Expressive Florals In Watercolor With Ong Jian Yang
Join watercolor artist Jian Yang in an immersive workshop, Expressive Florals in Watercolour, where flowers are not just observed, but felt and interpreted through movement, color, and gesture. This session invites you to move beyond rigid representation and explore a more intuitive, expressive approach to painting florals—capturing their energy, rhythm, and quiet presence on paper.
What to Expect:
Expressive Floral Painting Session:
• Explore a variety of floral forms, from loose blooms to layered arrangements.
• Focus on capturing the essence of flowers through expressive brushwork rather than strict detail.
• Work from reference images or sketches while allowing space for interpretation and spontaneity.
Mastering Watercolour Techniques:
• Learn essential washes: flat, graded, and variegated to build depth and softness.
• Discover how to use brush pressure, water control, and timing to create organic, flowing shapes.
• Experiment with techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry brush, and lifting to suggest texture and movement.
Guidance from Jian Yang:
• Step-by-step demonstrations on building expressive floral compositions.
• Insights on layering, color transitions, and creating a sense of lightness and flow.
• Personalized guidance to help refine your brushwork, color sensitivity, and artistic voice.
Composition & Expression:
• Learn how to arrange florals with a sense of balance, rhythm, and negative space.
• Understand how to simplify forms while retaining character and emotion.
• Explore how gesture and mark-making can bring life and movement into your work.
Color & Atmosphere:
• Mix harmonious and expressive palettes inspired by natural florals.
• Explore subtle and bold color relationships to evoke mood and feeling.
• Learn how to use color intuitively to enhance depth, contrast, and visual interest.
Who Should Join:
• Beginners looking for a guided introduction to watercolor florals.
• Intermediate artists seeking to loosen up and develop a more expressive style.
• Anyone drawn to flowers, color, and the quiet joy of painting.
About the Approach
Flowers, in their fleeting beauty, offer more than form—they carry gesture, movement, and emotion. In this workshop, the focus is not on perfect replication, but on interpretation: learning to respond to what you see and feel. Through watercolor, a medium that resists control and rewards sensitivity, participants will discover how to embrace imperfection, allowing each brushstroke to remain alive, spontaneous, and quietly expressive.
About The Artist
Ong Jian Yang is a Malaysian watercolour artist known for his contemplative, lyrical style that invites viewers to slow down and appreciate life’s quieter, often overlooked moments. At just 29, he has already gained recognition on both local and international stages, earning accolades like the Rising Star Award from the Malaysian Watercolour Society and the Lu Ruo Song Award in China, with exhibitions shown in Malaysia, the UK and China. His paintings emphasize serene scenes and subtle light, reflecting a thoughtful approach to composition and form that stems from his early training in watercolour and a background in architecture that sharpens his sense of balance and structure.
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Cancellation Policy
Refunds are not available for participants who choose to withdraw from the workshop after registration. However, Overjoyed reserves the right to amend or cancel the workshop at any time. In the event of a workshop cancellation by Overjoyed, all registered participants will receive a full refund and prior notification.Event Time and Cancellation
TASA Gallery reserves the right to modify the event time or cancel the event in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified promptly of any changes or cancellations.- Minimum Participation Requirement
A minimum of participants is required for the workshop to proceed. In the case of cancellation due to insufficient registration, paid participants will be notified at least 1 day in advance and will receive a full refund. - Cleanliness Responsibility
To ensure a pleasant experience for all future participants, we kindly request that all workshop attendees cooperate in keeping the event space clean and tidy after use. Photography and Video Recording Consent
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