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, Popovich Studio art classes, and online watercolor courses at Towering Winds Academy of Fine Arts. Through his 42+ years of
professional teaching, Dale has taught over 2400 in-person 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, Popovich Studio art classes, and online watercolor courses at Towering Winds Academy of Fine Arts. Through his 42+ years of
professional teaching, Dale has taught over 2400 in-person students.
Let me show you how to ignite
your passion for watercolor
HERE'S WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME IN APRIL
"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 |
Starting
June 8, 2023 Next 4-week session Register for my Palette & Chisel online session . 
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Online Learning
Palette and Chisel How to Paint in Watercolor Course #929 Date: 6/9/2023-6/29/2023 Time: 10:30 AM-1:00 PM CDT on Thursdays Zoom Art Classes Chicago Medium: Watercolor Level: All Levels tuition: $180.00 Status: Easels still available CALL FOR REGISTRATION (312) 642-4400 “Your dreams are kept alive by not only your successes but your failures. For your failures will create your success.” –Dale L Popovich IWS American Watercolorist and Instructor |
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If you’ve enjoyed my free Facebook Live Watercolor Escape Saturdays, newsletters, and YouTube channel, consider buying me a cup of coffee.
Now that we have fulfilled our dreams by moving to the Great Northwoods, we need some help getting up and running. We have Starlink, removed an 80’ tree that blocked Starlink, and now we need a 60’ foot tower to attach our Starlink dish so we can broadcast without interruption. We want to offer the best quality product possible and continue our free demos and information. Why? I want to teach artists to truly see by sharing my knowledge.
Now that we have fulfilled our dreams by moving to the Great Northwoods, we need some help getting up and running. We have Starlink, removed an 80’ tree that blocked Starlink, and now we need a 60’ foot tower to attach our Starlink dish so we can broadcast without interruption. We want to offer the best quality product possible and continue our free demos and information. Why? I want to teach artists to truly see by sharing my knowledge.
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Please buy me a cup of coffee. Read my current goal, Starlink Tower Project. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated. To make a donation, CLICK HERE. To the many of you who’ have already contributed – Thank you!
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Scheduling
2023-24 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.
The Love of Nature
Through the Eyes of an Artist
© Dale L Popovich IWS – In the private collection of Cathy & David Martin
SINGING WINDS
The highest aim of art is an interpretation rather than realism. Of course,
one must present truth, but the highest is interpretation.
–T.C. Steele
I always enjoy the rustic beauty of this picturesque landscape of T.C. Steele’s estate
and charming home, House of Singing Winds. I am always drawn in by the softly singing ‘glad you are here.’ The land whispers to me ancient stories of the Hoosier Group painters and reminds me of a visit during a past life. Walking the paths, smelling the warm sun hitting Selma’s fragrant flower gardens, and visualizing the past through this artist’s eyes. I am always moved by the expression of the Steeles’ philosophy of combining nature with daily life. I found enjoyment and inspiration in this painting, combining the lush coloration
with rather dramatic darks.
– Dale L Popovich IWS
The highest aim of art is an interpretation rather than realism. Of course,
one must present truth, but the highest is interpretation.
–T.C. Steele
I always enjoy the rustic beauty of this picturesque landscape of T.C. Steele’s estate
and charming home, House of Singing Winds. I am always drawn in by the softly singing ‘glad you are here.’ The land whispers to me ancient stories of the Hoosier Group painters and reminds me of a visit during a past life. Walking the paths, smelling the warm sun hitting Selma’s fragrant flower gardens, and visualizing the past through this artist’s eyes. I am always moved by the expression of the Steeles’ philosophy of combining nature with daily life. I found enjoyment and inspiration in this painting, combining the lush coloration
with rather dramatic darks.
– Dale L Popovich IWS
Thank you, Dale, for such an inspiring and productive workshop, Painting the Northwoods at Dillman’s Resort. Your guidance and encouragement throughout the four days helped each of us feel a sense of accomplishment, no matter what skill level we were at. I appreciated and learned so much from your four-step process of adding a darker value at each of the four phases. Your pauses between each step allowed us to paint along with you. During the pauses, you brought your work around the room showing us up close to each step, and allowed us to photograph it to have a record of each step. Many other instructors do not use your method, but paint Alla prima – start to finish – which makes it very hard to follow along. Learning your four-step method has helped me be able to analyze my photographs to decide on the focal point with the freedom to choose how I want to interpret the photo. Thank you so much for a delightful workshop!
– Sheri and Don Johnson
West Lafayette, IN USA
Dillman's Art Retreat
2021 4-Day Watercolor Workshop
– Sheri and Don Johnson
West Lafayette, IN USA
Dillman's Art Retreat
2021 4-Day Watercolor Workshop
THE LEARNING NEWSLETTER
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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 The only difference between a beginner and a seasoned painter is that they have made more mistakes! Remember we learn from our mistakes.. – Dale L Popovich IWS American Impressionist Watercolorist 
Dale is a terrific instructor who manages to be both effective and helpful despite the limitations of Zoom. If you’ve ever wanted to explore watercolor painting, I recommend you sign up for his classes. Outstanding! – Fred Mahaffey Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine, Art Chicago Weekly Zoom Watercolor Studio Classes 
©Dale L Popovich. Wisconsin River New Years Day – studio painting
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Original Watercolors
and Glicée Prints
There are three ways you can view and purchase his work.
GalleryMainstreet Gallery. in Lake Zurich, IL has a collection of my most recent finished paintings and demos.
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Portfolio |
Glicée Prints |
Through Instruction
Let Dale show you how to ignite your passion for watercolor
Studio P&C Zoom 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, – Zoom Art Classes Chicago. Through his 44+ years of professional teaching drawing and painting techniques and skills, Dale has taught over 3000 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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At our February meeting, we enjoyed a beautiful presentation from Dale L Popovich highlighting his distinctive method of landscape painting. As part of his presentation, Dale offered two-door prizes of which I was one of the lucky winners.
I was very fortunate to see his online course "Learn the Magic of Watercolor" where he once again highlighted his very distinctive method of doing trees and woodland scenes. It was lovely to be able to watch the techniques and be able to pause the film and try out the technique myself. Here is my attempt at the project which still needs a bit of work, but so far has turned out quite well. My best takeaway was "watch the paint dry" while working on the piece. By waiting between layers while the painting dried instead of using a hairdryer, I was able to slow down and evaluate where I was going during the painting.
Thank you, Annapolis Watercolor Club and Mr. Popovich for this very informative opportunity. Mr. Popovich is offering a workshop with our club and offers several online courses which I would not hesitate to recommend at Towering Winds Academy of Fine Arts.
I was very fortunate to see his online course "Learn the Magic of Watercolor" where he once again highlighted his very distinctive method of doing trees and woodland scenes. It was lovely to be able to watch the techniques and be able to pause the film and try out the technique myself. Here is my attempt at the project which still needs a bit of work, but so far has turned out quite well. My best takeaway was "watch the paint dry" while working on the piece. By waiting between layers while the painting dried instead of using a hairdryer, I was able to slow down and evaluate where I was going during the painting.
Thank you, Annapolis Watercolor Club and Mr. Popovich for this very informative opportunity. Mr. Popovich is offering a workshop with our club and offers several online courses which I would not hesitate to recommend at Towering Winds Academy of Fine Arts.
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– Dina Weavers Annapolis Watercolor Club
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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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