WORKSHOPS
Loose, Expressive Watercolors – Flowers, Faces &Figures
Aqueous 2026 Watercolor Workshop with Janet Rogers
November 19–21, 2026
9am - 4pm EST
KMAC
715 W, Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
We will begin this workshop with floral images to experience the discovery of color and valuefrom a limited palette. Through a series of fun painting exercises, students will develop a more loose and natural approach – giving them an opportunity to be more spontaneous and expressive in their paintings.
In our approach to learning how to interpret the head and figure, we will learn about the structure of the head, how to paint translucent flesh tones, while focusing on the gesture of the person. We will also learn how to paint the features, hair and background. Although we will work primarily from photos – can be mine that I bring (each student will get a photo of my demo together with my freehand drawing (which I will send ahead of time so you can trace or draw) – or you can bring your favorites!
In addition to class demonstrations throughout the workshop, Janet will work individually with each person also, making sure they understand the painting concepts – a truly “hands on” experience. If time permits we will do a few exercises on figures (I can supply photos (have to return to me) or you can bring some! We will be focusing on discovering how to control and make dynamic color, design and expression, we will also have “Show and Tell” – an opportunity to share and see how we exceed in our expectations!!!
View Janet's work at www.watercolorsbyrogers.com
For questions, contact : Manish Rajguru - manish.rajguru@gmail.com
Janet Rogers
Janet Rogers has been a working professional artist for over 45 years, and is a National Instructor, conducting workshops across the United States and Europe. She is a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Florida Watercolor Society, as well as others, winning many awards for her paintings. As well as a National Instructor, she has demonstrated extensively for various groups and exhibitions.
Her demos are widely seen on YouTube and Florida Watercolor Society.
Artists’ Statement
“I LOVE THE QUALITIES OF WATERCOLOR – ITS FLUID NATURE. TO ME, THE INTERACTION OF ARTIST WITH THE MEDIUM IS LIKE A DANCE – FULL OF MOTION, FEELING AND EXPRESSION. I LOVE TO WATCH THE PAINTING DEVELOP AND TO DISCOVER NEW COLOR AND COMPOSITION. AS A TEACHER, I WOULD LIKE TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO FIND THEIR CONNECTIONS WITH WATERCOLOR IN A NEW AND EXPRESSIVE WAY.” JANET ROGERS, AWS