Observer. Artist. Watercolorist.

September 26, 2021
Watercolor Impressions of the Great Northwoods 
​September 27-30, 2021 (Four Teaching Days)
​FOUR-DAY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
3277 Dillman's Way
(For GPS use: 3305 Sand Lake Lodge Lane. For postal mail use: Post Office Box 98)
Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin 54538
phone 715-588-3143     ​​

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.​
​Let me show you how to ignite
your passion for watercolortm

Up and Coming Events 

This month's
Facebook Live
​A discussion and demo 
August 21, 2021 Noon CDT 

Watercolor Escape Saturdays is back. We will discuss and I will share information about the Fundamentals of ​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 
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
American Impressionist Painter
Technique Takeaways
Adding Depth and Texture to Your Watercolors Using a Surprising Tool (Online
Date: Friday, September 17, 2021
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM Pacific Time,
4:00-5:30 PM Central Time,
5:00-6:30 PM Eastern Time,
10-11:30 London Time

​Learn techniques that award-winning watercolorist Dale Popovich uses to add texture and depth to his paintings with the use of one simple tool- the toothbrush. The toothbrush is a viable texture maker, from applying and lifting paint to softening edges. Dale will demonstrate how he uses this everyday item in different ways during his painting process-on wet, dry, or even semi-wet surfaces-to create varying effects and will share his secrets for experimentation. 
Checkout the replay
​"The great paintings are the ones with the most subtle value relationships. The closer you could bring your values and still distinguish between them, the stronger you were as a painter."
~ John F. Carlson

​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
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​Online Learning
​How to Paint
in Watercolor 
Palette & Chisel, Chicago 
312-642-4400
​​Course #917
Date: Date: 8/12/2021-9/2/2021
Time: 10:30 AM-1:00 PM CDT on Thursdays
​Medium: Watercolor 
Level: All Levels
tuition: $180.00
Status: Available
CALL FOR REGISTRATION 
(312) 642-4400 ​​​

THE LEARNING NEWSLETTER
Want to become a more confident and knowledgeable artist? Success Starts Here!


​In my monthly newsletter, I will share my 42+ years of professional teaching and knowledge I  teach in my Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting course. This will help you become a better artist.

Here’s what you can expect:
  • A link to the video-edited version of the Facebook Live Watercolor  Escape Saturdays. 
  • An article about the video subject and my personal knowledge from the past 42+ years of professional teaching – what I share with my students in my in-person and online classes and workshops.
  • If there is an app on your smart device or a website that can help you out, we will find it and share it.
  •  What’s in my library.
  • Photo reference, diagrams, and printouts regarding that month’s topic.
  • Discussion from other artists in history about the topic.
  • Where you can find me – demo, workshops, classes, and shows.
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

Scheduling 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.

Original Watercolors
​and Glicée Prints.

There are three ways you can view and purchase his work.

Gallery

Visit my online Gallery. I have a collection of my most recent finished paintings and Demos.
​
CLICK HERE​

Portfolio

Take a look at my landscapes and animals paintings in my portfolio 

​CLICK HERE​

Glicée Prints

Visit my online Shop. I have a collection of museum quality prints for purchase.

CLICK HERE​

Through Instruction.

Let Dale show you how to ignite your passion for watercolor. 

Studio Classes

Dale 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.

Workshops & Demos

Do 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.

Online Learning

Dale 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.
“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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– Fredi Koltes , Studio Class