A Guided Watercolor Painting Tour in Croatia
with Kathy Kovala
Kathy is a passionate watercolorist.
A passionate, nurturing artist with innovative teaching techniques is how you describe Kathy Kovala! Noted as an exceptional teacher, Kathy has the ability to teach watercolors to both the novice and advanced students. Her passion for the spontaneous action of the medium is unmatched. Her ability to get the best out of each student adds to her reputation as a highly popular painter and instructor.
As a watercolorist, Kathy started when she took initial classes with instructors Nita Engle and Frank Webb back in 1990. Hearing comments like “You must have karma – you must have been born to be a watercolorist!” were encouraging. Taking additional classes with some of the top instructors in the United States, such as Diane Maxey, Arleta Pech, Catherine Wilson Smith, Tom Francesconi, Karlyn Holman, Bridget Austin, Claudia Nice, Rose Eden and many others, increased her knowledge about the art form.
Kathy started teaching watercolor in her studio in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and ran her gallery called Finishing Touches for fourteen years. It was here she gleaned her many skills as a painter and teacher. Recently moving to Winona, Minnesota, to be closer to her family, she has followed on with her popularity, acquiring many new clients, students and admirers.
Twenty years ago, Kathy began visiting Kauai in the winter months. After two years, she was urged to start teaching by locals and started out with a week-long class. She has gone from that one week class to a stay of three months and holds workshops and weekly classes. Her contacts in Kauai have brought her additional teaching invitations, and national recognition. Her cards and paintings are featured in many galleries and gift shops on the Garden Island.
Kathy also has a connection in Big Sky Montana, where she vacations with her husband and family in the summer. She is represented in eight establishments with Big Sky cards and prints, and she also painted nine personalized greeting cards, for Yellowstone Club, an exclusive vacation Mecca in Montana.
About Kathy and the tour
If you have never been here, then prepared to be wowed by the Dalmatian Coast.
Whether you prefer landscape, seascapes, architecture, boats of all sizes and shapes, flowers, sunsets, sunrises, churches, or steps, you will always have an exciting subject. One can’t help but be seduced by the colours, relaxed pace, and Croatian culture.
Noted as an exceptional teacher, Kathy has the ability to teach watercolors to both the novice and advanced students, and all are welcome!
Every day will feature demos and individual feedback. Her ability to get the best out of each student adds to her reputation as a highly popular painter and instructor.
Be ready to be inspired and have a lot of fun!
Here is an example itinerary of how you can expect your 8 days to go (this schedule is always subject to change) :
DAY 1
Your arrival day.
An airport shuttle will be organized for your arrival.
Our group, if they have not arrived earlier, will arrive throughout the day.
We will all gather together at 7pm for a meet and greet dinner.
DAY 2-7
A buffet breakfast will be available daily, before travelling to different areas around southern Dalmatia. On the tour you will see vistas rich in vineyards, quiet coves, small beaches, flourishing olive tress and quaint architecture. This part of Croatia is unique in its beauty, encouraging one to take pleasure in painting and sketching.
Your painting tour includes scenic areas such as Mlini, Cavtat, Ljuta, Lokrum, Čilipi and at your leisure, Dubrovnik. Our day will begin at 8am with breakfast and then the day is set in motion by your instructor… each instructor will vary slightly but mornings and afternoons will be for painting, with a box lunch on location, in between.
At the end of the day we will return to the our hotel. You will have some time to yourself before the evening meal at 7pm and are encouraged after dinner to spend time exploring the area or enjoying wine with your fellow artists, relaxing before your next day of painting.
All box lunches are included + 4 dinners.
Day 8
Your departure day.
Breakfast will be available and a shuttle can be organized for you to the airport, at your cost.
