsend Atelier.  However, in  the event we can fill a cancelled spot with someone on our waiting list, we can issue a refund less the cancellation fee.