Urbanscape Watercolour Workshop

Capture the warmth, nostalgia, and vibrant light of local street life with renowned watercolorist Brian Tai. In this hands-on workshop designed specifically for beginners, you will learn how to transform a bustling village street scene featuring sun-drenched wooden structures, lush palm trees, figures on bicycles, and striking zebra crossings into a dynamic, atmospheric work of art.

Who It Is For

• Complete beginners with zero prior watercolor experience looking for a welcoming, step-by-step introduction
• Sketchers and artists who want to master painting figures in motion, foliage, and rustic architectural details with confidence and ease
• Anyone eager to learn how to evoke golden sunlight, deep shadows, and nostalgic local life through a loose, fluid medium

What You Will Learn

• Light & Atmosphere:How to paint brilliant, warm sunlight washing over wooden gable walls and rustic rooftops
• Simplifying Figures & Motion:Easy techniques to suggest people, cyclists, and life on the street using simple, energetic brushstrokes
• Foliage & Tree Structures:How to paint soft, sweeping palm fronds and textured canopy trees while maintaining depth and lightness
• Ground Work & Contrast:Utilizing strong horizontal shadow shapes and clean dry-brush work to depict zebra crossings and reflective road surfaces.

• Master Light & Shadow:Discover how rich, dark shadow washes make golden wooden facades and bright sunlight glow on paper

Class Details

Date : 15 November 2026 (Sunday)

Time : 2:00 to 6:00pm

Fees : RM180

Venue: Stickerrific, Jaya One

Paper, watercolor paints, basic brushes and handout included but you are welcomed to bring your own materials for the classes:

• Round brushes in sizes 4, 8 and 12
• Watercolor palette (minimum 12 colors)

About the Instructor

Brian Tai is an artist cum math/physics tutor with over 26 years of experience in watercolor, acrylic and oil painting.

Involvement in Art

Administrator of Sketchwalk Kuala Lumpur

Member of Scenic Ranger (Singapore )

Exhibition Participation

Ecoworld “Journey of art “ exhibition 2017

Blossom Art Festival 2017

Sketchwalk Kuala Lumpur 3rd Anniversary membership exhibition 2017

Incheon Global Art Exhibition 2017