Expressive watercolour and ink floral sketch symbolising the vibrant gardens and lush green corners of BelaVista, Algarve.

GARDEN
STATE

Entre Luz e Verde

A relaxed afternoon dedicated to slowing down and learning to see.

Surrounded by the lush gardens of BelaVista, we will explore flowers, leaves, textures and hidden green corners through observational drawing and painting. Working with watercolour and gouache, we will focus less on technique and more on colour, light, atmosphere and attentive looking.

An inspiring outdoor session for anyone who enjoys nature, creativity and discovering beauty in the smallest details.

Saturday, 12/09/2026, 15-19h

Price: 75€
Location: BelaVisa Coliving, Monte do Vicentinho
26X3+C8 Moncarapacho.
Participants: maximum 8 (limited)
Included: all art tools & materials, drinks & snacks
Language/Idioma: English

A collaboration between Lighthouse Artcourses & BelaVista Coliving

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, this session offers a unique chance to connect with nature and experiment with different art materials (watercolour, pigmented ink, crayons, pencils)

A simplified watercolour study of oleander created through close observation of colour, light and botanical forms. During the Garden State experience, we explore flowers and plants in mixed media, learning to see before translating the observations into expressive studies.
Pink blossoms of Podranea ricasoliana (Pink Trumpet Vine) blooming in the gardens of BelaVista, Algarve.
The abundant blossoms of Podranea ricasoliana (Pink Trumpet Vine) invite us to slow down, observe and paint what we truly see.
Photo of a paint tube labeled “Cobalt Turquoise Light” by Winsor & Newton

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