A Watercolor Masterclass

With Francesco Fontana

Master of watercolor Francesco Fontana hosts his first-ever Berlin workshop at PAKD Gallery Berlin from 20th-22nd March 2026. Open to beginners and up, this exclusive debut workshop explores three essential topics.

Expressive Self-Portrait
Atmospheric Landscape
Luminous Still Life

What you will discover…

Day 1:

The Expressive Self-Portrait concentrates on capturing likeness, personality, and developing self-awareness. We'll master form, light, and complex techniques for luminous watercolor skin tones.

Day 2:

Atmospheric Landscape is dedicated to translating the scene's vastness and light, emphasizing simplification, atmospheric perspective, and working effectively from photos and sketches.

Day 3:

Luminous Still Life is a detailed study of composition and object rendering, with a strong focus on achieving brilliant color luminosity and developing your unique personal style in depicting texture and form.

Francesco Fontana

Francesco Fontana is a highly esteemed master of watercolor painting, recognized globally by collectors and critics alike. Winner of many international awards, his skill, dedication, and significant contributions to the medium are highlighted by his signature memberships in both the American Watercolor Society (AWS) and the National Watercolor Society (NWS).

Beyond his studio work, Francesco is deeply passionate about artistic education, having shared his knowledge with students around the globe through workshops and as a faculty member at the Plein AIr Convention in the USA, as faculty at the Milan Painting Academy. His commitment to advancing the art of watercolor is further demonstrated by his participation as a judge and speaker at prestigious events like Watercolor Live.