Popovich's 2021 Field Journal
COMING SOON
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL Painting the Patterns of Nature Without a Drawing 
I'm offering one of my more popular watercolor courses for 50% off In this Master's Series I will share with you why watercolor is a versatile painting medium for a wide range of expression from representational paintings to loose and fluid abstracts–over 106 minutes of tips, techniques and watercolor teaching in a paint-along format. This course was created for you, the first-time watercolor artist, maybe you haven’t picked up a brush in a few years or you are looking for a few tips. Join me as I walk you through what it takes to create a powerful watercolor all in the comfort of your own studio tm. |
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 |
PALETTE & CHISEL
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FACEBOOK LIVE FREE DEMO
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ART TECH
a smart way to use your smart device
to understand values
April 24, 2021
I found an app to help you understand values called NotanIzer. Sometimes a scene can be so colorful with textures you lose sight of value. Well, this app will help you see and understand values better. Whether you are in the studio or out doing a day of plein air painting. Easy to use on the fly, sitting at the doctor's office, or at your drawing table. I like it because it gives you flexibility allowing you to save your options in your camera roll. The app costs $1.99.
Flash-Back
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WE REBRANDED OUR NEWSLETTER PACKED FULL OF ART KNOWLEDGE
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In my NEW 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.
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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.
• 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.
May 15, 2021
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Painting Water Reflections and Nature in Watercolor2-Zoom Days
For beginners and intermediates 
Here's a quick interview about the workshop on LAKESHORE PUBLIC RADIO – Art on the Air with Larry A. Brechnerp
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. |
March 1, 2021
Weekly Reference Packet + Recap Video included with every class
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This month–Facebook Live
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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
– Rick Janzen
Black Creek BC, Canada
Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine, Art Chicago Weekly Zoom Watercolor Studio Classes
Earlier This Year 2021 Field Journal
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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 W.
2019 Watercolor Workshop at Dillman’s Bay Resort
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 W.
2019 Watercolor Workshop at Dillman’s Bay Resort
"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!"
– Robin E., Bloomington Watercolor Society
– Robin E., Bloomington Watercolor Society
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