In Person- PAINTING URBAN LANDSCAPES WITH STACY LUND LEVY
Jul 20-21, 2026
The Hawthorn Center
6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623
Registration:
Members: May 15, 2026, $190
Non-members: May 29, 2026, $230
Registration ends Jul 15th, 2026, or when the event is full.
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Workshop Instructor:
The Baltimore Watercolor Society is excited to feature a workshop with award winning local watercolor artist Stacy Lund Levy.
Stacy Lund Levy AWS, BWS, PWS, PWCS, AWA
WORKSHOP SUBJECT:
Painting an urban landscape can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. This two day watercolor workshop will focus on simplifying complicated structures into basic shapes. Working with a photo reference we will concentrate on which elements to add or remove to strengthen composition and where added detail will be most impactful. We will experiment with a range of value and color to create atmospheric perspective. Basic perspective will be introduced and photo references will be provided.
RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE:
All levels (basic knowledge & some previous experiences strongly recommended to benefit from this workshop)
All levels are welcome but students should have an understanding of the watercolor medium.
SUPPLY LIST:
Paints
I prefer Daniel Smith or Winsor & Newton artist grade paints. The colors that I have listed below always live on my palette and are standard for most of my paintings. I will not be using them all. I put a star next to the ones that I will be using the most for this workshop. You do not have to buy every color on this list! Feel free to use your own palette.
*Alizarin Crimson permanent
Pyrol Scarlet
Vermillion
*Quinacridone gold
Aureolin
Hookers Green
Antwerp Blue
*Ultramarine Blue
*Peacock Blue
*Indigo
Winsor Blue green shade
*Mineral Violet
*Indanthrone Blue
*Burnt Sienna
*Burnt Umber
*Cerulean Blue
*Cobalt Blue
*Yellow ochre
Opera Pink
Quinacridone Coral
Brushes
Various sizes (again, whatever you are comfortable with).
I will be using
- a mop OR 1” flat for backgrounds, you do not need both.
- combination of #6, 8, 10, 12, 14 rounds. I prefer Escoda Perla and KINGART Original Gold 9020 ( they are a replacement for Loew Cornell Ultra Round brushes that are no longer made).
- Rigger or fine pointed brush for details as needed.
- Hake brush 2" or larger
Paper
Feel free to use whatever brand of good quality paper that you are comfortable on which to transfer your reference drawings. Also bring several sheets of scrap paper to practice the various exercises. I recommend either Arches, Fabriano, or Saunders Waterford. I use Arches 300 lb.
I recommend painting on a half sheet (22” x 15”), however, size doesn’t matter. Details are easier with a larger piece of paper.
Additional Supplies
Bring the standard watercolor supplies:
water containers
paper towels or small towel
block or board to attach watercolor paper
Pencils
Masking fluid, Pebeo is the brand I use. Make sure it is still fluid, like the consistency of water.
Rubber cement pick up
Art tape (the white one) OR masking tape
Brush for masking fluid
Small container of dish soap (1 Tablespoon is plenty)
12 inch ruler
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
About 30 days before the event, you will receive images from Stacy that she will use for the class. An image of Stacy's line drawing will also be provided to those registered so you may trace the painting we will be working on.
Once you have the images be sure to draw or trace the line drawing on your own paper. Stacy will be working with 1/2 sheet size paper and it is recommended you do the same because painting details is harder on smaller paper.
BIOGRAPHY:
Artist and Baltimore native, Stacy Lund Levy has been creating art in many forms since kindergarten. She earned an BA from Hood College in Biochemistry as well as a MA from The Johns Hopkins Art as Applied to Medicine program. Combining her artistic talents with her intellectual interest in anatomy and science, she initially worked as a medical illustrator. Stacy then opted to establish Lund Art Studios, a career move that enabled her to take on a variety of clients locally and nationally, and to jury shows, teach classes and workshops, give demonstrations, and exhibit her artwork.
Stacy works primarily in watercolor and collage. She is a signature member of the American, Baltimore, National, Pennsylvania and Transparent Watercolor Societies, as well the AWA, American Women Artists.
Artist Statement:
I love drawing and painting. Once I choose my subject, the creative process is almost scientific. It is very satisfying to me to attempt to transform a 3-D moment in time into a 2-D piece of art.
To me, creating any art is a continuous series of mini puzzles that need solutions. As I am working, I am asking myself a series of questions. What supports the object or being? The weight is centered where? How is it connected? What colors should I use to achieve the feeling that I want to convey? I continually look for “clues” in my subject and work until I am satisfied. If I have answered all the questions and solved all the puzzles, the result is tremendously satisfying for me and hopefully the viewer.
WORKSHOP PRICE:
$190.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists, Associates, and Students) and
$230.00 for non-BWS members.
The class size is limited to 22 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.
PAYMENTS:
Please pay online if possible. The payment system allows the use of Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society. Please enter the name of the workshop on your check. You will receive another email with the instructions for the check payment, if online payment is not opted during checkout process. Questions can be addressed by replying to this email.
Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.
FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:
www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events > Upcoming Events.
If a Member, be sure to login before registering.
Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can join the waiting list.
WAITING LIST:
BWS maintains a workshop waiting list. When openings occur, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.
BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time.
You can join the waiting list if a workshop is filled. There are often openings so it is worth doing if you are interested in the class.
You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.
Waiting List registrants - Do not send payment until you are informed of an opening and have been sent an invoice. Any check sent before you have been informed you have a spot will be destroyed.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:
BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.
From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund
59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund
20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund
7 days or fewer = no refund
In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the workshop artist is unable to travel. If BWS cancels the workshop, then all paid registrants will receive a full pro-rata refund for those days that were cancelled.
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Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to Workshop chair by replying to this email.
LOCATION:
The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:
6175 Sunny Spring Rd. Columbia, MD 21044-5623
Tel: (410) 730-7327
WORKSHOP HOURS:
First Day Hours - Jul 20, 2026 - Hawthorn Center doors open at 9:30 AM to allow you to set up your workspace. Workshop instruction begins: 10:00 AM on the first day and end at 4:00 PM.
Jul 21 - Doors will open at 9:00 AM and instruction will be from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
One-hour break for lunch
Please plan to leave by 4:15 PM. Hawthorne Center closes and doors are locked promptly at 4:30 PM
MASKING POLICY:
If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask feel free to do so.
Please be advised that we are not requiring participants to wear a mask at this time.
