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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.

2021 Workshops, Shows and Demos

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DECEMBER 11, 2021
HERE'S THE LINK YOU WILL NEED TO VIEW MY LIVE FREE DEMO ON FACEBOOK-- CLICK HERE.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MY WEEKLY ART CLASSES
Let me show you how to ignite your passion for watercolor tm
This year I am proud to announce I have been invited to several summer Midwest art workshops and artist retreats. See listings below. 
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Thinking of an art vacation workshop this year? In my watercolor workshops and classes, the student will experience my unique step-by-step instruction in transparent watercolor. Exploring the beauty of nature, and gain a deeper, richer understanding of the techniques, properties, and tools of this unique medium. My classes are small so that I can dedicate more one-on-one time with the student. 

Students will learn how to block in the painting, interpret color values and temperatures. Use different processes of watercolor: working wet-into-wet as well as wet-on-to-dry. Understand the importance of a focal point and how to place it. I will also share my secrets to bring your painting to a new level.

My objective is to share my knowledge, 42+ years of professional art instruction. Whether you are looking for watercolor painting lessons for beginners or the intermediate artist wanting to sharpen their drawing and painting skills. I want you to walk away with a great experience and a higher, more in-depth understanding of transparent watercolor. Also, my watercolor workshops and classes are for the student to gain confidence in this beautiful medium.

I will supply my materials list and personal landscape photo references for all watercolor workshops and classes. 

Hope to see you soon.

2021 Workshops and Demos

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September 17, 2021
Technique Takeaways
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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. 
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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     ​​
LINK TO DILLMAN'S

​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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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 
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RESCHEDUALED
Date to come
Demo Days and Faculty Show
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PALETTE & CHISEL
Academy of Fine Arts
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1012 N. Dearborn  •  Chicago IL 60610
(312)642-4400  •    (312) 642-4317
 fineart1012@sbcglobal.net
Office Hours  Monday-Thursday  •  10:30 am-6:30pm  •  Friday 10:30 am-5:00 pm
www.paletteandchisel.org


FREE Facebook Live Watercolor demonstration
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Events You Have Missed in 2021

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"Over my painting journey, I’ve attended several workshops.  Dale Popovich is an award - winning artist, who creates unforgettably beautiful watercolor paintings.  Many of my workshop instructors have also been excellent at their craft.  But none compare with this instructor’s generosity, individual help, caring, and overall teaching ability.

Dale provided frequent but short demonstrations, supplemented with explanation as he painted. Immediately following each demo, students painted that portion of the scene while it was fresh in their mind.  As students painted, he constantly circulated, offering help whenever needed.

​Dale Popovich created a positive class atmosphere in which students were free to ask questions (some with light-hearted bantering while they learned}.  Each student came away with demonstrable accomplishments and, most important, a feeling of inspiration."
 

​– Marion Wiley
2019 Watercolor Workshop at Dillman’s Bay Resort
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July 24, 2021 
This month's
Facebook Live
a discussion and demo

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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. 
Noon CST ​

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Painting the Rural Midwest in Watercolor
July 17 & 18, 2021
​(2-full teaching days)
10 am-4:30 pm daily
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Historic Brown County Art Gallery
One Artist Drive • PO Box 443 • Nashville, IN 47448
Monday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm est • Sundays Noon-5 pm est

(812) 988-4609 – Ask for Jeanne Bennett, Gallery Manager 
browncountyartgallery.org
LINK TO GALLERY
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Surefire Way to Simplify Reflections and Waves in Watercolor
July 7, 2021
​(1-full teaching day)
10 am-4:30 pm daily
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​​Hazelhurst Community Center
7020 Hwy 51 , Hazelhurst, WI 54531 United States


To register or if you have questions : Contact Lisa Krueger
phone: 715-612-5775
email : Oakviewstudio@gmail.com


LINK TO ART LEAGUE
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"I attended one of Dale Popovich's one-day watercolor workshop sponsored by the Bloomington Watercolor Society. I learned how to really loosen up – fantastic experience. The class really push me to try some new things in new ways. I learned a lot about reflections during this workshop. You are a patient and engaging teacher. I wish we had another day. Thank you so very much, Dale!"
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​– Robin E., Bloomington Watercolor Society ​
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Painting Rivers, Rapids, and Waterfalls in Watercolor​
McCord Gallery & Cultural Center
9602 W. Creek Road Palos Park, IL 60464
office@mccordgallery.org​
708.671.0648
June 25, 26 and 27, 2021
​(3-full teaching days)

10:00 am - 4:00 pm cst
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Watercolor
Waterfalls and Rapids of
the Great Northwoods 

LOLA Land 'O Lakes Arts
​Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin
715.547.3950
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June 3 and 4, 2021
​(2-full teaching days)

10:00 am - 4:00 pm cst
HERE'S A LINK TO LOLA
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Painting Water Reflections and Nature in Watercolor

2-Zoom Days
​For beginners and intermediates
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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.
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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.
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Online Learning
Workshop

Day 1: Painting in Watercolor, focusing  on Greens in nature Demo
Day 2: Student 
Critique
​How to Get Confidence Mixing Greens for Landscape
​WATERCOLOR SOCIETY OF INDIANA
​February 13 & 27, 2021

9:00 AM-1:00 PM
REGISTER HERE
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TOWN & COUNTRY ART LEAGUE
​February 12, 2021

7:00-9:00 PM

Open to the public
EVENING WATERCOLOR 
DEMONSTRATION 

Andrew Biela Center
4545 Midlothian Turnpike
Crestwood
, IL

Contact Barbara Reilly, Program Chairperson
​77-550-7981
FACEBOOK LINK
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Thank  you so much for sharing so much of your knowledge, techniques, approaches, and tools! A special thanks for all of your encouragement! I appreciated your individual guidance and help each step of the way. I was very hesitant and intimidated by watercolor and your step-by-step modeling and demonstrations were so very helpful in breaking it all down. You were very patient in allowing us to try each step before moving on and even though I was exhausted after the three days, I was also very excited to continue to practice all that you taught us! I have continued to practice with this wonderful medium and I am starting to apply all the new knowledge and tools you provided in my figure painting! A million thanks!

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Maria Galvan-Herrera
2020 Mainstreet Art Center 3-full Day Watercolor workshop
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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
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at Mainstreet Art Center
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"I just wanted to say again how much I enjoyed your watercolor workshop this weekend in Fish Creek, WI. I learned a lot and appreciated your personable and easy-going style. I also was impressed with the way your critiqued our work, constructive and encouraging. It really helped me to think of ways I can improve my landscape painting."
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– Dee M. 
Peninsula School of Art
CANCELED BECAUSE OF COVID-19
May 27, 2020
​FULL-DAY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
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Information to come
 Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin 54538     
LINK TO Manito Art League
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​"Art is beautiful...training the mind and soul in watercolor...with teacher Dale Popovich...Watercolor Jedi..."
​– Philippe G., 
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Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Art
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  • Home
  • The Artist
    • Dale L Popovich Curriculum Vitae
    • Artist Statement
    • Art Teacher Philosophy Statement
  • Portfolio
  • My online shop is closed for remodeling
  • Instructor
    • Instructor: Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Art, Chicago
  • Supply List & Library
    • Rosemary Brushes
    • Watercolor Paints
    • Watercolor Papers
    • Additional Supplies
  • 2022 Watercolor Workshops, Shows & Demos
    • 2021 Watercolor Workshops, Shows & Demos
  • 2022 Popovich's Field Journal
    • 2021 Popovich's Field Journal
    • 2020 Popovich's Field Journal >
      • 2019 Popovich's Field Journal
      • Popovich's Field Journal: Sept 2018
      • Popovich's 2018 Field Journal : Jan-July, 2018
      • 2017 Popovich Field Journal
      • 2016 Popovich Field Journal
      • 2015 Popovich Field Journal
      • 2014 Popovich Field Journal
      • 2013 Popovich Field Journal
      • 2013 Popovich Field Journal - continued
      • 2012 Popovich Field Journal
  • Online Learning
    • Watercolor Escape Saturdays FREE DEMOS
    • Towering Winds Academy of Fine Art Online School
    • TIP & TECHNIQUES Thursdays
  • Press Releases & NEWS
  • Contact