Experience the Passion
of Watercolor.
Observer. Artist. Watercolorist. Dale L. Popovich IWS
is an award-winning watercolor artist and art educator who is passionate about capturing the raw beauty of the American landscape with the fluid stroke of a brush. As you will see the works selected in his watercolor painting portfolio represent the breadth of his holistic approach to watercolor painting.
You can also learn drawing and painting techniques and skills along with this talented and experienced master art teacher through his art classes, art courses, and watercolor workshops: Palette & Chisel, Mainstreet Art Center, Elmhurst Art Museum classes, Popovich Studio art classes, and online watercolor courses at
Towering Winds Academy of Fine Arts. Through his 40+ years of
professional teaching, Dale has taught over 2000 students.
is an award-winning watercolor artist and art educator who is passionate about capturing the raw beauty of the American landscape with the fluid stroke of a brush. As you will see the works selected in his watercolor painting portfolio represent the breadth of his holistic approach to watercolor painting.
You can also learn drawing and painting techniques and skills along with this talented and experienced master art teacher through his art classes, art courses, and watercolor workshops: Palette & Chisel, Mainstreet Art Center, Elmhurst Art Museum classes, Popovich Studio art classes, and online watercolor courses at
Towering Winds Academy of Fine Arts. Through his 40+ years of
professional teaching, Dale has taught over 2000 students.
Up and Coming Events
This month's Facebook Live
A discussion and demo about
How to Create Emphasis in your Composition
April 17, 2021 Noon CDT
Watercolor Escape Saturdays is back. We will discuss and I will share information about drawing and painting through watercolor. Questions are welcome. Don't forget to sign-up for my newsletter. I will go into deeper detail about each month's topic. Don't forget to please like me on Facebook.
I first came across Dale's watercolor classes in the spring of 2020. He was doing some Watercolour Escape Saturdays on Facebook Live. After following along with his painting, I was determined to learn his style. He has a wonderful, loose method of interpreting scenes and communicating that to his students. I like to think I am "playing" more when I paint in Dale's style, and I feel I have the tools to interpret my own scenes and get pleasing results.
– Rick Janzen
Black Creek BC, Canada
Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine, Art Chicago Weekly Zoom Watercolor Studio Classes
– Rick Janzen
Black Creek BC, Canada
Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine, Art Chicago Weekly Zoom Watercolor Studio Classes
Painting Water Reflections and Nature in Watercolor2-Zoom Days
For beginners and intermediates 
Workshop #1, April 24th, Dale will conduct a 2.5-hour painting workshop on Zoom stopping between steps and answering questions along the way. During the painting process, photos will be taken of each step. The photos will be added to the original packet creating the Popovich’s Start-to-Finish packet.
Workshop #2, May 8th, Dale will lead a Zoom Group Critique sharing his screen with students. During this time, he will walk artists through two paintings and answer any additional questions. |
Scheduling 2021- 2022 workshops now
If you are interested in having Dale L Popovich IWS come do a workshop for your group, please contact us at popovichdale@gmail.com.
Dale’s three-day Abstract Patterns of Nature Watercolor Workshop was wonderfully delivered. He was very organized with special projects each day. His step by step approach really helped us to understand the layering process of painting textures, in the landscape. We learned various ways of producing textures using toothbrushes, scrapping tools, paper towels & spritzing water.
Subject matter varied between water, snow, lots of trees, buildings, various grounds, and a sprinkle of flowers. He is very patient, funny, and thorough with his delivery of information. He does not worry about making a mistake, he just works it into the painting like it was supposed to be there. Many great lessons, Very enjoyable.
– Frankie Johnson
Owner of Mainstreet Art Center
and participant in the 2020 Watercolor Workshop, Abstract Paintings of Nature in Watercolor
at Mainstreet Art Center
Subject matter varied between water, snow, lots of trees, buildings, various grounds, and a sprinkle of flowers. He is very patient, funny, and thorough with his delivery of information. He does not worry about making a mistake, he just works it into the painting like it was supposed to be there. Many great lessons, Very enjoyable.
– Frankie Johnson
Owner of Mainstreet Art Center
and participant in the 2020 Watercolor Workshop, Abstract Paintings of Nature in Watercolor
at Mainstreet Art Center
Original Watercolors
and Glicée Prints.
There are three ways you can view and purchase his work.
Brown County Art GalleryVisit the Historical Brown County Art Gallery in Nashville, IN. or their virtual gallery where you can purchase my paintings online.
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Portfolio |
Glicée Prints |
Through Instruction.
Let Dale show you how to ignite your passion for watercolor.
Studio ClassesDale taught for many years at The American Academy of Art in Chicago. Currently, he shares his vast knowledge at the prestigious Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, Chicago, Mainstreet Art Center, Lake Zurich, IL, Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, IL, workshops, and in his studio. Through his 40+ years of professional teaching drawing and painting techniques and skills, Dale has taught over 2000 students – mentoring many who are now successful, accomplished artists.
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Workshops & DemosDo you need to book Dale’s services to give a talk, conduct a workshop, or do a demonstration? Looking for a qualified judge for your show? Or learn more about his private instruction? Please drop him a note by clicking the button below.
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Online LearningDale offers online watercolor courses at the Towering Winds Academy of Fine Arts. Learn the power of watercolor all in the comfort of your own studio. In each course he walks you through the step-by-step process of watercolor painting with videos and learning materials. Once you purchase the watercolor course it's yours forever. Create a watercolor painting you will be proud to share with your family and friends this weekend. To read more about his courses click on the button below.
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“For years I avoided painting in watercolors because I was too afraid of the medium, thinking I had to finish a painting in one sitting before it dried. Dale demystifies watercolors through demonstrations and guidance. Color palettes, layering, texturing and composition are part of every lesson. I simply could not have reached this level of success without Dale’s teaching.”
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