Art Workshops by Leach

Art Workshops by Leach Watercolour Demystified for beginners by Leach - Artist / Illustrator / NAFA Adjunct Lecturer

I teach techniques and skills so you can paint anything you like with watercolours!

Want to put your Skillsfuture and Silver academy funds to good use? Come join me at NAFA! Bit.ly/LeachXNAFA
21/03/2026

Want to put your Skillsfuture and Silver academy funds to good use? Come join me at NAFA!

Bit.ly/LeachXNAFA

I'm a fan of buying art supplies, just like everyone else. I'd conservatively estimate that I have over 350 paints from ...
13/03/2026

I'm a fan of buying art supplies, just like everyone else. I'd conservatively estimate that I have over 350 paints from more than 15 brands. Is 'Less is More' just a myth? As a watercolour painting teacher, I need ample supplies for my workshops. However, when working on my own paintings, I stick to 4 to 6 colours. This limited palette helps me master the colour mixing process, allowing me to work quickly and with certainty. The result is cleaner colours and a distinct colour harmony. Buying watercolour paints can be fun, but I feel that using fewer colours often leads to better art. What do you think? Let me know your favourite colours in the comments. I'm biased towards PB15:3, PR122 (Less Fluorescence), and PY3.

Also, last few days to sign up for my workshop at NAFA! If you want to use your Skillsfuture and Silver Academy funds, head here to find out more: Bit.ly/LeachXNAFA

For private classes in my home studio, DM me or check my latest group schedule at Bit.ly/LeachXEventbrite

"I have learned more from you in four classes than I have learned in four years of online courses!" DebraLast days to re...
09/03/2026

"I have learned more from you in four classes than I have learned in four years of online courses!" Debra

Last days to register for my NAFA Watercolour Demystified Workshop! Join me to learn to control and collaborate with watercolour! Find out here Bit.ly/LeachXNAFA

Private class schedule Bit.ly/LeachXEventbrite

Today's demosEveryone in class agreed that session 5 is the most fun. Why? It's a turning point. Students begin to under...
07/03/2026

Today's demos

Everyone in class agreed that session 5 is the most fun. Why? It's a turning point. Students begin to understand what it means to stop colouring, and start collaborating with the paint.

Registration for my Watercolour Demystified Workshop at NAFA is still open! Join me to learn smarter and paint smarter!B...
06/03/2026

Registration for my Watercolour Demystified Workshop at NAFA is still open! Join me to learn smarter and paint smarter!

Bit.ly/LeachXNAFA

Don't let your paper hold you back! Many watercolour beginners struggle because their paper isn't doing the job. It's no...
06/03/2026

Don't let your paper hold you back! Many watercolour beginners struggle because their paper isn't doing the job. It's not about breaking the bank, it's about finding paper that's right for the job. Find one that is durable, offers some leeway for correction and helps with some water control. The paper I recommend to my beginner students is the Hollandse cellulose/cotton paper. It offers good performance for the price point.

What’s your favourite student and artist paper? Share with me in the comments 🙂




After 10+ years of teaching, I see students fall into the "repetition trap" every single day. They show up, paint the sa...
26/02/2026

After 10+ years of teaching, I see students fall into the "repetition trap" every single day. They show up, paint the same way, and puzzle over why they aren't seeing progress.

That's because, practice doesn't make perfect. Practicing the same mistakes over and over again, makes them permanent. No wonder there's little improvement.

Learn smarter. Practice smarter.
If you know the "why"s, you'll understand the "how"s.

Which slide resonated with you the most? Let me know in the comments!




The Lines series 2018The same lines that connect usDivide us.-----------------Can you figure out how a watercolour piece...
28/01/2026

The Lines series 2018
The same lines that connect us
Divide us.

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Can you figure out how a watercolour piece is done? How do you deconstruct a painting and then build it up in different steps? That is one of the core skills that I cover in my Watercolour Demystified Workshop, and it's the one that empowers you to paint almost anything! Come learn with me!

Last spot for my private class starting Saturday 31 Jan. Message me for information and quote [FBFAN26] to score a discount on registration.

Back from 2 trips, both to China, and ready to start work! I usually take term 1 off but due to travel plans in term 2, ...
18/01/2026

Back from 2 trips, both to China, and ready to start work! I usually take term 1 off but due to travel plans in term 2, I'll be conducting 1 private class and 1 NAFA class beginning end of this week. There are still vacancies so if you'd like to find out more, head here: Bit.ly/LeachXEventbrite and Bit.ly/LeachXNAFA

Photos from my recent travels to Shenzhen, Macau and Hong Kong

My last class for Watercolour Painting in Chinese Ink Style runs on Saturday, Dec 6 for a full day. One spot left! DM me...
28/11/2025

My last class for Watercolour Painting in Chinese Ink Style runs on Saturday, Dec 6 for a full day. One spot left! DM me!

Details at Bit.ly/LeachXEventbrite
Head to Bit.ly/LeachXNAFA for my NAFA workshop.

Opening day at the Singapore Clay Festival !I hope to see you there. Don't forget to get your tickets online here https:...
06/11/2025

Opening day at the Singapore Clay Festival !
I hope to see you there. Don't forget to get your tickets online here https://share.google/qUogH2uAgXhym2Wf0

This ceramic bowl is my iteration of a Chinese Tianqi ( 天啓) porcelain or ko-Sometsuke (古染付け). This is a technique that originated in China in the 17th Century and was a style that was expecially treasured in Japanese tea ceremony culture then.

I first hand built this bowl and bisque-fired it. Next I sketched in pencil and painted using a blue underglaze. Lastly, I applied a transparent glaze over it and fired it again.

The base of the bowl has a rustic foot ring reminiscent of a bunch of chopsticks signifying "Strength in Unity". The illustrations show a Lion, the Singapore skyline and a Vanda Miss Joaquim, celebrating the story of Singapura and SG60. Inside, a Peranakan rose tile reflects my roots as a KimGek from a school founded by Peranakan leaders like Song Ong Siang and Lim Boon Keng (who co founded OCBC!)

This is available via OCBC Works of Kindness at the Clayfestival Singapore.

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