Fall Artists’ Workshop
October 31 – November 7, 2026
Instructor: Russell Jewell Ed.D., NWS, TWSA
CAPTURING LIGHT IN THE LANDSCAPE
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This is a painting workshop that ultimately explores watercolor through a problem solving approach.
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In years past my workshop at Sea View Inn on Pawleys Island, SC has been an exploration into the plein air experience. In 2025, however, the weather did not agree with my plans and, as teachers always do, alternative plans were made. We began by relighting the studio space in an effort to give everyone impartial lighting. We then explored photos, mine and participants, to search for inspiration from captured light. The resulting workshop became a “follow-along effort” that allowed me to pace our group through both the thumbnail sketch, as well as, the painting pursuit. The results were amazing. Rather than spending time looking for the perfect place to paint we spent time learning and painting with logical procedural success. It is with this success in mind, that I would like to let participants know we will continue to revamp our Sea View Inn experience in an effort to cultivate its utmost success. My workshop will explore capturing plein air light from Brookgreen, the seashore, and the beauty of Pawleys. With photo inspiration in hand, we will then learn the best procedures to pursue both the thumbnail sketch and our painting techniques in the comfort of our newly lit studio area. I will continue to provide multiple demonstrations both in plein air, as well as, in the studio.
This workshop is an effort to give participants not only mental information, but multiple, physical and visual problem-solving approaches that can be applied specifically to capturing light in the landscape with watercolor. Jewell will teach participants how to see into the future of their painting before they paint it, thus, allowing painters to see the desired target painting and possess the confidence to go for it. Russell Jewell’s primary medium is watercolor but his techniques come from his doctorate in art education and his 35+ years of teaching art to students.
Jewell has been honored to participate as a member of the Plein Air Convention Expo Faculty. Jewell has a US patent on a his own plein air viewfinder and has won Best Watercolor twice in Maryland’s Plein Air Easton. He is a signature member of American Watercolor and National Watercolor Societies, as well as, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. Most recently, Jewell won Best of Show in Edisto Plein Air and Best Light in Mountain Maryland.
Jewell’s workshop is geared towards independent personal painting development; it is open to all levels of artists. Participants will learn how to; Approach and solve their own concerns in watercolor, regardless of their artistic ability. Participants will see their own artwork in a different light – a light that will allow them to move further down their path towards success.
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Russell Jewell is an internationally recognized plein air painter with signature memberships in the National Watercolor Society and The Transparent Watercolor Society of America. Jewell’s accomplishments include a doctorate in Art Education with a 
Fulbright Memorial fund scholarship to Japan. Jewell’s most recent awards include the 2017 Plein Air Easton’s Artist’s Choice Award Tilghman Island Paintout – 2019 Best Watercolor – Plein Air Easton, 2019 Indira Das Memorial Award – Transparent Watercolor Society of America and Best Color in Atlanta’s 2019 Plein Air Invitational. Russell Jewell’s work was publish August, 2019 Watercolor Artist Magazine and he is scheduled for a feature article in Plein Air Magazine December 2019. Jewell had work published in North Light’s Splash 20 in 2019, other works and his patented plein air viewfinder can be seen at: https://www.russelljewell.com. 
Russell Jewell’s Artist Statement A simple black square is truly an image of everything in the world, in the dark. Therefore, regardless of my subject, all that matters is light. Too often watercolor is considered a weak, fragile, medium used by the hobbyist. This myth is just part of my artistic challenge. My greatest challenge is to push watercolor to the forefront as a medium upon which to judge all others. Life, like watercolor, is spontaneous. Instagram: @russell.jewell.art If you would like to discuss anything about the art side of the workshop, please email Russell Jewell at jewellart@charter.net Russell’s Web site: https://www.russelljewell.com All rights reserved by the artist. Web pages and artwork images at this site may not be duplicated or redistributed in any form without express permission. Costs and enrollment information
The costs listed below include 7 days’ room, instruction, and two delicious meals per day. Also included are models’ fees, where applicable. The rates do not include taxes, gratuities, or entry fees for pay-to-enter parks and attractions.
Ocean Side/cottage rooms
$2,525 Double (if both occupants are artists)
$2,225 Double (if only one of the 2 occupants is an artist)
$1,665 Single
Ocean front rooms (highly recommended!)
$2,840 Double (if both occupants are artists)
$2,540 Double (if only one of the 2 occupants is an artist)
$1,910 Single
To ensure a place in this workshop, please send a deposit of $250 per artist (or $150 per non-painting spouse/friend) as soon as possible.
Make your check out to Sea View Inn, and send it to:
The Sea View Inn
414 Myrtle Ave
Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
Please state your preference for the type of room you would like and, where applicable, with whom you will share the room. If you have been before and require a specific room please let the Sea View Inn know as soon as you can. If you have questions about the Inn/accommodations please call the Sea View Inn at (843) 237-4253. If you would like to discuss anything about the art side of the workshop, please email Russell Jewell at jewellart@charter.net
On receipt of your deposit you will receive confirmation and further details on the workshop.