VWS is excited to announce a workshop led by Mary Whyte
Mary Whyte
Mary Whyte is an American watercolor artist who received the 2016 gold medal from the Portrait Society of America. She has authored seven published books and earned multiple awards for her large-scale watercolors. For more information, see Mary’s website.
Portrait and Figure Workshop
with Mary Whyte
This workshop is open to all levels of expertise. You will explore the magic of watercolor portrait and figure painting with a two-day workshop at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. Mary’s daily painting demonstrations from life and one-on-one assistance will guide you on your way to making your best paintings ever. Mary Whyte will cover the fundamentals of mixing clean colors, planning dynamic compositions, getting a likeness, achieving value balance, and creating paintings with emotion.
Please note:
Entry into the Exhibition and access to the Workshop are open to members of the Virginia Watercolor Society only.
Click here for details on becoming a member and to pay the $40 dues.
Members may express interest in the panel below.
Workshop dates:
September 24th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
September 25th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location:
The Community Room
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
1812 West Main St., Richmond VA
Cost:
$675 per person
If you have questions, please email us:
vwsart2026@gmail.com
The lottery has been held, and selected participants were notified on June 3rd. They will receive payment details and more information from the workshop chairperson. Please note that payment for the workshop is due by July 1, 2026. Once you register you cannot receive a refund unless a replacement participant can be found to take your place.”
The Mary Whyte Workshop Supply List and Information Sheet with details will be provided upon registration.