PAINTING HOLIDAYS 2026

LAKE DISTRICT PAINTING BREAK FULL

BLACKPOOL 8-10TH APRIL 3 DAYS

Stop copying - Start creating.
Join me, Les Darlow in Blackpool for a powerful 3-day immersive painting
experience designed to transform the way you see, think, and paint.

This is not about following formulas or reproducing photos. It’s about learning how to interpret the world like a professional artist and bringing your paintings to life with confidence, energy, and movement.

What You’ll Learn
• How to see like a professional artist
• Interpret, not copy – make artistic decisions with purpose
• Strong composition that holds attention
• Master values for depth, light, and drama
• Understand colour temperature and colour harmony
• What to leave out – and what to add for impact
• Create paintings with energy, movement, and emotion

Media Covered
• Pastels • Watercolour • Mixed Media

(Principles taught apply across all painting styles and mediums)

Who This Course Is For
• Anyone ready to move beyond copying photos
• Artists who feel their work looks flat or overworked
• Anyone looking to develop their style
• Painters who want more confidence and freedom
• Beginners welcome – experienced artists challenged

We’ll paint Landscapes, Seascapes, Snowscapes and Incredible Skies

What You’ll Walk Away With
• Stronger, more expressive paintings
• A clear understanding of why paintings work
• Tools you can apply to any subject or medium
• Renewed confidence and creative excitement

Three days. One mindset shift. Lasting results. £210.00

For more info or To book  - lesdarlow@sky.com