Cats are our constant companion - playful, bold, curious, soft, gentle and fierce - all rolled into one.

Have you wanted to paint them in watercolour, but not been sure where to start?

Join me as we learn how to use the flow and transparency of watercolour to capture our feline friends in loose and expressive paintings. The course is pre-recorded and will be run here on www.lizchadertonstudio.co.uk.

We will start by warming up our brushes and make sure we are talking the same watercolour language, then move on to eyes and whiskers, before completing two full portraits - one of a short haired tabby and the other a long-haired white (see above). I have also included a library of reference photos and watercolour paintings to inspire you. I suggest working through the lessons in order, as each builds on the ones which have gone before. Lessons are recorded in real time in my painting studio. This means that there is no skipping the important parts, but also there will be no fancy camera angles.

The workshop is suitable for artists with a range of experience. It assumes that you understand basic watercolour techniques such as how to mix a wash, working wet on dry and working wet in wet, but you do not need to have ever painted an animal before. You need enthusiasm and the willingness to experiment. If you are more experienced, you will enjoy the challenge of letting the water flow and leaving some ambiguity in your work.

You can access the course at any time from anywhere in the world and repeat lessons them as often as you want. You have lifetime access. The course will be launched on Monday 31 March 2025.