I’ll be joining my hero’s in watercolour, including Matthew White and Thomas Schaller—at Watercolor Live 2026, the BIGGEST online watercolour conference in the world. And, somehow, I get to teach alongside them this year as one of the Masters. If you’d told me that a few years ago, I wouldn’t have believed it. (I’lll be taking you through my portrait of Ben and willl be showing you what it looks like to hold back and then to go further in a portrait)

If you’re on the fence about Watercolor Live, here’s what you need to know: in less than 24 hours, the price jumps by as much as $600. Here’s where things stand right now:

• Essential Techniques Day: $197 (goes up to $297)

• General Ticket: $457 (goes up to $957)

• Premier Ticket: $577 (goes up to $1,177)

• VIP Ticket: $1,197 (goes up to $1,797)

And if you use code SIMONDS, you’ll get a little extra off the price.

Here’s the link to grab your ticket before the price jumps:https://watercolorlive.com/wcl2026?ref=LORRAINE