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Spray – the Swedish Watercolor Society

May 8, 2025May 19, 2025

I recently had the pleasure of meeting members of Spray – the Swedish Watercolor Society (Akvarellsällskapet Spray in Swedish) – not just once, but twice in the same day! Two separate groups, each with over 20 participants, all filled with curiosity, passion, and a shared love for watercolor painting.

During both sessions, I did a live painting demo from start to finish, sharing my process along the way – how I think when I paint, why I make certain choices, and how I try to bring life into a watercolor. I also spoke a bit about myself, my connection to watercolor, and what keeps me inspired as an artist.

It was a joy to engage in thoughtful conversations, answer insightful questions, and feel the warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. I’m grateful for the invitation and hope I managed to inspire a few participants to paint more freely – and perhaps to let go of the brush at just the right moment.

Thank you, Spray, for two wonderful meetings!


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Past Issues / Archive:

Take a look at some of the previous newsletters — each one packed with tips, demos, and inspiration to help you grow your watercolor skills:

Issue #11 - April 2026 - Workshop with Marc Folly
From dark to light

Issue #10 - March 2026 - When a Watercolor Doesn’t Work
Knowing When to Stop

Issue #8 - December 2025 - When the Watercolor Ends Up in the Shower
see with different eyes

Issue #7 - November 2025 - Sugar Packets
Don’t try to force a style

Issue #6 – October 2025 - The Camera
And this is where watercolor becomes a relief

Issue #5 – A thousand brushstrokes
But when I paint watercolor, it’s different.

Issue #4 – Keeping the Inspiration Alive
Sometimes I lose the desire to paint.

Issue #3 – Embrace the Imperfect
Capturing a scene on paper is always a challenge

Issue #2 – Exiting winter
Despite a warm and beautiful autumn

Issue #1 – Autumn is here
watercolor course in Northern Norway

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  • Marc Folly, day 2
  • Workshop with Marc Folly, day 1
  • My New Image Library – A Resource for Watercolor Artists
  • Vernissage at Galleri Carl, Stockholm

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Blog

  • Day 3, Marc Folly Workshop
  • Marc Folly, day 2
  • Workshop with Marc Folly, day 1
  • My New Image Library – A Resource for Watercolor Artists
  • Vernissage at Galleri Carl, Stockholm
  • My YouTube channel 
  • Advanced Watercolor Workshop – May 2025
  • Spray – the Swedish Watercolor Society
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