Hi there, I’m Amy Woods, a self-taught watercolor artist living and teaching in St. Louis, Missouri. For the past 25 I’ve immersed myself in watercolor painting. I love the unique wild affects watercolor creates with its watery blossoms and lovely textures. It’s medium that is full of delightful surprises. I still find myself fascinated and challenged by it after all this time.
I teach sell-out watercolor workshops here in St. Louis. My focus is to encourage the beginning artist to embrace the wild nature of watercolors and at the same time address that harsh inner critic that often rears its heads when challenged with creating art.
I also provide bespoke workshops for corporate events and parties.
Watercolor is called the medium of light. The white of the paper is as important as the colors I use. Painting in watercolors has trained my eyes and heart to look for the light. I've learned to plan for the light in my paintings and look for it in my life. I know it sounds a bit corny but it's very true. That's the amazing thing about art: it can change you!
My favorite subject matter is anything from my garden. Be it a flower, a bird or handful of cherry tomatoes, nature just brings me joy.
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