July 14 - 18, 2008
(Space still available)

This has been an exciting year in David’s career. Not only did he receive third place in the Artists’ Magazine competition (which receives more than 11,000 entries), but he was hand-chosen by George and Laura Bush to paint the 2007 White House Christmas Card! We are excited to bring David back to teach his watercolor class. He does an excellent job in teaching his masterful techniques in an organized and meaningful way. Drummond has made a name for himself as one of the Southwest’s most recognized watercolorists and workshop instructors. He works hard at both. He is most recognized for his beautiful and expressive depictions of water and rock from Lake Powell.

Drummond was raised in Pennsylvania where he studied and gained his footings in art. From there, he moved to Colorado for his graduate studies, and received his Doctorate in physics. He began a career in the Air Force, but his passion for watercolors prompted him to leave the Air Force and begin painting full time in 1986. He was elected that same year to the American Watercolor Society, and the next year to the Watercolor West Group.

Drummond has been included in the Arts for the Parks Show with 14 paintings in 14 years. He won the Founder’s Choice award in 2005, and many times his pieces have been chosen for posters, prints, and postcards. He has exhibited in numerous national juried shows, including the American Watercolor Society Exhibition and Watercolor West Magazine. He has also been featured in several publications such as The Artists’ Magazine and Watercolor Magic. Among other galleries, he shows his work here with the Wilcox Gallery.

See more of David's work at Wilcox Gallery

CLASS DESCRIPTION: This class will offer the opportunity to paint plein air (weather permitting) and in the studio. This class is designed to increase understanding about why watercolor behaves as it does. Drummond will demonstrate useful wet-wash and edge control techniques to simulate different textures and light conditions in landscapes and waterscapes.

TUITION: $475